The Truth Publication

12/06/2025

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐊𝐚 𝐍𝐚 𝐎 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐊𝐚 𝐁𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚?

Ano nga ba ang kalayaang hinahangad ng tao ngayon?
Anu-ano ang pumipigil sa paglaya ng tao sa mga nagdaang panahon?
Maaring lumaya tayo kung gugustuhin sa napakaraming pagkakataon,
Sa iba’y patuloy na pagpapakaalipin ang pinipiling desisyon.

Maraming katanungan ang naglalaro sa ating mga isipan
Ngunit ang siyang pangunahin, “Kailan makakamtan ang kalayaan?”
Sinuma’y hanggang ngayon patuloy na nagiging alipin,
Kayamanan, kapangyarihan,mapagkunwaring pag-ibig o anumang luho ng laman.

Kung kalayaan lamang ang pag-uusapan, maraming kwento ng kasaysayan,
Marami ang nagbuwis ng buhay sa mga nagdaang digmaan,
Mayroong nagapi at mayroong nagwagi kinalaunan
Dahilan kung kaya nakamtan ang tinatamasang kalayaan.

Kalayaang pilit inangkin ng sinumang mapagkamkam,
Kalayaang pilit na inilayo sa mga taong s’yang may karapatan,
Kalayaang dugo’t pawis maging buhay ang siyang puhunan,
Kalayaang hanggang ngayo’y inaasam-asam.

Malaya na nga ba tayong mga Pilipino?
O sa mga dayuhan lamang ang kalayaang natamo?
Hanggang ngayo’y naiipit pa rin tayo sa bulok na sistema ng gobyerno,
Puro kurapsyon, kaunti lamang ang nabibigyan ng sulusyo’t progreso.

Sapat na ba sa inyo ang “Kaunti man ang progreso, ang mahalaga’y mayro’n”
Hindi nararapat na hahayaan lamang ang ganoong estado
Nababatid naman ang kailangan at nararapat na serbisyo
Kung mananatili ang gano’ng kalakaran, paano tayo aahon?

Ngayo’y taliwas ang sinasabi nilang progresibo,
Ninanais na pagkakaisa’y hindi sunod sa mga plano
Mismong pamahalaan ngayon ang nag-aaway at nagkakagulo,
Ngayon, mga Pilipino’y hindi makaalpas sa dulot na perwisyo.

Napakaraming panukala ang isinapubliko,
Mga opinyong magkakasalungat ay nagkakagulo,
Puno ng pag-aaway maging pagtatalo
Kailan makakalaya at magkakaisa lahat ng Pilipino?

🖋️ 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐨
💻𝐍𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐚

12/06/2025

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙋𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔

Ngayong araw, muli nating ipinagdiriwang ang isa sa pinakamahalagang yugto ng ating kasaysayan, ang Araw ng Kalayaan ng Pilipinas. Isang araw ng pagbabalik-tanaw at paggunita sa kabayanihan ng ating mga ninuno at bayani na buong tapang na lumaban upang makamtan natin ang kalayaang tinatamasa natin sa kasalukuyan.

Noong Hunyo 12, 1898, sa balkonahe ng bahay ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo sa Kawit, Cavite, idineklara ang kasarinlan ng Pilipinas mula sa pamumuno ng mga Espanyol. Sa makasaysayang araw na ito rin unang iwinagayway ang watawat ng Pilipinas, na nilikha nina Marcela at Lorenza Agoncillo, at unang itinugtog ang pambansang awit na ngayo’y kilala bilang Lupang Hinirang na nilikha ni Julian Felipe. Ito ang naging simula ng pag-angat ng diwang makabayan at pagkakaisa ng mga Pilipino na matagal na nanabik sa kalayaan.

Ang Araw ng Kalayaan ay isang taimtim na pag-alala sa mga kabayanihan ng ating mga ninuno at bayani na nagbuwis ng buhay alang-alang sa ating bayan. Isa rin itong pagkakataon upang ipagdiwang ang ating pagkakakilanlan bilang isang malayang bansa at ipagpatuloy ang pagmamahal sa bayan sa pamamagitan ng pagkakaroon ng disiplina, pagkakaisa, at pagiging responsable sa ating mga tungkulin bilang mamamayan.

