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05/10/2025

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
by 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑎 𝑀𝑎𝑒 𝐵. 𝐷𝑎𝑢𝑠

We often see photographs of Filipinos during calamities—children swimming in floodwaters, families huddled together on rooftops, neighbors passing food hand to hand. And almost always, those images carry the same strange remark: “𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠.” At first glance, the smiles look heartwarming, proof of an unbreakable spirit. But linger a little longer, and the picture changes. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲—𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧?

Resilience has become our national costume, stitched into every tragedy we face. After every typhoon, earthquake, or flood, the world praises us for “bouncing back.” They marvel at how we sing even when our homes are gone, how we joke while stranded on rooftops. But maybe 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥. And survival, when repeated too often, starts to look less like pride and more like a punishment.

Because what’s left unsaid in those smiling photographs is the recurring question: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝?

We are told to be grateful for resilience, but gratitude does not stop the rain. Smiling does not rebuild bridges. Laughter cannot drain a flood. What we need is not just to be celebrated as “the happiest victims in the world.” What we need is accountability. Flood controls that actually work, contractors that do not cut corners, leaders who prepare not after, but before, the storm arrives.

Filipinos have always known how to find joy even in the darkest moments—that is true. But joy should not be mistaken for consent. 𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧; 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞. And endurance is not a badge of honor when it is forced upon us year after year.

So the next time the world sees us grinning in knee-deep water, they should not ask, “How are Filipinos so strong?” They should ask, “𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?”

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05/10/2025

𝗨𝗘𝗣-𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁
By: 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑎 𝐿𝑜𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑧𝑎 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑦𝑙 𝑆. 𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑡

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧–𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 successfully opened its 2nd Pre-Service Teachers’ Summit on September 26, 2025, at the Don Ramon J. Guico Sports and Civic Center. The event commenced with a lively Zumba session and inspiring messages from university officials, including Dr. Raymond N. Claro and Dr. Evelyn Abalos-Tomboc, who emphasized the importance of presence, perseverance, and community in the teaching profession.

The first day included insightful lectures from experts such as Dr. Ruth Ann Poserio, Dr. Joseph Quinto, and Dr. Joselito Gutierrez, who shared practical approaches to lesson planning, experiential learning, and learner-centered teaching. Students also showcased their skills and creativity through competitions in storytelling, booth presentations, and teaching demonstrations. The day culminated with the much-anticipated “Hiyawan 2025” contest, where participants proudly displayed their school spirit.

Day two sustained the energy with motivational messages from academic leaders and DepEd representatives, reminding future educators of the values of character, gratitude, and lifelong growth. A symbolic pinning and candle-lighting ceremony for interns and LET examinees served as one of the most meaningful highlights, followed by an inspiring talk from alumna Rebecca Joyce Sibayan, now teaching in Madrid. The summit concluded with the recognition of winners in instructional materials, demo teaching, logo design, and booth exhibits. Closing remarks from Mr. Glen S. Diwag, along with the collective singing of the UEP Hymn, wrapped up the event on a high note.

The 2nd Pre-Service Teachers’ Summit proved to be more than just a gathering—it was a celebration of passion, growth, and the bright future of UEP’s aspiring educators.

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𝐻𝑦𝑘𝑎 𝐴𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑎 𝐺. 𝐷𝑒𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑜

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05/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
by 𝐽𝑒𝑛𝑎 𝐽𝑎𝑛𝑒 𝐶𝑢𝑑𝑎𝑙

Teacher's Day is not just a calendar date, it is the day we bring tribute to our educators who shape our lives for our future. It's the day when we celebrate the most noble profession in our society. Their utmost contribution to the young generations is truly admirable and irreplaceable.

A simple gesture in honoring their hardwork and sacrifices is truly appreciated—from handmade cards, heartfelt letters, and simple gifts filled with gratitude.

Teachers don't just work within the four corners of the classroom; they cultivate the knowledge we need to thrive as individuals in society. They are essential in shaping character and nurturing the potential of today's youth. As mentors, guides, and role models, they inspire us to dream big and achieve success in whatever we pursue.

