The Wheel

01/06/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀

The College of Education (COEd) celebrates another milestone as Dr. Jo Niel T. Peria, LPT, RMicro, FSCO, Dean of the College of Education, officially took his oath as an elected member of the Philippine Association for Teachers and Educators (PAFTE) Region III Board of Directors during the Virtual Oathtaking Ceremony on May 27, 2026.

The ceremony brought together educators and academic leaders from different regions across the country, recognizing individuals who will serve and contribute to PAFTE’s mission for the 2026–2028 term. Through the oathtaking, newly elected leaders formally accepted their responsibility to strengthen educational initiatives and uphold excellence in the teaching profession.

Dr. Peria’s election to the Board of Directors reflects his continuous commitment to educational leadership and professional service. His involvement in regional educational initiatives further highlights his dedication to supporting quality teacher education and fostering academic growth beyond the institution.

This achievement also stands as a proud moment for the College of Education community, serving as an inspiration to students, faculty members, and future educators. The COEd family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Peria and wishes him success as he continues to make meaningful contributions to the field of education.

✍️ John Mangulabnan
🎨 Lance Ian Bulanadi

30/05/2026

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 | 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗫𝘆𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗨𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗠. 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘃𝗮!

Today marks another meaningful milestone in the life of Prof. Xyrus Ulysses M. Villanueva, Associate Professor of the College of Education, whose dedication to teaching and commitment to student development continue to make a significant impact within the academic community.

Through his passion for education, he has become a source of guidance and inspiration to many students, fostering learning and encouraging growth beyond the confines of the classroom.

Beyond academics, his passion for music has also enriched the University through his contributions to the NEUST Rondalla. Through the compositions and musical pieces he has created and shared, he has contributed to preserving culture, promoting creativity, and strengthening appreciation for the arts.

As he celebrates this special day, may he be blessed with good health, happiness, and continued success. May the year ahead bring greater opportunities, meaningful achievements, and countless moments of joy and fulfillment.

Warmest greetings and happiest birthday to Sir XY!

30/05/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧| 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀! The official 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 for the 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 is now out!

All 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 under any 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 program, including the 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in all satellite and off-campuses are scheduled to enroll on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟵–𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

For further information regarding online enrolment, please visit the official page of NEUST.

30/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗖𝗢𝗘𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗜𝗜𝗜–𝗥𝗤𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

The College of Education (COEd) celebrates a significant milestone in academic leadership as Dr. Jo Niel T. Peria, LPT, RMicro, FSCO, Dean of the College of Education, has officially taken his oath as a member of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) ROIII – Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT).

Dean Peria will now serve as a key advocate for educational excellence, tasked with evaluating and strengthening quality assurance across numerous higher education institutions in the region.

His appointment is a profound source of pride for the entire COEd. It reflects the college’s unwavering commitment to fostering high-level expertise and its dedication to contributing to the broader educational landscape of Central Luzon.

This achievement stands as a testament to the excellence nurtured within the COEd community, inspiring students and faculty alike to continue striving for transformative and quality teacher education.

✍️ John Mangulabnan
🎨 Lance Ian Bulanadi

28/05/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 📢📢

Please be advised that the information circulating on social media, suggesting that Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) may accept those who failed to pass the entrance examination through a request for reconsideration,
𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆.

The process of accepting first-year students is through the entrance examination; hence, a request for reconsideration is not a method to enter the University. The administration understands the situation of the students, but the University has limited absorptive capacity as mandated by law.

26/05/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Attention COEdnians, in the observance of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) and pursuant to the Proclamation No..1264, s. 2026 by the Malacañang Palace, May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) is declared as a regular holiday. All office operations at NEUST will be suspended.

Regular office operations will resume on May 28, 2026 (Thursday). Please be guided accordingly.

25/05/2026

𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 | Warmest Birthday, Dr. Gemma D.C. Santos, LPT, RGC!

Today, we celebrate an inspiring educator, counselor, and mentor whose compassion and dedication continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.

Your wisdom, encouragement, and genuine care for students reflect the kind of leader and role model that the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology College of Education is truly proud of. Through your guidance, you continue to empower individuals to strive for growth, excellence, and purpose.

As you celebrate another wonderful year of life, may your heart be filled with peace, your days with happiness, and your journey with countless blessings and beautiful opportunities ahead.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Santos! May your light continue to inspire everyone around you.

25/05/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | What Happens to Chelsea During Vacation?

Some names are more than just names. They become memories, inside jokes, familiar voices in crowded hallways, and moments that quietly turn ordinary days into something unforgettable. Somewhere within the walls of college, “Chelsea” became one of those names not necessarily a person alone, but a feeling tied to the people we met, the chaos we survived together, and the memories we never realized we were creating.

