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24/09/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | MedTech from NU-B celebrates National Medical Technology Week

The Medical Technology students of National University–Bacolod celebrated the National Medical Technology Week with a series of interactive exhibits, highlighting the profession's role in the medical field on September 24, 2025.

Carrying the theme, "Lab Life Unlocked: Discover the MedTech in you (NU)" the activity puts the spotlight on medical technologists as Silent Warriors and Frontliners.

"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙏𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙪𝙚." Ms. Lovelyn Mae C. Illorin explained.

Each section prepared two booths demonstrating the specific laboratory discipline with Med 251 as Parasitology and Clinical Microscopy & Bacteriology; Med 251 - Serology & Blood Bank; Med 252 - Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology; and Med 252 - Phlebotomy & Hematology.

Ms. Tracy Sharine T. Conclara stated "𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 [𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙚𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩] 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙐 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙙. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨–𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨."

Truly, the exhibit showed that behind every care is an accurate and precise diagnostic of a medical technologist.

Writer | Jaymee Shelle Sormela
Photojournalists | Sean Jhanz Nisperos & Dianne Bayor

24/09/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 | Heartbeat of Memory

I stare in silence at the ceiling high,
Forcing these tired eyes to slowly comply.
A heart that's broken cries in despair,
Longing for comfort that’s no longer there.

Yesterday I walked the road we knew,
The path we took when the day was through.
Earlier I went where we used to stay,
Our secret place, where we’d waste the day.

I read once more the letter you wrote,
Each tender word still clings to my throat.
I held the gifts you gave in my hand,
Plush treasures that once made life feel grand.

Still etched within my memory’s flame,
The laughter we shared, the joy and the pain.
Your eyes that sparkled with hidden grief,
A sorrow I failed to grant relief.

I was part of the dreams you planned,
And you were part of the life I’d manned.
But maybe we moved with steps too fast,
Unready for love too fierce to last.

On nights when the cold wind starts to bite,
I recall how once you were mine outright.
A love cut short, unfinished, undone,
Yet hatred will never shadow what’s gone.

You haunt me still with the life we drew,
The plans, the hopes, the visions too.
But now I know, the ghost is not you,
It’s the memories carved, a lifetime true.

Writer | Justine Kay Granada
Cartoonist | Anikka Kate Peñaroyo

23/09/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | One Blooming Family, One MedTech Destiny: NU Bacolod Opens First Medical Technology Week 2025

Today, September 23, 2025, the NU Bacolod Medical Technology Department made history with the opening of its first-ever Medical Technology Week 2025, uniting its pioneer batch of students in a celebration marked by unity, talent, and leadership.

Carrying the theme “Ghetto Celebration: Cottagecore,” the opening ceremony showcased the creativity and spirit of the students through songs and yells, the Logo-Making Contest, and a lively intermission performance that highlighted both artistry and camaraderie.

The most significant moment of the morning program was the Oath-Taking of the first MedTech Guild Officers, who pledged to lead with integrity and dedication as the torchbearers of the guild. Their induction signaled not only the birth of a new organization but also the planting of traditions that will guide future generations of MedTech students.

Afternoon festivities on the first day of Medical Technology Week 2025 brought even more excitement. The day was filled with energy, laughter, and camaraderie as MedTech students came together to bond beyond the classroom. The program featured energizers, clustering activities, team games, and a lively talent show, all designed to build connections and showcase the creativity of the pioneer batch.

Adding meaning to the celebration, the presence of the program’s faculty members—Ms. Fatima Medel, Ms. Tracy Conclara, and Ms. Lovelyn Illorin—served as a reminder of the strong foundation guiding the students in their journey.

The highlight of the afternoon was the talent showcase, where MedTech students proved that their skills go beyond the laboratory, captivating the crowd with performances brimming with artistry and confidence. Winners of the games and activities were later recognized in the awarding ceremony.

In her closing message, Ms. Tracy Conclara emphasized that “𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚.” Her words reflected the deeper meaning of the gathering—not just as a celebration, but as the planting of seeds for traditions and values that will outlast the moment.

The assembly concluded with the singing of the NU Hymn, sealing the day with pride and solidarity. The afternoon gathering not only strengthened friendships but also reaffirmed the guild’s vision: to rise above, take the lead, and let the MedTech spirit shine brighter than ever.

Writer | Shalymar Faith Alimane
Photojournalist | Prince Paul Montebon, Alexa Peroy

23/09/2025

𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣 | In glimmers of gold and blue, National University Bacolod celebrates its First Founding Anniversary.

Here’s Historia On Air taking us back to the celebration of growth, milestones, and a thriving legacy that is yet to hone more nation-builders with an education that works.

The celebration was held on September 18, 2025, and was commemorated in the presence of the faculty and staff, as well as industry and institutional partners.

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Music belongs to the rightful owners.

Writer | Aizelle Makilan
Video and Edit | Britz Salmorin & Kurt Chan

22/09/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | STEM Guild SciMath 2025 Tower of Hanoi Eliminations

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Guild held their pre-culmination event for the senior high participants in Tower of Hanoi for the SciMath Month celebration with the theme, "Harnessing the Unknown: Powering the Future through Science and Innovation" at the Physics Laboratory, this September 22, 2025.

Divided into four rounds, with three participants each, only the three contenders with the quickest time record and the least amount of moves, in no particular order, Leon Cabayao, Samantha Yee, and Talitha Sugcang proceeded into the special blindfold challenge.

Leon Cabayao is announced as the winner with an impressive 1 minute and 51 second time record completion.

Writer | Elyse Lizardo
Photojournalist | Blezy Jucal

21/09/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Today, September 22, 2025, National University students are allowed to dress down or wear civilian clothing as long as it adheres to the dress code. IDs should be worn at all times. Stay safe and dry Nationalians!

21/09/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Trillion Peso March Against Corruption

BACOLOD CITY, September 21, 2025 — Thousands of Negrenses gathered on Sunday for the “Trillion Peso March Against Corruption”, staging a protest at Capitol Park Lagoon before marching toward the City Hall replica.

Participants carried placards and banners as they voiced opposition to alleged misuse of public funds, citing billions lost to questionable projects and extravagant spending by government officials.

The rally aimed to demand accountability, transparency, and stronger action against corruption.

Writer | Sofia Zaira Toledo
Photos by Elyse Lizardo and Prince Montebon

21/09/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 | The Hunger Games: Catching Blame

Only in the Philippines could a Senate hearing on ghost flood-control projects feel like a live-action spin-off of The Hunger Games. Instead of fireballs and mutts, we had accusations, ledgers, and name-dropping—but the survival instincts on display were just as dramatic.

Contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya came armed not with arrows but with documents, testifying that some officials allegedly demanded 10% to 25% “cuts” from projects. Their testimony landed like Katniss’ warning: If we burn, you burn with us. It was the kind of moment that makes everyone in the arena suddenly check if their name is written on the slip of paper.

The reaction? Pure Capitol theater act. One senator, eager to step out of the spotlight, claimed any mention of his name was without his knowledge or consent. Another insisted he had done nothing wrong, painting himself as someone caught in the crossfire of allegations. Fingers were pointed, papers shuffled, and the people watching could hardly tell whether we were witnessing a Senate hearing or a deadly game where the stakes are real lives.

Meanwhile, outside the marble halls, ordinary life looks less like an arena and more like District 12 during rainy season. Billions allegedly spent on flood control haven’t stopped Filipinos from wading through submerged streets every typhoon. While some officials cool off in infinity pools, the rest of the country gets a front-row seat to the water games—without the sponsors, parachutes, or fanfare.

The Discayas, unfazed by the pushback, even offered to serve as state witnesses. In other words: If we go down, the whole arena goes down with us. Suddenly, every finger pointed at them became an arrow pointing right back.

Of course, the cycle rolled on—denials, counteraccusations, a few calls for more hearings. Like every Hunger Games installment, the spectacle is entertaining, but the script feels familiar: same plot, different arena.

And the audience—us—is left wondering whether anything will change, or if the Capitol will simply rebrand the season and call it new.

But here’s the thing: unlike in Panem, we don’t just sit and watch the Games—we’re also the Gamemakers. We can choose who enters the arena next. So the call is simple: pay attention, remember the players, and when it’s time to cast your vote, don’t just cheer from the stands.

Because in this arena, it’s not just their careers on the line. It’s our lives.

For now, all we can say is: May the odds be ever in our favor.

Writer | Zoe Gerial
Editorial Cartoonist | Lloyd Tarrosa

21/09/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Dance, Culture, and Pride: A Showcase of Talent and Unity

NU Bacolod students recently celebrated the beauty of tourism in Bacolod City during a special event on September 20, 2025, at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. The showcase was a vibrant display of talent and unity, led by the BS Tourism Management students.