As we look to the future, educators are always necessary through the years. They will continue to be a driving force behind educational progress and empower young individuals to become critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and better global citizens.

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03/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀!

Joining us are talented 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔, 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒐𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒂𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕 & 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 ready to uphold Integrity, Impartiality, and Empowerment throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. ✨

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𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹.

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28/09/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗼
by 𝑀𝑠. 𝐶𝑧𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑉. 𝑑𝑒 𝐺𝑢𝑧𝑚𝑎𝑛

𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒈𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕?

I have a habit of checking my memories every day when I open Facebook. As a big victim of nostalgia, I can't help but long for the people I met, the places I explored, the things I experienced, and the person I was, years ago.

They all left one Thursday night in September, without a word, leaving me to grapple with the aftermath. I miss the wonderful people I knew and the happier version of myself when I was with them. I miss them all, but the saddest thing about memories is that they no longer exist in the same way. I keep recalling the moments that brought me the greatest joy.

Seeing my memories from years ago is both amazing and painful, showing me how far I've come. It tempts me to keep looking back, but I know the only way forward is to let go, treasuring the memories instead of clinging to them.

The world moves on, and so must I, though my heart remains tethered to those bittersweet farewells. A quiet sadness suggests that these ordinary days will one day be extraordinary memories, all that remains, living only in faded photos.

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21/09/2025

𝗩𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
by 𝐿𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝐹. 𝑆𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛

There’s more at stake in student elections than many realize. These elections are not just about choosing leaders; they are 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. When students fail to cast their vote, they miss the chance to shape their community and prepare for the civic duties that await them.

Apathy is creeping in. This mirrors a growing issue in our national climate—citizens disengaging from the very process meant to protect their interests. Leadership doesn’t vanish when people don’t vote; it just gets chosen by the few who do.

The student body must understand: voting is not a favor granted to candidates but a responsibility to the future. If democratic habits are not formed here, at this stage, how can we expect a stronger, more participatory society later on? Educational institutions have a chance to turn this pause into a wake-up call—not just to hold elections but to reignite the meaning behind them.

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17/09/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲
by 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟𝑦𝑙 𝑆. 𝑀𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑝𝑖𝑡

When people hear the word su***de, the image that often comes to mind is shaped by stereotypes—someone visibly sad, withdrawn, or crying out for help. But in reality, many who struggle look like anyone else: the class joker, the quiet achiever, the hardworking parent. Pain is not always visible, and this is why prevention begins with awareness and empathy, not assumptions.

In the Philippines, mental health issues remain surrounded by myths. Suicidal thoughts are sometimes dismissed as a sign of weak faith. Speaking openly about struggles is too often brushed aside as “drama.” And when someone vents on social media, they are branded as attention-seekers rather than recognized as reaching out. These labels do more harm than good, silencing people before they can even begin to share what they’re going through.

The truth is that suicidal thoughts are not about weakness, but about overwhelming pain. Experts explain that 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐝—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩. They long for the relentless thoughts in their mind to quiet down. They don’t cut their wrists for clout. They do it to shift the weight of emotional pain into something physical—pain that feels clearer, more manageable, and easier to heal. And when pain outweighs hope, death can start to look like the only way out.

This is where prevention matters most: in building safe spaces where people can speak, be heard without judgment, and be guided toward real help.

Professional support is equally vital. Hotlines, counseling centers, and mental health professionals provide care that goes beyond advice and truly address what a person is going through. In the Philippines, help is available through:

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 (𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇) 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.
📞 1553 (Luzon landline)
📱 0917-899-8727 / 0966-351-4518

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📱 0917-558-4673 / 0918-873-4673
☎️ (02) 8804-4673

These numbers are open to anyone who needs immediate support.

We can’t wait for warning signs to scream before we act. Prevention means noticing early, breaking stigma, and showing compassion—because behind every statistic is a person, with a name, a face, and a future worth protecting.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡—𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧.

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16/09/2025

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐃) program proudly resumed its flagship extension initiative, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌, on September 12, 2025 at Casantiagoan Elementary School. Now part of its regular Friday rotation, the program continues to nurture literacy, values formation, and foundational STEM engagement among young learners.