Ang kalayaan ay hindi natatapos sa pagwawagi laban sa mga mananakop. Ang tunay na diwa ng kalayaan ay ang patuloy na pagpapaunlad ng ating bayan, ang pagtatanggol sa katotohanan, katarungan, at karapatan ng bawat isa, at ang pagiging tapat at responsable sa ating tungkulin bilang Pilipino. Bilang mga Pilipino, tayo ang magpapatuloy ng laban para sa tunay na kaunlaran at kapayapaan.

Mabuhay ang mga bayani! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang Kalayaan!

Graphic Artist: 💻 𝐍𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐚

27/05/2025

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Truth Publication congratulates its former writers and editors for passing the March 2025 Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT).

Ronie Jr. B. Hecita, LPT
BSEd, Major in English
Editor-in-Chief (2022-2024)

Redwin H. Dob, LPT
BSEd, Major in English
Associate Editor (2022-2024)

Aurea Francia S. Gragas, LPT
BSEd, Major in English
Literary Editor (2022-2024)

Kris Jane C. Sayo, LPT
BSEd, Major in English
Feature Writer (2022-2024)

Welcome to the noble profession of teaching! After a very long preparation, your hard work and dedication have finally paid off.

From reporting the news and writing articles, you will now nurture young minds. In modern education, your profession is crucial in helping younger generation understand the world and shape a brighter future. We hope that you will use your passion for writing and knowledge in journalism to promote the truth. When journalists become teachers, they become even better and more effective facilitators of learning.

Good luck on your journey. Your TTP family is very proud of you!

24/05/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬

Earlier this afternoon, the Engaged Citizenship Advocacy, led by Mr. John Oliver Mimay, head advocate of the organization and the Commission on Elections, officially proclaimed the winners of the student council election held on May 23.

WINNERS

President - Anna Mae D. Davina
Secretary - Kreza Gotis
Treasurer - Jazmine Jane G. Ete
Auditor - Cedar E. Lacsa
P.I.O - Shara Joy C. Gamis
Business Manager - Mark Daniel Gile

Representative

SHS - Joyce L. Laguerta
BEED 2 - Ricca Gapas
BSED 2 - Bernard Louie B. Abad
BSED 4 - Nicole B. Galoy
BSCJE 2 - Josephine Magaddatu
BSCJE 3- Jenney Joy B. Escanilla
BSCJE 4 - Irish Joy G. Garcera
BSA 2 - Alvin Gualvez
BSA 3 - Everson A. Cristo
BSA - Melody O. Noga
BSIT 2 - Johnrey B. Haylar
BSIT 3 - Reynan G. Galindes
BSBA 2 - Erica B. Percil
BSBA 3 - Reymart G. Meriballes
BSBA 4 - Karell Ann Bayoca

Congratulations to all the newly elected student council officers!

22/05/2025

🗳️ 𝗩𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦!

✅ 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟭: 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗨𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧!

⏰ Be on campus anytime from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Head to our official voting precinct: Computer Lab Room 2, 2nd Floor, Old Building

✅ 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟮: 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥!

🪪 Bring your School ID or White Form
📝 Visit the Voter's Assistance Desk to claim your Voter’s Code
✔️ No Voter’s Code, no vote — don’t forget!

✅ 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟯: 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗬, 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗𝗟𝗬!

💻 At the voting station:
1. Log in using your Voter’s Code
2. Click “FIND MY INFO”
3. Click “NEXT”
4. Choose your leaders of choice
5. Hit SUBMIT — and you’re done!

🙋‍♂️ Need help? Friendly Poll Watchers are ready to assist you inside the precinct!

🎉 Make your voice heard. Shape the future. VOTE!

