The WPU Collegian

10/07/2025

OPINYON | Hindi Sapat ang Sapat Lang sa Patlang

Sa tuwing panahon ng halalan sa kampus, para tayong paulit-ulit na pinakikitaan ng iba’t ibang mukha at personalidad sa nobela—mga ngiti ng pag-asa, magagandang plataporma, at mga pangakong pinalilipad lamang sa hangin. Kaya hindi natin masisisi ang palaging tanong ng karamihan: ano kaya ang maiaambag nila sa pamantasan? Hindi kaya bahag ang buntot nila sa pagsambulat ng katotohanan?

Mula noong naging kasangkapan na ang social media sa pangangampanya, hindi na natin dama ang purong pagkalinga nila, na wari bagang kahit nakahiga lamang ay aani ng limpak-limpak na boto mula sa mga followers nila sa TikTok, Facebook, at Instagram. Tila naging katanggap-tanggap na ang mediokritas sa pamumuno. Bakit sapat na sa ilan ang mga kredensiyal na wala namang kinalaman sa mga posisyong kanilang nais upuan? Napakababaw ng pamantayan—tila ba ang liderato ay isang contest ng paramihan ng sertipikong walang kinalaman sa pamumuno.

Kaya, gising ka, mag-aaral! Hindi lahat ng nakikita mo ay tunay at may integridad. Ang lider na tunay ay hindi mapagkunwari, may tapang na ipaglaban ang kapuwa nila mag-aaral, at buong pusong titindig tangan ang sulo ng katotohanan. Hindi iniindayog ang dila sa matatamis na salita, dahil ang tunay na lider ay hindi lamang naglilista ng mga pasaway at naniningil ng multa. Sila ang naiiwang gising habang ang lahat ay natutulog—gumagawa, nag-iisip, nag-aaklas kung kinakailangan. Hindi siya nagpapabango sa ilong ng administrasyon, dahil ang tapat ay hindi kailanman nagtatago sa kompromiso.

Kung lider ka lang para magkaroon ng title sa resume—umalis ka na sa pwesto. Hindi ito fashion show. Hindi ito rehearsal para sa career mo. Ito ay tungkulin—at ang tungkulin ay hindi dapat kinakalakal. Habang ikaw ay nagpapakasasa sa posisyon at nirarampa ang inyong Organization Uniform, naisip mo bang may mga estudyanteng pagod at gutom na pumipila para lamang mapirmahan ang clearance? Kulang sa manpower dahil ang iba ay mas pinipili ang pansariling interes lamang.

Kaya piliin natin ang nararapat at hindi puro pasikat. Mga kapwa estudyante, hindi sapat na bumoto lang, dapat marunong din tayong maningil. Malaki ang gagampanang papel natin para maluklok sila. Kung pipili lang tayo batay sa ganda ng mukha o matatas sa Ingles, tayo rin ang nag-aanyaya sa sarili na mapako sa paulit-ulit na pagkabigo. Isa sanang matalinong pagboto ang ihain natin sa mga kandidato. Huwag tayong paloko, huwag tayong padadala sa pangako. Tandaan na hindi porke magaling magsalita ay may integridad na.

Sana sa darating na halalan, mamulat na tayo. Huwag natin ibigay ang kapangyarihang ito sa mga lider na ang tapang ay hanggang kapsyon lang. Hanapin natin ang lider na hindi natatakot na kahit paulit-ulit na sabihan ng "pasaway" para lang mailaban ang karapatan mo, ay susuong siya. Hanapin natin ang lider na hindi mo lang maririnig, kung ‘di mababanaag mo rin—sa gyera, sa laban, sa pagkilos. Hindi sapat na magaling lang, dapat may puso rin sa kapuwa estudyante, may puso sa paglilingkod, handang magsakripisyo, at may mala-sakit.

Samakatuwid, ang tunay na lider ay mayroong magandang hangarin at pananaw tungo sa mas progresibong liderato. Dahil batid nating hindi lang dapat magaling, dapat mabuting tao rin.

