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01/09/2025

𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙪𝙬𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙠𝙖 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣

Ipinagdiwang ng Saint Francis of Assisi College – Las Piñas Campus ang Buwan ng Wika at Kasaysayan noong Agosto 29, 2025 na may temang “𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘵 𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘬𝘢: 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢.”

Pormal na sinimulan ang programa sa pagbati ng mga tagapagdaloy na sina Bb. 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑬𝒂 𝑱𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒊 at G. 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝑵𝒆𝒐 𝑺. 𝑩𝒊𝒔𝒐. Sinundan ito ng panalangin na pinangunahan ni Bb. 𝑹𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒂 𝑺𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂, HUMSS Coordinator, at pagkatapos ay sabayang inawit ng lahat ang Pambansang Awit.

Bilang bahagi ng programa, binasa ni G. 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝑪. 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒐𝒏, Activity Coordinator, ang Pilosopiya, Misyon, Bisyon, at Core Values ng paaralan. Nagbigay naman ng mensahe si G. 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒆𝒍 𝑰. 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒏, Punong-guro ng senior high school. Ipinaliwanag din ni G. 𝘼𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤 𝑪. 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙄, TVL Coordinator, ang mga alituntunin at mekaniks ng patimpalak. Matapos nito, ipinakilala ni Bb. 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑨. 𝑶𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒂, STEM Coordinator, ang mga hurado ng kompetisyon na sina G. 𝙅𝙤𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧 𝙂. 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙯, G. 𝙅𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝘼𝙘𝙪𝙣𝙖, at Dr. 𝘼𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝘾. 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙖𝙣, Direktor ng Kampus.

Nagpatuloy ang programa sa mga pagtatanghal ng mga kalahok: una, ang 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙮; sumunod ang masiglang sayaw ng 𝙏𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜; at nagtapos sa makulay na 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙬 𝘿𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙬 na nagbigay-diin sa yaman at kulay ng kulturang Pilipino.

Para sa Spoken Poetry ng Grade 11, itinanghal na nagwagi si 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒂 (ABM 1) bilang unang gantimpala, sinundan nina 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒂𝒚 (HUMSS 1) at 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑴𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒍 𝑻𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒃𝒂 (STEM 5) na nakamit ang ikalawa at ikatlong gantimpala.

Sa Grade 12 naman, nakuha ni 𝑱𝒚𝒏𝒔 𝑰𝒛𝒆𝒍 𝑲𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒆 (STEM 3) ang unang gantimpala, habang sina 𝑹𝒂𝒅𝒛𝒎𝒂 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒚𝒂 (HUMSS 2) at 𝑹𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 𝑪𝒂𝒅𝒂 (HUMSS 1) ang nakamit ng ikalawa at ikatlong gantimpala.

Sa Tinikling, itinanghal na kampeon ang 𝑨𝑩𝑴 2 na nagkamit ng unang gantimpala. Nasungkit ng 𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑴 4 at 𝑯𝑰𝑨 ang ikalawa at ikatlong gantimpala, gayundin, nakamit ng 𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑴 1 at 𝑨𝑩𝑴 1 ang ikaapat at ikalimang gantimpala.

Samantala, sa Sayaw Dabaw, itinanghal na kampeon ang 𝑨𝑩𝑴 1 na nagkamit ng unang gantimpala. Nasungkit ng 𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑴 2 ang ikalawang gantimpala, habang nakamit ng 𝑯𝑬 1 ang ikatlong gantimpala. Nakuha naman ng 𝑯𝑼𝑴𝑺𝑺 3 ang ikaapat at itinanghal ang 𝑨𝑩𝑴 2 sa ikalimang gantimpala.

Sa kabuuan, naging matagumpay ang pagdiriwang at ito ay hindi lamang nagbigay-aliw kundi nagpatibay din ng kamalayan at pagmamahal ng mga Pransiskano sa sariling wika at kultura.

𝗜𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶: Luckie Mortejo
𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶: Steven Lagrimas & Mohammad Andre Adji

31/08/2025

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Due to the heavy rains caused by the Low-Pressure Area (LPA) and the Southwest Monsoon, all face-to-face classes at Saint Francis of Assisi College - Las Piñas Campus are hereby suspended on Monday, September 1, 2025 across all levels.

We encourage everyone to put safety first and take necessary precautions during this time. Everyone is advised to take necessary precautions, coordinate with their respective program advisers for class-related concerns, and keep posted for further information and updates.

31/08/2025

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦

“𝗔 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆,” each year on August 30, the Philippines commemorates 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲, established by Republic Act No. 11699. This law pays tribute to 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐇. 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫, recognized as the Father of Philippine Journalism, whose writings fostered a legacy of truth-telling, resistance, and the promotion of freedom.

