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The HERON, Bagumbayan, Bagac (2025)

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

10/08/2025

𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑰𝑪𝑺

I’m in awe. This place is filled with gold and silver — I almost thought I had stepped into Domus Aurea. The gleam of medals burns in my vision, the gilded cursive on their certificates shimmering under the lights, and the applause filling the room. Oh, it’s Recognition Day!

For many, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for all year. But for me, it’s different. I stand in the crowd, clapping for my classmates, smiling for the cameras even when my name was never called. No medal, no ribbon, no seat beside my friends and classmates — just me and my quiet satisfaction of seeing others succeed.

It feels heavy at first, that silence where my name might have been called out too. In just a second, my hope bursts like a bubble floating in the air — fragile, weightless, and gone before I can even reach for it. I start to wonder if my efforts mattered, if the countless little things I did went unnoticed. So, I take a small step back, letting the spotlight fall on those who earned it. And yet, in the depths of me, my pride for them still blooms.

Then, as I stand in that quiet corner, dumbfounded, someone approached me. Handing me a note with a smile on her face. It says, “You helped others shine. That matters too.” That’s when I realize recognition isn’t just about academic ranks or public applause. It’s about the difference I made in ways no grading sheet can measure — the classmate I unknowingly encouraged, the friend I studied with, the moments I lifted someone up without expecting anything in return. These acts may never be written on a certificate, but they are remembered in hearts.

Not every award is loud. Some recognitions come without a stage, but they carry more weight than any medal. They are the ones that stay with us forever — reminding us that even without the spotlight, our light still matters.

𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒃𝒚: 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑫𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒅𝒊𝒍𝒔 𝑫. 𝑴𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕
𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒚: 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒚𝒏𝒆 𝑰𝒓𝒂 𝑫. 𝑮𝒊𝒈𝒋𝒆

09/08/2025

|| 𝓘𝓝 𝓟𝓗𝓞𝓣𝓞𝓢 ||

The Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) students from Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) Bagac Campus attended the Pre-Deployment Orientation Seminar (PDOS) on August 8, 2025, in one of the campus' smart classrooms. With the theme "Stepping into the Field: Student-Teachers for the Journey Ahead," the seminar aimed to prepare future educators for their upcoming teaching internship. It focused on equipping them with essential knowledge, professional values, and practical expectations as they transition from students to pre-service teachers. The highlight of the event was a talk by guest speaker Atty. Bryan M. Santos, JD, PhD, CESE. He inspired the participants with insights on professionalism, ethics in education, and the vital role of teachers in shaping the nation's future.

Text by: Betina Daffodils D. Malit
Photos by: Cheyenne C. Mendoza

16/07/2025

BPSU Recognizes Student Leaders at 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Student leaders, university officials, and honored guests gathered at Lou-is Resort on July 11 to celebrate a night of inspiration and recognition at the Qualitas Excelencia Awards 2025. The event paid tribute to the outstanding achievements in student governance and service across the university.

The evening opened with arrival ceremonies and warm welcome remarks from Ms. Kathreena Andrade, Vice President of the University Student Government (USG). Adding to the celebratory mood, Ms. Khristina Anne Dimacurut-Ama and Prof. Adrian C. Perdio each extended heartfelt greetings and encouragement to the student body.

University President Dr. Ruby B. Santos-Matibag also delivered a stirring message, reminding the audience that true leadership stems from purpose and integrity—values that continue to shape the university’s direction.

One of the night’s highlights was the keynote address delivered by Senator Ana Theresia “Risa” Hontiveros, whose powerful words stirred pride and optimism in every corner of the room: “Isang bagay ang sigurado ako—mas malaking mga tagumpay ang ihahatid ng inyong henerasyon para sa ating bansa.” She praised the youth’s potential to uplift the nation, encouraging students to remain engaged, vocal, and rooted in compassion.

Another key moment was the State of the Student Government Address by Hon. Kyle Louie Soldevilla, USG President, who reviewed the past year’s accomplishments while laying out ambitious plans for enhanced student representation and increased partnership with the university administration.

The awards segment recognized individuals and teams whose commitment to service distinguished them. Chuzslyn Jane Mamangon, CSG President of Bagac Campus, proudly took home two major honors: 2nd Place for Most Outstanding Student Leader (Campus Level) and 2nd Place for Most Committed to Service (Student Government Category)—an achievement that resonated deeply with her peers.

The celebration concluded with the BPSU Chorale leading the singing of BPSU Hymn, followed by commemorative photo sessions. The Qualitas Excelencia Awards remain a proud tradition for the university, highlighting the spirit of excellence and reaffirming its commitment to cultivating principled and passionate leaders.

𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆: 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗗. 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁

26/05/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our brilliant Editor-in-Chief, Ms. Betina Daffodils Malit! 🎉

Today, we celebrate not only your special day, but also the incredible impact you’ve made on Heron Publication. Your leadership, passion, and dedication continue to inspire us every step of the way.

Your eye for detail, your strength under pressure, and the way you uplift the entire team make you a truly one-of-a-kind leader. We are grateful for everything you do—both seen and unseen.

May your birthday be filled with joy, rest, and all the things that make your heart full. You deserve nothing but the best.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Betina!

10/05/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing Associate & Managing Editor, Ms. Cheyenne Mendoza! 🎉

Today, we celebrate you—not just for the talent you bring, but for the heart you share with all of us. Your creativity makes everything we do more special, and your hard work and kindness never go unnoticed. You make a difference in ways big and small, and we’re so lucky to have you on our team.

We hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, and all the things that make you happiest. Thank you for being such an inspiring and wonderful person.

Wishing you the happiest birthday, Cheyenne! 💛

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