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The HERON, Bagumbayan, Bagac (2025)

31/10/2025

𝘽𝙋𝙎𝙐 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙘 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 2025 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝘼𝙋

𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙮:𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙎. 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨

30/10/2025

𝘽𝙋𝙎𝙐 𝘽𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙘 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 2025 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚 “𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔: 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑻𝒊𝒅𝒆.”

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘽𝙮: 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙎. 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨

25/09/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: Here are the captured moments from the recently concluded 3-day Leadership Training Seminar (LTS) 2025, organized by the Student Development Section of the Student Affairs and Services Office (SASO). The seminar brought together Campus Student Government (CSG) leaders and official student publication representatives from all six campuses of Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) for training sessions focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, and responsible campus governance. The event aimed to strengthen leadership skills and encourage collaboration among student leaders and campus journalists across the university.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙗𝙮: 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨

19/09/2025

𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙄𝙉:

The election for the next University Student Regent has officially concluded. Of the two candidates, one from the Dinalupihan Campus and the other from the Balanga Campus, it was James Lawrence Suson from Balanga Campus who was declared the winner.

Known for being a strong advocate for student voices, Suson expressed his gratitude in a short but heartfelt statement:
"Salamat dahil sinunod niyo ang iboto kung sino ang nararapat at dapat. Handa na po akong mapagod." - SR James Lawrence Suson

Suson's win marks a new chapter in student leadership, as he pledges to serve with dedication and integrity.

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙗𝙮: 𝙂𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙜𝙖
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙗𝙮: 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨

18/09/2025

The second day of the 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 (𝙇𝙏𝙎), themed "Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders," focused on equipping students with essential management and financial skills.

The morning began with Ms. Mary Grace C. Forbes, who presented on procurement management, stressing the importance of efficient and transparent purchasing for organizational success. Following her, Ms. Mylene G. Santos led a discussion on fiscal management, emphasizing responsible financial practices and strategic planning. She concluded her talk with a powerful message: "𝘽𝙋𝙎𝙐 𝙒𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙎 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙀 𝘼 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙍 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘼 𝘽𝙊𝙎𝙎," highlighting that true leadership is about inspiring others, not just giving orders.

During the open forum, student leaders, particularly those from campus publications like The Polytechnian and The Defender, raised questions about past academic year budgets. In response, a representative from the Finance Office said that despite the finance office's strong desire to provide the necessary funds for student publications, they stated that they are not the ones who ultimately decide the budget cuts. The office explained that the funding reductions originate from an "upper office" or from the National and they merely implement the allocated budget, which often results in insufficient funds or, in the worst cases, no budget at all for certain semester. And the finance office ensure that "𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙏𝙊 𝙋𝙊 𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙂 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏 𝙃𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙂 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙋."

The afternoon session featured Dr. Aiza C. Buensuceso, an expert in economic development, who spoke on economic enterprise and income generation. She emphasized that securing funding requires diligence and hard work, Dr. Aiza stated that , "𝙂𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙬 𝙢𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙙." She also discussed the Income Generating Project (IGP) as a strategic method to create new revenue streams and lessen dependence on traditional funding sources.

The seminar ended the day with team-building activities, allowing student leaders from various campuses of Bataan Peninsula State University to connect and collaborate with each other.

𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙗𝙮: 𝙂𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙜𝙖
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝙗𝙮: 𝙍𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙣𝙯𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨

28/08/2025

Miting de Avance: Aspiring Student Leaders Present Platforms to BPSU Bagac Campus

On August 28, 2025, the Aksyon Party presented its platforms at a Miting de Avance held at the covered court of Barangay Bagumbayan, Bagac, Bataan. The event enabled student leaders to inform and engage the BPSU Bagac Campus student body before the upcoming elections.

The school officials began the event by commending the candidates' dedication and encouraging them to speak with confidence. They also emphasized the importance of youth leadership.

Students listened attentively to the platforms and joined in the open forum. They posed thoughtful questions, sparking a meaningful dialogue between the candidates and the student body.

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐛𝐲: 𝐆𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐠𝐚 & 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐥

11/08/2025

Today, August 11, 2025, the Campus Student Government (CSG) of Bataan Peninsula State University – Bagac Campus successfully held Frosh Day 2025 with the theme “Salinlao: Sigla ng Simula.”

“Salinlao,” a native term that symbolizes transition and new beginnings, served as a fitting theme for the event. The tagline “Sigla ng Simula” captures the excitement, energy, and hope that comes with entering a new chapter in college life.

