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04/08/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞, 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Sa pagbubukas ng panibagong akademikong taon, muling nabubuhay ang sigla sa unibersidad, kasabay ng pagbabalik ng mga pangarap, posibilidad, at panibagong simula.

Para sa mga bagong mag-aaral, maligayang pagdating sa inyong panibagong tahanan, at para naman sa mga dating mag-aaral, maligayang pagbabalik!

Hindi man madali ang landas, siguradong sulit ang bawat hakbang basta’t bitbit ang tapang, tiyaga, at tiwala sa sarili.

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sulat ni Venesa Campilanan
disenyo ni Ericka Acosta

03/08/2025

𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐭, 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐢𝐭𝐨?

Maliwanag ang araw, sariwa ang hangin, at payapa ang pagtatanim. Mundong walang aalahaning mga aralin, at malayo sa takdang-aralin, quizzes at recitation

Sa panaginip ko nalang ba matutuloy ang aking pagsasaka sa hardin ko?

Sa isang iglap, gigising na naman tayong pagod ang isipan, at walang gana ang katawan. Pero ayos lang 'yan — ito ang realidad ng pagiging isang mag-aaral.

𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑔𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑛 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤, 𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑚, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛j𝑜𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟. 🌱

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Sulat ni Darlly Restauro
Komiks ni Ericka Mae Acosta

02/08/2025

𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗣! 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗣! 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗣! 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮, 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀!

Byaheng 1st year hanggang 4th year, di biro 'to. We faced sleepless nights, crammed deadlines, group works na 'yung iba hindi nagre-reply sa GC, exams na nakakasakit ng ulo, at presentations na parang talent show sa kaba. Pero kahit sa hirap, we learned to stand tall, laugh in between chaos, and support each other through it all at ngayon babalik na naman tayo sa phase na 'to.

Oy, oy, oy! Bawal magreklamo kasi paalis na ang jeep. Baka maiwan tayo, walang libreng sakay dito.

So USPians, get ready kasi balik klase na naman! Pareho lang ang ruta, pero parang mas traffic lang. Kumapit nang maayos, umupo nang matino, kapit nang todo, at huwag kalimutang magdala ng snacks kasi mahaba-habang biyahe ‘to.

Kahit puno na, basta makasakay lang kahit siksikan pa. Kung wala na talagang lugar, kapit na lang.

Tara na, maghanda na tayo! Kasi alam kong malapit na tayo kahit maraming bumps, flat tires, at maling liko sa daan—alam ko makakarating pa rin tayo sa ating destinasyon.

Malayo pa, pero malayo na rin tayo.

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Sulat ni Angelica Diaz
Dibuho ni Allyza Lee

31/07/2025

𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪!

The Southern Scholar proudly launches its first-ever 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥 issue — 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗫𝗫𝗩, 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟯, marking a bold step in our journey to inform, represent, and inspire.

This debut release features stories that go beyond the walls of our campus. From student triumphs and university milestones to pressing community issues and national concerns, each page mirrors lived realities, sheds light on unheard voices, and captures the ever-evolving dialogue of our daily lives.

With every article, we aim to honor the truth, celebrate student perspectives, and spark critical thought.

Read here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/987891437d.html

Tensare Veritas!

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words by Venesa Campilanan
layout by Rodney Josh Portes

29/07/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: The USPF Panthers and UC Webmasters faced off in a tough and exciting game during the V-League Men's Division Championship, showcasing determination and perseverance from both teams last Sunday, July 27, at the USJ-R Basak Campus.

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via Angelica Diaz
📷 Allain Ralph Legaspi

28/07/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗟 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗥
𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗙 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗩-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

With hearts pounding and fists clenched in determination, the USPF Panthers roared their way to a hard-fought silver finish in the V-League Men’s Division, earning the 1st Runner-Up spot and proving they are a force to be reckoned with.

In the championship match, the Panthers faced the University of Cebu Main (UCMN) Webmasters in a gripping four-set showdown, 3-1 (24-26, 25-18, 23-25, 23-25).

Congratulations, USPF Panthers! On to the next hunt: stronger, fiercer, and hungrier than ever.

