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17/02/2025

𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘀 𝗺𝗼?

I woke up, exhaustion seeping in through my soul as schoolwork kept me awake until 2 in the morning. I sluggishly rose from the bed, remembering my scheduled meet-up with my high school friends today. I got up and headed straight into the shower, completely ignoring my internally bruised body’s pleas to lie for five more minutes. I did my usual routine, ate my breakfast, and approached my parents and nagmano as a farewell, “Maging mabait na tao sa labas ha.” My mother’s usual mantra every time I go out, and as a hard-headed kid growing up, I understand her concern.

I walked towards the jeepney terminal, and as I wandered my eyes, I found a twenty peso bill near a trash bin. Before picking it up, I scanned my surroundings to check if someone might be looking for it or if this was just a social experiment, and it seemed neither of the two situations since all I saw was the fast pacing of other people trying to get inside the jeepney before it gets full. Well, I’m guessing someone was unfortunate enough to lose it, and I am fortunate enough to find it.

I paid my fare, and since I was at least four people away from the driver, the elderly man on my left reached for my payment and gave it to the driver. I muttered my thanks, and as soon as the jeepney started moving, some passengers shouted, “May pasakay pa.” And there we all saw a young woman running towards the jeepney, holding a duffle bag in her right hand and a backpack on her back. I offered a hand and helped her carry her duffle bag towards the vacant seat. She then thanked us all for our gesture. She handed a hundred peso bill, but the driver asked her for a smaller one since he had no more spare change for such a huge bill. I handed over a twenty peso bill and paid in her stead. She thanked me once more, to which I replied with a smile.

The ride was smooth, and I safely arrived at the mall, where I would be meeting with my friends. I was about to cross the pedestrian lane when a woman, probably a bit older than me, struggled to carry two shopping bags from a pet store in her right hand and holding her cute, little, and frisky pup on her left. I approached her and offered a hand, she hesitated at first but then decided that she desperately needed help as her pup continuously wiggled against her body and licked its mom’s face. We laughed about it, and she gave me one of the bags. The pup was brown and was named Chip, short for Chocolate Chip. It was a male aspin, but she wasn’t completely sure about his breed since she found him weeks ago in a box, abandoned by the side of a road. She expressed her nervousness about mothering a pup for the first time.

We reached the jeepney terminal, and I waited for her to pay the fare and get inside before handing her the bag. I smiled once more before leaving, but as I turned around, a man around my age approached me, “Ate, nahulog po ng kasama niyo kanina.” I thanked him and was about to return it to Chip’s mom when the jeepney started moving away. I saw her peeking at me, so I waved the twenty peso bill, signaling that it was hers, when she gave me a thumbs up, telling me that it was okay for me to take it. What are the odds of having two free twenty pesos in a single day?

I got inside the mall, met my friends, and bonded with them. It has been a long time since we gathered as we all go to different universities. We ate and chitchatted, shopped and chitchatted, lounged in a coffee shop, and chitchatted more before going home. As we were leaving the mall, my friend saw a mochi stand and decided to buy a small box. She handed the cashier a two hundred peso bill, and the cashier asked if she had a twenty peso with her. She opened her wallet, and a few one-hundred bills peeked. I handed the twenty pesos as my friend and the cashier had no more spare change. She thanked me and offered to pay for our fares since she needed spare changes.

We bid our goodbyes and then parted ways. It was already six in the afternoon, yet it was not that dark as the sky was covered in pink and orange hues. I smiled at the breathtaking view and snapped a picture of it. I was walking while looking at my phone when my shoes stepped on something bumpy. I saw that it was a pink leathered wallet. I picked it up and saw a woman walking ahead of me, making a phone call. I checked the ID first, then approached her as I called her name, checking if it was hers. She turned around with a confused expression. I raised the wallet, and before I could utter a word, a sign of recognition passed by her face. She immediately checked her bag and confirmed that the wallet was hers. She smiled at me and uttered her gratefulness. I overheard her telling the other person on call, “Nahulog pa wallet ko, bente na nga lang laman! Muntik pa ako mawalan ng pamasahe pang wheeler.” I subtly chuckled along with her laughter.

