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02/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗣𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝘆 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗮

In the lexicon of professional basketball, a “three-peat” is winning three consecutive championships and is the marker of a dynasty. It signifies longevity, elite ex*****on under
pressure, and an uncanny ability to master the league's rules; it immortalizes iconic franchises like Jordan’s Bulls or Shaq and Kobe’s Lakers.

But in the arena of Philippine politics, Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada has just secured a different, far more CYNICAL KIND OF THREE-PEAT. With the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division
issuing a non-bailable warrant of arrest for plunder against him, Estrada has achieved a truly historic feat, FACING MAJOR CORRUPTION CHARGES ACROSS THREE SEPARATE DECADES. While sports franchises celebrate their dynasties with ticker-taped parades and trophies, Estrada’s three-peat is a stark indictment of a deeply flawed political system that doesn't just tolerate repeat offenders; it actively rewards them.

For the generation of Gen Z's, the "rookie" plunder run that began back in April 2001 is something found only in history textbooks, by the time this cohort of Gen Z's took their first
breath, the heavy thrum of helicopters from the EDSA II revolution had long faded and the grainy television footage of former President Joseph Estrada and his son, then-San Juan
Mayor Jinggoy Estrada being hauled off to jail for pocketing kickbacks from illegal gambling and hijacked to***co excise taxes was a closed chapter to the rest of the world. Yet, because of a deeply broken system that 2001 scandal was never a definitive ending.

The system allowed him to sub back into the politics on bail, win a Senate seat in 2004 and eventually secure a full acquittal from the Sandiganbayan in September 2007. For this
entire age bracket, Gen Z's have never known a version of the Philippines where Jinggoy Estrada wasn't looming over national governance. They learned to walk, entered elementary school, graduated university, and entered the workforce all under cyclical corruption; the lifelong backdrop for millions of young Filipinos has been the exact same face fluctuating seamlessly between the halls of the Senate and the bars of a detention center.

By the time 2014 rolled around the collective amnesia of the electorate had already allowed Estrada back into the starting lineup of the legislature, and right on cue, his second
championship run began. When the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam blew wide open, exposing how hundreds of millions of public funds were systematically
channeled into fake non-government organizations managed by Janet Lim-Napoles, Estrada was arrested and detained a second time. The Ombudsman laid bare an intricate scheme
alleging he pocketed ₱183 million in illegal kickbacks from his pork barrel allocations.

For any ordinary citizen, a second multi-million peso heist would mean absolute, permanent ruin but in this sad and unstable political system, a second plunder charge was treated like
a brief tactical timeout. He secured a ₱1.3 million bail in September 2017, smoothly executed a public relations comeback and by 2022, a submissive public voted him right back into power with over 15 million votes.

When the Sandiganbayan completely reversed his remaining bribery convictions on appeal in August 2024 the cynical lesson for younger Filipinos was finalized; in this country, grand
larceny isn't a career-ending It is just a long halftime.
Here the country stands in June 2026, navigating the infrastructure wreckage of the massive Department of Public Works and Highways flood control projects scandal. The
Office of the Ombudsman officially filed fresh charges alleging that Estrada cornered a staggering 30% kickback amounting to approximately ₱573 million by surreptitiously inserting a ₱355 million allocation into the national budget for flawed infrastructure projects in Bulacan.

Just days after the Sandiganbayan Second Division forced him to post a ₱90,000 bail for graft, the Fifth Division handed down a hammer blow on June 1, 2026 by issuing a second warrant of arrest, this time for a non-bailable charge of plunder; what followed was a performance so dripping with theatrical heroism it serves as a collective insult to the public.

Standing before a room of flashing cameras and crying reporters at the Senate building, a teary-eyed Estrada put on a masterclass in performative bravery, accompanied by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano; he boldly declared that he would not hide behind his peers or use the institution as a shield, proudly announcing his voluntary surrender to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). He even grandly instructed the Senate Secretary to suspend his salary to prove he had "no intention of benefiting from public funds" while clearing his name.

