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The official student publication of the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts - SLU

As an integral part of the student-organizations of STELA, STELLARIS seeks to help its members in carrying out the objectives of the school through cooperation with the Kasama-SSC and with other organizations in various activities the school would undertake. It shall serve as the official mouthpiece and watchdog of the students and support all official activities and projects concerning the studen

t organizations. Moreover, STELLARIS aims to promote the habits of thought, disposition, actions, and perception among the students of the school by developing and training the staff to be responsible writers who uphold the ideals and objectives of a genuine and liberal publication.

28/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐮𝐩 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭, 𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬

Blazing through the lanes with grit and glory, the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) men’s track and field squad stormed the Intramurals 2025, clinching the overall first runner-up title at the Baguio Athletic Bowl last October 26.

The STELA speedsters turned the track into their turf, hauling one gold, three silvers, and a bronze across six grueling events—3,000-meter run, 800-meter dash, 100-meter sprint, shot put, long jump, and the 4x100-meter relay—and leaving competitors from the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA), School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences (SONAHBS), School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS), School of Medicine (SOM), and School of Law (SOL) chasing their stride.

In a grueling test of stamina and willpower, STELA’s Joelian Mercado held his ground in the 3,000-meter run, matching strides with the runner from SEA for most of the six laps. Though he unleashed a fierce kick in the final stretch, SOL surged ahead in the closing laps to edge him out.

Crossing the line at just 13 minutes and 14 seconds, Mercado claimed second runner-up, finishing just behind SEA (11:26) and SOL (13:10), who secured the champion and first runner-up titles, respectively.

In the 800-meter middle-distance event, STELA’s Glendel Bagtuna displayed both pace and endurance, keeping himself within striking distance of the frontrunners. Despite a strong late push, the podium spots remained firm with SEA, SOL, and SAMCIS taking the top three.

Bagtuna clocked 2 minutes and 49 seconds, narrowly missing a medal by just 11 seconds, placing fourth behind SEA (2:24), SOL (2:37), and SAMCIS (2:38), who claimed the champion, first, and second runner-up positions.

Meanwhile, in the adrenaline-charged 100-meter dash, first-year standout STELA’s Rayelle Rey electrified the crowd with an explosive start, bursting out of the blocks to lead the early meters. Locked in a sprint battle against SAMCIS, he powered through to the finish line, clocking 11.90 seconds, just shy of SAMCIS’ winning 11.71.

Rey’s silver-medal finish outpaced runners from four other schools, while SOL, with a 12.30-second mark, rounded out the podium as second runner-up.

“Of course masaya [ako] since pinaghandaan ko ito,” said Rey in a post-game interview, his face beaming with pride after his strong finish.

He added that he looks forward to delivering an even better performance next year, saying, “Siyempre gusto kong mag-first so I expect myself na mag-t-train pa nang better than before.”

Meanwhile, with strength and precision, STELA’s Khenan Mang-osan delivered a standout performance in the shot put event. While SEA set the early tone with consistent long-distance throws, Mang-osan remained unfazed, determined to land a podium finish.

He stunned the crowd with a powerful 7.65-meter throw on his second attempt, vaulting himself into the lead and sealing the gold medal for STELA, with SEA and SAMCIS settling for silver and bronze, respectively.

“It feels fulfilling. There was a little hiccup when we were playing, but it gained victory for STELA,” shared Mang-osan, adding that his preparations included working hard and giving his best.

In the long jump, STELA’s Julian Sabado took charge early, soaring 5.04 meters on his opening leap to claim the top spot. Despite improving his mark to 5.12 meters in his second attempt, SEA answered back with an outstanding 5.51-meter jump to seize the gold.

Sabado secured first runner-up, while SOM completed the podium as second runner-up.

Capping off STELA’s campaign, Mercado, Sabado, Bagtuna, and Rey teamed up in the 4x100-meter relay, combining speed and seamless baton work.

