The Blooms Publication

The Blooms Publication Bloom where you are planted. Its vines are a symbol of unity and strength among the six degree programs under SAS.

The Blooms Publication is the pioneering publication of the School of Arts and Sciences manned by selected minds from the six-degree programs under SAS and has made its revival last 2020 after almost 10 years of dormancy. In line with this rebirth, the new Blooms logo prominently features the passion fruit flower, flourishing in Aklan State University-Banga campus and sports a purple shade, in uni

ty with the School of Arts and Sciences Student Council, its umbrella organization. The purple passion fruit flower represents the patience and the opportunity to hone one's passion, in the nurturing soil of the School of Arts and Sciences. Passion fruit takes 2-3 years to bloom and bear fruit, which symbolizes the patience to polish the craft of different areas of endeavor under the School of Arts and Sciences. Its mantra, "Bloom where you are planted," reminds the students of SAS to embrace every challenge, thrive, and succeed, wherever they are.

โ€˜๐ƒ๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฐ๐š๐ข๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž; ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ.โ€™ โ€” ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ๐๐จโ€œDon't wait for the perfect time; ...
22/09/2025

โ€˜๐ƒ๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฐ๐š๐ข๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž; ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ.โ€™ โ€” ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ๐๐จ

โ€œDon't wait for the perfect time; just start, and eventually, you'll figure things out. Expect the best, prepare for the worst, and let God do the rest of the things that you're not in control of.โ€

This was the statement stressed by Emmanuel L. Mayordo, a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication student from Aklan State University-Main Campus, as he was acclaimed Best Actor for his role as โ€œKianโ€ in Panublion during this yearโ€™s Sarok Short Film Festival Tubas Pelikula Grand Awards Night at the Marzon Convention Center, Kalibo, Aklan, on Saturday, September 20.

"I thank God for that moment. It was indeed special to meโ€”it was like catching a star that night as I received the award,โ€ the 23-year-old actor added.

Under the Kapeโ€™t Kwento Production, Panublion, directed by Dave P. Tumbagahan, is a short film that revolves around family, identity, and the culture of haboe piรฑa (piรฑa weaving). It captures the heart of Aklanon tradition through the lens of piรฑa weaving while tackling modern issues such as gender expectations and generational gaps.

โ€œThat was a night to cherish for us as a team. Indeed, โ€˜God did.โ€™ At that moment, every one of us was filled with joy and overwhelmed by the award. We believe that we've created history in the film industry and served the people who are into original Aklanon films,โ€ Mayordo shared.

Mayordo is also one of the layout artists of The Blooms Publication, the official publication of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Panublion brought home a cash prize of 80,000 pesos for placing first in Best Short Film among nine other short film entries.

Furthermore, the film grabbed several awards: Best Cinematography, Social Impact Awardee, Best Director for Dave P. Tumbagahan, and Best Actress for Nay Tessie as โ€œLola Pinang.โ€

It was also nominated for Best Musical Scoring, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Production Design.

The production team consisted of Dave Tumbagahan (Director), Dino Tumbagahan (Director of Photography), Mack Matorre (Cinematographer), Daniel Jeff Telic (Post Production), Jevin Ballester (Best Boy), and Mary Dawn Tacud, Ariane Casidsid, Izzy Toriaga, Esshey Cahilig, and Ezche Valere Factolerin (Production Assistants).

Moreover, the production cast included Emmanuel Mayordo, David Clarence Carpio, Nay Tessie, Mary Juarez, Ana Rena Dumalaog, Jennilyn Gano, and Julina Faith Gano.

The Sarok Short Film Festival serves as an avenue for regional cinema in Kalibo, Aklan, acknowledging and nurturing local talents with authentic storytellingโ€”highlighting Aklanon identity, culture, heritage, and tourism, while supporting the development of the regional film industry.

Words | April Nabor
Layout | Jaelliah Rata

๐€๐ง๐  ๐“๐š๐จ, ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ง, ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ง๐š ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š๐ง! Ngayong araw ng pagboses, makiisa tayo sa hangarin ng pagbabago ng sistema. Pa...
21/09/2025

๐€๐ง๐  ๐“๐š๐จ, ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ง, ๐ฉ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ ๐ง๐š ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐›๐š๐ง!