When the world demands silence, it is journalists who rise as relentless defenders of accountability and justice. Past and present, they have courageously stood on the frontlines, facing threats, harassment, and even life-threatening dangers so that truth may never waver. Their pens serve as powerful weapons against oppression, while their words act as steadfast shields for democracy.

As we pay tribute on National Press Freedom Day, may it urge us not only to remember but also to act. We, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞, honor the sacrifices of all the guardians of truth and stand united with those who risk their lives to write the truth. May this inspire is to 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Sean Christ Oteda
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐲: John Carlo Villanueva

30/08/2025

𝗦𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗵𝗶𝘁: 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝗙𝗔𝗖

Ang Buwan ng Agusto ang sumisigla sa diwa ng pagmamahal sa ating sariling wika. Sa taong ito, ipinagdiwang ng Saint Francis of Assisi College – Main Campus College Department ang Buwan ng Wika 2025, isang makabuluhang selebrasyon na nagbigay-daan para ipakita ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang talino at malikhaing galing.

Ang Filipino ay higit pa sa salita, ito ay daluyan ng ating pagkatao, kasaysayan, at pagkakaisa. Sa pamamagitan ng mga patimpalak, napatunayan ng mga Franciscans na ang ating wika ay buhay at patuloy na yumayabong sa bawat tinig at likha ng kabataan.

Sa Dagliang Talumpati, naharap ang mga kalahok sa hamon ng biglaang pag-iisip at malinaw na pagpapahayag. Walang mahabang oras ng pagsasanay tanging tapang, talino, at paninindigan ang kanilang baon. Bawat kalahok ay tumindig dala ang kani-kanilang pananaw at boses. Hindi nila kailangang palakpakan o dayain ng emosyon ng madla, sapagkat sapat na ang bigat ng kanilang mga salita upang madama ang katotohanang nais nilang iparating.

Sa huli, itinanghal na kampeon si Julian Clemente mula sa School of Education, na nagpakita ng malinaw at makabuluhang pagbibigay-diin sa kanyang paksa. Pumangalawa si Sean Guerra mula sa School of Engineering, at pumangatlo naman si Lizette Ann Linis mula sa School of Hospitality Management.

🏆 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮: Julian Clemente, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
🥇 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮: Sean Guerra, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨
🥈 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮: Lizette Ann Linis, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

Kung ang talumpati ay pagpapahayag ng kaisipan, sa Poster-Making Contest naman ipinakita ng mga estudyante ang kanilang malikhaing puso. Sa bawat linya ng guhit at timpla ng kulay, nailarawan nila ang kahulugan ng pagiging Pilipino at ang pagpapahalaga sa sariling wika.

Mula sa lahat ng kalahok, lumutang ang tatlong obra: kay Laiza Marie Aldivera mula sa School of Education na nagkamit ng unang gantimpala, kay Joshua Zaldua mula sa School of Nursing bilang ikalawang gantimpala, at kay Keisha Sadial mula sa School of Engineering na nagtamo ng ikatlong gantimpala.

🏆 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮: Laiza Marie Aldivera, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
🎖 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮: Joshua Zaldua, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨
🥈 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮: Keisha Sadial, 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨

Ang mga poster ay hindi lamang likhang-sining; sila ay mga salamin ng puso at isipan ng kabataan para sa makabansa, malikhain, at puno ng pangarap para sa bayan.

Hindi magiging posible ang lahat ng ito kung wala ang Office of Student Affairs and Administration Team, sa pamumuno nina Daniel Tubeo Jr., Activity Coordinator at Ralph Arjay Dela Cruz, OIC Tahimik nilang pinangunahan ang paghahanda, mula sa pagsasaayos ng programa hanggang sa mismong araw ng paligsahan upang masiguro na maayos at matagumpay ang bawat yugto ng selebrasyon.

Sa pagtatapos ng Buwan ng Wika, hindi tropeo o sertipiko ang pinakamahalagang naiuwi ng mga kalahok. Ang tunay na tagumpay ay ang pagkakataong ipahayag ang sarili gamit ang sariling wika, at ipakita na ang kabataang Franciscans ay handang magtaguyod ng kultura at identidad ng bayan.

Ang Buwan ng Wika 2025 sa SFAC ay nagsilbing paalala na habang nagbabago ang panahon, ang wika ay nananatiling buhay sa puso ng bawat Pilipino. Sa salita at sining ng kabataan, patuloy na sisibol ang diwa ng pagkakaisa at pagmamahal sa bayan.

