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The Upland Farm OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF IFUGAO STATE UNIVERSITY - LAMUT (MAIN) CAMPUS We are located at the left wing of the 1st Floor, Old Admin Building.

Attention, Future UF Journalists! Are you ready to make your voice heard and show off your creativity? The Upland Farm, ...
02/08/2025

Attention, Future UF Journalists!

Are you ready to make your voice heard and show off your creativity?

The Upland Farm, the official student publication of Ifugao State University – Lamut Campus, is now accepting applications for passionate and talented students like you! Whether you love writing, designing layouts, drawing cartoons, or capturing moments through photos and videos, may lugar ka rito sa aming team!

Join us and experience the fun of expressing yourself with a purpose. Sa The Upland Farm, hindi lang ito basta news — it’s your platform for creative expression, critical thinking, and meaningful impact. We pride ourselves in helping you develop essential skills for your future while informing and inspiring our campus community.

This is your chance to be the change you wish to see!
Apply now and become part of a vibrant community that values your ideas and talents.

Who can join?
All undergraduate students enrolled in any course at IFSU Lamut – everybody’s welcome!

Interested? Apply online now through our Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVWTaL486u_n01frHVU1iwIYe40tbnVF3BgyZdctmdtncwQA/viewform until August 15, 2025.

Important: Please submit one sample of your work when you apply — a written article, a layout design, a cartoon, or a photo/video that shows your skills and creativity.

For successful applicants, we will schedule an interview at a later date to get to know you better and discuss your role in The Upland Farm.

For questions, drop by The Upland Farm office at the DSSD Building during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You can also send us a direct massage through our page: The Upland Farm.

Don’t miss this chance — be heard, be creative, and be part of something great!

The Upland Farm is waiting for YOU!

Caption: Francis Paulo Marquez Jr.
Layout: Darell Janesky Kinggingan

Hello IFSUans! Single or Taken? Ikaw anong deseve mo? You tell us sa comment section.
01/08/2025

Hello IFSUans! Single or Taken?

Ikaw anong deseve mo?
You tell us sa comment section.

𝐃𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬' 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬The Department of Student Services and Development (DSSD) held its a...
31/07/2025

𝐃𝐒𝐒𝐃 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬' 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

The Department of Student Services and Development (DSSD) held its annual seminar on Self-Awareness and Values Development for freshmen and transferees for the school year 2025-2026, highlighting the importance of mental wellness on July 31, 2025, at the Luis Hora gymnasium.

In the overview of the activity, Desiree A. Ballitoc, Director of DSSD, emphasized the importance of students' personal development and listening to their inner voice as a source of power. She added, "The foundation of personal development helps us understand our strengths and weaknesses, fears, and motivations, as well as resilience in times of uncertainty and change."

Jomar B. Bumidang, a faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences, led the first session, "Knowing Me, Knowing You: Understanding the Self in a Changing World," which helped students explore their identity, manage their emotions, and accept new things.

He also discussed the importance of understanding the OCEAN model, which stands for Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

The programs and roles offered by DSSD to students were also discussed, including student mutual aid, student organizations, and the student code of conduct and discipline.

Furthermore, Marjoly B. Tucpi, Lamut MSWD officer, emphasized the importance of core values such as excellence, faith, integrity, service, creativity, and cultural sensitivity as a guide for students during their time at the university and beyond. She added that living life with purpose gives one a clear sense of direction and meaning.

To commit students to abide by their roles in the university, DSSD Director Desiree Ballitoc led the students in an oath of goodwill. Crizandro Decoran, University Students Supreme Government Vice Governor, delivered words of gratitude and inspiration.

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Text by Proverbs Medalla

𝐈𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 “𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐨: 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐬...
31/07/2025

𝐈𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 “𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐨: 𝐌𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧” 𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐚ñ𝐚 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐳.

Cedeline España Alvarez, Book Author, expressed her gladness and gratitude to all the people behind the success of the event. She encouraged the students to become courageus in fighting their own battles amidst trials.

“It is the work of God and I am just His instrument to show you, to let you listen, to let you read, and to let you know— na ang pangarap kapag malalim ang pagkakatanim kahit mahirap ay may dulo, at ang dulo nito ay tagumpay.”

The event ended with the book signing event, giving the attendees the opportunity to purchase a copy and recieve personal signature of the author.

Text by: Aviegay Delizo

𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫: 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬Ifugao State University hosted its General Orientation welcoming...
30/07/2025

𝐈𝐅𝐒𝐔 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫: 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬

Ifugao State University hosted its General Orientation welcoming and guiding hundreds of first year and transferee students on July 30, 2025 at Luis Hora Gymnasium.

Nathaniel F. Dimog, Campus Executive Director, expressed his gratitude as he opened the event and welcomed the students. Followed by the inspirational message of Dr. Mary P. Caclini, Vice President for Academic Affairs who inspired our students to strive for excellence.

Meanwhile, University President Dr. Eva Marie Codamon Dugyon, encourage the students to live with key principles empasizing—EMCD;

E- Excellence
M- Mindfulness
C- Character
D- Discipline

She also reminded the students to remain persistent living with meaningful journeys. “Be a student not of books but with life”, she noted.

Furthermore, she challenged the students to join accredited student ororganizations, participate in both academic and extracurricular activities, seize leadership and learning opportunities.

Following, IFSU key officials, colleges, department, and frontline office staff were presented to the students.

Barangay Captains of Nayon, and Bimpal, discussed various barangay ordinances.

