The Emblem Publication

The Emblem Publication The Student Publication of Lapu-Lapu City College

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– |  UV hosts Diplomatic Protocol Seminar for HEIs in Region VIIThe University of the Visayas (UV), in coord...
28/05/2026

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | UV hosts Diplomatic Protocol Seminar for HEIs in Region VII

The University of the Visayas (UV), in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office VII and the Association of International Relations Officers (AIRO) Region VII, is hosting a seminar-workshop titled โ€œDiplomatic Protocol in Higher Education: Strengthening International Readiness of HEIs in Region VIIโ€ today, May 28, 2026, at the Inday Teresing Auditorium, UV Main Campus, Colon Street, Cebu City.

Representing Lapu-Lapu City College (LLCC) at the event are College Administrator Dr. Maria Noeleen M. Borbajo, and Research and Development Office (RDO) Coordinator, Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, and IZN In-Charge Mr. James Liven B. Amoro. They join educators, administrators, and higher education stakeholders from across Central Visayas as active participants.

The regional training aims to build a deeper understanding of diplomatic protocol, international cooperation, and global readiness among Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Discussions also focus on youth development strategies, ASEAN cooperation framework initiatives, and the broader internationalization roadmap for Philippine higher education.

The seminar supports the continuous improvement of tertiary education by equipping local academic leaders with the essential communication, administrative, and cross-border competencies necessary for global engagement and professional collaborations.

The implementation of this regional seminar-workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education) by advancing institutional capabilities and global competence among academic leaders, alongside SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering cross-border alliances, regional cooperation, and knowledge sharing among HEIs in Region VII.

News by R. Cosep & J. Omandac
Photos by J. Amoro
Graphics by J. Omandac

๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐˜๐€๐‹ | ๐‘๐†๐„๐‚: ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š ๐›๐š ๐จ ๐ƒ๐š๐ ๐๐š๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐š?Tunay bang reporma ito para sa ikabubuti ng edukasyon, o isa na namang pa...
27/05/2026

๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐˜๐€๐‹ | ๐‘๐†๐„๐‚: ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š ๐›๐š ๐จ ๐ƒ๐š๐ ๐๐š๐  ๐๐ซ๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ž๐ฆ๐š?

Tunay bang reporma ito para sa ikabubuti ng edukasyon, o isa na namang pagbabago na hindi lubos na isinasaalang-alang ang epekto nito sa mga estudyante at g**o?

Kamakailan lang, may inilabas na pahayag ang Commission on Higher Education (CHED) noong Mayo 5, 2026. Tiniyak nito na ang proposed Reframed General Education Curriculum (RGEC) ay hindi pa pinal at nananatiling bukas para sa mga rekomendasyon at konsultasyon mula sa mga estudyante, g**o, at iba pang stakeholders. Ayon sa CHED, layunin ng repormang ito na gawing mas โ€œcoherent, responsive, at alignedโ€ ang General Education curriculum sa pangangailangan ng kasalukuyang panahon at pandaigdigang pamantayan.

Ngunit, solusyon nga ba ang pagbabawas ng General Education (GE) sa mga kolehiyong paaralan, o sadyang pagbabawas lamang ito ng kaalaman sa mga alituntunin/asignatura ng bawat estudyanteโ€”at g**o?

Bagama't, gayon pa man, positibo ang hangarin ng repormang ito, hindi maiiwasan ang pangamba ng maraming estudyante at g**o. Para sa mga mag-aaral, ang General Education subjects ay mahalagang pundasyon ng kritikal na pag-iisip, pag-unawa sa lipunan, kultura, at kasaysayan. Ang posibleng pagbabawas o pagsasaayos ng ilang asignatura ay maaaring makaapekto sa lawak ng kanilang pagkatuto at paghahanda bilang responsableng mamamayan.