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via Venesa Campilanan
📷 Allain Ralph Legaspi
layout by Rodney Portes

21/07/2025

𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗽

The USPF Lady Panthers suffered a straight-sets loss against the USC Lady Warriors with set scores of 24-9, 25-14, 25-22, in the recent V-League Visayas Women's Division match held yesterday, July 20, at the USC DC Gymnasium, with the final score 3-0 in favor of the Lady Warriors.

The Lady Panthers fought back in the third set, but the Lady Warriors kept their momentum and spikes finishing the match with a sweep.

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via Angelica Diaz
📷 Rodney Portes

21/07/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘃𝘀. 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀

In a nail-biting match in the recent V-League Men’s Division held at the USC Gymnasium, yesterday, July 20, 2025, the USPF Panthers put up a gritty fight against the USC Warriors but narrowly fell in four sets, 24-26, 25-21, 19-25, 22-25, with a final score of 3-1 in favor of USC.

USPF nearly stole the opening set and bounced back strong to take the second, showing grit, hustle, and teamwork. The team may have fallen short but in the end they proved that staying composed under pressure, combined with teamwork and hardwork is the key tool to a stronger comeback.

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via Angelica Diaz
📷 Rodney Portes

21/07/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: Grit, energy, and intense court action filled the USC Downtown Campus Gymnasium last Saturday, July 19, 2025, as the USPF and UP Cebu volleyball teams battled it out in thrilling VLeague matchups.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from the electrifying faceoffs.

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via Venesa Campilanan
📷 Allain Ralph Legaspi

20/07/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗮𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁

LAS VEGAS — The clock struck midnight on Manny Pacquiao's Cinderella story, but the Filipino legend proved he still belongs in boxing's elite company.

Pacquiao fought WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw Saturday night at MGM Grand Garden Arena, with scorecards reading 115-113 Barrios, 114-114, 114-114. Barrios retains his title.

At 46 years old, Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) was attempting to become the second-oldest major world champion in boxing history against 30-year-old Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs).

Making his first appearance since losing to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021, Pacquiao showed vintage form early, displaying the hand speed and footwork that made him boxing's only eight-division world champion.

Pacquiao controlled the action through the middle rounds, staying aggressive while Barrios relied heavily on his jab and counter-punching. The champion found success with combinations in the later rounds, landing solid right hands and body shots.

Despite being 16 years older, Pacquiao appeared to be the busier fighter, throwing punch combinations while the crowd rallied behind the Hall of Famer. Barrios showed patience, picking his spots with jabs and uppercuts.

Pacquiao was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame this year and entered the bout as a significant underdog despite his legendary resume.

The competitive nature of the bout and split decision opens the door for a potential rematch, with both fighters expressing interest in running it back.

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via Dan Chavez

19/07/2025

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

The USPF Panthers maintained their winning streak, securing their fourth straight victory in the V-League Visayas Men’s Division after a commanding straight-set win over the UP Cebu Fighting Maroons, 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-20), held at the USC DC Gymnasium.

The Panthers’ outside hitter Christian Casas spearheaded the victory with a total of 16 points, delivering 13 kills, 2 service aces, and a block.

Reflecting on their performance, USPF Team Captain Charles Kenyon Emboy shared how the team has been continuously improving with each game.

“Sa among 4 ka games, among gi studyhan among mga sayop, so sa sunod katong mga sayop amo itraining and then amo nato ma achieve sa sunod namong duwa,” Emboy said.

With their eyes set on the next challenge, the Panthers aim to keep their streak alive as the season progresses.

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via Venesa Campilanan
📷 Allain Ralph Legaspi

19/07/2025

𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀

Despite claiming the second and fourth sets with strong rallies, the USPF Lady Panthers came up short in a thrilling five-set battle against UP Cebu Lady Fighting Maroons, 3-2 (20-25, 23-25, 25-20, 25-17, 15-12), during the latest V-League Visayas Women’s Division match, at the USC DC Gymnasium.

The Lady Panthers showed resilience throughout the match, answering back after dropping the first set to take the second, and once again leveling the score in the fourth set. In the deciding fifth set, the Lady Panthers pushed hard, but the Lady Fighting Maroons held their ground in the final stretch to secure their first win of the season with a narrow 15-12 finish.

—
via Venesa Campilanan
📷 Allain Ralph Legaspi

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