PMAJ Basilio K. Hopdayan, Chief, PNP Lamut represented by PSMS Venus H. Mangaoang, Chief Women and Children Protection Desk focused on the Women and Children Protection Services; Peace and Order ensuring that newcomers are well-informed.

Dr. Michelle J. Dulay represented by Alvin Paolo Tomas, discussed RA 10931 and emphasized the key provisions of Free Higher Education in SUCs and the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES).

In the afternoon comprehensive discourse was conducted with the topic on library services, medical & dental services, sexual harassment, sports club and activities, culture and arts activities, guidance and counseling services, and security concerns.

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Texts by Aviegay Delizo and Rickyziah Tid-ong
Photos by Ffranzeigh Gad-icon and Celso Sibulo

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬By: Solivagant In 2018, I stood on the edge of something I couldn’t yet name—a dream, maybe, or a battle. All I...
29/07/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬
By: Solivagant

In 2018, I stood on the edge of something I couldn’t yet name—a dream, maybe, or a battle. All I knew was that the Palarong Pambansa, the national stage is where athletes carved their names into memory, it's within reach. And all I wanted was a pair of volleyball shoes. Not for vanity, not for trend, but for function. For a sense of readiness. For something that told me I belonged.

So, I turned to the person I had always believed would be my first cheerleader—my mother. I asked her, simply, sincerely, and with the quiet hope only a child can carry: “Can you buy me shoes?”

But what I got wasn’t a soft refusal, or even a practical “not now.” What I received were words that cut like broken glass beneath my feet. Words that didn’t just say no—but said you’re not enough. Words soaked in shame and disappointment; thrown like stones I didn’t know how to dodge. She made me feel small, like chasing something as big as my dream was ridiculous, selfish even.

I walked away from that moment with more than empty hands. I walked away carrying questions I never knew I’d have to ask. Who will love me now? Am I not worthy of something as simple as shoes? Am I a failure for dreaming too loud? Was I asking for too much? Or just asking the wrong person?

They haunted me, those questions. They followed me into practices, into silent nights, into every serve and every jump. But the thing about pain—when you don’t let it drown you—it sharpens you. It taught me how to move without music, how to train without applause, how to play with nothing but grit and the ghost of a dream pushing me forward.

I didn’t get the shoes I asked for. But I found something better. I found myself. I wore whatever I had—old, maybe worn-out, maybe too tight—but I played like the court was mine. I used every ounce of strength, every tear I refused to cry in public, every silent “I’ll show you” whispered under my breath.

And when the whistle blew on that final game, it wasn’t just a medal we brought home—it was gold. We won. We became champions. And I carried more than just a victory back home—I carried proof. That no, I was never a failure. I was fire. I was faith. I was the answer to every painful question I’d ever asked.

You see, it was never really about the shoes.

It was about what I’d do when I didn’t have them. When comfort was stripped away, when support fell silent, and when love felt conditional. That was the test. And I passed it—not by running from the pain, but by running with it.

I learned that sometimes, the people who are supposed to protect you might not understand your path. That sometimes, rejection is the universe’s way of teaching you to stand taller on your own. That even when love feels out of reach, self-worth is something you can lace up and wear proudly—no matter how worn the shoes beneath you are.

So now, whenever I look back at that time, I no longer flinch. I don’t shrink. I stand taller.

Because I am not defined by what I was denied.
I am defined by what I became despite it.

And every time I tie my laces before a match, I remember it’s not the shoes that carry me. It’s the questions I answered with action. It’s the pain I turned into purpose. It’s the quiet resilience of someone who refused to let hurt be the end of the story.
It’s me.

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𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭? 𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴! 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦'𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘣𝘰𝘹.

PLEASE BE GUIDED FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES!!
29/07/2025

PLEASE BE GUIDED FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES!!

23/07/2025

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: In line with Executive Order No. 21, s. 2025 issued by the Office of the University President, and pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Circular No. 91, s. 2025, the following directives are in place for the safety and welfare of students and employees:

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲)
• All classes across all campuses are suspended.
• Teaching Personnel: A work-from-home arrangement is adopted.
• Non-teaching Personnel: Work is suspended, except for units providing vital services such as security, disaster response, and healthcare (including the Eye Center), which shall continue to operate to maintain essential functions.

𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)
• All classes across all campuses shall be conducted via flexible learning (synchronous and asynchronous).

Please be guided accordingly. Stay safe, IFSUans!

Bes, nilalamig ka ba? Lamig lang 'yan Sopas na 'to!I-tag mo na si friendship na magpapa-sopas!
23/07/2025

Bes, nilalamig ka ba? Lamig lang 'yan Sopas na 'to!
I-tag mo na si friendship na magpapa-sopas!

22/07/2025

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: In line with Memorandum Circular No. 90 issued by Malacañang and upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council due to continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon, Ifugao State University announces the suspension of work and classes at all levels in all its campuses on July 23, 2025 (Wednesday).

However, IFSU units involved in vital services, disaster response, and health-related operations shall remain operational to ensure continuity of essential functions.

Please stay safe, everyone!

22/07/2025

📢 WALANG PASOK | 23 Hulyo 2025

Suspendido ang pasok sa lahat ng antas ng klase at sa mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan sa piling mga lalawigan dahil sa patuloy na pag-ulan dulot ng habagat.

Mananatiling bukas ang mga ahensyang may essential services gaya ng kalusugan, seguridad, at disaster response upang matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na serbisyo.

Samantalang ang mga non-vital employees ng ahensyang may essential services ay maaaring magtrabaho sa ilalim ng alternative work arrangements.

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