I strode along the familiar path until I reached the blue gate, painted in brown once until my 8th grade. I went inside and saw my parents inside the kitchen. As soon as I smelled the aroma of sinigang, I sat on the dining and nagmano to both of them. My father placed the freshly cut fruits on the table before helping my mother bring the large bowl of sinigang for our dinner. I told them about the uncanny encounter between me and the two twenty peso bills while eating our supper. “Sige gumala ka ulit bukas, baka dalawang limang daan na ang makita mo sa daan.” And we all laughed at my mother’s remark.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Abby Gale Santos
𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Roviena Angeles
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Janna De Guzman

14/02/2025

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Love filled the air as various organizations from different departments of Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) set up booths to celebrate Valentine's Day this year at the L-Pavilion of the DHVSU Extension Lot.

Among the highlights, the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Student Council (CSSPSC), in collaboration with student entrepreneurs, prepared different booths and products— "Anik Sa'yo, Anik Saakin" which featured lovely stickers and mini dried flowers, “Fantastic Fuzz” offers beautiful handicraft keychain and accessories, “Hijo Exclusive Art” sells captivating art print and stickers, “Bloe Side Hustle” provides eye-catching keychain and pre-loved garments, while “Inang Yarn” delighted the students with crochet flowers.

The Psychology Society (PsychSoc) officers also organized creative booths for the occasion like “Let's Doodle This” where students could have their photos transformed into personalized doodles in various art styles. A photo booth was also assembled, allowing students to capture and preserve special moments from the event.
The “Psy-tick It” booth features different kinds of aesthetic stickers, and “Ice Kerby” offers refreshing ice candies to beat the campus heat.
Colorful dried flowers and muffins along with ribbons, pins, and scrunchies were also sold by the DHVSU Junior Social Worker Association of the Philippines (JSWAP) officers.

DHVSU League of Sociology Students (DLSS) offered gummy candies coated in chamoy sauce and chili flakes, giving Honorians a sweet and spicy treat on their “Sweetheart Gummies: Love at First Bite” booth.

The “HumServ Booth” by the Human Services Student Organization (HSSO) marketed crocheted items, phone charms, and photocards, adding to the variety of booths students could explore.
However, the event drew mixed reactions as the event overlapped with academic undertakings.
In an interview with The Regata, a first-year psychology student highlighted how the academic undertaking affected the event's atmosphere.
“Honestly po hindi ko nafeel yung vibe ng booths for Valentine's since [mayroong] academic undertakings po. Medyo hati po kasi yung time namin to enjoy and roam around since we still need to attend sa mga classes namin. However, I still enjoyed it by eating a lot of foods and buying cute anik-anik with and for my friends,” shared Veronica Manalang.

Despite this, the event's engagement is still evident. According to the Unit Head of Logistics and Workforce of PsychSoc, Anthony Gania, the preparation of the event started last week and was handled well. He also shared that despite the academic undertakings, students were still engaged, actively participated, bought their products, and managed to make sales.

To further feel the valentine bliss, the University Student Council (USC) provided Honorians with an outfit color coding that signified their relationship status, making the event more colorful and engaging.

Despite the academic responsibilities and unpredictable weather, the event pushed through successfully—with many spectators still finding time to participate and enjoy the booths.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Elisha Nicole Q. Lagman & John Paul Bautista
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 Jed Esteban
Lee Francis S. Macapagal
Jameel G. Gatus
John Benjamin S. Crisostomo
Edwin Jr. M. Bernarte
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Janna De Guzman

13/02/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 (𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆): 𝗔 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

It's the time we celebrate the most regarding love, romance, and maybe…existential dread? Kidding aside, of course, the last one may not apply to everyone; honestly speaking, you can say that the pressure is real! From the aesthetic Instagram feeds, Facebook timeline, and reels to the last-minute scramble reservations, Valentine's Day can feel less like a celebration of love and more like an annual mandatory event.

Through time, the significance of this day has slowly changed. Now, forget the clichés and let the delightful complications come our way. Of course, overpriced chocolates and predictable flowers are always present in the backdrop, but here's to those quirky, absolutely hilarious, and unexpected features of this all-lovey holiday.

𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚. Forget the cheesy restaurant/cinema set. Let's get creative (and practical). Think of an art date under the warmth of the sun with the freshness of the wind touching your lover's face, a spontaneous road trip to a nearby spot gazing at the beautiful purplish sunset, going on a thrifting date, or just even cleaning and doing household work together! Sometimes romantic moments happen at unexpected yet memorable times.

𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙮𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖. Let's face it, social media shapes the way we view Valentine's Day. From the very Instagrammable photos and perfectly timed captions to the subtle and not-so-subtle flexes—it's all part of the modern-day Valentine's Day ritual. But remember, social media is just a highlight reel. Imagine these good times spent with your family, be it your friends, cousins, or other relatives, when you had lively discussions with somebody or on a particular matter you cannot let go of. Those days at your school, enjoying it while buying merchandise, participating in a wedding booth exchanging paper rings, and having your knight in shining armor rescue you in the jail booth.

To give a special highlight to those celebrating this holiday with no one to hold hands while walking–𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙤 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚'𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙆𝙞𝙩: 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘! It is not a day for wallowing; it is also a day for self-love, platonic relationships, and maybe some retail therapy. Treat yourself to that shining, shimmering makeup you've been eyeing, play an all-night online game with your friends, binge-watch your favorite rom-coms with extra ice cream, fries, and pizza, and remember: you are an amazing being, and you deserve all the love and everything in the world.

Real love is messy, unpredictable, and often much more hilarious than a perfectly filtered photo one could ever manage to take. Let us be open to all the odd forms of love, laugh along with the cringe-worthy moments, celebrate the surprises, and embrace the love despite all of its mess. Love is in the air; it floats around and surrounds us through different forms. Once breathed, it will remain embedded within our minds and souls, a reason to keep breathing, to keep living. To anyone who may be carrying a bouquet and a box of chocolates or to you who prefers books and coffee more, Happy Valentine's Day!

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 John Paul Bautista
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Janna V. De Guzman

13/02/2025

𝗗𝗟𝗦𝗦 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Seeking to foster connection and resilience within the student community, the DHVSU League of Sociology Students (DLSS) unveiled the project “Wall of Hope,” a space where students can share their innermost thoughts and aspirations.

Located in the Old College of Arts and Science (CAS) Building Room 204, it serves as a space for hope and positivity.

“As the driving force behind this project, we want to create a welcoming and positive space with the Wall of Hope. We really believe in the importance of freedom of expression, and we trust that Sociology students are well knowledgeable, alam nila kung paano bigyan ng importance ‘yung mga efforts ng organization,” DLSS Director Michaela Andrea Q. Tiongson stated in an online interview with The Regata.

When asked how the DLSS officers will filter out messages while ensuring freedom of expression and safe space is maintained, Director Tiongson mentioned that they will keep an eye on the said initiative.

“If we come across any messages that might be a little inappropriate or concerning, the officers will handle them with care while still honoring the spirit of open expression,” she stated.

Preparations for the “Wall of Hope” started last year in September. However, it was only officially launched last month. There is no definite end date for the project, as the run depends on the next set of officers along with the approval of Alysa Marcela Y. Caña, DLSS Unit Head on Peace and Development, who initiated the project.

The initiative primarily targets Sociology students, but students from other programs are also welcomed to contribute to the project provided that it aligns with its goal.

“Let [us] all use this platform to inspire, support, and uplift one another, keeping in mind the wonderful purpose behind this initiative,” Tiongson reminded.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Elisha Nicole Q. Lagman
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 Lee Francis S. Macapagal
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Gerlyn Daphne Sison

13/02/2025

𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝘉𝘶𝘻𝘻, 𝘣𝘶𝘻𝘻…

The radio crackling to life broke the stillness of the early daylight haze hovering over a small fishing town in the Philippines.

"𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵!” 𝘉𝘶𝘻𝘻, 𝘣𝘶𝘻𝘻… “𝘐𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 ‘𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘺𝘰’ 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨-𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸-𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘢 𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯." The announcer's familiar voice rose above the static crackling on the radio while Virgilio adjusted the antenna to get a clearer signal.

Virgilio had never experienced the pleasure of owning a television. Like all the other fishermen around him, he grew up in a small, modest home, and nothing much had really changed even up to now with his wife, Mely. They barely manage to get through the day. The money they earned from fishing was never enough for much else. It was a life of simplicity, with food on the table only when the sea provided. A television seemed far-fetched: An entirely separate world behind the glass screen, one Virgilio and Mely could only imagine. On the other hand, the radio was their point of contact with the outside world.

