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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.

12/06/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟏𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🇵🇭✊

by Kix Frean Coching, Layout Artist

07/06/2025

𝐀𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 '25 𝐚𝐭 104𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬

"Success belongs to those who dare to fail."

These were the words of the Commencement Speaker, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, for the 2025 Aklan State University–Banga Campus graduates during the 104th Commencement Exercises at the Teodosio Cultural and Sports Complex on Friday, June 6.

Dr. Ronquillo, Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges and Batangas State University (The National Engineering University) President, exhorted the graduates to never give up in the face of challenges.

"Don't be afraid to fail. It's all about rising... raising up when you fail and learning from those failures. Failure is now part of success; it's not the opposite of it. Success belongs to those who have the courage to fail," said Dr. Ronquillo.

The venue was filled with graduates wearing togas and hoods, and sab-eay, as the academic procession led by the University Marshals kicked off the ceremony.

For the first time, master's and doctoral graduates donned the Sab-eay in a ceremony spearheaded by the University President, Dr. Jeffrey A. Clarin, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eleanor F. Rosales, and assisted by their respective departments' deans along with the graduands' family members.

Furthermore, Dr. Clarin led the awarding of medals to the Latin Honorees, accompanied by the honorees' parents or guardians.

Diplomas were handed out to 1,000 candidates across the five degree-granting units.

Batch Valedictorian and Magna Cum Laude from the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Mr. Elmo C. Luces, inspired his fellow graduates as he addressed his speech—highlighting the meaning of true excellence and the significance of being surrounded with people who believe in you.

"This moment is not mine alone; it's ours. Every step I've taken has been made possible by the love, support, and belief of the people around me. Laude or not, we are not defined only by medals or honors. Our true worth lies in the kind of people we become," Luces highlighted.

The Class 2025 capped the ceremonies with a performance of this year's graduation song, "Saranggola" by BEN & BEN.

Words by Ralph Laurence O. Perucho, Op-Ed Writer
Photo by Ceejay Vicente, Sports Editor
Layout by Owen Batalla, Senior Cartoonist

07/06/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | With four-year steadfast dedication and unwavering effort, graduands from six departments, alongside Laboratory High School, of Aklan State University - Banga, took their way on stage to receive their diploma on June 6 at Teodosio Cultural and Sports Complex.

Words by Ralph Laurence O. Perucho, Op-Ed Writer
Photos by Ceejay Vicente, Sports Editor
Layout by Owen Batalla, Senior Cartoonist

07/06/2025

'𝐍𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞'𝐬'-- 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬

"I believe what I have achieved until this very day is no greater than anyone else's, nor do I seek to place it above others. I hope to be remembered not as someone who succeeded, but as someone who pursued his dreams with unwavering determination."

These words marked the moment when Elmo C. Luces, Batch Valedictorian, delivered his Challenge to the graduates during the 104th Commencement Exercises of Aklan State University - Banga at Teodosio Cultural and Sports Complex on June 6.

"ASU—It was where I was meant to be," Luces emphasized after he shared that despite having been accepted into three universities he had applied to, he still chose ASU from among them.

Luces likened his college journey to a math riddle—full of unexpected twists—but with his commitment and the belief of others in him, he has shone through it all.

"It was a journey of redirection, transformation, and finding our purpose. I know this because I, too, had a different plan. This moment is not mine alone; it's ours. Every step I've taken has been made possible by the love, support, and belief of the people around me."

Furthermore, the Batch Valedictorian recognized God's role in all his successes.

"When doors closed, He opened better ones. When I was uncertain, He redirected me with purpose. His plans were greater than anything I had imagined. And His presence gave me strength when I had none left."

Elmo C. Luces from the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics was awarded Magna Cum Laude and a recipient of the CHED-UniFAST Academic Excellence Award.

Words by Ralph Laurence O. Perucho, Op-Ed Writer
Photo by Ceejay A. Vicente, Sports Editor
Layout by Kix Frean E. Coching, Layout Artist

06/06/2025

𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎, 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚐𝚎𝚝 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚋𝚎 𝚊 𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚜—𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚌𝚛𝚊𝚏𝚝—𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚘𝚕𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚓𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚎𝚡𝚌𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚖.📜🖋️

To our graduating seniors, your hard work and legacy have shaped this publication. A path is forged by walking, and you have toiled with jutting creativity and intellect so that we may portend the right course to follow. As you pass on the torch, we pledge to uphold the same merits of integrity, grit, and heart that you have shown. 🎓

Here’s to all the sleepless nights spent editing columns, fine-tuning articles, and brandishing PubMats. Congratulations, Blooms editors! You have proven what it means to Bloom where you are planted. May your fire burn bright, and all your forthcoming endeavors end in Full Bloom. 💐

Words by: Denise Cawaling, BS BIO 1
Layout by: Hannah Juanillo, BA COMM 3

06/06/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 2025 Graduands together with their parents, faculty and staff of Aklan State University - Banga stride their way to Teodosio Sports and Cultural Complex to cap off their academic journey with a diploma in the 104th Commencement Exercises with the theme “Sustaining Academic Excellence Through Educational Innovation and Integrity in Leadership” this afternoon, June 6, 2025.

