The CEFIzen Gazette

27/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | LAQueP–LInc Kicks Off 11th ZUMBOOK 2025 at CEFI

The Librarians Association of Quezon Province–Lucena Inc. (LAQueP–LInc) officially launched the 11th ZUMBOOK 2025 at the CEFI FORVM Gym on October 26, 2025. The event was held as part of the National Book Week celebration with the theme “Tulay ang Pagbasa sa Bukas na Puno ng Pag-asa.” Librarians and students from different institutions gathered early in the morning for a fun-filled Zumba session that promoted both fitness and literacy.

Participants from Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. and other institutions enthusiastically joined the activity. Each participating institution donated books, magazines, and educational materials as their form of registration for the event, which will be donated to public school community libraries.

The event, organized in partnership with PLAI-STRLC and Lib.Com, aimed to combine physical wellness with a passion for reading to serve as the heralds of hope for community libraries.

The 11th ZUMBOOK 2025 showcased the importance of books and libraries while fostering unity and enjoyment through dance. The event was filled with energy and enthusiasm as participants moved to the rhythm, showing their support for literacy and community engagement. Following the Zumba session, the CEFI Library Department warmly invited everyone to explore the Book Fair, one of the main highlights of CEFI’s National Book Week celebration on November 27–28, 2025.

📸✍️| Cielo Pabellano

25/10/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The Librarians Association of Quezon Province–Lucena Inc.(LAQueP-LInc) is currently holding its 11th ZUMBOOK 2025 at CEFI FORVM Gym, celebrating the National Book Week with the theme “Tulay ang Pagbasa sa Bukas na Puno ng Pag-asa.”

✍📸 | Cielo Pabellano

25/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | LEAD BEYOND LIMITS: LTS 2025 Strengthens Future Leaders

The 28th Leadership Training Seminar (LTS) 2025 was successfully held at Ouan’s Farm and Resort on October 24–25, 2025. It was organized by the Supreme College Student Council with the inspiring theme, “Lead Beyond Limits.”

The two-day event became a meaningful weekend of learning, teamwork, and leadership development for student leaders from different organizations of Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI). It aimed to help students become more confident, responsible, and effective leaders.

The first day began with registration and an opening program, followed by a fun Leadership Amazing Race, which tested each team’s teamwork, strategy, and endurance. The day ended with a meaningful bonfire session called “Light of Leadership” and a social night that strengthened their bonds and friendships.

On the second day, each organization was awarded a Certificate of Participation in recognition of its active involvement and teamwork throughout the seminar. Afterward, participants joined the Vision Board 2026 planning activity, where they shared ideas and created goals for their organizations.

The Supreme College Student Council encouraged everyone to practice the values they learned during the training: discipline, initiative, and cooperation.

As the LTS 2025 came to an end, the participants went home with new inspiration and a clearer understanding of what it truly means to lead beyond limits.

✍ | Hyacinth Ahlie Francisco
📸 | Anisha Yvonne Bautista

24/10/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Portea finishes as third best in Statistics Quiz, heads to Regionals

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) first-year Accountancy student Myric Angela O. Portea finished third in the 2025 Philippine Statistics Quiz – Quezon Provincial Elimination held on October 24 at Pacific Mall Lucena, under the guidance of coaches Dr. Amelia Jarapa and Ms. China Shayne Andaya.

A total of 21 participants from different schools across Quezon Province competed in the first two rounds of the competition. Participants who scored 10 points or above advanced to the third and final round, where only eight contestants qualified.

Portea ended the contest with six points, earning her a spot in the top five and the opportunity to represent Quezon Province in the PSA CALABARZON Statistics Quiz Regional Elimination on November 6, 2025, in Lipa, Batangas.

Mr. Prince Sabusap, who served as CEFI’s original coach in previous years when the school joined the competition, was also invited as reviewer for this year’s Stat Quiz, contributing to the training and preparation of the participant.

Portea said she joined the event after being encouraged by her college dean, Mr. Christian John Formaran. Despite limited preparation because of academic tasks, the advance readings and coaching sessions helped her perform well during the contest.

“Nakakatuwa rin talaga kasi kahit simple preparation lang, kaya pa rin palang magtagumpay basta may effort at willingness to learn. The win was really unexpected but very rewarding,” she said.

✍️ | Gabriel Reyes
📷 | Annalisa Jamilano & PSA Region IV-A Quezon

24/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞! | 𝐏𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓

Ms. Naomi V. Ellaga, a fourth-year BS Nursing student and former Editor-in-Chief of The CEFIzen Gazette, recently participated in the PSA Quezon Infographics Contest.

