Guam Legislature recognizes Caden Nathaniel Ong Poblete as 2026 Truman Scholar
May 22, 2026 | General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam, International
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The Guam Legislature’s Committee on Rules presented Resolution No. 173-38COR in May 2026 recognizing Caden Nathaniel Ong Poblete, a University of Guam student, for his selection as a 2026 Truman Scholar, the Speaker said.
The resolution text read in the Legislature notes that the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation selected Poblete as one of 55 scholars nationwide from more than 700 applicants, calling the award a national scholarship for students committed to careers in public service. "He is among only 55 students selected nationwide from more than 700 applicants," the Speaker read, adding that Poblete was the sole recipient from a U.S. territory outside of Puerto Rico for 2026.
The resolution describes Poblete as a double major in political science and public administration who has identified local challenges — including political status, access to health care, affordability, sustainability and opportunities for future generations — and has pledged to address them through leadership and service. The text also cites a commendation from Dr. Anita Boer Henriquez, president of the University of Guam, and records that the resolution was duly adopted and certified by the committee’s officers and transmitted to Poblete and the governor.
At the presentation, the Speaker said the recognition was intended to honor an achievement that had "made not just Guam proud, made his family proud." Senator Vince Borja presented the resolution to Poblete; the resolution text in the record lists the Speaker, Senator Christopher M. Duenas as acting chairperson and Senator Sabrina Salas Martinani as legislative secretary as signatories.
Accepting the recognition, Caden Nathaniel Ong Poblete thanked mentors and family members. "Man, I just really wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart to Senator Borja, to Speaker Blas, to my family, to my friends," Poblete said, and recounted reaching out to senators early in his career and learning from legislative staff and university faculty.
The Speaker closed the presentation by inviting Poblete’s family forward for photographs and thanking attendees, concluding the ceremony.
The resolution text read in the Legislature notes that the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation selected Poblete as one of 55 scholars nationwide from more than 700 applicants, calling the award a national scholarship for students committed to careers in public service. "He is among only 55 students selected nationwide from more than 700 applicants," the Speaker read, adding that Poblete was the sole recipient from a U.S. territory outside of Puerto Rico for 2026.
The resolution describes Poblete as a double major in political science and public administration who has identified local challenges — including political status, access to health care, affordability, sustainability and opportunities for future generations — and has pledged to address them through leadership and service. The text also cites a commendation from Dr. Anita Boer Henriquez, president of the University of Guam, and records that the resolution was duly adopted and certified by the committee’s officers and transmitted to Poblete and the governor.
At the presentation, the Speaker said the recognition was intended to honor an achievement that had "made not just Guam proud, made his family proud." Senator Vince Borja presented the resolution to Poblete; the resolution text in the record lists the Speaker, Senator Christopher M. Duenas as acting chairperson and Senator Sabrina Salas Martinani as legislative secretary as signatories.
Accepting the recognition, Caden Nathaniel Ong Poblete thanked mentors and family members. "Man, I just really wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart to Senator Borja, to Speaker Blas, to my family, to my friends," Poblete said, and recounted reaching out to senators early in his career and learning from legislative staff and university faculty.
The Speaker closed the presentation by inviting Poblete’s family forward for photographs and thanking attendees, concluding the ceremony.
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