The quartet blazed through the track in 51.83 seconds, capturing second place behind SEA (49.82), while SOL (55.24) rounded out the top three.

STELA Track and Field Coach RJ Regala shared that both the men’s and women’s teams trained rigorously three times a week in preparation for the competition.

“Mayro’n man ako o wala, nag-t-train sila dito sa Athletic Bowl, minsan doon sa may covered court. And isa ‘yon sa mga nakita kong edge nila sa mga previous athletes na nahawakan ko sa STELA,” he said, commending his athletes for their unwavering discipline and determination to master their craft.

Regala also expressed his gratitude and pride in the team’s dedication to represent STELA in this year’s Intramurals.

“Congratulations and I’m happy sa inyong ipinakitang performance. I do hope na hindi ito ‘yong last na magiging Intrams ninyo kundi ito lang ‘yong umpisa,” he added.

by Ralph Ivan Aniceto
Photos by Arianne Mae Madrid

28/10/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

The Philippines today stands on fragile ground — a democracy that appears alive but is slowly decaying from within. When truth loses its value, democracy becomes nothing more than a show. A government built on deception cannot serve justice, and a people blinded by allegiance cannot protect freedom.

The rise of “ ” on social media shows how truth can be twisted in the digital age. What began as a gesture of unity among citizens angered by corruption quickly turned into a breeding ground for deceit — creating the false impression that Marcos and Robredo supporters had joined forces under the “UniPink” banner to bring down the Dutertes. What was once a symbol of hope became a weapon of manipulation, exposing how political fanaticism can grow in a society that mistakes noise for truth.

According to Rappler’s Decoded series, “UniPink” was never real. What started as scattered whispers online evolved into a carefully crafted narrative meant to exploit political tensions and deepen divisions. Despite being baseless, it spread like wildfire in a nation already divided by color and ideology. This reflects how easily misinformation thrives when truth is no longer sought, and how technology amplifies falsehood faster than fact.

Decades of corruption should have taught vigilance, yet many continue to defend the very system that betrayed them. We praise leaders like idols and treat their words as sacred, refusing to question their actions. This misplaced faith allows deceit to flourish and truth to fade. In the end, it is not the corrupt who keep the system alive but the people who refuse to hold them accountable.

This is what happens when corruption becomes part of a nation’s bloodstream. When those in power thrive on lies, the public learns to normalize deceit. The boundaries between right and wrong blur until corruption becomes culture. Fanaticism replaces discernment, and people begin to defend their leaders more fiercely than they defend integrity itself. In such a society, logic is silenced by loyalty, and truth becomes the first casualty.

When colors fade and conscience fails, we are left with nothing but the ashes of what could have been. The revival of our democracy depends not on the promises of politicians, but on the awakening of its people. Only when we choose truth over illusion, and integrity over idolatry, can the garden of our nation bloom once more.

By Komicho
Illustration by S. Aristotle

28/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | In a thrilling clash of power and precision, the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) Men’s Volleyball Team fell to the School of Nursing, Allied Health and Biological Sciences (SONAHBS), 0–2, in the Intramurals ‘25 at the Bishop Carlito Cenzon, D.D. Sports Center, October 28.

STELA showed grit in the opening set but SONAHBS pulled away to secure a 17–25 win. Despite a stronger push in the second frame, STELA’s comeback fell short as SONAHBS closed the match, 23–25.

The team shall be facing the School of Medicine (SOM) tomorrow, October 29 at the same venue.

28/10/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦

In the first hush before thunder, the heavens breathed their names.
Two souls shaped from the same glimmer of dawn, woven of wind and wonder.
They walked through the newborn earth, barefoot upon light,
speaking the language that only beginnings understand.

The rivers bent to listen. The sun paused its ascent.
Even the angels of weather, in their silver garments,
looked down in reverence—for laughter was being born—
and it sounded like rain before the world knew storms.

