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18/05/2025

The Professional Milestone Ceremony, held on May 15, 2025, celebrated the dedication, growth, and achievements of 4th-year and 5th-year students from Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology under the School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology.

Representing Class Silakbo 2025, these future professionals were honored for their academic journey marked by countless hours of learning, hands-on experience, and a shared passion for excellence—symbolizing not just a transition, but the beginning of their impact on the world beyond the classroom.

17/05/2025

First-Year Students' Disaster Training Program

On May 17, 2025, under the guidance of Ms. Leilanie Jane Mateo, first-year students actively participated in an intensive hands-on training program focused on National Service Training Program (NSTP) skills and disaster management. Conducted by a team of expert Rescue 177 instructors from Metro Manila, the comprehensive disaster emergency training equipped the students with essential life-saving techniques and practical knowledge to effectively respond to emergencies and natural disasters.

17/05/2025

The 2025 CSC Rally

On May 16, 2025, the Gymnasium became the heart of student democracy as aspiring leaders took the stage at the CSC Rally. With passion and conviction, candidates shared their platforms, goals, and advocacies, sparking meaningful conversations about the future of student governance. The open forum that followed allowed students to ask bold questions, driving accountability and transparency. This is student leadership in action!

17/05/2025

Victory Sealed!

On May 16, 2025, the Internet Room buzzed with excitement as the winners of the 2025 Central Student Council (CSC) Elections were officially proclaimed. Surrounded by fellow candidates, COMELEC officials, enthusiastic spectators, and unwavering supporters, the spirit of student leadership shone brightly. This marks the beginning of a new chapter of service and commitment. Congratulations to all the newly elected leaders!

16/05/2025

07/05/2025

Heads Up, Divinians!

We are proud to officially present the Aspirants for the Central Student Council (CSC) for the School Year 2025–2026!

These dedicated student leaders are committed to promoting fair and responsible leadership while championing the interests of the student body—all for a better Divine Word College of Laoag, Inc.

Show your support and make your voice heard—exercise your right to vote on May 16, 2025!

-CSC Commission on Elections

26/04/2025

𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗕𝗲𝗲

Mariel Albaniel Tabios, a 4th-year Education student, guided by her program head, Mr. Jay Cumlat, proudly represented DWCL at the 2nd National Teacher Education Quiz Bee-Provincial Level, held on April 25, 2025, at the Cap Building in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. With the theme “Challenging Boundaries, Revolutionizing Competencies with AI,” the event brought together top education students from across the province to showcase their knowledge and critical thinking.

The competition featured some of the most outstanding teacher education students from various colleges and universities in Ilocos Norte, each representing the best of their respective institutions. Participants were rigorously tested on a wide array of educational subjects.

Tabios stood out among the competitors and earned a coveted spot at the national level of the competition. She will represent her province on May 15–16, 2025, in San Andres, Manila, taking her talents to the national stage.

20/04/2025

Celebrating Jesus’ resurrection, Easter marks Christianity’s cornerstone—victory over mortality. Churches gather at dawn, sharing hymns and hope as light triumphs over despair. This day fulfills prophecy, offering believers forgiveness and eternal life.

The empty tomb symbolizes God’s power to transform brokenness into purpose. Easter unites Christians globally in living hope: humanity’s redemption and divine love’s enduring promise.

A timeless call to live fearlessly, anchored in resurrection’s light.

19/04/2025

Black Saturday, also called Holy Saturday, marks the day Jesus lay in the tomb. It is a time of stillness between the sorrow of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday. Churches remain quiet, inviting reflection and anticipation.

On this day, Jesus’ followers mourned and prepared for what was to come. The Easter Vigil begins after sunset, moving from darkness to light with the lighting of the Paschal candle, symbolizing hope and resurrection.

Black Saturday reminds believers to wait with patience and hope, preparing for the new life Easter promises. Even in silence, transformation is at work.

18/04/2025

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 is a day that holds a paradox at its heart—a day marked by sorrow yet called “good.” It commemorates the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life, a time of profound suffering and sacrifice that Christians believe opened the way to redemption.

Across the world, believers enter into a solemn silence. Churches dim their lights, cover statues, and hold reflective services filled with scripture, prayer, and meditation. The atmosphere is heavy with mourning, yet also with a sharp compassion—a recognition that through suffering comes healing.

Though it is a day of grief, Good Friday points beyond itself to renewal. It prepares hearts for Easter Sunday, when the resurrection brings a promise of new life and transformation. In this way, Good Friday is not just a remembrance of pain but a call to embrace the hope that rises from it—a reminder that even in darkness, light awaits.

17/04/2025

Maundy Thursday is a day of profound significance, marking pivotal moments in the life of Jesus. It commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, instituted the Eucharist and the priesthood, and humbly washed their feet as a call to love and serve one another. The day also recalls Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, inviting reflection on his love, sacrifice, and teachings that continue to inspire Christians worldwide.

𝗔𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.

09/04/2025

“𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚’𝐲𝐨.”

On April 9th, the Philippines commemorates Araw ng Kagitingan, honoring the bravery of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Japanese during World War II. Their sacrifices in the Battle of Bataan have shaped our nation's history, inspiring resilience and pride.

Let us unite in honoring their courage and legacy. Their unwavering spirit is a powerful reminder of the freedom they fought for. Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino! 🇵🇭