The radio, since he was just a little boy, with crackling sounds of music, news, and stories for passing time, was no longer a mere tool for entertainment. It became their companion of sounds and notes in the home. Mely would often hum along while cooking, and Virgilio would be sitting in one corner, listening intently to the news.

This morning, Virgilio was on the porch when he heard the radio spring to life with soft sounds. Dawn had just broken outside the window, casting glittering gold across the sea's waters just right after his morning meal. "𝘛𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘵," he thought.

He couldn't help but notice it these last few days. "𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯," he added. Catching enough for their communal sustenance became exceedingly hard, while earning very little is now doubly punishing. As Mely joined to sit beside him, the announcer's voice cut through the air, penetrating the hollow morning silence.

“𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸 𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰, 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯. 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵, 𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢 𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘶𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪-𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮. 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘢, 𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰-𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯.”

His heart sank in disbelief, only now realizing that indeed, something was wrong. He had heard whispers of climate change in passing, but it was always something distant. Something for climatologists to discuss. But hearing it on the radio now dawned upon him the terrible reality that's facing him and his fellow fishermen, which is negatively affecting their everyday lives and livelihoods.
Over the next few days, the radio became more than a mere background noise. It became Virgilio's guide, his connection to a world he never understood entirely. Every morning, he would sit with Mely, the radio by their side, as the news unfolded the reality that was transforming the world around them.

The news was filled with stories of havoc brought by fossil fuel corporations and the coal, oil, and gas industries, whose greed is continuously warming the planet. Giant corporations are not only endangering the planet's future but also interrupting Virgilio's everyday life. They were poisoning the oceans, causing storms, and pushing the fish farther out to sea.

Virgilio felt both comforted and overwhelmed by the knowledge that their hardships were not unique, yet he also felt the heavy burden of that realization. “𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯.” He realized that, despite their immense contribution to the country's food supply, they were mere pawns at the mercy of oppressive forces.
One afternoon, after yet another unfruitful day of fishing, Virgilio sat beside Mely as the radio softly played. This time, the news was discussing possible solutions.
𝘉𝘶𝘻𝘻, 𝘣𝘶𝘻𝘻…

"𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘬 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 ‘𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘵-𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘴’ 𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘨 𝘯𝘢 ‘𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘦𝘴.’ 𝘐𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘣𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢? 𝘛𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘬 𝘯𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰, 𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯. 𝘗𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢, 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢-𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘨𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵𝘰.”

Virgilio turned to Mely, his eyes wide open, half discontented and half disbelieving. "𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘵-𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘴? 𝘏𝘢𝘩! 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢-𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢! 𝘈𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 ‘𝘺𝘰𝘯? 𝘈𝘵 𝘴𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘱 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘶𝘱𝘢 𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘰? 𝘚𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨-𝘥𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯, 𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰 𝘱𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮 𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘬𝘰𝘺 𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢. 𝘕𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯!"

Mely looked at him, undaunted, as she replied, “𝘕𝘢𝘪𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨-𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭. 𝘛𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘬 𝘯𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯, 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮 ‘𝘥𝘪 𝘣𝘢? 𝘈𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘰? 𝘜𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘰. 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘪 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘣𝘢 𝘱𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘢, 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭.”

As the radio continued to hum in the background, Virgilio began to understand something he had never understood before: that the world was changing and that he could not do anything. The radio opened his eyes to the greater changes in the outside world that really shaped it. He knows he can’t change everything but can do something. He can learn, adapt, and fight for the well-being of his family.

"𝘗𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘺𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘺𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘰? 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘪𝘵𝘰, 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘺𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘳𝘪 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰," Virgilio thought as he let out a deep sigh.

The little, worn-out transistor radio had always meant more than just sounds. It tied them with the outside world in ways a simple fishing boat could never have done. Especially now in these modern times, when everything seemed out of reach. It was at this point that the radio acquired its true significance. Television was only for those who could afford it. Still, in Virgilio's mind, the radio was the voice of the less fortunate, the voice of the fishermen— 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘬 𝘴𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰-𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘰.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Roviena S. Angeles
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Kevin T. Bacani

06/02/2025

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

I was already accustomed to the presence of members of the q***r community from a very young age. Over time, I have grown to appreciate not just their presence but also the warmth and sincerity they bring into everyday moments—especially in times when words fail me. Their authenticity has a way of making others feel seen, a quality I was reminded of during a seemingly ordinary visit to a local parlor.