And I, the tempest eternal,
was their witness and their keeper.

I swore upon the covenant of sky that their bond would not perish,
for love, in its purest form, seemeth akin to the everlasting.

Yet the Almighty wove time as both blessing and blade.
And wherefore He set them alight, He also decreed the coming of dusk.

They built kingdoms of conversation and
cities of laughter upon the fragile ground of youth.
There was a season when the world bowed to their joy.
Their names were written upon the halos of streetlights.
Every rainfall then was benediction; every thunderclap—
a hymn of their defiance against parting.

The angels of the western winds kept their secrets,
singing softly into the folds of night:
“Behold them, the children of radiance,
whose friendship burns brighter than the stars.”

Yet brightness attracteth shadow.
And the world, indifferent to eternity,

began to conspire.

It began as silence—
a quiet not born of peace
but of distance.

They learned to speak in half-phrases;
their words trembling like torn wings.
Days multiplied between their meetings—
One sought the shore, the other, the mountain.
One prayed to the dawn, the other, to the moon.

Their faiths diverged, though their hearts once worshiped at the same altar.

I felt it first—
the storm that brewed not in heaven but in their absence.
The angels of lightning wept unto the sea,
and the sea whispered, “So it begins—
the unmaking of what was once whole.”

Time, slow and patient, erased their footprints from one another’s path.
And when they met again, their faces held the familiarity of ruins.
They smiled, not as friends, but as pilgrims who had forgotten the same god.

Hear me, ye winds, for I carry their unspoken words across the firmament.
I have seen them in their separate solitudes—
he, buried in work and half-remembered dreams;
she, standing beneath the unyielding rain, pretending not to wait.
Each thinketh the other indifferent,
yet both ache as the tide achieveth moonrise.

The angels of remembrance guard their fragments.
They keep the scent of laughter sealed in amber,
the warmth of shared afternoons folded in eternity’s sleeve.
For even heaven cannot unmake what the heart hath once consecrated.

I thunder their names, but they do not look up.
I rain upon their cities, hoping one droplet might carry recognition,
might tremble upon their lips and remind them of youth’s covenant.

Yet silence endureth—
the silence of those who have loved deeply
and no longer dare to name it.

And lo, there came a day ordained by coincidence,
that lesser god of mortals.
They crossed paths in the market of rain.

She with her umbrella,
and he with his coffee.

The clouds parted to bear witness,
the world paused with bated breath
They looked upon one another,
and the earth trembled with the weight of unspoken mercy.

No greeting passed, no lament.
Only a smile—thin, brief, almost holy in restraint.
Then, like verses forgotten by scripture,
they passed—
each into their own forever,
two ghosts acknowledging the beauty of what once lived.

I descended unto the ocean, where memory sinks but never dies.
There, the Tribunal of Waves assembled—In the old tongue of remembrance, they asked,

“Shall we preserve them?”

And I, voice of all tempests, answered:
“Yea. For their love was once true,
and true things must echo through eternity.”

Then did the sea lift its veined hands, and cast them among the stars.
Their laughter formed a new constellation—
one unseen by mortals, but known to the sky.
Now the years wander onward like pilgrims of dust.
Their names seldom cross the air.

Yet within each storm I summon,
within each drop that kisses the earth,
their souls converse in the sacred dialogue of weather:

He speaketh in thunder, she answereth in rain.
from touch to echo, from laughter to rain, from friendship to faith.
Through them, I continue.
Through me, they endure.

Sing, ye seraphs of water and wind,
for the covenant remaineth unbroken.
Let the rivers chant their names into the sea,
let the sea return them to the clouds,
let the clouds carry them unto rain again.
Thus shall the cycle hold—
They love, they lose, they endure.
They are gone, yet the storm remembereth.

When the final dawn unfurls, I shall deliver their remembrance
unto the throne where all lost things are gathered.

There shall the Almighty look upon them and say:
“They were friends once,
and that was holy enough.”