The day was filled with Filipino culture—traditional games, colorful decorations, music, and bonding activities—all designed to welcome the new students and help them feel at home in the BPSU community.

Through this initiative, the Campus Student Government continues to show its commitment to fostering a warm, inclusive, and culturally rich environment for every Peninsulares.

𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐛𝐲: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐃. 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐌. 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐥

10/08/2025

𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢: 𝐓𝐀𝐎 𝐎 𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐍?
𝑵𝒊 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑫𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕

Hayan at maiipit na naman
Sa dalawang batong nag-uumpugan
Hindi mapakali ang isipan
Bugso ng damdamin ba ang dapat pakinggan?

Sabi nila kapag ika’y naguguluhan
At sa takbo ng mundo’y nabibilisan
Wala kang ibang maaasahan
Kundi ang iyong pitaka na may isang baryang lulan.

Tao o ibon?

Naningkit ang mga mata niyang tumitig sa’kin
Tila tinitimbang kung ano ang aking ibig sabihin
Buntong hiningang napatingin sa kaharap na tanawin
Wala namang mawawala kahit ano pa ang iyong piliin

Tao o ibon?

Muli kong tanong at inilahad ang munting barya sa kaniya
Hayaan mong tulungan ka nitong magpasya
Ngunit huwag mong sundin ang magiging resulta

Napabungisngis ako sa reaksiyon ng kaniyang mukha

Tao o ibon?

Kung ganoon ay para saan pa?
Bakit pa gagawin kung wala namang kabuluhan?
Sapagat bago pa dumapo sa palad
Ang malamig na metal na siyang magtatakda kung

Tao o ibon?

Mayroon ng sagot sa iyong puso
At iyon ang dapat mong sundin
Kasabay nang pag-ihip ng malamig na hangin
Nang ang aking tanong ay kaniyang sagutin

Tao o ibon?

Kung ako lamang ang papipiliin
Ang pipiliin ko ay ibon
Iyong tulad ng nasa parang
Umaawit, malaya…

𝑳𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒌𝒖𝒉𝒂 𝒏𝒊: 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒍 𝑱𝒉𝒂𝒚 𝑩𝒂𝒖𝒍

10/08/2025

This tree stands as a silent witness to the life of BPSU Bagac — from milestones and celebrations to quiet moments of reflection. A part of our history and culture, it reminds us that preserving it means preserving our story for the generations to come. 🌳💚

If it stood by us, we should stand up for it!

#𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐀𝐬𝐀𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 #𝐁𝐏𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐜

𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐆𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐥
𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬

10/08/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒

𝗙𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲

In the quiet town of Bagac, Bataan, where the shadows of war once loomed, now stands a towering symbol of peace and reconciliation—the Bagac Friendship Bell Tower. Located at a three-way junction near the town’s entrance, this 27-meter structure isn’t just a landmark; it’s a story carved in steel and memory. For students, locals, and travelers, it’s a favorite hangout spot—a place to relax, take photos, and enjoy the shade. But beyond its scenic charm lies a powerful history that deserves to be remembered.

Eighty-three years ago, on April 10, 1942, Bagac became the starting point of the Bataan Death March—one of the most harrowing events in Philippine history. Around 76,000 Filipino and American soldiers were captured by Japanese forces and forced to march over 120 kilometers under brutal conditions. With no food, water, or rest, many collapsed along the way, never reaching their destination. The march left deep scars on the nation, and Bagac was one of its silent witnesses.

Fast forward to 1945, the war ended, and the Philippines was liberated. But it wasn’t until 1975—thirty years later—that a new chapter began. In a gesture of peace and goodwill, a Japanese Buddhist association built the Friendship Bell Tower. It marked the beginning of a renewed relationship between the Philippines and Japan, transforming a place of pain into a symbol of healing and hope.

Today, the tower stands not just as a reminder of the past, but as a celebration of what’s possible when nations choose peace over conflict. Students gather beneath its shade to laugh, play music, and bond. It’s featured in almost every video or story about Bagac—not just because it’s visually striking, but because it represents something more profound: the idea that even the worst conflicts can be reconciled.

The Bagac Friendship Bell Tower teaches us that history isn’t just about remembering what happened—it’s about learning from it. It shows us that peace is powerful and that friendship can rise from even the darkest moments. For young people especially, it’s a reminder that the future is ours to shape—and that choosing understanding over division is always the better path.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝘆: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘆: 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀

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