18/05/2025

08/05/2025

JOINT STATEMENT OF THE CAMPUS MINISTRY OFFICE AND THE ENGAGED CITIZENSHIP ADVOCACY OF VERITAS COLLEGE OF IROSIN ON THE MAY 12, 2025 MIDTERM ELECTIONS

To all Veritans, faculty, staff, parents, and all stakeholders of VCI:

“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant.” – Matthew 20:25-26

As we stand on the threshold of the May 12, 2025 Midterm Elections, we, the Campus Ministry Office and the Engaged Citizenship Advocacy of Veritas College of Irosin, call upon you to reflect deeply on the significance of this democratic exercise in the light of our shared Christian values.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus reminds us that greatness is not measured by power or position, but by a heart willing to serve. This teaching is especially urgent today, as we witness how political dynasties, disinformation, and personal interests often overshadow the true purpose of public service. The call of the Gospel is clear: leadership must never be a tool for dominance, but a path of humble and just service.

This election is more than a political event—it is a moral responsibility. We urge our students to grow as informed and engaged young citizens, our faculty to serve as models of integrity and truth, and our stakeholders to be vigilant, principled, and hopeful participants in the nation’s renewal.

We therefore encourage everyone in our Veritan community to:

• Discern wisely and vote for candidates who embody servant leadership, not entitlement or ambition;
• Reject all forms of corruption—vote-buying, disinformation, and political manipulation have no place in a just society;
• Engage in respectful, truth-based dialogue, even with those who hold different views;
• Remain hopeful and prayerful, trusting that God is at work in our collective desire for a better future.

Let us not be indifferent. Let us not remain silent. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may our votes speak boldly of our faith, our values, and our unwavering commitment to Veritas—to the Truth that demands justice, inspires courage, and sets our nation free.

Together, let us be pilgrims of hope, walking hand in hand toward a society where justice flows, peace reigns, and every voice is heard.

Issued this 8th of May, Jubilee Year 2025 Pilgrims of Hope, by the
Campus Ministry Office and the Engaged Citizenship Advocacy
Veritas College of Irosin
San, Julian, Irosin, Sorsogon

04/05/2025

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 | 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐲: 𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐩 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

This year, the Philippine election is hereby forthcoming. We, the people of this country, are bestowed with the freedom of voting for the deserving aspirants for the positions, which is a satisfactory aspect of being a democratic country. But instances arise, including the running aspirants who have allegedly recorded crimes or charges and some are reported convicts. This phenomenon has certainly become an immense issue that needs an urgent answer: should the government disqualify running aspirants who have recorded crimes or charges? However, is it not ironic to be ruled or governed by people who once did not abide by the laws of their own country?

A study's findings in India suggest that the electoral success of criminal politicians could be attributed to other factors such as a lack of proper institutions or lower state capacity. Hence, having a kind of person in the position won't be very helpful in attaining righteousness aligned to the government's objective—for they have broken and violated laws. Imagine what would happen if we let these crooked people rule us. So, it is vital to amend laws in qualifications of candidacy to eradicate the chance of having wicked people in the throne, as this issue shall not be belittled. If the government fails to address it, outcomes might bring disruption and suffering to both people and the economy.

The Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines Article I section XII mandates that—"Any person who has been declared by competent authority insane or incompetent, or has been sentenced by final judgment for subversion, insurrection, rebellion or for any offense for which he has been sentenced to a penalty of more than eighteen months or for a crime involving moral turpitude, shall be disqualified to be a candidate and to hold any office." It indicates an inclusive government when disqualifying an aspirant who has been involved in offenses and moral turpitude, but it shall be amended to have better people to lead this country. A politician must be unblemished by any wickedness, for he must be a good role model. A qualified candidate should not have any recorded of frauds or convicted of crimes but rather ethical standards, promoting the spirit of righteousness, and honesty.

However, according to a commentary by Millan Vishnav, Indian voters preferred candidates with serious criminal records over their "clean" counterparts, as these preferred candidates are expected by Indians to have a higher credibility, but it turned out to be because of their information disclosure and lack of transparency. The Philippines must learn from this evidence. To its people, being meticulous and a responsible voter can bring this ideology to an end, especially to our government. It should focus on amending laws to address the prevalence of this occurrence, disqualifying an undeserving aspirant with involvements in any offenses and charges. It should be the ramification and it's the best way to start cleaning up our own politics.