Call this exactly what it is, it is A WELL-REHEARSED, DEEPLY CYNICAL MEDIA PLAYBOOK executed by a veteran political actor who has memorized every line of his script. Framing a legally mandatory surrender to a non-bailable warrant as an act of noble, independent courage is a blatant assault on collective intelligence. There is absolutely no bravery in a multi-term senator crying on cue while heading toward a secure detention facility, accompanied by powerful allies who even attempted to invoke senatorial immunity to delay the arrest.

The REAL bravery belongs to the commuting public wailing in traffic, to the minimum-wage workers wading through neck-deep, disease-ridden floodwaters in Bulacan and to the
millions of Gen Z's who wake up every single day to fund a stadium for the very politicians who keep robbing them.

Jinggoy Estrada’s political three-peat is the monument to systemic failure. It happens because political brands are treated like beloved sports franchises, with fans cheering for the name on the jersey regardless of the flagrant fouls committed against public pockets.

It happens because the justice system moves like molasses, taking a full decade to resolve the 2014 PDAF cases, which allows accused plunderers ample time to manipulate legislative
alliances and wait out public anger.

As Estrada returns to police custody, the TRUE TRAGEDY isn't just that the game and system is rigged; it is that citizens have been conditioned to sit quietly in the bleachers, watching the same individuals break the country over and over again, only to applaud when they pretend to be heroes for getting caught.

UNTIL THE RULES OF THE HOUSE CHANGE to ban these repeat offenders for life, national leaders will keep celebrating their corrupt dynasties and the long-suffering public will keep
paying for the tickets to its own ruin; as if we aren't doing exactly that already.

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗯𝘆: Danford Lopez
𝗜𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆: CJ Pasion

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sandiganbayan-decision-jinggoy-estrada-acquitted-plunder-convicted-bribery-pork-barrel-scam/
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2236169/plunder-raps-filed-vs-estrada-bonoan-3-othersover-insertions
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1276267
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/6/1/jinggoy-estrada-to-stay-with-majority-won-t-get-salary-after-fresh-warrant-1610

31/05/2026

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠. 𝗗𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵’𝘀 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆

The term “jack of all trades” describes a person capable of excelling in different fields rather than one alone—whether in academics, leadership, service, or creativity. Among the thousands of Urians who walked the halls of Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), Harrison Richard M. Deutch stands as a testament to this description.

A Batch 2026 Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English under the Teacher Education Program (TEP), Harrison spent his four years in the University actively serving in numerous organizations. He became part of The Urian Publication as the former Head Photojournalist (A.Y. 2023–2024), Associate Editor (A.Y. 2024–2025), and Broadcast Head (A.Y. 2025–2026). He also served as President of the Urian Debate Society from A.Y. 2023–2025 before becoming its Vice President in A.Y. 2025–2026. Beyond these, he held positions in The Urian Arena Vanguards and the FSUU English Society while also taking leadership roles in debate organizations outside the University.

Aside from being a multifaceted student leader, Harrison was also a consistent Dean’s Lister and recipient of the Butuanon Youth Achiever Award during the Butuanon Choice Awards 2024.

However, before he became adorned with medals, distinctions, and leadership titles, Harrison was once an introverted student hesitant to speak up. During his Senior High School years at Timber City Academy, he struggled with confidence and found it difficult to express his opinions. Encouraged by his teachers and friends, he eventually entered the world of debate. He recalled how debate speeches were supposed to last seven minutes, yet during his first attempts, he could barely speak for thirty seconds. Over time, debate transformed him into someone more confident and expressive—so much so that seven minutes eventually no longer felt enough for him to share his thoughts.