This week’s session was facilitated by Mr. Hannani Tara, Ms. Liane Neill Bautista, and Ms. Czaraine Joyce G. Lapeña, who also serves as the CTE Extension Coordinator. Third-year BEED students enrolled in Teaching Reading for Beginners under Ms. Lapeña, together with Values Education majors from the Values Education through Community Extension Services course, led a values formation storytelling activity—blending narrative learning with character education in a way that was both engaging and developmentally appropriate.

Adding a touch of warmth and generosity, first- and second-year BEED students contributed snacks for the children, reinforcing the spirit of community and shared responsibility that defines the program.

Project Read, Write, and STEM is a continuing extension effort of the BEED department, conducted every Friday in partnership with BEED faculty members. It’s designed to bring classroom theory into real-world practice—one story, one smile, and one learning moment at a time.

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13/09/2025

Keeping Bulosan's Dream Alive
by 𝑀𝑠. 𝐶𝑧𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑎 𝑉. 𝑑𝑒 𝐺𝑢𝑧𝑚𝑎𝑛 & 𝑀𝑟. 𝐿𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝐹. 𝑆𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛

The municipality of Binalonan commemorated Carlos Bulosan Day on September 11, 2025 marking the 69th death anniversary of the celebrated writer, labor leader, and advocate for justice from Binalonan, Pangasinan. This annual event, in accordance with Municipal Ordinance 2006-01, aimed to introduce Bulosan's enduring legacy to a new generation.

The day began with the warm welcome from Vice Mayor Hon. Bryan Louie Balangue and the inspiring words of Mayor Hon. Ramon Ronald V. Guico IV underscored the importance of honoring local heroes and keeping their stories alive. Dr. Raymundo D. Rovillos, from Pangasinan Polytechnic College, then guided the audience through local history and heritage, emphasizing its crucial role in sustainable development. He also delved into the definition of historical methodology or historiography, providing students with the tools to critically understand and interpret the past.

Mr. Kevin Conrad Ibasco, from Pangasinan State University, painted a vivid picture of Carlos Bulosan's life in America. By drawing parallels between Carlos Bulosan and Pedro Calosa, Mr. Ibasco illuminated the shared struggles and triumphs that have shaped the region's history. He left the audience with a powerful reminder of Bulosan's belief in collective action, quoting the writer's famous words: "We do not take democracy for granted. We feel it grow in our working together – many millions of us working toward a common purpose."

Following this, Prof. Jeffrey Arellano Cabusao from Bryant University, USA, delved into the heart of Bulosan's most celebrated work, "America is in the Heart." He dissected its powerful depiction of the working-class experience and masterfully connected Bulosan's activism to the struggles of the "manongs" of the 1930s and the United Farmworkers movement of the 1960s. By introducing figures like Philip Vera Cruz and Larry Itliong, Mr. Cabusao challenged the students to grasp with the complex question of what it means to be Filipino in a globalized world.

Afterward, Mr. Adams Bulosan, the grand nephew of Carlos Bulosan, offered a personal reflection on Carlos Bulosan's life, honoring his resilience, courage, and commitment to justice. He reminded the audience that progress is not a sprint but a marathon, demanding persistence and unwavering dedication.

Transitioning into the afternoon, the session shifted its focus to artistic interpretations. Students from the University of Eastern Pangasinan, led by Mr. Abelardo G. Caplis, Mrs. Reyna Dela Cruz, and Mrs. Loreta Manuel, showcased their talents. Through captivating read-aloud performances of Bulosan's works, including "My Father Goes to Court" and "Life and Death of a Filipino in America" (the latter given by Hegi Dacanay from WCC Aeronautical and Technological College), the students breathed new life into Bulosan's words. The afternoon also featured a film viewing of "Bulosan is in the Heart of America" by Sari Dalena and Kit Sikat of UP Film Institute, further immersing attendees in Bulosan's narrative.

Ultimately, Carlos Bulosan Day in Binalonan was a powerful reaffirmation of the values Bulosan championed throughout his life: justice, equality, and the power of collective action. It served as a potent reminder that even in the face of adversity, the human spirit can triumph, and that the fight for a better world is a fight worth fighting.