Ngayong araw ng pagboses, makiisa tayo sa hangarin ng pagbabago ng sistema. Paigtingin natin ang mga saloobing matagal nang pinipigilan at nakabaon sa dilim ng mga walang katarungang pwersa.

Bagamat may mga natatakot at nananatiling tahimik, nawa'y maging simula ang araw na ito upang mapagtanto ng bawat isa na ang protesta ay hindi isang pagsuway, kundi isang pagtindig laban sa maliโ€”may protesta dahil may mali.

๐‘ป๐’–๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’ˆ, ๐’”๐’–๐’Ž๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‚๐’˜, ๐’‚๐’• ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’Œ๐’Š๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’Œ๐’‚! Huwag nating hayaang mawalan ng boses ang ating Bayan!

By | Kix Frean Coching

๐๐ข๐จ๐’๐€ ๐ค๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐†๐ž๐ง ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ฅ๐ฒ & ๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง"Each of you has a place in this journey, and each of you has the power to fin...
20/09/2025

๐๐ข๐จ๐’๐€ ๐ค๐ข๐œ๐ค๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐†๐ž๐ง ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ฅ๐ฒ & ๐Ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

"Each of you has a place in this journey, and each of you has the power to finish strong."

These were the words emphasized by Dr. Jolisa H. Ang, Associate Professor V of CAS, in her inspirational message during the first General Assembly and Orientation of the Biology Students' Association (BioSA), with the theme, "EBlOlution: Nurturing the Next Generation of Biologists," at the ASU Amphitheater, September 17.

โ€œYou may feel overwhelmed at times but remember that every journey starts with small steps, hold on to your curiosity, be eager to learn, and don't be afraid to make mistakes what matters is that you keep moving forward," she added.

Meanwhile, Dr. Donna R. Lariosa, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, addressed in her opening remarks the importance of showing up and actively participating in these events.

"Today isnโ€™t for formality, it is a reminder that you are part of something bigger than yourself,โ€ Dr. Lariosa said.

The event proceeded with the discussion of program policies and specializations by Ms. Jyanee Loi D. Yecla, BS Biology Program Chair, followed by laboratory policies presented by Ms. Shekainah Yabut, Science Laboratory Assistant, and Ms. Johanna Draizelle Asiong, Microbiology Laboratory Assistant.

Also, Niel Jaime De Justo, BioSA President and Vina Faye Ibisate, BioSA Treasurer, discussed Constitution and By-Laws, financial report, and action plan for the current academic year, and other organizational proposals.

The assembly was spearheaded by the BioSA officers, under the supervision of Mrs. Althea A. Horvidalla, Adviser, and Ms. Sol Kristel Magbiro, Co-Adviser, which concluded with a closing remarks from Jay Mark O. Valle, BioSA Vice President, who expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended and organized the event.

Words| Denise Cawaling & Juris Villanueva

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ - Students of Aklan State University Banga Campus held its Do-Day Activity at ASU Campus Grounds, on Friday, S...
19/09/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ - Students of Aklan State University Banga Campus held its Do-Day Activity at ASU Campus Grounds, on Friday, September 19.

The College of Arts and Sciences Students actively participates in the said activity in line for the preparation of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Stage One Audit to be held on September 22 and 23.

All departments are designated on different campus areas, whereas all students are tasked to bring their own cleaning materials to indulge in maintaining the cleanliness of the surroundings for the upcoming event.

Words | Kathleen Pascual
Photos| Gabriel Tan

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | The Biology Students Association (BioSA) held its 1st General Assembly and Orientation held in the ASU Banga...
19/09/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | The Biology Students Association (BioSA) held its 1st General Assembly and Orientation held in the ASU Banga Amphitheatre at September 17, 2025.

With the theme "EBIOlution: Nurturing the Next Generation of Biologists," old and new students are present to make their presence and be aware of changes in the curriculum. Spearheaded by the new official BioSA officers.

This also includes the discussion of the program's policies and specializations, laboratory policies, constitution and bylaws, action plans, financial reports, and many more when it comes to the expectations of the BS Biology course.