His journey toward becoming an educator was not straightforward either. Before enrolling at FSUU, Harrison initially took up Computer Engineering in another school during the pandemic. However, he later lost his passion for the program and decided to take a gap year. During that uncertain period in his life, he reflected deeply on the path he truly wanted to pursue. One of the people who greatly influenced his decision was Kim Christian T. Matildo, an alumnus of the Teacher Education Program and now the principal of Timber City Academy. Through his encouragement, Harrison found the courage to pursue education and eventually discovered his passion for teaching and communication.

Like many leadership stories, Harrison’s journey into leadership began unexpectedly. Entering college, he never imagined himself taking on major organizational responsibilities. However, through the encouragement of people around him—particularly former Urian Publication Editor-in-Chief, Kyle Ong Yiu, he gradually stepped into leadership roles. Driven by the willingness to challenge himself, Harrison accepted responsibilities even when he doubted his own capabilities. By his second year in college, he was already serving as President of the Urian Debate Society while simultaneously holding positions in other organizations.

Balancing academics, leadership and extracurricular commitments became few of the biggest challenges of his college life. As a member of The Urian Publication, he often had to write articles, cover events and take photographs simultaneously. Through these experiences, he learned how to multitask effectively while remaining attentive and engaged during activities. At the same time, he realized the importance of setting boundaries and making sacrifices, especially during his fourth year and internship, when he needed to lessen some of his responsibilities.

For Harrison, leadership is rooted in inclusivity and collaboration. He described his leadership style as democratic, believing that every member—regardless of position—deserves to be heard and valued during decision-making processes. Through this approach, he fostered stronger teamwork within the organizations he handled and inspired others to become more confident in their own abilities.

Despite being a delayed graduate compared to some of his Senior High School batchmates, Harrison turned his experiences into motivation not only for himself but also for the people around him. As someone pursuing the teaching profession, he believes that educators are called to become role models who inspire others through both achievements and struggles. Among the many projects he became part of, one of the most memorable for him was the Butuan Intervarsity (BIV), a nationwide debate tournament hosted in FSUU that gathered participants from different parts of the country. Beyond promoting debate and academic excellence, the event also became a platform for community service, as its excess funds were allocated to causes such as animal welfare initiatives and feeding programs.

Looking back on his years in Urios, Harrison considers his willingness to say “yes” to unfamiliar opportunities as one of the defining factors of his growth. Whether serving as a debate leader, publication staff member, or photojournalist despite having little prior experience, he embraced risks and challenges that eventually molded him into a more flexible, resilient, and well-rounded individual.

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂; 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 — 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽, 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻,” Harrison advised the Urian community.

Finally, he also shared his plan after college, in which he plans to teach in Timber City Academy, one of his alma mater, as a way of giving back to the community that molded him to the person that he is now, and he is also preparing for reviewing for the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). At Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU), versatility is reflected not as a skill, but rather as a calling. The University’s motto ‘Luceat lux Vestra, nunc et semper’ which translates to ‘Let your light shine, now and always’, serves as a guiding beacon for this ‘calling’, inspiring Urians to radiate excellence, integrity, and compassion in every endeavor they pursue.

𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝘆: Bryan Bregoli
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗯𝘆:James Marquez
𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘆:Kale Juger

16/05/2026

𝗙𝗦𝗨𝗨 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 — Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) held its commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 at the FSUU Gymnasium, marking the official conclusion of the academic year for hundreds of graduates. The day-long event opened with a Baccalaureate Mass in the morning, a traditional liturgical service focused on spiritual reflection and thanksgiving; university officials, faculty and families joined the graduating candidates for the celebration, which preceded the formal awarding of degrees.

Following the mass, the university conducted its traditional "Crossover" ceremony. This symbolic rite required graduating students to walk in the opposite direction of the path they took when they first entered the university as freshmen.

The formal graduation rites commenced immediately after the crossover, featuring a valedictory address from Mr. Harrison Deutch; where he emphasized the importance of intentionality, focusing on how graduates should place purpose and heart into every endeavor they pursue. The ceremony also included the presentation of candidates, the conferment of academic degrees and the distribution of diplomas, awards were also presented to students who achieved academic honors and leadership recognition.