Mas mabigat naman ang epekto nito sa mga college instructors, lalo na sa mga part-time instructors na matagal nang nagtuturo sa mga asignaturang sakop ng General Education. Marami sa kanila ang may sapat na kakayahan, karanasan, at dedikasyon sa pagtuturo, ngunit nangangamba silang mabawasan ng teaching load o mawalan ng trabaho kapag nabawasan ang bilang ng mga subjects. Hindi sapat na sabihing โ€œpara ito sa pagbabagoโ€ kung ang kapalit naman ay kawalan ng seguridad para sa mga nagtuturo. Sa panahon kung kailan marami nang g**o ang nahaharap sa kakulangan ng seguridad sa trabaho, malaking usapin ang magiging epekto ng RGEC sa kanilang kabuhayan.

Inanunsyo noong Mayo 14, 2026, ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Shirley Agrupis na pansamantalang isususpinde ang pagpapatupad ng panukalang binagong General Education (GE) curriculum para sa Taong Panuruan 2026โ€“2027.

Ayon kay Agrupis, target na ngayon ng CHED na ipatupad ang binagong GE curriculum sa taong 2028 upang mabigyan pa ng sapat na panahon ang mas malalim na pagsusuri at konsultasyon sa ibaโ€™t ibang stakeholder. โ€œIto ay upang mabigyan tayo ng sapat na panahon, lalo na ang technical panel at ang Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, na masuri at mapag-aralang mabuti ang ibaโ€™t ibang pagpapakita nito dahil nauunawaan namin kung saan ito nagmumula, at maging sa teacher education, hindi magkakaroon ng pilot testing para sa binagong kurikulum na ito,โ€ dagdag pa niya.

Ang edukasyon ay hindi lamang tungkol sa sistema o kurikulum. Ito ay tungkol sa mga taong bumubuo ritoโ€”mga estudyante at g**ong parehong nagsisikap para sa mas magandang kinabukasan. Dahil ang tunay na reporma sa edukasyon ay hindi lamang makikita sa pagbabago ng sistema kundi sa kakayahan nitong protektahan at pakinggan ang mga taong bumubuo rito.

References:

Commission on Higher Education. (2026, May). Press release no. 649. CHED. http://ched.gov.ph/press-releases/649

Philippine News Agency. (2026). CHED postpones implementation of reframed GE curriculum. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1274523

Rappler. (2026, May). Things to know about CHEDโ€™s proposed reframed general education curriculum. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/things-to-know-ched-proposed-reframed-general-education-curriculum-may-2026/

Caria*o, B. (2025). CHED defers reframed GE curriculum to 2028. The Philippine Star. https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=971eac0b-8465-4df4-9a08-78c67401fef5&appcode=THE276&eguid=07e773ef-510b-4fd5-9685-278ad88a299c&pnum=8

Commission on Higher Education [CHED]. (2026, May 5). Facebook video [Video]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Cq2Smpdpg/

Words by C. Villamor & S. Mondragon
Illustration by M. Tarona

๐’๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐’ | ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ซ: ๐„๐ฅ๐ข๐ฎ๐ ๐Š๐ข๐ฉ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐ ๐ž'๐ฌ ๐‡๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐œ ๐’๐ฎ๐›-๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐งOn the streets of the Austrian capital, 34-year...
27/05/2026

๐’๐๐Ž๐‘๐“๐’ | ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐๐š๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ซ: ๐„๐ฅ๐ข๐ฎ๐ ๐Š๐ข๐ฉ๐œ๐ก๐จ๐ ๐ž'๐ฌ ๐‡๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐œ ๐’๐ฎ๐›-๐“๐ฐ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ง

On the streets of the Austrian capital, 34-year-old Eliud Kipchoge turned the city into his personal theater of destiny. Clocking an astonishing 1:59:40 in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, the Kenyan runner became the first human in history to break the elusive two-hour marathon barrier.

From the opening kilometer to the final sprint, Kipchoge controlled the historic run with meticulous precision. Supported by a rotating squad of world-class pacemakers arranged in an aerodynamic V-formation and guided by a laser pace car, he sustained an unforgiving tempo, averaging approximately 2 minutes and 50 seconds per kilometer (4 minutes and 34 seconds per mile) over the entire 26.2-mile course.

