The Dolphin

The Dolphin The Official Student Publication of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc.
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The Dolphin aims to provide first-hand credible information about the current events in the society especially in the JBLFMU-A community with adherence to responsible and proper use of social media. It upholds the values and etiquette of modern campus journalism in bridging communities and audiences through freedom of expression.

๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜, ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—–๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—”๐—ก๐—ฆ!This survey aims to gather your insights on the preferred medium for the publication newsletter an...
01/12/2025

๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜, ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—–๐—ฆ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—”๐—ก๐—ฆ!

This survey aims to gather your insights on the preferred medium for the publication newsletter and magazine, and to help improve the quality of the publication we bring you.

We kindly invite you to take a few minutes to answer the survey through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesQbIpB0NMQNZs93nfzcaB5jZ6M-CAYp79LoUIsCIVVVeY9Q/viewform

Pubmat by Mdpn. Cj Earn Anthony Gonzaga

The cruelest part is, the world does not give you a break. It lets you cross paths with memories you are trying to bury....
29/11/2025

The cruelest part is, the world does not give you a break. It lets you cross paths with memories you are trying to bury. It lets their ghost sit beside you when you are alone. There is no softening. No fading. Just the constant ache of knowing that someone who is still alive has already been forgotten.

To mourn someone who is still breathing and to grieve a connection that still exists is hard.

But the hardest truth is, some hauntings do not end. Some ghosts do not leave. The remnants, residues, and resolves stay and leave after holding the weight of a goodbye that was never even said.

Behold the issue which won 2nd Overall Best Magazine in Western Visayasโ€”The Dolphin Magazine Volume 65, Number 1.

Read the magazine through this link: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/42da2b33f7.html

Layout by Mdpn. Joshua Tanciano

Dive into the pages of this year's digital releaseโ€”The Dolphin Newsletter Volume 65, Number 1, which competed at the rec...
29/11/2025

Dive into the pages of this year's digital releaseโ€”The Dolphin Newsletter Volume 65, Number 1, which competed at the recently concluded College Press Conference and Awards (COPRE) on November 27 and hailed as 4th Best Online Newsletter in Western Visayas.

In this issue, The Dolphin remains steadfast in its mission to uphold truth, publishing news and stories within and outside the campus.

We bring you compelling stories of campus vitality and student leadership, as Lacsonians continue to carve their mark in academic, social, and maritime spheres.

Relive the triumphs, discuss the critical issues, and continue upholding the culture of excellence through Lacsonian eyes.

Read the newsletter through this link: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/281488dfd8.html

Layout by Mdpn. Jade Apdua

29/11/2025

Let us explore JBLFMU-A through the newest mini segment of the Pamangkot ni Dol-Parteng Hango sa Ibang Salaysay or Phins ni Dol.

For the seventh episode of , Mdpn. Josh Narzoles walks us through the Iloilo Grand Hotel and grants us free access to the College Press Conference and Awards 2025 experience.

Edited by Mdpn. Russel James Amatorio

๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—œ๐—ก๐—•๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—›๐—”๐—ก | Back on top: The Dolphin seizes individual, major awards at COPRE โ€˜25 The Dolphin made history again, br...
28/11/2025

๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—œ๐—ก๐—•๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—›๐—”๐—ก | Back on top: The Dolphin seizes individual, major awards at COPRE โ€˜25

The Dolphin made history again, bringing home 4th Place Best Online Newsletter and 2nd Place Best Magazine at the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) VI's Western Visayas College Press Conference and Awards (COPRE) 2025, held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Nov. 27.

โ€œThe biggest dream of The Dolphin is to win a major award in COPRE. Unexpectedly, we fulfilled that dream last night. This is already a big feat for us, a maritime university, competing against the best publications in Western Visayas,โ€ said Mdpwn. Jexine Ysabelle L. Hibionada, the 36th Editor-In-Chief (EIC) of the publication.