Joshua Talla Tabas | Filipino Editor

08/07/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗪𝗣𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Are you a passionate writer, broadcaster, photographer, or layout artist? The recruitment period is now open!

We are looking for talented new journalists and technical team members to join 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? Visit us at the 𝗪𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗦𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, from 𝟵 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟰 𝗣𝗠, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆.

For more details, reach out through our page: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻 or call us at (+𝟲𝟯) 𝟵𝟯𝟲-𝟴𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟰𝟳𝟵.

Join us and become part of the Kule family!

𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗣𝗨 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.

08/07/2025

02/07/2025

📢‼️Calling all local journalists and campus journalists based in Palawan 📢‼️

We are thrilled to announce that the application for Voices from the Sea is now open! This workshop is open to all local journalists and campus journalists based in Palawan.

Mentors and speakers are:
- Chiara Zambrano (Journalist)
- Jervis Manahan (ABS-CBN News)
- Dr. Joselito delos Reyes (UST/Rappler)
- Christa De La Cruz (Esquire Philippines)
- Dr. Deo Florence Onda (UP MSI)
- Dr. Benjamin Gonzales (WPU)

The project "Voices from the Sea: Strengthening the Filipino narratives on the West Philippine Sea" aims to help local journalists (professionals and campus journalists) understand the West Philippine Sea issues beyond the mainstream stories. The workshop includes interactive activities and immersions to help the storytellers gather and re-tell the stories from the ground. Check the poster for more details. 🌊

NOTE: This is free and an all expenses paid workshop.

Click this link to register 👇 or scan the QR Code
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScACaMMk5efs_tgCRHd3sRd_3W8FcT4Dl1LAYkJHEZ6SqQNvg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Stay tuned for more details! Let us work together to amplify the voices from the sea! 🗣️

This project is supported and funded by the US Embassy in the Philippines in collaboration with Marine Environmental and Resources Foundation, Inc. (MERF Inc.) and implemented by Microbial Oceanography Laboratory (MOLab) of UP MSI.

This first leg in Palawan is in collaboration with Western Philippines University.

05/06/2025

29/04/2025

First of all, I would like to apologize for all the inconvenience, the unexpected situations, and the shortcomings in terms of the services which occured during the CAS Day 2025.

I also wanted to extend my gratitude to all those people who are the reason of the success of the event. For the officers, students, and the faculty of CAS, the OUP, SAS and to all of the offices na nag-approved. With our invitation for ASHS drum and lyre, the colors, MERT, the WPU band, the WPU Collegian, and to our guests and judges.

Likewise, to the CSO Governors na walang sawang tumulong and to our SSC President na nandiyan palagi para sa support, I want to thank all of you.
To the participants na sobrang pagod sa activity and sa team leader na higit pa ang sacrifices para lang maipanalo ang laban, I appreciate all your efforts and I value it so much.

Finally, with our theme inspired by the WPU vision and mission which emphasizes the unity between the diversity. As the governor of CASSO and with my fellow officers, we aim to unite, produce, and cultivate the potential talents and skills of the students of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

Godbless you all!

John Kennjie B. Millendez
CASSO GOVERNOR

29/04/2025

Cipriano, Jarme, kinoronahan bilang Mr. and Ms. CAS 2025

Kisig, talino, at husay, ito ang ipinakita nina Davib Jay Cipriano ng Team Hephaestus at Nicole Jasmine Jarme ng Team Ares dahilan upang tanghalin at koronahan sila bilang Mr. and Ms. CAS 2025. Ito ay ginanap sa WPU Gymnasium nitong ika-26 ng Abril, kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng CAS Days 2025 na may temang "Unite, Create, Compete: Showcasing Students' Talents in Culture, Art, and Sports."

Kaugnay nito, nasungkit ni Cipriano ang anim na minor awards kabilang na rito ang Most Photogenic, People’s Choice Award, Best in Production Number, Best in University Uniform, Best in Recycled Attire, at Best in Q&A.

Nagkamit din ng tatlong minor awards si Jasmine kabilang dito ang Best in Production Number, Best in Filipiña, at Best in Q&A.