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𝐽𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑆. 𝐸𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑎

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13/09/2025

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵: 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿𝘀
𝐵𝑦: 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑎 𝐿𝑜𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑧𝑎

𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓? Would you rather continue the ecstatic feeling of being in love but one-sidedly, or let go of someone that you know was never yours truly?

As defined by the dictionary, 𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑠ℎ 𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛, 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝. Is it the feeling of being on cloud nine when you see their smile, the racing heartbeat when you see them walking towards you, the stuttering when they talk to you, or is it the butterflies in the stomach when they catch you staring at them?

They said it's just a happy crush, but sometimes it's a start for something that would either end as love or pain. There are a lot of circumstances that could happen, such as they're not ready to commit or them being into someone else, which could shatter the happiness in that happy crush.

Research shows that being rejected romantically can activate the brain regions associated with physical pain. It can lead to strong negative emotional responses like hurt, anger, and even depression. This pain is linked to our need to socialize, but it is also possible to heal by acknowledging your feelings, focusing on personal strengths, and engaging in self-care activities.

In lieu of being down because of what you found out regarding the status of your happy crush, 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒, focus on your growth, and surround yourself with people who appreciate you. 𝑨𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.

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06/09/2025

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘆: 𝗦𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗮 𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆?
isinulat ni 𝐵𝑏. 𝐴𝑟𝑗𝑎𝑦𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑅. 𝐺𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑒

Sa panahon ngayon, marami tayong naririnig na kuwento ng mga taong umasenso kahit hindi nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral. May mga negosyanteng nagsimula sa maliit na puhunan at lumago dahil sa tiyaga. Mayroon ding sumikat at yumaman sa social media gamit ang kanilang talento at sipag. Dahil dito, iniisip ng ilan na diskarte lang ang kailangan upang umunlad at magtagumpay. Ngunit sa kabila nito, hindi rin dapat balewalain ang kahalagahan ng edukasyon, sapagkat sa likod ng isang diploma ay ang taon-taong pagsusumikap at sakripisyo na maaaring magsilbing puhunan sa kinabukasan.

𝐍𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚? 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞?

Sa mabilis na pag-ikot ng mundo dala at gawa ng mga makabagong ideya, marami ang oportunidad na nabubuksan kahit para sa mga hindi dumaan sa landas ng edukayon. Subalit hindi dapat maliitin ang halaga ng pag-aaral. Hindi rin dapat natin maikakaila na ang edukasyon ay 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧, paghubog sa potensyal, at tinutulungan tayo nitong maging handa para mga malalaking hamon at laban sa buhay.

Sa mundong puno ng matinding kompetisyon, bakit mamimili kung maaari namang pagsamahin ang dalawa? 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧, dahil ang kaalaman, kapag sinabayan ng galaw, ay hindi basta matitinag ng panahon.

Sa bawat kuwento ng tagumpay na ating naririnig, iba man ang landas na tinahak, huwag nating paghiwalayin ang diskarte at edukasyon. Pagsamahin ang talino at galing na walang kapantay, sapagkat ang yaman ng isip at puso ay hindi mananakaw ninuman. Ito ang tunay na susi sa tagumpay na pangmatagalan.

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06/09/2025

𝗨𝗘𝗣 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗨𝗖𝗢𝗔 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁

The 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻 (𝗨𝗘𝗣) officially concluded the three-day 𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗨𝗖𝗢𝗔 accreditation on September 5, 2025, with the highly anticipated 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 held at the Main Building AVR. University President Dr. Evelyn Abalos-Tomboc, together with faculty, students, and local government representatives, welcomed the accreditors and expressed gratitude for their guidance and support.

Accreditors commended UEP’s culture, faculty, and students, while also offering recommendations to strengthen academic programs and services. The event featured cultural performances, messages of thanks, and the signing of the Closing Statement, officially marking the end of the on-site visit and a new chapter in UEP’s pursuit of academic excellence.

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𝑇𝑒𝑑 𝐿𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡 𝑍. 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑔
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