𝗜𝘀𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗶: Shaira May Dagalea
𝗠𝗴𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶: Deserie Giray

30/08/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: SFAC holds Mental Health Seminar

“𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹𝘀; 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀,” is a profound statement left by Lebanese-American writer and poet, Khalil Gibran. This deep and impactful statement highlights the sheer strength it takes to emerge despite the strongest silent battles and shines the spotlight on mental health and the importance of communication and camaraderie despite the darkest times.

It was a grey and cloudy Wednesday, on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 when the mental health seminar with the theme: “𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱” commenced at Saint Francis of Assisi College- Las Pinas Campus’ gymnasium. This seminar was attended by the Basic Education Department- consisting of students from K-10 and Senior High School Department, with Ms. Genelyn Ranoco as the Master of the Ceremony.

An invocation of the Holy presence of the Lord, led by Mrs. Nehrissa Onella- the institution’s activity coordinator for Junior High School formally brought the event to a start. This was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, the presentation of the institution’s mission, vision, and core values- presented by Mr. Florence Sean Alarcon, the institution’s activity coordinator for Senior High School. And finally, the welcoming remarks were delivered by Mr. Michael Halaman, the Senior High School Department’s Principal where he highlighted the very essence of mental health, and understanding the role we- as individuals, play in promoting a safe, compassionate, and supportive community; where everyone feels heard and valued.

Subsequently, a symphony of self-love was sung through an intermission number performed by Juliana Ea Jalandoni from the Performing Arts Club who sung the song “Ako Naman Muna” by Angela Ken. This was followed by the introduction of the speakers led by Ms. Christine Ortega, the STEM Coordinator.

The seminar proper kickstarted with Mr. Joniel Samoling, SFAC’s current guidance advocate where he shared his wisdom with regards to understanding Filipino mental health. Through this, he tackled the norms that Filipino people unknowingly incorporate in their daily lives that may impact others’ mental health. He also discussed empathy, action plans, and signs to look out for. During his presentation, he left the profound and striking remark: “𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿,” highlighting the significance of simply being there for someone.

The next resource speaker, Mr. Kenneth Charles Bermejo, a registered Psychometrician- imparted his knowledge regarding Psychological First Aid. During this, he tackled what Psychological First Aid is, and what it is not, what to do and not to do; as well as what to say, and not to say. He also added things to consider in Psychological First Aid, what is it and who is it for, when it should be provided, and where it should be provided.

These discussions were followed with awarding of certificates, and the closing remarks delivered by Mr. Mark Jhones Garo, the K-10 Department Principal. Finally, the event kicks-off the Franciscan way- by singing the SFAC Hymn.

Empowered by these newfound knowledge, the Franciscan community was provided ample knowledge to feel, and to know what to do in times like these. Indeed, this event was more than a seminar, but such a compelling reminder that everyone's wellness is a shared concern. Oriented to empathy and support, all are empowered now to help create a space that is safe and compassionate, leaving no one to feel alone.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Airish Yvonne Rodil
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐲: Ashley Rhian Espinosa and Airish Yvonne Rodil

24/08/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐦
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‎Every last Monday of August, we honor the bravery and sacrifices of Filipino heroes who fought for the country's freedom. Unlike holidays tied to a single figure, this day honors not just well-known icons like Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Gabriela Silang, but also the countless nameless heroes whose sacrifices shaped the nation.
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‎In remembering our heroes, we are reminded that true patriotism is not measured in grand gestures alone– but in small acts that strengthen the community. National Heroes Day, therefore, is not just about honoring history—it is about inspiring every Filipino to become a hero in their own way. It calls us to reflect on the sacrifices of those who came before us and to recognize that their courage lives on from generation to generation.
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‎Beyond statues and memorials, the truest tribute we can give to our heroes is to embody the values they stood for in our daily lives. This day reminds us that we, too, have a role to play in shaping the future of the Philippines—one decision, one action, and one selfless choice at a time.
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‎Heroism lives in every Filipino who chooses service, integrity, and love for our country. Mabuhay ang ating mga bayani!

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Maraica Ysabelle Amarilla
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐲: Lerin Ryza Margareth

21/08/2025

𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨

“The Filipino is worth dying for,” was one of the most profound declarations of Benigno “Ninoy” Simeon Aquino. Born on November 27, 1932, in the province of Tarlac. At the age of 17, Ninoy had already caught the attention of public leaders because of his accomplishments, and continued to be one of the most significant figures in Philippine history.

Ninoy was a firm critic of the Marcos regime, pushing the idea of a democratic government back then. Due to his 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 and 𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 criticism of the said administration, he was arrested during martial law. On November 27, 1977, Ninoy was deemed guilty of the charges against him and was given a death sentence, which did not take place until 1980 when he was permitted to depart for the United States for medical treatment. Despite this, he returned to the Philippines, arriving at Manila International Airport and getting off the plane on the 21st of August, 1983, where he was assassinated.

This event ignited a great amount of outrage from the opposition members at that time. And today, we commemorate his death and remember his legacy of 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 and 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. May this day be a time of reflection, and let it remind us to be courageous by protecting our freedom and to be the 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 of the voiceless. May we also not forget to offer our efforts and sacrifices to the country and fellow countrymen, just as Ninoy did, for we are also capable of 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 from ripples of small acts of love for our motherland.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲: Reisha Bringas
𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐲: John Carlo Villanueva

15/08/2025

"𝐁𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐚: 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨"

Sa gitna ng makukulay na kultura at kasaysayan, ipinagdiriwang natin ngayong buwan ng Agosto ang Buwan ng Wika bilang pagpapaalala sa kahalagahan ng ating sariling wika at katutubong diyalekto. Sa temang “Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika: Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa” binibigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng wika bilang daan sa pagkakaunawaan at pagkakaisa ng bawat Pilipino.

Mula sa tapang ng ating mga bayani, sa sigla ng ating kultura, hanggang sa tibay ng ating tradisyon, ang wikang Filipino ay patuloy na bumubuo at nagpapayabong sa ating pambansang pagkakakilanlan. Tulad ng makukulay na sining at kasuotan ng ating mga katutubo, ang wika ay sumasalamin sa yaman at ganda ng ating bayan.

Sa bawat salitang binibigkas, tayo’y muling nagpapaalala: ang wikang Filipino ay buhay, malaya, at patuloy na magbubuklod sa atin—sa ngayon at sa mga susunod pang henerasyon. 🇵🇭

𝐔𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐢: Angel Mj Iglesia
𝐃𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐢: Francheska Alegre

13/08/2025

𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗕𝗬𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗛𝗜𝗬𝗢: 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗬 𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗚-𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗗 🚍✨

Sa buhay ng kolehiyo, bawat araw ay bagong yugto ng laban. Minsan puno ng sigla at inspirasyon, minsan naman may kaba at pagdadalawang-isip kung kakayanin pa ba. May mga gabing walang tulog, umagang puno ng requirements, at mga oras na parang gusto mo nang sumuko.

Pero heto ka pa rin—lumalaban, kumakapit, at patuloy na naglalakbay. Dahil alam mo, bawat pagod at luha ay hakbang papalapit sa pangarap.

Hindi mahalaga kung mabagal o mabilis ang iyong takbo, ang mahalaga ay hindi ka huminto. Hindi kailangan mauna para masabing matagumpay, dahil ang tunay na tagumpay ay nasa mga taong patuloy na sumusubok at lumalaban kahit nahihirapan, kahit walang kasiguruhan.

Kaya kapit lang. Malayo pa, pero malayo na!

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Angela L. Andig

07/08/2025

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: SFAC welcomes Franciscan Freshmen 2025

Festive. Vibrant. Lively. These are just some of the words that could describe the school grounds of Saint Francis of Assisi College – Las Piñas Campus as they marked the college department’s Franciscan Welcome Day 2025 on August 6, 2025.

It was as early as seven in the morning when the festivities started. Beats of drum, lively introduction, and bustling booths filled the school grounds as the Franciscan community welcomed the freshmen for the Academic Year 2025-2026. The following colleges prepared their own respective booths that accordingly encompasses the very fundamentals of their course:
- School of Engineering
- School of Computer Science
- School of Education
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Hospitality Management
- School of Business Administration

To further introduce these freshmen to the institution as well as the school rules and regulations, each course was assigned with their own rooms to welcome and orient new students. This orientation included the introduction of school organizations open for membership– with one of them being the Franciscan Plume, as well as other essentials for their duration in the institution; for instance, the school handbook discussed by Mr. Olinz Bill Zafe, the school’s discipline officer who reinforced the school rules and regulations such as the school dress code that is to be adhered strictly.

Like a fresh new page in a journal filled with wisdom, our freshmen were officially welcomed to the institution that would help improve and foster their knowledge in their respective fields. Welcome, Franciscans! Study hard, and have fun! Let learning commence– the Franciscan Way!

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫: Airish Yvonne Rodil
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫: Martina Anthonette Divino & Sophia Salvaleon

07/08/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞

We are pleased to officially announce the list of successful applicants who have qualified to become part of The Franciscan Plume Editorial Board for S.Y. 2025–2026!

We extend our warmest congratulations to the students whose names appear on the official list. Your passion for writing and dedication to campus journalism are truly commendable. We are excited to welcome you to our publication.

To ensure smooth communication and collaboration, all qualified student journalists are requested to join our official group chat through the link below. This platform will serve as our primary channel for announcements, project coordination, and important updates:

🔗 Official Group Chat Link: https://m.me/j/Abb6GzOv9mxqOX0C/

Kindly make sure to use your real name when joining the Messenger group. If your account name is different or unrecognizable, please send a direct message to the page for verification and acceptance.

To those who were not selected this time, we sincerely thank you for your interest and effort. We acknowledge the courage it takes to share your work, and we deeply appreciate the creativity, time, and enthusiasm you contributed to the application process. We encourage you to continue nurturing your passion for writing and journalism—this is not the end, but a meaningful step in your journey.

Once again, congratulations to all successful applicants. We look forward to creating, growing, and inspiring together.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐲: Lerin, Ryza Margareth

01/08/2025

Sa bawat paggising sa umaga, may mga taong hindi sigurado kung saan nga ba patutungo ang buhay nila. Tila ba sa kabila ng kanilang pagsusumikap, walang katiyakan kung may patutunguhan nga ba ang lahat ng paghihirap. Para sa ilan, ang mundo ay isang malawak at malabo na daan, puno ng pangamba, pagkabigo, at tanong na “Hanggang kailan ako magtitiis?” “Anong plano ko after maka graduate?” o “May direksyon ba ang buhay ko?”

Marami sa atin ay tahimik lang na lumalaban sa araw-araw. May kaniya kaniyang sariling laban na pinagdadaanan. Isang estudyanteng nagpupuyat para makadalo lamang sa klase sa kabila ng kakulangan sa tulog, isang empleyadong paulit-ulit na nagtatrabaho kahit pagod na pagod na, para lamang maitawid ang pangangailangan ng pamilya, isang taong dumaraan sa depresyon ngunit pinipiling bumangon sa bawat umaga.

Maraming gustong marating, mga landas nais tahakin. Ngunit sa bawat hakbang, sa bawat proseso, hindi maiiwasan na nalilito, natatakot, napapahingnaan ng loob. Sa dami ng pinipiling direksyon, unti-unti nilalamon ng takot: na baka sa kahahabol mo sa lahat, sa huli'y walang kang tunay na marating. At ang mas mabigat na pangamba—baka sa pagkaligaw, tuluyan din mawala ang sarili.

Subalit sa kabila ng lahat ng ito ng pagkakaligaw, pagkalito, at kawalang-kasiguraduhan may iisang bagay na hindi kailan man namamatay. Ang pagkakaron ng pag-asa na aayon din sayo ang panahon. Walang permanente sa mundo.

Ang salitang Hiraya Manawari ay isang sinaunang katagang Pilipino na nangangahulugang “Nawa’y makamit mo ang iyong mga mithiin.” Isa itong paalala na kahit sa gitna ng dilim, may liwanag pa rin na naghihintay. Isa itong panalangin para sa bawat taong hindi alam kung saan sila patungo, balang araw, matagpuan mo ang sarili mong landas, at sa paglalakad mo rito, hindi mo lamang makakamtan ang tagumpay para sa sarili, kundi para rin sa lahat ng nagmahal at naniwala sa iyo.

Para sa mga tao na maraming beses nang nadapa, pero pinili pa ring bumangon. Para sa mga taong walang nakakaalam ng bigat ng dinadala nila, pero araw-araw nilalabanan ang katahimikan. Para sa mga taong kahit pagod na pagod na, ay may natitira pa ring konting lakas para mangarap. Hindi mo kailangang maliwanagan agad ang buong daan. Minsan, sapat na ang isang hakbang kahit pa alanganin, basta’t hindi sumusuko.

Hiraya Manawari—nawa’y makamit mo ang tagumpay. Hindi lamang para sa’yo, kundi para rin sa mga pusong tahimik na nananalangin, buong tapang na umaasa, at patuloy na naniniwalang ikaw ay itinadhanang magtagumpay.

At sa araw na iyon, kapag nakamit mo na, huwag kalimutang lumingon, kung sino ang nagdala sayong destinasyon walang iba kundi ikaw, ang sarili mo at ang mga taong naniniwala sayo.

𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐢: Shaira May Ayuste
𝐃𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐢: Lerin Ryza Margareth

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