While the historic run was not recognized as an official world record by World Athletics due to the specialized, controlled race conditions, its impact extended far beyond the stopwatch.

As Kipchoge crossed the finish line pounding his chest in triumph, the sports world witnessed a powerful proof of concept. His driving mantra, โ€œNo human is limited,โ€ serves as an inspiring declaration that echoes far beyond the global running community.

In Lapu-Lapu City College (LLCC), Kipchogeโ€™s historic feat serves as a living metaphor for institutional excellence. It challenges students and educators alike to rise above perceived obstacles, dismantle academic and personal boundaries, and pursue their collective goals with unyielding determination and resilience.

Words by A. Tumulak & A. Caballa
Graphics by R. Manog

๐๐˜๐€๐‡๐„๐๐† ๐‹๐‹๐‚๐‚๐ข๐š๐ง: "๐™‡๐™ช๐™œ๐™–๐™ง ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™จ๐™– ๐™–๐™ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™›๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š, ๐™†๐™ช๐™ฎ๐™–!"โ€œ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜จ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ช-๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ.โ€  โ€œ๐˜“๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, ๐˜ฌ๐˜ถ๐˜บ๐˜ข!โ€If you are all too...
27/05/2026

๐๐˜๐€๐‡๐„๐๐† ๐‹๐‹๐‚๐‚๐ข๐š๐ง: "๐™‡๐™ช๐™œ๐™–๐™ง ๐™ก๐™–๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™จ๐™– ๐™–๐™ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™›๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š, ๐™†๐™ช๐™ฎ๐™–!"

โ€œ๐˜—๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜จ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ช-๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ฑ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ.โ€
โ€œ๐˜“๐˜ถ๐˜จ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ, ๐˜ฌ๐˜ถ๐˜บ๐˜ข!โ€

If you are all too familiar with these exact lines from your daily commute to LLCC, congratulationsโ€”you are a passenger in the most important journey of your life. After months of waking up incredibly early, sprinting across campus just to avoid being marked late, and enduring the daily torture of heavy traffic, we are finally nearing the terminal. And after all of this, our next stop is crystal clear: our future.

Just like a tightly packed jeepney during rush hour, our academic requirements will pile up. Group chats will endlessly flood with notifications, while sleepless nights and pure exhaustion hit all at once. ๐˜—๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜บ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฐ๐˜จ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช ๐˜ต๐˜ข ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ. Every single sacrifice we make today is the fare we pay for the bright future waiting for us.

๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜จ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ข๐˜บ๐˜ฐ ๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜จ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ, ๐˜“๐˜“๐˜Š๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด. Letโ€™s make sure everyone inside this ride makes it to the finish line together. Look straight ahead, because our next stop is exactly where we are meant to be.

๐˜ˆ๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข ๐˜ฌ๐˜ข ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ด๐˜ข ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜บ๐˜ข๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฌ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ, ๐˜“๐˜“๐˜Š๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ด? Drop your year level in the comments!

๐€๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐š ๐›๐ข๐ฒ๐š๐ก๐ž ๐ฎ๐  ๐ฉ๐š๐๐š๐ฒ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐š ๐ฉ๐š๐ -๐ž๐ฌ๐ค๐ฐ๐ž๐ฅ๐š, ๐‹๐‹๐‚๐‚๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ!

Words by J. Ponce, J. Omandac, K. Pongasi, M. Tangaro
Graphics by C. Flores

๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐„๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ข๐ ๐š๐ฅ-๐€๐๐ก๐šIn a beautiful expression of faith and spiritual devotion, our Mu...
27/05/2026

๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐„๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ข๐ ๐š๐ฅ-๐€๐๐ก๐š

In a beautiful expression of faith and spiritual devotion, our Muslim brothers and sisters observe the celebration of Eid al-Adha. Also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," it commemorates Prophet Ibrahimโ€™s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah's command. Taking place at the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, this sacred occasion honors the virtue of obedience and the willingness to relinquish what is most cherished for a higher divine purpose. Its enduring significance continues to inspire humility, trust, and steadfast faith, reminding generations that devotion is not merely found in words, but in sincere acts of submission and reverence.