Yet it is truly disheartening that citizens are often electing such people with allegations and are linked to fraudulent activities, corruption, or crimes. Henceforth, this composition hopefully enlightens Filipinos; ultimately, our government should stick with their pledge, which is to implement and make laws, prevail over crooked ways, and maintain the integrity of its ruled land to contribute meaningfully to our country.

After all, Rev. Fr. Odine L. Ar**la was right when he once emphasized, "The new normal is not normal." It's the new norm that is accepted to be righteous and ordinary by some despite having the risk that could exacerbate the presence of an occurring problem.

So now, ask yourself: are you with this irony or a destroyer of this ideology?

🖋𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐃. 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞
🖌 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐚

03/05/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧

April 29, 2025 at Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church

📸 Jhe Mae Ann Gracilla

01/05/2025

𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝒂𝒚

Every calloused hand carries a tale of silent struggles, effort, and an unbreakable spirit of hope. This Labor Day, we raise our voices in unity to honor the beating heart of our nation, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Behind every product we use, every service we receive, and every comfort we enjoy, there is a story of dedication.

There is a father waking before sunrise to farm the land.

There is a mother who wakes at dawn to set up her stall, enduring the heat and long hours just to sell her goods and provide for her family with dignity and strength.

There is a tricycle driver navigating crowded streets just to earn enough for the day.

There is a janitor quietly sweeping our halls while the world moves past them

There is a teacher burning the midnight oil to prepare tomorrow’s lessons.

There is also a nurse working long hours tending to the sick.

There are OFWs thousands of miles away, enduring homesickness just to provide for their families and uplift our economy.

There are also laborers working under the sun to keep our cities alive and thriving.

From the humblest vendors to the highest-ranking professionals, each one of you regardless of job title, location, or pay scale deserves not only our recognition but our deepest gratitude. Your sacrifices often go unseen. Your strength is tested daily. Yet, you show up. You push through. You make it work. And in doing so, you move the Philippines forward.You show us the true meaning of resilience. You are the reason we wake up each day with food on our tables, clothes on our backs, safe roads to travel, and clean spaces to live and learn in.

Today, we salute you not just for what you do, but for who you are: resilient, dignified, and committed.
We thank you and we promise to continue fighting for a nation that values not only the output of its workers but their dignity and rights as human beings. May we always remember, no role is too small, no effort too insignificant. Every working hand builds the pillars of a stronger, kinder, and more just Philippines.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨!
𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧!

01/05/2025

Today, we celebrate the hardworking men and women whose perseverance keeps our society moving forward. On this 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we honor not only the professions often celebrated in headlines, but every hardworking Filipino who contributes to the lifeblood of our country.

From the farmers who rise before dawn to cultivate the land, to the tricycle drivers who brave the heat and rain to get us where we need to go; from the janitors who keep our schools and workplaces clean, to the teachers, nurses, engineers, and government employees who serve in their own crucial ways, 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

Your labor, whether seen or unseen, is the foundation of our progress. Every calloused hand, every late night shift, every sacrifice made to put food on the table or send a child to school is a prove to the Filipino spirit, being resilient, hopeful, and selfless.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬.

As we pause to celebrate this day, let us remember that every job holds dignity, and every worker deserves respect. You are the reason our country moves forward. You are the strength of the Philippines.

On behalf of the 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and the entire 𝐕𝐂𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 we offer our deepest gratitude and highest salute to every laborer, every employee, every hand that contributes to the dream of a stronger, more unified Philippines.

Maraming salamat sa inyong sipag, tiyaga, at pagmamahal sa bayan.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨!

Graphic Artist: 💻 𝐍𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐚

29/04/2025

𝐄𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬

April 29, 2025 at Saint Michael The Archangel Parish Church

📸𝐍𝐲𝐥𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐮 𝐅. 𝐓𝐚𝐧