“What happens to Chelsea during vacation?” It sounds playful at first, almost meaningless when casually mentioned between classes or during random conversations. But as time moves forward and people slowly begin taking different paths in life, the question begins to carry a different kind of weight.

Because what really happens when the people who once filled our everyday lives begin to leave?

Some of them are now preparing to step into their professions, carrying ambitions far beyond the corners of the campus that once held all of us together. The people we used to see every day. The ones who made stressful weeks lighter, who stayed through exhausting days, who became part of our routines without us even noticing and will eventually move toward lives waiting for them outside these walls.

And somehow, that realization feels strange. College was never only about requirements, deadlines, or sleepless nights. It was about shared laughter during the most inconvenient moments. It was about friendships formed in the middle of pressure, random conversations that lasted for hours, and the comfort of knowing that no matter how difficult things became, there were always familiar people beside you.

Yet life has a quiet way of changing everything. One day, the hallways that once felt alive become a little quieter. The seats usually occupied by familiar faces slowly become empty. The people who once walked beside us every day begin building lives elsewhere, chasing careers, responsibilities, and dreams they once only talked about during breaks and long afternoons.

And maybe that is why the question lingers. What happens to Chelsea during vacation? Perhaps Chelsea was never truly about one person. Maybe Chelsea is every memory tied to this place—the laughter that echoed through corridors, the friendships that made difficult days bearable, and the people who unknowingly became part of who we are.

Because eventually, everyone leaves in one way or another. Some leave physically. Some leave quietly through distance and time. But even after routines change and paths separate, there are pieces of those moments that remain with us. Hidden in old conversations, familiar songs, late-night thoughts, and the versions of ourselves shaped by the people we once shared our days with.

And maybe that is the hardest part of moving forward: realizing that life does not pause for anyone. People grow, opportunities come, and the world keeps pulling everyone toward different directions.

Still no matter where life takes them, there will always be a version of this place that exists within us. A place filled with familiar laughter, unforgettable moments, and memories that will continue to linger long after everyone has gone their separate ways.

So perhaps the real question is not, “What happens to Chelsea during vacation?” but “What happens to the memories we built when the people who created them begin to move on?”

✍️ John Mangulabnan
🎨 Naithan Santiago

23/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗪𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The official student publication of the College of Education, The Wheel, proudly garnered multiple distinctions at the SINDIWA – The 1st NEUST Campus Press Freedom Awards, held today, May 23, 2026 via Zoom Platform, under the theme “Where the Flame of Truth Meets the Courage to Speak.” This historic event underscored the collective commitment of student journalists to integrity, creativity, and responsible campus press.

In the Best in News Broadcast Production category, The Wheel secured Third Place for Best News Story, Fourth Place for Best News Reporter through the commendable performance of Ergin Fernando, Third Place for Best Technical Application, and Third Place Overall in News Broadcast Production. These recognitions highlight the publication’s dedication to producing quality, well‑crafted news content that reflects professionalism and integrity.

Equally impressive were the achievements in the Best Social Media Page category, where The Wheel demonstrated creativity and innovation in digital storytelling. The team earned Fourth Place for Best Editorial Entry, First Place for Best Feature Entry, Second Place for Best Literary Graphics Entry, Second Place for Best Comic Strip Drawing Entry, and Fourth Place Overall for Best Social Media Page. These awards underscore the publication’s ability to engage audiences through diverse formats and compelling narratives.

Adding to its list of accomplishments, The Wheel also celebrated a strong showing in the Ms. NEUST Press competition, with Lian Maree Castillo representing The Wheel of College of Education and securing Second Place. Her achievement further showcased the talent, poise, and representation of the college in this prestigious event, complementing the publication’s collective success.

In addition, the College of Education proudly recognized its student journalists in the Most Outstanding NEUST Campus Journalist category, with Patrick M. Soligam, Editor-in-chief, earning Rank 2 and Jamaluddin N. Sahadi, Associate Editor, securing Rank 4. Their distinction reflects the caliber of young journalists who continue to uphold the values of truth, courage, and integrity in campus journalism.

Through these accolades, The Wheel continues to uphold its mission of fostering responsible journalism, amplifying student voices, and championing truth and creativity within the NEUST community. Its success at SINDIWA 2026 stands as a testament to the dedication of its staff, advisers, and the vibrant spirit of the College of Education, ensuring that the flame of campus journalism remains bright and enduring.

✒️ Jordan Lagayan
🎨 Naithan Santiago

23/05/2026