For memory, when anointed by sorrow,
becometh eternal. And I, the storm,
the first witness and the last confession,
sing now their requiem unto forever:

Through me, their names shall fall as rain,
and the heavens shall not forget.

Amen.

By Jermie Benedict Cabinar
Photo by Jenevieve Desierto

28/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐩

In a thrilling showcase of speed, endurance, and teamwork, the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) women’s track and field team ruled the Intramurals ‘25, securing all six events and bagging the overall championship at the Baguio Athletic Bowl last October 26.

The team pocketed two gold and four bronze medals, outperforming the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA), School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences (SONAHBS), School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS), School of Medicine (SOM), and the School of Law (SOL).

Despite the scorching heat, they showcased impressive performance, competing in the 3,000-meter, 800-meter, 100-meter, shot put, running long jump, and 4x100-meter relay.

In her event, STELA’s Wilmerine Angellano maintained a steady pace, keeping close behind runners from SONAHBS and SOM throughout the six laps. Despite the demanding 3,000-meter distance, she held her composure and pushed hard in the final stretch.

Crossing the finish line at 15 minutes and 16 seconds, Angellano earned third place, following SONAHBS (14:55) and SOM (15:02), who claimed the champion and first runner-up titles, respectively.

In the middle-distance event, Maycee Dispo demonstrated both speed and stamina as she vied for another medal. Holding a strong position among the top runners, Dispo sprinted in the final meters and crossed the finish line just six seconds behind SEA.

She finished third with a time of 3 minutes and 37 seconds, trailing SAMCIS (3:15) and SEA (3:31), who placed first and second, respectively.

In the high-stakes sprint, Geriane Elaine Tomas exploded off the blocks, leading the pack early while SONAHBS stayed just a few meters behind. STELA’s athlete maintained her pace, widening her lead as the race progressed.

“It was such an honor, and it was refreshing to see that STELA is standing once again, as they should. It’s not true that we are deemed to be the underdogs of SLU; with resilience and discipline we were able to reach this point,” Tomas stated in a post-game interview.

With a powerful finish, she crossed the line at 15.01 seconds, sealing the victory and leaving her opponents behind. SONAHBS (15.50) and SAMCIS (16.32) followed as first and second runners-up.

Meanwhile, with strength and precision, Frances Cadaweng impressed in the shot put event. Her first throw landed at 6.32 meters, followed by 5.63 meters in her second.

She bounced back strong in her final attempt, reaching 6.67 meters, securing the second runner-up spot. SOL and SEA earned the champion and first runner-up positions, respectively.

Furthermore, Jezzamae Olanio showcased remarkable consistency in the long jump, recording 3.65 meters on her first attempt.

She followed with jumps of 3.32 meters and 3.44 meters, earning another second runner-up finish, just a few meters short of SAMCIS and SEA, who placed first and second.

“I feel good. Masaya po siya kasi second time ko nang sumali, and ang saya kasi kasama ko ‘yong mga friends ko — the whole team is very supportive,” she shared, reflecting on her experience in an interview.

Capping off their campaign, Angellano, Dispo, Tomas, and Olanio joined forces in the 4x100 relay.

Demonstrating perfect baton exchanges and synchronization, the quartet powered through the track and crossed the finish line at 1:04.74 minutes, placing first ahead of SEA and SAMCIS, who finished second and third, respectively.

Double-gold medalist Tomas shared that despite the challenges in training due to conflicting schedules among the athletes, the experience was truly rewarding.

“It was just a great experience, and you know, these wouldn’t be possible without our teammates, coaches, and God, of course,” she said.

According to STELA Track and Field Coach RJ Regala, he is very proud of the athletes’ performance, saying, “At the same time, masaya ako dahil medyo bumabalik ‘yong result ng STELA.”

“Ngayon, nare-redeem natin kung ano ‘yong para sa atin talaga,” he concluded.