Write-up by: Danford Lopez
Photos by: Zofeyah Bucag, Ld Semacio, James Cumba & Danielle Gelio-Ano

15/05/2026

𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Mr. Harrison Richard M. Deutch
Bachelor of Secondary Education — Major in English

15/05/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 - May 15, 2026

𝗔𝗣 │ 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼

In between organizations and academics, Christine Eblamo, a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy graduate walked through her college journey intertwining the best of both worlds. As a member of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, and becoming the president her fourth year, Christine has been active in the organization, participating in different activities like their regional mid-year convention. But not only does she excel in organizations but also in academics as she graduates as Summa Cum Laude.

The "Major in Extracurriculars" student shares her inspiration to be her parents as she describes them as playing a big role in her studies. In addition to that, a passion in becoming a Certified Public Accountant played an inspiration in her accountancy journey. When giving a message to her first year self, she told herself to, "brace yourself". Emphasizing that college is full of bumpy roads however it is what defines college journey.

𝗔𝗦𝗣 │ 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘇𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗠. 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘁

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Chriszel Mae M. Galot, has carved a remarkable path defined by leadership, resilience, and academic excellence. As president of the Psychology Society, a consistent Dean’s Lister, and topnotcher of the program’s Qualifying Exam and a passer of the latter's Mock Board Examinations, she has proven her dedication to her chosen field. Her success was not without challenges—she described her four-year college journey as a “roller-coaster” of victories and failures, emphasizing the importance of remembering triumphs during difficult times. Even before entering college, she faced setbacks but persevered, convincing her parents to let her pursue Psychology. Her determination culminated in earning Latin Honors, a victory she proudly shares with her family, especially her mother.

Looking ahead, Chriszel is preparing for the Registered Psychometrician (RPm) Licensure Examination in August 2026, while also planning to work to support herself financially. Her long-term goals include pursuing a Master’s Degree or entering medical school, reflecting her drive to expand her horizons. To aspiring Psychology students, she offers heartfelt advice, to evaluate their strengths, choose Psychology out of genuine interest rather than hype, and understand that the discipline is deeply rooted in human behavior. She also underscores the importance of having clear goals, passion, and perseverance—qualities she believes serve as guiding lights throughout the challenges of college and beyond.

𝗕𝗔𝗣 │ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗙. 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗽

“Born to be a business owner, forced to be a college student,” was what Stephanie Joy F. Taghap, a Bachelor of Science in Social Entrepreneurship specialized in Agri-Aqua Business, thought before entering college. During her senior high school days, Stephanie had already acquired a high-paying job, which led her to question, “What other reason is there for college?” However, because of her parents’ influence, she decided to continue studying, which allowed her to see more of what college truly is.

Stephanie’s college journey became a path of growth for her, helping her develop not only as a student but also as the owner of one of the known cafés in the city, “Hometown Brew”. Since implementing a business was one of the requirements of their course, Stephanie felt joy in being able to apply her business skills to her studies—something that became one of her accomplishments in college. In the end, everything completely aligned for her, for who would have thought that the college she once felt forced to enter would become a journey she would eventually love and cherish?

𝗖𝗝𝗘𝗣 │ 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮

“Taking pride in graduating on time without having to repeat any year,” Lawrence Lagura says as his greatest achievement. He notes that Bachelor of Science in Criminology is a challenging course due to the image one has to maintain. At first in his first year, he wanted to shift due to stereotypes. However, as he progressed through his fourth year, he found happiness and joy in the course, saying it helps build one's character. After graduation, he plans to take the board exams and hopefully top it.

𝗖𝗦𝗣 │ 𝗞𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝗼

For Kit Exequiel Erasmo, the road to graduation was quite rough; a nine-year oddyssey of detours and persistence. His journey includes discipline from Accountancy and Psychology to Hospitality Management, a two-year stint of call center, before finally leading him back to Father Saturnino Urios University. Now, he stands proud as a graduate of the pioneering batch of Bachelor of Science in Entertainment and Multimedia Computing, Major in Game Development.

Beyond his technical major, Kit found his stride in leadership as the Editor-in-Chief of Veritas, the university's official yearbook, tasked with managing the graduation pictorials. Graduating alongside his close friends, Kit leaves FSUU not just as a pioneer in his course, but as a student leader who proved that persistence eventually leads to the finish line — and that it is never too late to claim your victory.

𝗘𝗧𝗣 │ 𝗝𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶

Growing up with a deep love for science, Jeinin Aberasturi once dreamed of pursuing the medical field, believing she would one day become a part of it. However, unforeseen circumstances led her to a redirected path—choosing engineering as her course in college. The shift was not easy. “I really hate numbers gyud, dili ko ganahan sa ka-complex sa numbers,” she shared. Yet, as time passed, what once felt like an impulsive decision slowly became something she learned to embrace and love, despite how difficult it was to grow passionate about a course she never originally planned to take in the first place.

There were moments when she considered shifting, overwhelmed by the pressure and demands of engineering, but she chose to persist—to get through it all and finish what she had started. Through perseverance and growth, she conquered every challenge that came her way, leading to the achievement she is most proud of: graduating as a Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Jeinin shared that her success was a mixture of happiness and pressure, but she remains determined not to let that pressure stop her from enjoying her journey. Now, as she steps beyond college and embarks on a new path, she carries with her not only academic excellence but also an inspiring story—proof that redirection can lead to something even greater than the dream you once held dearly and planned to achieve.

𝗡𝗣 │ 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗢. 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿

“I believe nursing is my calling.” A child’s dream turned reality, Nicole Angelique O. Famador’s journey toward success began with a childhood dream of becoming a nurse. Even at a young age, she already envisioned herself along the lines of serving and caring for others. As she grew older and career choices widened, she remained firm in pursuing nursing because she believed “Nursing is my calling.” Her passion and dedication became the light that guided her throughout her academic journey.

She described her college as both very challenging and deeply fulfilling. As a student nurse, she experienced strict training and demanding responsibilities that helped shape her professional competence and strengthen her character. Despite the hardships, she persevered and continued striving for excellence. Among all her achievements, the one she is most proud of was when they represented their program on the Battle of the Nightingale and clenched 1st place, a moment that reflected their hard work, teamwork and commitment.

𝗧𝗘𝗣 │ 𝗝𝗵𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗻

Sometimes, true growth is seen in the footsteps of those who follow your shadow. Jhun Dave Bangahon, a graduating student from the Teacher’s Education Program in the Bachelor of Elementary Education, dedicates the proudest moment of his college life to his students—believing that the success of a teacher matters in their capability to better equip the young to love and have a passion to learn something from their teachers, and Jhun’s experience in teaching others to grow is the true testament of how far he has come as a person.

Every accomplishment and struggle has led Jhun to this triumphant moment. Reflecting on the past few years, he wishes he could tell his younger self a few words of encouragement as a reminder that he can push through anything. At present, he believes that he has fulfilled all the aspirations he has set for college, and for the next journey, he aims to pursue his masters and to extend his passion of teaching to other institutions.

𝗧𝗛𝗠𝗣 │ 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗶ñ𝗼

“Where life is meant to be lived.” With a flight of pride and the embodiment of true beauty, Nicole Anne Aliño, who is graduating Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management, served as an epitome of excellency during her college days. Inlining with her course, she believed that myriad of opportunities will come and it is her dream to be a flight stewardess.

Studying with passion and grit makes Nicole grew as an individual who cherishes the essence of happiness in life. She shared that being a tourism student is the proudest and loudest achievement in college and to be inlined with success in this field for the future. Her journey does not limit only on being successful but yet to make herself happy no matter what. Due from pressures and the juggling responsibility of a student, she was fully equipped as a program governor, academics, organizations, and sports, she was not able to fully embrace her teenage life where she believed that her future is to travel in the path where her life is meant to be lived.