06/06/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Batch 2025 Graduands of Aklan State University - Banga fill the Teodosio Sports and Cultural Complex for the Baccalaureate Mass and Mass Hooding this morning, June 6, 2025.

The Commencement Exercises will begin at 12:30 in the afternoon.

04/06/2025

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒!

With honor and pride, we greatly present the brilliant minds that made it to the Latin Honors list of Bachelor or Science in Biology program, proving that excellence is in their DNA.

They've mastered the microscope, conquered the complexities of life sciences, turned sleepless nights into academic triumphs, and now they're walking the stage with flying colors!

Get to know them and join us in recognizing theirs excellence in the field of academics.

Congratulations, BIO LAUDES!

Caption by: Athea Trisha Dalumpines

03/06/2025

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒!

With great pride and joy, we celebrate the language enthusiasts, critical thinkers, and storytellers who have achieved Latin Honors in the Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies program.

These individuals have explored the world through language, delving into its origins, refining its use, and understanding the significance of each word. From essays to discourse, debates to reflections, they have read, written, analyzed, and questioned their way to academic success.

Let us honor their craftsmanship, passion for language, and the stories they will continue to 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲, and 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹 on the page and beyond.

Congratulations, BA English 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗘-uage Studies!

Caption by: Athea Trisha Dalumpines

03/06/2025

𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐒!

With great pride, we honor the voices, the storytellers, and the changemakers who made it to the list of Latin Honors for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program.

They've written compelling stories, initiated conversations that matter, and brought creativity to life with hard-hitting messages. From deadlines to dialogues, interviews to takeaways, they've spoken, written, filmed, and designed their way to excellence.

Let's honor their journey, dedication, and the tale they still have to tell on stage.

Congratulations, COMM LAUDES!

Caption by: Athea Trisha Dalumpines

29/05/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒| Amidst the difficulty brought by the pouring rain, Student Leaders from various organizations and publications gathered at the ASU Amphitheater for the Pagkilalea ag Pagdungog 2025, with Mr. Aldrin P. Sarmiento serving as the guest speaker.

27/05/2025

𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐠 '𝟐𝟓

“You should have a dream. You should embrace life's struggles and love your family. And never doubt yourself.”

This was highlighted by Mr. Rejelou Estobo in his inspirational message as the resource speaker at the commencement exercise, or the Pagkilaea ag Pagpadungog 2025 of the College of Arts and Sciences, at ASU-Banga Amphitheater on Monday, May 26, 2025.

The sentiment of achievement of the CAS students was echoed as the President of Aklan State University Dr. Jeffrey A. Clarin conveyed his congratulatory and motivational message to the crowd.

“There are three Ps! The First P stands for 'passion', the next for 'persistence', and most importantly, the last stands for 'prayer'. Let your passion guide you, your persistence support you and your prayer inspire you. You have to always carry this with you,” said Dr. Clarin.

Moreover, Dr. Donna R. Lariosa, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, took the stage and introduced the distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Regelou Estobo—an AB Mathematics graduate from the class of 2009.

Mr. Estobo noted the importance of having guidance and motivation in his speech—because, just like many of the students who struggle financially, he, too, has gone through it and reminded the students to never give up despite life's circumstances.

“I faced economic hardship, but that didn't stop me from achieving my dream—to graduate from college. After I graduated, I helped my sibling, who had to stop schooling, get back to school.”

Furthermore, Mr. Von Merrill F. Ysunza, Chair of the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), encouraged the students in his closing remarks to persevere and continue on their quest for excellence in both academic and personal realms.

The said ceremony centered on recognizing the academic excellence of the students from BA in Communication, BA in English Language Studies, BS in Applied Mathematics, and BS in Biology programs for the Academic Years 2023-2024 (Second semester) and 2024-2025 (First semester).

Pagkilaea ag Pagpadungog is annually celebrated to recognize the students' excellence, hard work, and dedication in the realm of academia.

Article by: Ralph Laurence Perucho, BA ELS 1
Christine Mae Igcasenza, BS BIO 2

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