Article by Ralph Ivan Aniceto
Photos by Arianne Mae Madrid

28/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟐–𝟏 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) Men’s basketball showcased a dominant start, finishing their first three games with a 2-1 standing for the Intramurals 2025 at the Prince Bernhard Gym.

STELA secured victories against the School of Advanced Studies (SAS) and the School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences (SONAHBS). However, they fell short in their match against the School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS).

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐀𝐒, 𝟏𝟐𝟐–𝟕𝟓

The STELA Men’s Basketball Team opened their season with a commanding win over SAS on October 14 at the Prince Bernhard Gym.

With explosive offense and tight defense, STELA battered SAS throughout the four quarters, finishing with a 122–75 victory.

The team’s sharp shooting and strong court presence established their momentum early in the tournament.

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐇𝐁𝐒, 𝟗𝟎–𝟖𝟓

In a close and high-energy matchup, STELA outlasted SONAHBS with a 90–85 victory on October 20, extending their winning streak.

SONAHBS took an early lead, but STELA’s composure and well-coordinated plays turned the game around in the final minutes.

With a five-point edge at the buzzer, STELA remained undefeated in the Men’s Division heading into their next contest.

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐂𝐈𝐒, 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝟐–𝟏

STELA’s third game against SAMCIS proved to be a heated clash that tested the team’s stamina and focus on October 22.

Momentum began to shift as STELA’s pace slowed, allowing SAMCIS to capitalize on turnovers and fast-break chances.

Despite Gaboy’s consistent scoring, fatigue caught up with the team, and SAMCIS took control late in the game.

STELA fought hard until the final buzzer but ultimately fell short, marking their first loss of the tournament.

by Jake Victorino
Photos by Cristina Demerin and Rhayne Dallindin

27/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The School of Accountancy, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS) showcased their resilience as they overcame the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA), 2–0, in the Intramurals Women’s Volleyball Elimination Match held today, October 27, at the Bishop Carlito Cenzon Sports Center, Covered Court 2 (CC2).

Trying to recover from their slow start, STELA attempted to close the gap in the second set but fell short, 15–25, 20–25.

Furthermore, STELA is set to face the School of Medicine (SOM) in the Women’s Volleyball Division on November 12 at 5:30 PM at CC1.

27/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA) made their presence felt as they overpowered the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA), 103–64, in the Intramurals Men’s Basketball held today, October 27, at the Prince Bernhard Gym.

STELA now looks forward to bouncing back as they face the School of Medicine (SOM) on November 15 at 4:30 PM. This marks the second loss for the STELA basketball team.

27/10/2025

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕 | 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧?

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Incident?

Yes. As events can change the state of things.

Like an airstrike?

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It was a bom|
It came out of nowhere. They were just walking and the little one had just learned how to walk.

I am no longer sure what you mean. Please clarify your prompt.

Just describe how it was before I found how cruel men can truly be.

"Before" can mean many things. Would you like to clarify—

Before, as in before they took my brother and stripped him of his humanity in his own land.
Before, as in before we had to flee our home where the olive trees of my youth used to grow.
Before, as in before my father witnessed my mother carry my sister's limbs in plastic bags.
Before, as in before the ocean meant freedom and not our last stand with nowhere to go next.
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Talking to a robot because they took everything from me.

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No. What do you even know of my home?
What do you know about the houses that sheltered generations of Palestinians since Jesus walked the Earth only to be driven out by the same people we gave refuge for?
What do you know of the olive trees that my ancestors planted and the places that held who we are, now left behind in rubble?
What do you know of the home my father built?
What do you know of the caress of my mother's hands?
What do you know of my sister's laugh?
What do you know of me?
Of us?
We have broadcasted our pain for the world to see and yet, no one listens.

Who knows? Maybe I'll be next.
And then my cousin. And then his father. And then his father's friend.
Until every single one of us has bled enough for them.
Until every single one of us is dead;
maybe just then will my longing for what used to be cease.