Beyond its cherished traditions, this feast serves as a reflection on the importance of selflessness. Through acts of charity and communal feasting, Muslims bridge divides, strengthen familial bonds, and ensure that no one is left behind, affirming that the strength of a community is measured by the care and compassion it extends to others. In an age often marked by division and uncertainty, the spirit of Eid al-Adha calls us back to the timeless ideals of benevolence, solidarity, and shared humanity.

As we celebrate this blessed day, let us renew our commitment to empathy, peace, and mutual respect. May the spirit of sacrifice inspire us to become more generous, understanding, and supportive of our peers and neighbors, fostering a campus and society founded upon inclusivity and goodwill. May this sacred observance likewise remind us that the noblest deeds are often those carried out with quiet sincerity and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.

Wishing our Muslim community a blessed and joyous Eid al-Adha. May your homes be graced with peace, love, and abundant blessings, and may this celebration usher in renewed hope, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment for all.

๐„๐ข๐ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐›๐š๐ซ๐š๐ค!

References:

Muslim Aid Media Centre (2026). What is Eid-ul-Adha?. https://www.muslimaid.org/media-centre/blog/what-is-eid-ul-adha/

Britannica. Britannica Editors (2026). Eid al-Adha Islamic Festival. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eid-al-Adha

Eid al-Adha: The Feast of Sacrifice. (n.d.). A Guide to Religious Observances | Resources | Center for Spiritual Life | Brandeis University. https://www.brandeis.edu/spiritual-life/resources/guide-to-observances/eid-al-adha.html

Words by C. Anfone & R. Balay
Graphics by J. Catienza

๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ | ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐›๐š๐ ๐จItoโ€™y kulay dilaw, marikit, at mahalimuyak,Sa tabing-dagat karaniwang namumulaklak.Ito ang simbolo ng...
27/05/2026

๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ | ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐›๐š๐ ๐จ

Itoโ€™y kulay dilaw, marikit, at mahalimuyak,
Sa tabing-dagat karaniwang namumulaklak.
Ito ang simbolo ng aking kabataanโ€”
Ang malibagong saksi sa aking nakaraan.

Tuwing buwan ng Mayo, akoโ€™y dumadayo
Sa tabing-dagat na turing kong paraiso.
Kasama ang mga kaibigan, namimitas ng malibago,
Kahit napapagalitan dahil sa daang delikado,
Sa mababatong landas at tahol ng mga a*o.

Sa paraiso, kamiโ€™y masayang nagtatawanan,
Nag-uunahan sa pagpitas sa may dalampasigan.
Habang si Treshaโ€™y nanunukso, โ€œAba, para kanino โ€™yan?โ€
โ€œMakakalimutin ka talaga! Para โ€™to sa Flores de Mayo,โ€ tugon ko naman.

Maguloโ€™t maingay na tagpo mula sa kabataan,
Ngunit mananatiling ginto sa aking isipan.
Halimuyak ng nakaraang kay sarap haplusin,
Tuwing darating ang Mayo, tila nalalanghap pa rin.

Words by C. Bonganciso & J. Omandac
Graphics by N. Caruana

๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ | ๐’๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐šSa pagbabalik ko sa bayang minsan kong naging tahanan,Mga musmos na may sampaguita ang sumalubong s...
26/05/2026

๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ | ๐’๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐š

Sa pagbabalik ko sa bayang minsan kong naging tahanan,
Mga musmos na may sampaguita ang sumalubong sa daan.
Saglit akong natigilan sa kanilang pagtakbo,
Kasabay ng paggising ng mga alaalang akala koโ€™y naglahoโ€”
Mga kahapong inakala kong tuluyan ko nang nalimutan.

Kapag sumasabay sa hangin ang bango ng sampaguita,
Dinadala ang diwa ko sa panahong wala pang pangamba.
Mga araw na akala koโ€™y dalisay lamang ang saya,
At ang pusoโ€™y marunong lamang ngumiti at tumawa,
Bago pa man nasaktan at pinaglaruan ng tadhana.