The Dolphinโ€™s entries stood out among 77 other participating publications and more than 800 campus journalists. The last time The Dolphin bagged the same major awards for the magazine and online newsletter was during the 43rd COPRE in 2019.

The publicationโ€™s achievements reflect the collective effort, teamwork, and dedication of the staff, guided by their adviser and former EIC, 2/M Majella Angelie P. Albances.

Beyond the magazine and newsletter, the staff also excelled in individual competitions. Mdpn. Kiann Marteen Baldo claimed 4th place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (English), Mdpn. Lee Harvey Gumban took 4th place in Photojournalism (Filipino), and Mdpn. Jade Apdua captured 2nd place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (Filipino).

The team behind The Dolphinโ€™s success includes Mdpwn. Hibionada and Midshipmen Josh Narzoles, Hans Ibert David, Jade Apdua, Joeven Dolendo Jr., Nikko Mariquit, Charles Ghale Villanueva, JB Von Abid, Russel James Amatorio, Kiann Marteen Baldo, Lee Harvey Gumban, John Kirk Shadi Magsael, Rayle Navigar, Joshua Tanciano, Ydzyl Kenn Duller, and Cj Earn Anthony Gonzaga.

Story by Mdpn. Kiann Marteen Baldo
Photo by Lia Cyrin Baticbatic/The Spectrum
Pubmat by Mdpn. Joshua Tanciano

๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—œ๐—ก๐—•๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—›๐—”๐—ก | The Dolphin bags 10 recognitions in PJTS โ€˜25 Out of 104 participating publications in Western Visayas, T...
28/11/2025

๐—ฃ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—œ๐—ก๐—•๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—›๐—”๐—ก | The Dolphin bags 10 recognitions in PJTS โ€˜25

Out of 104 participating publications in Western Visayas, The Dolphin of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. accumulated 10 awards in the three-day Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Journ Talk Online Series, held last October 1-3, 2025.

Midshipman Hans Ibert R. David led the publication as he garnered multiple awards in the competition. He nailed a spot as the Most Promising writer in three different categories: Editorial Writing (Filipino), Copyreading (English), and Feature Writing (Filipino).

Midshipman Russel James G. Amatorio also received two major awards in Writing for Science, securing a slot as the Most Promising writer in both the English and Filipino categories.

Meanwhile, Mdpn. John Kirk Shadi A. Magsael claimed a major award in Sports Writing (English), taking home one of the Most Promising writer titles in the category.

Midshipman Ydzyl Kenn A. Duller also shone in the Column Writing (Filipino) category, earning recognition as one of the Most Promising writers.

The Dolphinโ€™s layout and design team, namely Midshipmen Jade C. Apdua, Russel James G. Amatorio, Joshua A. Tanciano, and Cj Earn Anthony S. Gonzaga clinched the Most Promising award in their category.

Moreover, Midshipmen Charles Ghale J. Villanueva and Lee Harvey P. Gumban received the Promising writer award in Writing for Science (English) and Photojournalism, respectively.

Story by Mdpn. John Kirk Shadi Magsael
Pubmat by Mdpn. Russel James Amatorio

Dol and Addy are here, and they will bring The Dolphin's newest comic segment, ๐——๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€ (๐——๐—ผ๐—น๐—ง๐—ฉ) to life. DolTV...
28/11/2025

Dol and Addy are here, and they will bring The Dolphin's newest comic segment, ๐——๐—ผ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฉ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€ (๐——๐—ผ๐—น๐—ง๐—ฉ) to life.

DolTV will be featuring the importance of embodying the universityโ€™s core values, culture, and advocacies both inside and outside the campus.

For its first installation, Dol and Addy are seen tackling the first core value: Integrity.

Illustration by Mdpn. Charles Ghale Villanueva

27/11/2025

๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป, ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ต ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ.

The Dolphin joins the College Press Conference and Awards 2025 with a mission to share meaningful stories, narratives refusing to be forgotten, and perspectives persevering and hanging on.

Watch out for our full awards list!

Video by Lia Cyrin Baticbatic/The Spectrum

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐——๐—ผ๐—น'๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ, ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐˜†!Addy, the Irrawaddy dolphin, has been officially enrolled!College life is not easy, and it...
27/11/2025

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐——๐—ผ๐—น'๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ, ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐˜†!

Addy, the Irrawaddy dolphin, has been officially enrolled!

College life is not easy, and it's a good thing somebody will always have our back.

While Dol is your typical bottlenose dolphin, Addy is a rare kind. He is an Irrawaddy dolphin, and his kind is found around the South and Southeast Asia. However, Addy and his family of Irrawaddy dolphins (๐™Š๐™ง๐™˜๐™–๐™š๐™ก๐™ก๐™– ๐™—๐™ง๐™š๐™ซ๐™ž๐™ง๐™ค๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™ž๐™จ) found in the lloilo and Guimaras Straits are now critically endangered due to fishermen's bycatch and vessel strikes.

Addy's kind is critically endangered and needs to be taken care of. This is why Dol needs your full support for Addy, not just as his newest sidekick in campus shenanigans, but also to raise awareness of fellow Irrawaddy dolphins that are in danger of disappearing.

Illustration by Mdpn. Charles Ghale Villanueva

Sin-o naman ni ang gina tudlo ni Dol?May bag-o nga upod si Dol sa second sem? Ay si A----ayy.Bantayi ang iya big reveal ...
26/11/2025

Sin-o naman ni ang gina tudlo ni Dol?

May bag-o nga upod si Dol sa second sem? Ay si A----ayy.

Bantayi ang iya big reveal bwas, November 27!

Illustration by Mdpn. Charles Ghale Villanueva

๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ, ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ข๐—ช โ€˜๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฑAfter a series of weather suspensions and delays, Runeterra finally has a champ...
25/11/2025

๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ, ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ข๐—ช โ€˜๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ

After a series of weather suspensions and delays, Runeterra finally has a champion, as Shadow Isles emerged as the overall winner, scoring 90,350 points during the universityโ€™s Mission Objective Week 2025.

This yearโ€™s โ€œLeague of Legendsโ€ edition, which ran October 27โ€“30, featured a wide variety of competitions among eight formidable regions.

Shadow Isles demonstrated dominance across multiple events, particularly in the Opening Events, Academics, Arts, and Laro ng Lahi competitions. Their balanced performance across various contests proved crucial in securing the top spot.

On the other hand, Noxus claimed second place with 88,300 points, excelling in Sports, Logical Games, Literary competitions, and Laro ng Lahi, showcasing their versatility.

Demacia finished third with 76,250 points, standing out in Esports and Zumba Plastic while maintaining competitive performances in Academic events.

Piltover, Void, Ionia, Zaun, and Freljord completed the rankings with 73,600; 73,500; 72,700; 69,150; and 58,400 points, respectively.

The announcement of the results was delayed due to multiple typhoons that affected Iloilo City, forcing the university to suspend and reschedule several events throughout the following weeks.

Story by Mdpn. Kiann Marteen P. Baldo
Photos by Mdpn. Lee Harvey Gumban

Women are forged from chain reactionsโ€”from verbal, physical, psychological, socio-economic, domestic, and even from the ...
25/11/2025

Women are forged from chain reactionsโ€”from verbal, physical, psychological, socio-economic, domestic, and even from the unthinkable forms of violence.

Experiences like these turned them into something strong, sturdy, and stable, like the ship's anchors.

Yet unlike the anchor that is meant to hold the ship and not letting it drift away into unknown waters, women suffering from violence do not deserve to be weighed down by their own suffering and have every right to live a free and fruitful life.

๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฟ and will forever be, because just like the steel, a woman can also carry herself gracefully amidst the storms.

Pubmat by Mdpn. Joshua Tanciano

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