There’s this one particular event that is memorable for me: when my mom and I visited a local parlor to get a haircut, I noticed that the owner was gay. However, what truly stood out to me was not just their identity but also how extremely kind and accommodating they were, even though only one employee was running the entire store at that time. It served as a stark reminder that no matter who you are, professionalism, decency, and dedication know no bounds. These experiences continue to teach me that treating the q***r community with the same dignity and fairness as anyone else is not an act of generosity—it is simply what’s right.

Contrary to popular belief, February is not just dedicated to love and relationships. It is also a global opportunity to honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. LGBT History Month has a distinct yet equally significant purpose as Pride Month, which celebrates visibility and the ongoing struggle for inclusivity. Beyond honoring the community’s influence, it also serves to educate future generations who have yet to be exposed to the full, unvarnished history of LGBTQ+ existence. This month is a chance to rectify the long-standing silencing and distortion of these narratives, shedding light on this community’s diverse experiences and societal contributions that have been excluded from mainstream education. They have shaped our world in ways we may not even realize until we take the time to listen and see the rainbows they are painting all around us.

Without a doubt, this group has many stories to tell, narratives that are molded by success and determination. They have repeatedly demonstrated that their journeys are anything but typical, from conquering personal obstacles to receiving recognition both domestically and abroad. Their unwavering determination is shown in their ability to build flourishing businesses from the bottom up and their competitive success.

Regardless of their triumphs, there will always be skeptics and detractors. But as society gradually acknowledges the hardships and contributions of the q***r community, individuals like Michelle Dee exemplify this long-overdue shift, proving that their success is not just about visibility but about actively shaping global conversations on progress. In addition to proudly representing the LGBTQ+ community, she made headlines on the international scene by participating gracefully in Miss Universe 2023. Her outstanding accomplishments, such as taking home the Spirit of the Carnival Award, the Miss Universe Fan Vote, and—above all—the Voice for Change award, indicate the growing recognition of their community’s impact and the meaningful contributions they continue to make on a global scale.

Moreover, the victory of Geraldine Roman as the First District Representative of Bataan in 2016 made history in Philippine politics. She broke down barriers and opposed long-standing traditions as the first openly transgender politician. She courageously stated in an interview with Asia Society that a person's gender or sexual orientation should never be a point of concern in their ability to serve the country. The publicity she received following her historic victory only strengthened her determination to establish herself as a competent and successful public servant, highlighting the fact that her value in politics is determined by her actions and dedication rather than her identity.

Although the q***r community has historically been marginalized, individuals like Michelle Dee and Geraldine Roman are working to change that. We should applaud their achievements, as they have the power to create a profound and lasting impact on society. However, true progress requires more than recognition—it demands action. Supporting their pursuit of equal rights, such as the passage of the SOGIE Bill in the 18th Congress, is a crucial step in shifting the narrative, ensuring that the rights and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community are not only acknowledged but protected while actively dismantling prejudice.

We will not only uplift the voices that have long been silenced and those who have proudly stood by their beliefs during LGBT History Month, but we will also make this month a celebration of their remarkable achievements. Their perseverance, creativity, and dedication have shaped our culture in ways that are often overlooked or underappreciated. However, true allyship goes beyond mere recognition—it requires a genuine commitment to advocating for and upholding the rights of this community. Listening to and amplifying their stories is just the beginning; we must actively support their pursuit of equality, ensuring that their hardships and victories serve as stepping stones toward a more just and inclusive society.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Yohance Pingol
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Gerlyn Daphne Sison

31/01/2025

𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗦𝗼𝗰, 𝗥𝗚𝗢 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

Participated in by fourth year psychology majors, the DHVSU Psychology Society (PsySoc), in partnership with the Review for Global Opportunities (RGO), hosted a seminar for future psychometricians on January 31.

Knowledge and wisdom filled the four corners of Don Honorio Ventura State University (DHVSU) Auditorium during the seminar, which carried the theme "From Hesitation to Triumph: Mastering Board Exam Preparation for Future Psychometricians."

The event provided a platform for aspiring psychometricians to gain valuable insights, develop essential skills, and build the self-confidence needed as graduation is approaching.

“We aim to transform hesitation into confidence and uncertainty into preparedness. Let this be a stepping stone towards achieving your goal of becoming future psychometricians,” remarked Dean Nelly Pilao in her welcoming remarks.

