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๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—œ๐—–๐—œ๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—˜ | ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง-๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—–๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—–๐—ข๐—ŸFollowing the conclusion of the CSEB Elections for A.Y. 2026โ€“2027, The Channel h...
06/05/2026

๐—ข๐—™๐—™๐—œ๐—–๐—œ๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง๐—œ๐—–๐—˜ | ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง-๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—–๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—–๐—ข๐—Ÿ

Following the conclusion of the CSEB Elections for A.Y. 2026โ€“2027, The Channel has officially taken down all election-related publication materials and content under The Poll Pulse 2026.

This action is in accordance with standard post-election protocol and formally marks the conclusion of the publicationโ€™s election coverage.

Please be guided that the official proclamation of the newly elected CSEB officers will still be posted tomorrow.

Throughout the election period, The Channel remained committed to delivering accurate, timely, and responsible reporting. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Divinian community for its active participation, engagement, and trust.

The Channel remains steadfast in its mission to inform, represent, and serve.

๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†Truth Against SilenceTelling the truth has never been simple. It demands presence in places many ...
03/05/2026

๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†

Truth Against Silence

Telling the truth has never been simple. It demands presence in places many would rather avoid, courage in moments shaped by fear, and a voice that refuses to be silenced. Journalism is not merely about delivering newsโ€”it is about bearing witness to truth, even when reality is difficult to confront.

In times of unrest, this role becomes even more fragileโ€”yet all the more essential. It cuts through propaganda and noise, amplifying the voices of those most affected and ensuring that truth is not buried by power or violence.

Stories continue to be told not because it is safe, but because it matters. Journalism is not meant to be controlled or silenced, but to illuminate realityโ€”especially when it is most at risk of being hidden.

Today is not only a commemoration, but a call to protect and defend this vital freedom. Because when press freedom is lost, we do not just lose informationโ€”we lose truth. And when truth disappears, so do the voices that keep our world awake.

via Ma. Trisha Dane Astaรฑo | The Channel
Layout by Harrison Balderama | The Channel



๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฆ | LABORK DAYby Harrison B. BalderamaThe Channel remains steadfast in its commitment to the integrity of God's cre...
01/05/2026

๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—œ๐—–๐—ฆ | LABORK DAY
by Harrison B. Balderama

The Channel remains steadfast in its commitment to the integrity of God's creation, and we solemnly advocate for animal welfare. Recent events on our campus remind us that compassion requires action. To pursue truth and accountability with fairness is to ensure that the DWCL community remains a safe and humane environment for all.

As we celebrate Labor Day, let us be reminded that true labor requires empathyโ€”not just for the people we work with, but for every being in this community.

Let's choose to be kind and advocate for a peaceful, just, and humane society.

via Josefa Nikka Esquivel

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด-๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฎ, ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ.Ngayong Araw ng Manggagawa, hindi pahinga ang pagod. Para ...
01/05/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด-๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฎ, ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ธ๐˜‚๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜„๐—ฎ.

Ngayong Araw ng Manggagawa, hindi pahinga ang pagod. Para sa maraming Pilipinong manggagawa, tuloy ang labanโ€”maagang pagbangon, pagod na pag-uwi, at madalas, sahod na hindi sapat sa bigat ng pangangailangan.

Ang Araw ng Manggagawa ay ginugunita tuwing ika-1 ng Mayo bilang pagkilala sa mahalagang ambag ng sektor ng paggawa sa paghubog ng ating ekonomiya at lipunan. Sa Pilipinas, nagsimula ang makasaysayang pagdiriwang nito noong 1903 sa pangunguna ng Union Obrera Democratica Filipina, kung saan libo-libong manggagawa ang nagmartsa upang igiit ang makatarungang sahod at makataong kondisyon sa paggawa. Mula rito, naitatag ang pundasyon ng mga karapatang tinatamasa ngayon.

Ngunit higit pa sa kasaysayan, nananatili itong isang panawaganโ€”para sa makatarungang pasahod, sapat na benepisyo, at tunay na seguridad sa trabaho. Sa gitna ng pag-unlad, marami pa rin ang naiiwan, patuloy na nakikipagbuno sa mababang sahod at hindi tiyak na kinabukasan. Sa bawat oras ng kanilang paggawa, kaakibat ang patuloy na laban para sa dignidad.

Ang paggunita sa Araw ng Manggagawa ay hindi lamang pag-alala sa nakaraan. Isa itong paalala na ang tunay na pag-unlad ay hindi nasusukat sa paglago ng ekonomiya, kundi sa kalagayan ng mga taong bumubuo nito.