Words by | John Lukes E. Cawaling
Photos| Mickaela Licerio

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Armed with cleaning materials and a heart for community service, students from the College of Arts and S...
19/09/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Armed with cleaning materials and a heart for community service, students from the College of Arts and Sciences work side by side for the Do Day Activity, today, September 19, 2025.

The said activity is in accordance with the Memorandum Order No. 19-14, s. 2015, in preparation for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Stage One Audit.

Words | Bea De Juan
Photos| Mary Ann Navarra

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | The Communicators' and Linguists' Guild held its English Fest: CommUNIQUEcate 3.0, themed "Unlocking Potenti...
18/09/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | The Communicators' and Linguists' Guild held its English Fest: CommUNIQUEcate 3.0, themed "Unlocking Potential, Celebrating Excellence in the AB Community," at ATI Conference Hall on Wednesday, September 17.

Dr. Donna R. Lariosa, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, opened the event with her opening remarks and inspirational message.

Public Relations Officer 2 from the Province of Guimaras, Ms. Ashley Liza, delivered a talk on the different types of stereotypes in the digital world.

The event was organized by the Communicators' and Linguists' Guild officers and was attended by BA in English Language Studies and BA in Communication students.

Words | James Mationg
Photos | Mickaela Licerio
Layout | LE Andrade

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | Aklan State University-Banga University Student Council opened day one of the two-day PAGHINUEON-AN: Mass Oa...
17/09/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | Aklan State University-Banga University Student Council opened day one of the two-day PAGHINUEON-AN: Mass Oath Taking and Leadership Training held in the ASU Banga Amphitheatre, on Wednesday, September 17.

With the theme "Awakening Leadership: Igniting Courage, Rising Through Adversity, and Shaping a Legacy of purpose," all student leaders from different academic, non-academic, piblications, and sub-organizations took oath during the mass induction of officers.

Seminars on justice leadership, guide on crafting organization papers, and green-leadership for the environment, were then conducted to further capacitate the officers.

Words | John Lukes E. Cawaling Photos| Mickaela Licerio, Arkhel Marc Baron & Kean Irish Dela Cruz

17/09/2025

๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“๐’ | Thatโ€™s a wrap for English Fest! ๐ŸŽญ

Letโ€™s check out the most exciting parts of this yearโ€™s English Fest: CommUNIQUEcate 3.0 with the theme โ€œUnlocking Potential, Celebrating Excellence in the AB Community," held at the ATI Conference Hall, Wednesday, September 17. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽฅ

Words and Video by: Hannah Juanillo and Janela Navarra, BA COMM 4





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๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Student leaders from accredited academic and non-academic organizations in Aklan State University- Banga...
17/09/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Student leaders from accredited academic and non-academic organizations in Aklan State University- Banga gather for PAGHINUEON-AN: Mass Oath Taking and Leadership Training 2025 at the ASU Amphitheater, today, September 17.

The oath taking will kick off the two-day event spearheaded by the University Student Council, which aims to foster the leadership skills and boost responsibility awareness of the student leaders.

Words | Ramon Chito Bautista
Photos | Mikaela Licerio & Arkhel Marc Baron

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Communication students gear up to c...
17/09/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies and Bachelor of Arts in Communication students gear up to celebrate their passion for language and communication as they showcase their talents and creativity for "CommUNIQUEcate: Unlocking potential, celebrating excellence in the BA Community" held at the ATI Conference Hall, today, September 17.

Words by | Mary Ann N. Navarra

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | Mr. Jonell Gregorio, the esteemed adviser of The Blooms Publication, delivered a lecture at a two-day School...
16/09/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | Mr. Jonell Gregorio, the esteemed adviser of The Blooms Publication, delivered a lecture at a two-day School-Based Seminar Write-Shop on Campus Journalism - Elementary Level held at the Kalibo Integrated Special Education Center (KISEC) on September 13-14, 2025.

Mr. Gregorio was assisted by Ronald Allan Perucho, the Opinion-Editorial Editor of The Blooms Publication.

The workshop was designed to equip elementary pupils with essential journalistic skills and prepare them for future campus journalism competitions.

Words and photos | Ronald Allan Perucho

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