Samantala, nag-uwi rin ng minor awards si Queen Ashley Marquez ng Team Hephaestus tulad ng People’s Choice Award, Best in Production Number, Best in University Uniform, at Best in Recycled Attire. Si Flint Nazar Amdane ng team Ares ay nagkamit din ng Best in Barong Tagalog. Kapwa itinanghal na First Runner-up ang dalawa.

Sina Anna Mae Salleva at Arvin Neil Abadilla na kapuwa Team Morpheus naman ang nakasungkit ng second runner-up, habang sina Sherly Mae Senial Tulop at Alfred Lasiman Valdez na kapuwa Team Athena ay pumuwesto sa third runner-up.

28/04/2025

CAS Day 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Talent

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Western Philippines University celebrated CAS Day on April 24, 2025, at the university's grandstand. The event, themed "Unite, Create, Compete: Showcasing Students' Talents in Culture, Art, and Sports," was organized by the CAS Student Organization (CASSO) and the Junior Social Workers' Association of the Philippines–Aborlan Chapter.

The celebration began with a celestial parade featuring gods and goddesses from Greek mythology, led by the colors and followed by the drum and lyre corps of WPU-ASHS, CASSO officers, faculty members, and the four competing teams: Morpheus, Athena, Ares, and Hephaestus. The teams showcased their creativity and spirit in a banner-raising competition, with Team Ares emerging as the winner.

The evening featured the CAS Unity Dance, participated in by all CAS students, and a modern and folk dance competition. Team Hephaestus took home the top prize in the dance competition.

CASSO Governor John Kennjie Millendez expressed his gratitude to his officers and everyone who contributed to the event's success. He emphasized the importance of unity and talent development among CAS students, aligning with the WPU mission of unity in diversity.

The event also included the presentation of candidates for Mr. and Ms. CAS 2025, and certificates and trophies were awarded to the winners of the night's competitions.

/Reah Bustamante Noga

08/04/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | ‘𝐍𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’—𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫

Dr. Rastanura Bober, Dean of the College of Education, clarified the issue regarding the offering of BSEd majorships per campus. She emphasized that there will be no transferring of students from one campus to another amid circulating concerns related to the specialization offerings in the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) program.

In an interview, Dr. Bober explained that education students who have already begun their current majorships will continue with the same track. This means that no student will be moved between campuses. However, for incoming freshmen, there will be a limited number of BSEd specialization offerings in both campuses.

Tentatively, three major subjects—English, Science, and Values Education—will be offered at the Main Campus, while Filipino and Mathematics majors will be available at the PPC Campus.

She said, ‘𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴. 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳. 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘬𝘶𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘴. 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘗𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘗𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘰. 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘢. 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘥’𝘺𝘢𝘯, '𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰. 𝘚𝘰, 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘚𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵-𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨.’

When asked whether stakeholders were consulted regarding the changes, Dr. Bober said: ‘𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮, 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴, 𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮.’

She also emphasized the university’s academic freedom in implementing policies and assured that students will be kept informed.

‘𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘚𝘰, 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢 ‘𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦; 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘪 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘕𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.’

She added that openness to change is essential.

The decision to retain specific BSEd majors per campus was based on the current number of enrollees and the university’s available resources to support the programs.

Meanwhile, an official announcement of the changes will be released within the week.
Additionally, a room-to-room information campaign will be conducted, led by College of Education Officer-in-Charge Ian Christian U. Cadiz, together with the program chair, to inform BSEd students of the upcoming adjustments.

06/04/2025

Anim na medalya, sinungkit ng WPU Collegian

Nag-uwi ng anim na medalya ang mga manunulat ng The WPU Collegian, ang opisyal na pahayagang pangkampus ng Western Philippines University-Main Campus, matapos sumabak sa Luzonwide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC) na ginanap sa Batis Aramin Hotel and Resort, Lucban, Quezon, ika-2-4 ng Abril 2025.