Write-ups by: Art Tan, Bryan Bregoli, Nielcy Faith Busbus, Princess Labadia, Jay Jamero, Chloe Jay Tubasis, Princess Padecio, Sharmaine Mutia, Brinn Santillana
Photos by: Sharmaine Mutia, Art Tan, James Cumba, Frances Semacio, Danielle Therese Gelio-ano
Layout by: Sharish Rejas

15/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | FSUU graduates gather at the gymnasium for their graduation ceremony, marking the end of their college journey.

Photos by: Zofeyah Bucag

15/05/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: Father Saturnino Urios University celebrates its 74th Commencement Exercises with a Baccalaureate Mass, held at the CBS Gymnasium this morning.

The Mass gathered Urian graduates, parents and guardians, faculty members, staff, and administrators before the graduation ceremony.

Photos by: Abby Auxtero & Zoefeyah Bucag

13/05/2026

𝗙𝗦𝗨𝗨-𝗦𝗦𝗚 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—The FSUU-Supreme Student Government (SSG) officially conducted the 2026 Turnover Ceremony, held at CBS Haggenburg Hall this afternoon. Hosted by Alexis Tizon and attended by Rev. Fr. James Michael M. Abellanosa, the event gathered student leaders, advisers, faculty members and organization representatives in a celebration of leadership, service and continuity.

The program began with the registration of attendees, followed by the opening prayer and the singing of the national anthem through an Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP), creating a formal and reflective atmosphere for the ceremony.

Rev. Fr. James Michael M. Abellanosa then delivered his opening message, recalling the values of leadership and service embodied by the university’s founder, Fr. Urios. He encouraged the students to continue carrying these values wherever they may be in life and expressed his gratitude to the outgoing SSLG president and executive council for their dedication to the student body.

Outgoing SSG President, Hon. Louise Stefan Cumba, also reflected on her journey as a student leader, sharing how she entered office with the goal of creating meaningful change. She emphasized that the true purpose of leadership and politics is not power, but service, accountability, and genuine concern for others.

She acknowledged the challenges and sacrifices that came with leadership, including balancing responsibilities and serving the students despite difficulties. Hon. Cumba also revisited several initiatives and memorable moments during her term, including the crossover ceremony, University Days emblems, advocacies, and the extension of Veritas during her first term.

“We are the change we want to see,” she stated as she encouraged the incoming officers to lead with purpose, compassion, and integrity.

Afterwards, the Executive Council presented their Accomplishment Report for the Academic Year 2025–2026, highlighting the major activities and initiatives conducted throughout the year — from Uriantation to the celebration of LCO Days. The presentation reflected not only the council’s achievements, but also the realities student leaders face behind the scenes, including hectic schedules, missed classes, and the sacrifices required in public service. The ceremony proceeded to the Awarding of Plaques and Certificates, recognizing the dedication and contributions of various student organizations and officers.

One of the highlights of the event was the ceremonial oath-taking of the newly elected Executive President, John Stephene Tabada, together with outgoing president, Hon. Louise Stefan Cumba and Mr. Lloyd Malaluan, the SSG adviser. In his message, Tabada shared his vision for the council and the leadership they aim to uphold throughout their term.

“We will be a council of transparency, trust, and accountability with genuine service, and we will lead with unity.”

The ceremony concluded with the Closing Remarks delivered by SSG Adviser, Mr. Lloyd Arvin Malaluan, who congratulated both the outgoing and incoming officers while encouraging them to continue serving with responsibility, compassion, and integrity.

As the event came to an end, the turnover ceremony symbolized more than a transition of leadership. It served as a reminder that student leadership is built not only on titles and responsibilities, but also on service, sacrifice, and the shared commitment to strengthen the university community.

Write-up: Zofeyah Bucag & Mikaela Jhencey Bacolot
Photos by: James Marquez, Zofeyah Bucag, Michael Banas

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