The event rolled on with the keynote talk of the Top 1 of the Board Licensure Exam for Psychometricians (BLEP) 2023, Ms. Bianca Patricia T. Reyes, RPm, who emphasized the significance of preparedness and the courage to take risks as key factors in achieving success. Drawing from personal experience, she shared how one of Alfred Adler's safeguarding tendencies, the standing still, became one of the things she experienced that made her realize how overcoming fears can lead to a better path.

"If I just stood still, would I be where I am right now? If I just stood still at hinayaan kong kainin ako ng takot ko sa failure, would I be living the life that I have been praying for?" Reyes inquired as her message resonated with aspiring psychometricians.

Emphasizing on believing in oneself, she also shared that “By stepping forward, can lead us to places.”

Addressing the concerns of aspiring psychometricians, Mr. Jhaymar L. Garcia, RPm, MSc, who ranked 9th during the Board Licensure Exam for Psychometricians in October 2019 and the Co-Chairperson of the Psychology Association of the Philippines – Assessment in Psychology Division, reassured students who have yet to decide on taking the licensure exam.

“Being undecided means you are considering multiple options you have after you graduate and you have to acknowledge that it’s normal to be undecided bago magboard exam and also it’s okay not to have the answers right now. Your hesitation means you want to make the best possible choice for you,” he emphasized.

During his presentation, Garcia highlighted key factors that students should consider in deciding whether to take the board exam immediately after graduation and the importance of knowing how to apply the concepts learned from the books in real life. He also shared tips for reviewing effectively using surveys from 10 different top notchers that he interviewed and provided sample drills for future examinees, demonstrating exam strategies that could enhance their preparation.

Wrapping up the event and to further inspire attendees as they prepare for their future careers in psychometrics, Mr. Arold A. Parungao, a registered psychometrician and the PsySoc adviser, empowered future psychometricians by sharing his personal journey on becoming a successful registered psychometrician. He emphasized that success is within their reach and how all the sacrifices that they make today will all pay off in the future.

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Elisha Lagman
Stephanie Mae J. Endaya
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 Jameel Gatus
Lee Francis S. Macapagal
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Kevin T. Bacani

31/01/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗦𝗼𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿

Filled with the future psychometricians and psychologists, the DHVSU Auditorium is witnessing the seminar for the graduating batch of psychology students. Organized by the DHVSU Psychology Society (PsySoc), the seminar will be conducted with two sessions, having Bianca Patricia T. Reyes, Top 1 of the Psychometricians Licensure Examination 2023, as the first speaker of the session.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Stephanie Mae Endaya
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲 Jameel Gatus
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 Kevin Bacani

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱! As the sun rose on the 5th day of December, marches from afar reverberated through every part of Bacolor–all leads back to Don Honorio Ventura State University. The morning air was supposedly cold; however, from a certain distance covered with purplish accents–it was blazingly hot as the fire suppressed within the bodies of the Intellectuals kept them from the shivers brought by the December air. It was a fire, not enough to burn their souls but more than enough to fuel their courage and competitiveness as the 2024 Intramurals have officially started. As the moon lights up the sky on the 9th day of December, the 3-day 2024 Intramurals have successfully ended. Still, the identities you–Intellectuals have established will live inside and outside the walls of Dubai. As you stare at your competitors, the life within your eyes is captured through every lens of cameras being hypnotized by your presence. Every drop of your sweat counts for your success. Through the air harshly exhaled from your lungs, up to your pulsating heartbeat–all are heard from far and beyond. Let us paint the town purple as we present the Intellectuals and their coaches who brought a glimmering recognition to our college–the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Abby Gale Santos 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Carmela San Pedro 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Scribes Intramurals Team

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | A Glimpse into New Beginnings The boat has sailed off! With the boat now set on its course, The Regata is ready to navigate the vast seas of creativity and exploration driven by the passionate spirit of the aspirants of truth and quality news. The journey towards boundless horizons and countless possibilities have unfolded, as The Regata’s Editorial Board, Senior Staffers, Advisers, and Consultant warmly welcomed the qualified new souls to the publication during the recently held Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony at the University Learning Resource Center (ULRC) Audio Visual Room (AVR). 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Pamela Kassandra Guevarra

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