Matagumpay na naiuwi ni Joshua T. Tabas ang ika-2 puwesto sa Editorial Writing, Filipino Category. Samantala, nakuha naman ni Princess Nonita P. Tayab ang ika-5 puwesto sa Editorial Writing at ika-9 naman sa Column Writing na parehong English Category. Nasungkit naman ni Angelique Joy A. Joven ang ika-8 puwesto sa News Writing, Filipino Category.

Nagawa namang masungkit ni Jacob A. Arzaga ang dalawang medalya matapos nitong makuha ang ika-6 na pwesto sa Editorial Cartooning Filipino Category at ika-9 naman sa Comic Strip Filipino Category (Traditional).

Ang 20th LHEPC na may temang, “PRESS PLAY: Campus Journalists as Game Changers in Digital Revolution” ay nilahukan ng 1,075 na mag-aaral mula sa 151 unibersidad at kolehiyo sa iba’t ibang rehiyon ng Luzon at Visayas.

Kabilang sa lumahok sa iba’t ibang paligsahan sa nasabing kompetisyon ang iba pang miyembro ng Collegian na sina Syrell E. Largavista, Airish Shane R. Balinas, Madelyn F. Heramis, Camille N. Fincalle, Neil John B. Gatchalian, Rex S. Flores, at si Wrinch Lyle J. Ordiz sa pangunguna ng kanilang tagapayo sa pahayagan na si Ma. Concepcion J. Cayaon.

•Angelique Joy A. Joven

23/03/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐫. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The search for Mr. and Ms. CED 2025 culminated in a night of elegance as Mark Renniel Castillo of Hiraya Apolaki and Doriety Asyll Espinosa of Kinang Tala were crowned this year’s winners on March 21, 2025.

During the Q&A portion, Castillo impressed the judges with his inspiring response when asked about the most important values for shaping the next generation as a future educator. He answered:

“𝘐 𝘥𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘴. 𝘐𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘴𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘰 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘺. 𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴, 𝘪𝘧 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥.”

Meanwhile, Espinosa delivered a heartfelt response when asked about her greatest strength and how it helped her in the competition:

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘐 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴, 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴.”

With regards to Special Awards and Runners-Up, Espinosa dominated the female category, also winning Best in Ramp Walk, Best in CED Warrior Attire, Best in Production Number, Best in Denim Attire, and Best in Modern Filipiniana. Meanwhile, Castillo won Best in Sports Attire in the male category.

The first runner-up titles were awarded to Aries Manuel Aguilar and Leslie Cajela. Aguilar also took home multiple awards, including Best in University Uniform, Best in Talent, Mr. Congeniality, Darling of the Crowd, Best in Ramp Walk, People’s Choice Award, Best in Production Number, Best in Denim Attire, and Best in CED Warrior Attire. Cajela won Best in Sports Attire and Darling of the Crowd.

For the second runner-up positions, Christian Khylle Tanilon and Angelica Acot Acot were recognized. Tanilon won Mr. Photogenic and Mr. Q&A, while Acot Acot earned the titles of Ms. Photogenic, Ms. Q&A, and Ms. Congeniality.

Finally, third-place honors went to Prince Gabriel Salvacion and Aleah Lhyza Castillo. Salvacion won Best in Modern Barong, and Castillo took home People’s Choice Award, Best in University Uniform Attire, and Best in Talent.

The event showcased the grace, intelligence, and confidence of future educators, proving that beyond beauty, the true essence of leadership lies in character, values, and determination.

On the other hand, results of the Pop Solo contest, Vocal Duet contest, Cinegaya competition, and LET Quiz Bee were also announced. Sinag Mayari emerged victorious in the three competitions, garnering first places in pop solo, vocal duet, and Cinegaya and fourth place in the LET Quiz Bee. Aniy Dumangan received the fourth place in pop solo, fourth place in vocal duet, third place in cinegaya, and first place in the LET Quiz Bee. Hiraya Apolaki achieved third place in pop solo, second place in vocal duet, second place in cinegaya, and third place in the LET Quiz Bee. While Kinang Tala achieved second place in pop solo, third place in vocal duet, fourth place in Cinegaya, and second place in the LET Quiz Bee.