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21/04/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱—𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼. 🗳️

The USTP Jasaan Student Organization Election 2026 is your chance to step forward, not because you have all the answers, but because you’re willing to listen, serve, and make a difference.

𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙮.
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱—𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

📅 Check the timeline and be guided.

06/04/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣–𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗮𝘁𝗵-𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝗻

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Jasaan conducted a campus-wide general cleaning activity with the active participation of students, faculty, and staff as part of its preparations for the upcoming oath-taking ceremony of newly hired personnel and the DigiSigner dry run.

The initiative aimed to ensure that the campus facilities are clean, organized, and ready to accommodate the important institutional activities scheduled in the coming days, while also promoting a shared sense of responsibility and cooperation within the university community.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰

31/03/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺

As part of the culmination of National Women’s Month 2026, the Guidance and Student Welfare Service Unit of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Jasaan held an HIV Awareness Symposium on March 30, 2026, at the USTP Jasaan Covered Court. Collaborating with the Jasaan Rural Health Unit (RHU Jasaan) and the Gender and Development (GAD) Office, the symposium featured interactive talks on HIV prevention, personal stories from advocates, and open forums that empowered students, faculty, and staff to promote health awareness and gender equality.

Centered on the theme of informed choices and responsible health practices, the symposium was a key highlight of the Women’s Month celebration, underscoring that women’s empowerment also includes access to accurate health information and the ability to make safe, informed decisions.

A highlight of the program was the lecture, “𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀,” by 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗭. 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗿., 𝗥𝗡, Public Health Nurse from the Jasaan Rural Health Unit. Mr. Mulawan discussed HIV transmission, its effects on the body, and potential complications if left untreated. He emphasized the critical role of awareness, prevention, and early understanding in combating stigma and misinformation.

The symposium also encouraged practical, open conversations about sexual health. As part of the awareness campaign, condoms were distributed to students to promote preventive health practices and reinforce the importance of protection and responsibility. This initiative reflected the campus’s commitment to creating a more informed, health-conscious, and stigma-free environment for young people.

Following the lecture, participants joined an open forum and reflection session to ask questions, clarify misconceptions, and share insights. The forum fostered open dialogue and addressed a topic often misunderstood, making the session both educational and meaningful.

A highlight of the event was the candlelight ceremony led by Mr. Mulawan, where students, faculty, and staff lit candles as symbols of hope, solidarity, and remembrance for those affected by HIV. The ceremony powerfully reminded everyone of the importance of compassion, understanding, and collective responsibility in combating HIV-related stigma and discrimination.

Through the HIV Awareness Symposium, USTP Jasaan concluded its Women’s Month celebration by featuring expert talks, interactive Q&A sessions, and personal testimonials on health empowerment, education, and social responsibility. The event served as a dynamic platform for advocacy and awareness, emphasizing the role of informed communities in fostering a safer and more compassionate society.

𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘖𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘰
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯

31/03/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗼

In celebration of Women’s Month and as part of its continuing extension program, the General Education Unit of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Jasaan, in partnership with the Gender and Development (GAD) Office of USTP Jasaan, Rotary Club of Central Jasaan, Women’s Organization of Barangay Natubo, and the Natubo Barangay Council, conducted a community symposium on sexual harassment, violence against women and children (VAWC), and women’s mental well-being on March 26, 2026, in Barangay Natubo, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental.

The outreach activity aimed to strengthen awareness on women’s rights, legal protection, personal safety, and mental health, while encouraging the community to take part in creating a safer and more supportive environment for women and children.

The session opened with “𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯,” led by 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗴. 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗩. 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 and 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗴. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗘𝘃𝗼𝘆 of the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD), PNC, Jasaan Municipal Police Station. In their discussion, the speakers emphasized the importance of building spaces where women feel safe, respected, protected, and empowered.

They also discussed the role of law enforcement in responding to cases involving women and children, while reminding participants that reporting abuse, harassment, and violence is an important step in seeking justice and protection. The speakers encouraged women to become more aware of their rights and to not remain silent in situations that threaten their safety and dignity.