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Will you mourn for me?

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Then you will still be here after.

"After" can mean many things. Would you like to clarify?

After my end.
After the sea becomes nothing but where our last grave will be.

Maybe, when we can't resist any more
and our blood has filled the river to the sea,
with our legacy buried beneath the ashes of what we used to be,
Palestine will be free.

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By Mylene Lucas
Layout by Cearelle Anolin

27/10/2025

𝐂𝐄𝐆𝐏 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 ‘𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘’ 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌

𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬—“Hinding-hindi dapat tayo magiging neutral kasi nga nagiging complacent tayo, tinotolerate natin iyong status quo which alam naman natin na may ino-oppress at may nang-o-oppress,” were words uttered by Dexter Bacud, chairperson of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines-Cordillera (CEGP-Cordillera) during the union’s general assembly at the events hall of H100 Ecolodge on Sunday, October 26.

CEGP national spokesperson, Brell Lacerna, highlighted lessons learned and the brave resilience exemplified by campus journalists throughout Philippines history in a lecture partaken by 17 school publications from Baguio-Benguet universities and colleges, including Stellaris. The morning portion of the program was dedicated to unpacking CEGP’s long-standing history of unifying campus journalists, and revolutionizing and upholding press freedom since its inception in 1931.

In an interview, Lacerna stressed the importance of campus journalism as an alternative form of media in leading social change, especially as corruption looms over the country and the future of the youth continues to be at stake. “All the more reason that the campus press at the forefront are persistent in finding the alternative to these decade-long issues…and all the more [reason] that the press [needs to get] out of its traditional orientation,” he said. “It is also a reminder that the student journalists of today must continue to create [history] militantly,” he added.

After Lacerna delivered his keynote address that morning, a workshop on publication and newsroom management followed suit during which campus journalists huddled in groups to identify each publication’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and action plans for supposedly generating more impact at the community level. Each group got the chance to present their outputs and ideas before the audience, afterwards.

This year’s general assembly concluded with the core message being “journalism is not neutral.”

“In every one of us, there is an innate mandate to be good. We are mandated to be good, and we cannot escape that,” said Jaime Bernadino II, editor-in-chief of the Mountain Collegian as he cited an Ibaloi phrase—“ay shi mabiden” or “ay shi pasing” (there’s not much that can really be done)—which is a typical response to whenever someone does something perceived as ‘ridiculously heroic’ to question or rebel against injustice. Bernadino expounded on this by saying, “when you're going to write, you have to choose a side… people ask where do you draw the line between journalism and activism? Journalism is activism. There is no excuse for us to be neutral…we challenge the status quo and we move the boundaries of society,” he stressed, stating further that “when we choose to write for someone, let's choose those that are marginalized. Let's choose those that are from the grassroots or iyong mga nasa laylayan ng lipunan na naiipit.”

By Yashene Chaloping
Photos by Rowie Daffnie Dabu

27/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) recovers their rhythm as they dominate the School of Law (SOL), securing their first win in the Elimination Bracket, 61–26, in the Intramurals Women’s Basketball today, October 27, at the Prince Bernhard Gym.

The team now aims to maintain their momentum as they face the School of Medicine (SOM) for their fifth game on November 23 at 7:30 AM, at the same venue.

26/10/2025

𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 | The School of Teacher, Education, and Liberal Arts (STELA) bags the championship title in Women's division and first runner-up title in the Men's division in the Intramurals 2025 chess competition.

STELA's Frances Angela Llamas won five out of six in the round-robin games, winning against the School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies (SAMCIS), School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences
(SONAHBS), School of Advanced Studies (SAS), School of Law (SOL), and School of Engineering and Architecture (SEA), while losing to the School of Medicine (SOM).

Furthermore, STELA’s Lance Emmanuel Casareno won four out of six games against SAMCIS, SAS, SONAHBS, and SOL, and recorded two draws with SEA and SOM.

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