Sa bawat puting talulot na dahan-dahang nalalagas,
May tahimik na paalalang ang panahon ay lumilipas.
Ngunit nananatili pa rin ang halimuyak nito,
Katulad ng pagkataong minsan kong binuo rito.

Sampaguita, saksi ka sa musmos kong mga alaala,
Ngayoโ€™y larawan ka ng panahong hindi na maibabalik pa.

Words by J. Oraiz & J. Omandac
Graphics by N. Caruana

๐ˆ๐‚๐˜๐Œ๐ˆ | DYHP RMN Cebu features LLCC tutors in DSWD-7โ€™s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program initiativesRepresentatives from the ...
24/05/2026

๐ˆ๐‚๐˜๐Œ๐ˆ | DYHP RMN Cebu features LLCC tutors in DSWD-7โ€™s Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program initiatives

Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD-7) discussed the initiatives of the Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program (TBTP) during the radio show โ€œIkaw ug ang DSWD Kauban sa Kabag-ohanโ€ hosted by Radyoman Remart Pogoy on March 24, 2026, at the DYHP RMN Cebu Broadcast Center in Capitol Site, Cebu City.

The discussion highlighted the program's role in improving reading literacy among elementary learners while engaging college students as tutors and Youth Development Workers (YDWs). Regional Program Coordinator Ma. Jessa B. Cereรฑo, Social Welfare Officer Mart Harvey P. Pantilag, and Information Officer Oj Manlosa-Dapac represented the agency. Lapu-Lapu City College (LLCC) students Basilides E. Ybaรฑez, a YDW, and Robert G. Cosep, a tutor, also appeared on the show to share their experiences in supporting the literacy campaign.

According to DSWD-7, the college tutors and YDWs are selected through a structured assessment process with local partners and undergo orientation and training for their roles and child-focused interventions. The program provides allowances for rendered service hours to help support the educational needs of these student-workers. Additionally, the initiative features targeted reading interventions for struggling learners and the Nanay-Tatay Teacher Sessions, which train parents to guide their childrenโ€™s learning at home.

Based on previous implementations, DSWD-7 reported improvements in the reading skills and confidence of young learners. The agency closed the broadcast by reaffirming its commitment to strengthening literacy, youth engagement, and multi-sector partnerships that support United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education).

News by R. Cosep & J. Omandac
Photos by J. Ponce & DSWD Field Office 7 - Central Visayas
Graphics by N. Caruana

๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ | ๐‘๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐIn the yard, its gentle bloom sways,Leaving a humble, modest trace.Juvenile laughter bubbles in th...
24/05/2026

๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐„๐‘๐€๐‘๐˜ | ๐‘๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ

In the yard, its gentle bloom sways,
Leaving a humble, modest trace.
Juvenile laughter bubbles in the air,
Loveโ€™s quiet influence resting there.

From healing roots to petals bright,
Resilience gleams in the morning light.
An ordinary beauty, native and trueโ€”
The Filipino spirit, carried through and through.

Whispers of undying hope in the breeze,
Woven in songs that time cannot freeze.
Each bright leaf, a story distinctly told,
Of yearning so young and wisdom so old.

From roots to air, its existence echoes,
A living melody the homeland knows.
Humble yet profound, it stands with grace,
A timeless beauty, held in our embrace.

Words by J. Gotladera & J. Omandac
Graphics by S. Laurie

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ, ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ: ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐จ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”"๐˜Ž๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜บ....
22/05/2026

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ, ๐‡๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐†๐ฅ๐จ๐›๐š๐ฅ: ๐‚๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐›๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐จ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”

"๐˜Ž๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ด๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜บ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜บ."

Real change does not always begin in grand conferences or government halls. Sometimes, it begins quietly in our gardens, in the rivers we choose to keep clean, and in the small decisions we make within our communities. As we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, we are reminded of a powerful truth: global impact starts with local action. The biodiversity crisis may seem too large for one person to solve, yet every effort matters. Protecting forests, planting trees, restoring wetlands, and reducing waste all contribute to the larger mission of healing the planet.