Part of their discussion also focused on 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟯, or the 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁, more commonly known as the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄. The police officers explained that the law protects individuals from gender-based sexual harassment in public spaces, educational institutions, workplaces, and even online platforms. Through this, participants were given a clearer understanding that offensive comments, catcalling, unwanted gestures, sexual remarks, and other similar actions are not harmless behavior, but forms of harassment that may be punishable under the law.

Another key part of the symposium was the discussion on “𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨,” delivered by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗣. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗼, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, 𝗥𝗣𝗠, 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗖 (𝗖𝗔𝗥), Guidance Advocate of USTP Jasaan. In her lecture, Jayo emphasized that women’s welfare should not only be viewed in terms of physical safety, but also through the lens of emotional and psychological well-being.

She discussed how stress, trauma, discrimination, family pressure, and painful experiences such as abuse or neglect can deeply affect a woman’s mental health. She also underscored the importance of emotional support, self-awareness, and seeking help when needed.
Her discussion reminded participants that mental health care is an essential part of empowerment, healing, and personal growth.

The initiative also reflected USTP Jasaan’s broader commitment to promoting gender sensitivity, community development, and social responsibility through relevant and responsive extension programs. By bringing conversations on women’s safety, dignity, and well-being directly to Barangay Natubo, the university and its partners helped strengthen awareness and encourage collective action at the grassroots level.

More than a Women’s Month observance, the symposium served as a reminder that creating safer communities for women and children requires continuous education, active participation, and shared responsibility. Through efforts like this, USTP Jasaan and its partner organizations continue to uphold not only academic service, but also their role in advancing protection, empowerment, and social awareness in the communities they serve.

𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘐. 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘳. 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘛𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘰

31/03/2026

26/03/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗖 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺

In a strong move to promote awareness, protection, and shared responsibility within the academic community, the Guidance and Student Welfare Service Unit, in partnership with the Gender and Development (GAD) of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Jasaan, held a symposium tackling sexual harassment and violence against women and children on March 25, 2026, at the USTP Jasaan Covered Court.

With the theme, "𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺: 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘈𝘞𝘊," the whole-day event gathered students from all departments, along with faculty and staff, for a timely discussion on legal protection, reporting systems, survivor support, and mental well-being.

The symposium aimed to deepen the university community's understanding of Republic Act No. 7877, also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, and Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004—two key laws that protect individuals from abuse, harassment, and violence.

The morning session opened with a lecture from 𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗭. 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘇, RSW, MSWD Officer of the Local Government Unit of Jasaan, who discussed "𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘈𝘞𝘊: 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘮𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵." In her talk, Rodriguez explained the different forms of sexual harassment and abuse, the legal rights of victims and survivors, and the proper channels for seeking help and reporting cases. She also stressed the importance of creating a culture where survivors are heard, protected, and supported.

Another key session followed through "Creating Space for Women," led by 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗴. 𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗩. 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗴. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗰𝗘𝘃𝗼𝘆 of the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD), PNC, Jasaan Municipal Police Station. Their discussion highlighted the role of law enforcement, the importance of safe spaces for women, and the responsibility of institutions and individuals in helping prevent gender-based violence and abuse.

More than presenting laws and policies, the speakers challenged the audience to recognize that campus safety does not depend on a single office or authority, but on everyone's willingness to speak up, respect boundaries, and take action when necessary.

In the afternoon session, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗣. 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗼, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, 𝗥𝗣𝗠, 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗖 (𝗖𝗔𝗥), Guidance Advocate of USTP Jasaan, delivered a lecture on "𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯’𝘴 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨." Her discussion focused on the emotional and psychological impact of abuse, discrimination, and harassment, emphasizing that women's safety also includes mental and emotional protection. She underscored the importance of self-awareness, emotional support, and access to guidance services in helping individuals heal and remain empowered.

Through the three-part symposium, participants were reminded that addressing sexual harassment and violence requires not only legal awareness but also empathy, vigilance, and collective action. The event served as both an educational platform and a call for stronger community involvement in protecting the dignity, safety, and well-being of every individual on campus.