Let us show our full support to our fellow CEFIzen by casting our vote through this link:
https://bit.ly/2025NSMDataReportingandInfographicsContestOnlineVoting

Voting is open until October 27, 2025, 5:00 PM.

Please note that Facebook reactions will not be counted; only votes submitted through the Google Form will be considered official.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 #𝟓
Naomi V. Ellaga
Calayan Educational Foundation Inc.

24/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞! | 𝐏𝐒𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓

Mr. Gabriel Nathaniel B. Reyes, a first-year BS Nursing student and a probationary staff member of The CEFIzen Gazette, recently participated in the PSA Quezon Data Reporting Contest.

Let us show our full support to our fellow CEFIzen by casting our vote through this link:

https://bit.ly/2025NSMDataReportingandInfographicsContestOnlineVoting

Voting is open until October 27, 2025, 5:00 PM.

Please note that Facebook reactions will not be counted; only votes submitted through the Google Form will be considered official.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 #𝟏
Gabriel Nathaniel B. Reyes
Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc.

24/10/2025

𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗜𝗻𝗸 | 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐝

The wind blew quietly—humming in the middle of the night. I looked up at the dark sky, my eyes lingering solely on the moon, astonished by its magnificence. How can something be so exquisite? Even the celestials surrounding it seemed to lose their brilliance.

I watched the moon the entire night, unbothered by the time, as I was already used to it. I blinked when my eyes started itching. Then, I realized that the sun had woken up—glaring at me, waking me from my reverie.

I stretched my body to relieve its soreness, my head turning around as I looked for someone. My heart beat faster, and I felt giddy inside, thinking that I would see him again.

“Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars.” I hummed our favorite song while waiting for him.

I stopped singing when something hit my face. I looked up and realized that it was the rain falling—relentlessly pouring as if it were telling me something. The smile I wore was now replaced with a somber expression. I loathed the rain because he hated it too.

He won’t see me again, will he?

I was brought out of my daze when I saw everyone run toward the waiting sheds beside me because of the heavy rain. My eyes focused on two girls—one pushing the other, who seemed against her decision.

After a long contemplation, the latter finally agreed. I watched them run toward me at full speed—or so I thought. They slowed down when they neared me, their faces pale and their eyes wide open.

I looked behind me to see what made them look like that, but I saw nothing. I turned to them as I was about to speak, but suddenly, the other girl’s shout rang all over the place.

“I told you! There’s a girl covered in blood sitting in the waiting shed!” she screamed furiously while pointing toward my side.

The rain began falling torrentially, masking her whimpers. I stayed rooted to where I was seated for who knows how long. Everything was not new to me—them avoiding the place where I am, just like how he started avoiding me.

I love this waiting shed. This is where our love blossomed like pine trees.

✍ | Mary Rose Matiling
🎨 | Aira Mae Recalde

24/10/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The 28th Leadership Training Seminar (LTS) 2025 is being held at Ouan’s Farm and Resort from October 24 to 25.

Organized by the Supreme College Student Council with the inspiring theme “Lead Beyond Limits,” the two-day event marks a remarkable weekend of growth, teamwork, and transformative leadership for CEFI’s aspiring future leaders.

✍️ | Hyacinth Francisco
📸 | Anisha Bautista

24/10/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CEFIzens Join PSA’s 36th National Statistics Month Contests

Students from Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. proudly represent the institution in the 36th National Statistics Month Contests organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), held today, October 24, 2025, at Pacific Mall, Lucena City.

Representing CEFI in the Data Reporting Contest is Gabriel Nathaniel B. Reyes (BS Nursing-I), while Naomi V. Ellaga (BS Nursing-IV) competes in the Infographics Contest. Meanwhile, Marianne Biacora and Myric Angela Portea, both first year BS Accountancy students, showcase their analytical skills in the Philippine Statistics Quiz – Quezon Provincial Elimination.

✍️ | Alaiza Rey
📸 | Annalisa Jamilano

19/10/2025

𝗡𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘-𝗧𝗢-𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 | CEFIzens, please be informed that face-to-face classes in all levels are suspended from October 20–22, 2025 due to the rising cases of influenza.

Synchronous classes will proceed, and office transactions remain open as usual. Let’s continue to prioritize our health and safety. Stay home, stay hydrated, and take care, CEFIzens! 💚

18/10/2025

Happy birthday to our sharp and dedicated News Editor, Victoria Eunice Cosejo! 🎉

Your commitment to truth and clarity keeps The CEFIzen Gazette informed and reliable — today, we celebrate you. 💚✨

18/10/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | NYBL Championship

CEFI Team VR represents Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. in the National Youth Basketball League (NYBL) Championship against Betterlife Enverga, taking place this afternoon, October 18, 2025, at Unica Gym, Lucena City.

📸 | Echo Lopez -Aristorenas