Ang laban ng manggagawa ay nagpapatuloyโ€”at dapat marinig.

mga salita ni Kyle Imee Mujar | The Channel
isinaayos ni Ivan Ken Chua | The Channel




๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | On April 24, 2026, The Divinian community welcomed Fr. John Szukalski, SVD, Assistant Secretary General for ...
29/04/2026

๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | On April 24, 2026, The Divinian community welcomed Fr. John Szukalski, SVD, Assistant Secretary General for Education of the Society of the Divine Word, during his official visit to Divine Word College of Legazpi.

Held at the Audio-Visual Hall, the engagement brought together students, faculty, staff, and administrators for a meet-and-greet and open forum, where Fr. Szukalski shared insights from his ongoing visits to Divine Word institutions worldwide, with DWCL marking his fourth stop after Japan, India, and Brazil.

During the dialogue, he emphasized the shared values observed among students across cultures and reaffirmed the mission of Divine Word institutions in forming individuals who are critical thinkers, socially engaged, and grounded in faith.

Photos by Harrison Balderama | The Channel



๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | On April 27, 2026, the Torch Bearer Organization successfully hosted a Mental Health Awareness Seminar at th...
28/04/2026

๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—ข๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฆ | On April 27, 2026, the Torch Bearer Organization successfully hosted a Mental Health Awareness Seminar at the Nativity Function Hall, Divine Word College of Legazpi โ€“ Josef Freinademetz Campus.

With the theme โ€œInside the Mind: From Chaos to Clarity,โ€ the seminar featured Ms. Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano, RSLP, who shared valuable insights on understanding mental health, managing emotional challenges, and fostering inner clarity in todayโ€™s fast-paced environment.

The event served as a meaningful platform for students to reflect, learn, and engage in conversations that promote awareness, empathy, and mental well-beingโ€”reinforcing the importance of caring not only for our academic growth but also for our inner selves.

Photos by Bill Variacion & Cheska Charmaine Nuyda | The Channel



๐——๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: ๐—” ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปAn evening of prestige and purpose unfolded as the Junio...
27/04/2026

๐——๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: ๐—” ๐—ก๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

An evening of prestige and purpose unfolded as the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants DWCL Chapter held its Testimonial Dinner and Year-End Celebration 2026, bringing together JPIANs in a shared celebration of achievement, resilience, and growth.

Guided by the theme โ€œCelebrating Brilliance: Success-in-Glam Gala,โ€ the program moved with intention. From the formal opening and acknowledgment of LECPA passers, to the presentation of accomplishments, recognition of excellence, and heartfelt tribute to graduating seniors. Each segment reflected not only milestones reached but the collective journey behind them.

The night was further elevated by performances and moments of camaraderie, culminating in a banquet and celebration that honored both individual success and the strength of the community.

Draped in black elegance, attendees carried the evening with confidence and sophistication, an embodiment of the excellence the organization continues to uphold.

More than a celebration, the event stood as a testament to perseverance, and the enduring spirit of every JPIA Members who dares to strive and soar beyond limits.

Visit the Google Drive link using your DWCL provided email account for your personal photos.
tinyurl.com/DWCLJPIANight2026

Photos by Bill Variacion | The Channel



๐——๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ | A captivated night filled with individual fashion as Nursing Night 2026 showcased a tapes...
13/04/2026

๐——๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—จ๐—ฝ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ | A captivated night filled with individual fashion as Nursing Night 2026 showcased a tapestry of unique personalities through every ensemble. With the themeโ€”'PRISM PARADOX: UNIFIED BY MISMATCH', the night went from distinct perspective to collective brilliance.

Organized by the Philippine Nursing Students Association-DWCL Chapter, and hosted by Ms. Allyzah A. Ariola, RN, the event opened doors for confidence, uniqueness, and camaraderie dedicated to all the faculty that were present and to the nursing community as well.

Performed by Tako Keanna (catching solo performance) and a duet performance by Dave Dela Cruz and Maria Venice Margaret Nieves that

Ground-breaking vocals that shatter the stage by Tako Keanna, Dave Dela Cruz and Maria Vemice Margaret Nieves; steamed live and band performances of The Kram, Ingenium, Siameze, Arrhythmia, Avicenna, DJ Andrei and MC Echo.

Indeed a celebration of unity, passion, and the vibrant spirit of the nursing community- filled with sparkling eager to connect to peers.

Visit the Google Drive link using your DWCL provided email account for your personal photos.
tinyurl.com/DWCLNursingNight2026

via Vanessa June Bermas
Photos by Ivan Ken Chua | The Channel



๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐—ฆ | Nursing Night 2026Literal na highlights ๐Ÿ˜ญโœจMedyo napasobra lang sa ilawโ€”but the moments still hit different....
13/04/2026

๐—›๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—š๐—›๐—ง๐—ฆ | Nursing Night 2026

Literal na highlights ๐Ÿ˜ญโœจ
Medyo napasobra lang sa ilawโ€”but the moments still hit different.

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