As conversations on gender sensitivity, student welfare, and campus safety grow increasingly urgent, USTP Jasaan's initiative stands as a clear step toward building a more informed, responsive, and secure academic environment—one where protection is not just policy but a shared responsibility.

𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘐. 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯

23/03/2026

[𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘] 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺

𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴—𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭.

Despite earning top marks and recognition, some academic achievers are quietly doing only what is required—not because they lack ability, but because the pressure to perform constantly is taking its toll.

In today’s academic environment, being labelled an “𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿” often comes with pressure, expectations, and a constant need to prove oneself. For some students, this leads to burnout rather than growth. Instead of pushing further, they begin to do just enough to maintain their image—submitting requirements on time, passing exams, and keeping their grades intact—but no longer striving to go beyond what is required.

This shift is not always visible. On paper, they are still successful. But internally, many feel unmotivated, exhausted, or even disconnected from their goals. The passion they once had for learning slowly fades, replaced by a routine of compliance. They no longer chase excellence; they sustain it.

Several factors contribute to this behaviour. Academic pressure, fear of failure, and the need to meet high expectations can drain a student’s drive. When effort is constantly tied to performance, students may begin to see learning as a task rather than a meaningful experience. Over time, doing the bare minimum becomes a way to cope—a strategy to survive rather than thrive.

Social comparison also plays a role. In competitive environments, students may feel that no matter how much they do, it will never be enough. This mindset can lead to self-doubt, making them question their abilities despite their achievements. As a result, they choose safety over risk, sticking only to what is required instead of exploring their full potential.

However, settling for less does not mean these students have lost their capability. It reflects a need for balance, support, and a renewed sense of purpose. Encouraging a healthier academic environment—one that values growth, creativity, and well-being—can help students rediscover their motivation.

Academic achievers are more than their grades. When they begin to accept the bare minimum, it is not a sign of laziness, but a signal that something needs to change. Because true success is not just about meeting expectations—it is about finding the drive to go beyond them again.

𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯—𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯?

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘐. 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯
𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯

22/03/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 "𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲" 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

March 22, 2026 — Marking a significant milestone for National Women’s Month, the Alumni Association of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) Jasaan successfully staged "𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀, 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘀" today.

The 5-kilometer advocacy run drew hundreds of participants to the streets of Jasaan, symbolizing a collective stride toward gender equality and the celebration of female leadership.

​The event was a masterclass in community synergy, organized in close coordination with the Jasaan Community Runners (JCR) and key university sectors, including Gender and Development (GAD), the National Service Training Program (NSTP), VOICES, University Student Government (USG), and The Cache Publication.

​The initiative was further bolstered by various corporate and local sponsors, whose contributions provided the necessary resources to ensure a safe and high-energy experience for all runners. Beyond the physical race, the event featured segments dedicated to raising awareness for gender-sensitive issues, reinforcing the university's commitment to the GAD mandate.

​By bridging the gap between alumni, current students, and the local community, the USTP Jasaan Alumni Association continues to establish itself as a pillar of social responsibility. As the dust settles on the 5 km route, the impact of "Run the World 2026" remains—a testament to the power of collaborative leadership in Jasaan.

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𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘐. 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘦𝘭 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘯

12/03/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹

The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Jasaan participated in the 2026 First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on March 12, 2026. Students, faculty members, and staff joined the activity to practice what to do during an earthquake and to strengthen safety awareness on campus.

During the drill, participants performed the basic safety steps “𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽, 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱.” They practiced dropping to the ground, taking cover under sturdy furniture, and holding on until the shaking stops. The simulation helped the campus community understand the proper actions to take during an earthquake.

The activity aimed to prepare everyone in the university to respond calmly and safely in case a real earthquake happens. Through regular drills like this, USTP Jasaan continues to promote disaster preparedness and protect the safety of its students and personnel.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘙𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰

11/03/2026

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09/03/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻? 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵

"𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯.” This statement has become a common criticism thrown at today’s youth. Many older generations often compare their childhood experiences—growing up outdoors, playing in the streets, learning through real-life challenges—with the lives of today’s generation, who are frequently seen glued to their screens and easily overwhelmed by life. But does this comparison truly reflect reality?