These actions also connect directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) promotes greener urban spaces that protect pollinators and support the food supply. SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) encourages the use of locally sourced and sustainable products to lessen pressure on fragile ecosystems. Meanwhile, SDG 15 (Life on Land) highlights the importance of community-led conservation in protecting biodiversity and preventing land degradation. No action is ever too small when it helps preserve life and protect the environment.

The United Nationsโ€™ Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is not solely a responsibility for world leaders; it is a shared mission for ordinary people as well. Every cleanup drive, biodiversity-friendly choice, and conservation effort strengthens the future of our planet. Nature is like a mosaic made of countless small pieces; when each community protects its own piece, the whole picture remains vibrant and alive.

As environmental challenges continue to grow, may we remain mindful stewards of the Earth and compassionate protectors of all living things. By thinking locally and acting responsibly, we help create a healthier and more sustainable world for future generations.

Words by J. Boncales & S. Mondragon
Graphics by F. Manog

๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐˜๐€๐‹ | ๐๐€๐‘๐€ ๐€๐’๐€ ๐Œ๐€๐ ๐Š๐€ ๐Œ๐Ž๐ƒ๐€๐†๐€๐?Oh, kay bilis ng panahon.Kamakailan lang, sa deadline ka pa humahabol,pero ngayon, s...
21/05/2026

๐„๐ƒ๐ˆ๐“๐Ž๐‘๐˜๐€๐‹ | ๐๐€๐‘๐€ ๐€๐’๐€ ๐Œ๐€๐ ๐Š๐€ ๐Œ๐Ž๐ƒ๐€๐†๐€๐?

Oh, kay bilis ng panahon.
Kamakailan lang, sa deadline ka pa humahabol,
pero ngayon, sa dagat ayaw mo nang umahon.

Bakasyon na, kaya nagsisilabasan na ang mga gym rat
at healthy lifestyle enjoyers.
Nakapag-jogging na ba ang lahat?

May kasama pang soundtrack na:
โ€œKahit ayaw mo naโ€ฆโ€
โ€œLapit nang lapit, June 8 ay papalapit.โ€
โ€œLayo nang layo, bakit ka lumalayo?โ€

Dahil uso na uso ngayon ang takbuhanโ€”
na kahit sa Senado ay may pa-temple runโ€”
ang tanong, LLCCians, handa na ba kayong sumabak sa laban?

O gusto niyo munang magtakbuhan?
Yung bang huwag munang harapin ang katotohanan?
Pero paalala lang:
โ€œRun responsibly, sana.โ€

Go tayo sa marathon ng buhay kung pangarap ang pag-uusapan.
Buksan natin ang ating isipan
at ihanda ang sarili sa panibagong labanan.

Kaya huwag matakot sa June 8;
harapin natin ito nang may ngiti at bait.
Dahil kapag malinis ang hangarin,
mas magaan takbuhin ang bawat gawainโ€”
bahalag kapoy pa, ug kapoy na.

โ€œDungan ta ug dagan paingon sa Hoops Dome!โ€

Kaya itali na ang sintas,
i-ready ang tuhod,
at ihanda ang stamina.
Dahil sa takbuhang ito,
hindi puwedeng puro dahilan lang ang mabilis.

Mag-stretch na at sanayin ang sarili sa katotohanang
โ€œkahit ayaw mo na,โ€ kailangan mo pa ring tumuloy.
Dahil habang palapit nang palapit ang pasukan,
palakas nang palakas ang kaba
at parami nang parami ang dahilan para umatras.

Pero tandaan, sa finish line,
hindi tinatanong kung gaano ka kabilis.
Ang mahalaga ay nakarating ka.

๐Š๐š๐ฒ๐š ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐›๐จ ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ , ๐‹๐‹๐‚๐‚๐ข๐š๐ง๐ฌ!

Words by E. Inoc & J. Omandac
Illustration by C. Edaรฑo

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