The event kicked off with a public viewing of the winning piece from the university's tourism week, a performance that truly welcomed visitors to the heart of Negros. The students' smiles were as sweet as the sugarcane grown throughout the province, setting a joyful tone for the day. The Bulldogs on Beat dancers took the stage next, radiating high energy and owning the dance floor with their dynamic moves.

The university's spirit was further highlighted by the cheer squad from BSTM Section 252. They left the audience in awe with a powerful display of pride, shouting in the university's signature gold and blue. The students of BSTM Section 251 then brought a performance of grace and groove to the stage, swirling to the rhythms of traditional dances like Cariñosa, followed by MIA and Piliin mo ang Pilipinas.

The charm of the students, dressed as goddesses, captured the hearts of the viewers as they elegantly carried festival costumes from various cities in Negros. The second-year students also transported the audience to their dream destinations by demonstrating flight safety guidelines in an entertaining and swift performance.

The event concluded with a beautiful unity dance to the anthem "Abanse Negrense," where everyone swayed to the beat, lighting up the room with their smiles. It was a perfect ending to a day that showcased the talent and collective pride of the NU Bacolod students.

Writer | Zhyla Herah Dilag
Photojournalists | Karl Maxim Monsale & Sean Maurice Gomez

20/09/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛 | NU Bacolod Joins PIA’s Campus Journalism Workshop

The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Western Visayas successfully concluded its three-day Journ Talk Series (PJTS) 2025 – High School Edition, conducted via Zoom on September 17–19, 2025. The webinar gathered over 400 campus journalists from across Western Visayas and Negros Occidental. Among the participants was Historia de National, the official student publication of NU Bacolod, proudly marking its first-ever participation in the regional campus journalism workshop. The event highlighted the role of young writers as frontline communicators for disaster resilience while honing their skills in diverse fields of campus journalism.

Day 1 opened with a keynote address from Director General Katherine Chloe S. De Castro, who emphasized that journalism must be rooted in responsibility, truth, and the pursuit of clarity and hope. “Journalism isn’t just about reporting, it’s about making a difference,” she stressed. The first workshops focused on the foundations of writing, with Ms. Charie Gnete-Ilon guiding participants in feature writing through human-centered storytelling, while Ms. Nanette L. Guadalquiver highlighted the principles of clarity, objectivity, and simplicity in news writing. The day wrapped up with a writeshop that allowed student writers to apply their learning in practice.

On the second day, the focus shifted to sharpening technical skills essential for campus publications. Elyrose Naorbe, Operations Manager of No Boundaries Advertising and Events and Sports Editor of the Iloilo Metropolitan Times, gave a detailed discussion on sports writing. The Daily Guardian Editor-in-Chief Francis Allan Angelo highlighted the significance of editorial and column writing as the backbone of school papers, while Professor Allen V. Del Carmen, known as the father of campus journalism training in Western Visayas, shared practical techniques on copyreading and headlining. Ransom Agui, digital marketing consultant, capped the day with a lecture on editorial cartooning.

The final day expanded perspectives on journalism’s role in science, health, the environment and multimedia. Dev Albao of the Reef-World Foundation encouraged students to pursue investigative journalism in science and environmental writing. Agnes Lira-Jundos, Communications Chair of USLS Bacolod and radio production director, showed the power of broadcasting in disaster communication, amplifying how student voices can save lives. Freelance photojournalist Francis Ryan Pabiania shared insights on visual storytelling through photojournalism, while design consultant Gad Castro equipped participants with practical tools on e-publication, layout, and collaborative design for improved campus papers.

As the Journ Talk Series drew to a close, the PIA reminded every participant that their passion and commitment to truth matter. The three-day exchange of journalistic growth concluded with a challenge: for campus journalists to keep writing, keep asking, and keep telling stories that empower minds and strengthen communities.

Writer | Lyra Angel Sumaria
Photojournalists | Jazalea Shandy Ramos & Dianne Bayor

20/09/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 | Grades Reveal ⁉️

The long, restless nights of studying for midterms are finally over!

But, how are your grades, Nationalians? Have you already solved your final grade? Did you receive the grade you were aiming for? Are you on the acceptance stage? No matter, do not dread and take this moment to pat yourself on the back for doing your utmost for the examinations!

Always be proud of your hard work! Padayon, Nationalians!

Writer | Elyse Lizardo
Cartoonist | Yumi Andia Abellar

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