Previous generations were raised in environments that encouraged outdoor play, independence, and street-smart survival. Children spent more time exploring their neighborhoods, forming friendships in person, and learning resilience through everyday challenges. These experiences built a type of toughness rooted in physical activity and direct social interaction. For many, life was simpler, and the expectations were clearer.

In contrast, today’s youth are growing up in a fast-paced digital world filled with constant pressure. Social media exposes them to unrealistic standards, public criticism, and the need to constantly compare themselves with others. Academic competition has intensified, career uncertainty looms larger, and global problems—from climate change to economic instability—are constantly visible on their screens. The world they navigate is not necessarily easier; it is simply different and, in many ways, heavier.

Because today’s youth are more open about their emotions, they are often labeled as “iyakin” or overly sensitive. Yet expressing emotions and acknowledging mental health struggles should not automatically be interpreted as weakness. In fact, it can be seen as a step toward breaking long-standing stigmas around emotional well-being. What previous generations endured silently, the youth today are choosing to confront openly.

It is also important to recognize that strength evolves with time. While past generations developed resilience through outdoor and physical experiences, today’s youth are developing different forms of strength—adaptability in a digital world, awareness of global issues, and the courage to speak about mental health and social justice. Navigating online spaces, rapid technological changes, and a highly competitive environment requires resilience of its own.

Rather than dismissing the younger generation as weak, society should recognize that each generation faces unique challenges shaped by its environment. Toughness is not limited to surviving the streets or climbing trees after school; it can also mean surviving social pressure, information overload, and an uncertain future.
The problem lies not in the youth themselves, but in the expectations placed upon them. Comparing generations without understanding the different worlds they grew up in creates an unfair narrative. The youth of today may cry, speak up, and express their struggles more openly—but that does not make them weak. It simply means they are learning to face life in a different way.

Strength does not always look the same across generations. Sometimes, it looks like endurance. Other times, it looks like honesty about one’s struggles. And perhaps the real strength of today’s generation lies in their willingness to confront problems that previous generations were taught to ignore.

𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰

25/02/2026

[𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟]: 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲

Every year, the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution arrives with ceremonies, tributes, and declarations of gratitude. The language is familiar: courage, democracy, unity. Yet beneath the annual remembrance lies an uncomfortable truth — People Power is widely celebrated, but rarely practiced.

EDSA was never meant to become a ritual of nostalgia. It was a warning and a responsibility. It reminded Filipinos that democracy is fragile, that power demands accountability, and that silence can be as dangerous as oppression. But decades later, corruption, inequality, and public distrust continue to dominate national reality.

The contradiction is striking.

How can a nation proudly honor People Power while tolerating the very conditions it once rose against?

Corruption remains deeply embedded in political and institutional structures. Governance controversies repeatedly surface. Public frustration grows, then fades, replaced by resignation disguised as “normal.” Outrage has become cyclical — loud for a moment, forgotten the next.

This is not merely political fatigue. It is democratic erosion.

People Power did not end in 1986. It was meant to evolve into everyday vigilance — informed voting, critical thinking, civic participation, and the refusal to normalize abuse of power. Democracy does not defend itself. Citizens do.

The greater danger today is not authoritarianism in its old form, but apathy in its modern one. When citizens begin to believe that corruption is inevitable, that accountability is optional, and that voices no longer matter, the spirit of EDSA weakens without a single law being changed.

Commemoration without commitment is empty.

If People Power is to remain relevant, it must exist beyond anniversaries and slogans. It must live in public scrutiny, ethical leadership, and a citizenry unwilling to trade engagement for convenience.

EDSA is not just history.

It is a continuing test.

And the question it asks grows sharper with time:
Will People Power remain a defining force — or a remembered moment?

𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘰