The CEFIzen Gazette

31/08/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘, 𝗖𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗡𝗦 | Face-to-face classes in all levels are suspended today, September 1, 2025, due to the effects of the Low Pressure Area. Stay safe and alert!

Face-to-face classes in all levels are suspended today (Sept. 1) due to the effects of the Low Pressure Area. Stay dry, CEFIzens!

31/08/2025

𝗧𝗖𝗚 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 | August Coverage

From international conferences to student assemblies, August was a month of growth, service, and collaboration at CEFI. Before the month wraps up, here's a look back at CEFI's August highlights.

✍️丨Alaiza Rey, Maria Lourdes Tan, Hyacinth Ahlie Francisco, Cielo Pabellano, and Katrick Montiero
🎥丨Alaiza Rey

30/08/2025

The CEFIzen Gazette warmly greets Dr. Karen J. Cusi on her birthday! 🎉

Your leadership and genuine passion continue to inspire excellence in the entire academic community. May this new chapter of your journey be filled with joy, strength, and meaningful success.

Happiest birthday, Doc Karen! 💚

30/08/2025

Matapos subukan ng mga CEFIzens na kumpletuhin ang mga naunang salawikain at tanyag na pahayag, alamin kung paano naman nila muling susubukang hulaan ang mga bagong pahayag sa Part 2 ng ating CEFIserye Episode para sa Buwan ng Wika!

Ano kaya ang mga susunod na sagot at reaksyon ng mga CEFIzens? Huwag palampasin!

✍️ | Ara Landicho
🎤 | Julia Noa De Luna, Gabriel Reyes, Katrick Montiero, Ara Landicho
📽️ | Katrick Montiero

30/08/2025

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 | Ang The CEFIzen Gazette ay nakikiisa sa paggunita ng National Press Freedom Day, isang araw na nagsisilbing paalala na ang kalayaan sa pamamahayag ay hindi lamang karapatan, kundi tungkulin ng bawat mamamahayag na maging tinig ng katotohanan.

Sa harap ng lumalalang hamon ng maling impormasyon at panggigipit sa malayang tinig, nararapat na higit pang pagtibayin ang paninindigang magsiwalat, magmulat, at maglingkod sa bayan sa pamamagitan ng panulat. Sapagkat sa bawat salita at pahina ay nakaukit ang diwang kritikal at mapagpalaya, at sa bawat pagnanais na manindigan ay sumisilang ang pag-asa ng sambayanan.

Hindi kailanman masasawata ang apoy ng malayang pamamahayag, bagkus mananatili itong tanglaw ng katotohanan at gabay ng mamamayan.

29/08/2025

𝗖𝗘𝗙𝗜𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 | 𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Agony whispers underneath the thunder’s cry,
An edge of blade, concealed in a lullaby.
It shatters the pillar of Babylon I carry,
Unknotting the thread of thought that binds me there.

No one provoked to ask what silence kept,
Why I let myself drown and carefully crept.
Agony flows freely underneath my skin,
A scorching flood they blazed within.

I live to cast brightness in my own sky,
Yet tied by hands to shut off and cry.
What force holds a woman to her word,
When mouths like blades hit the truth unheard?

I honor this ache as an heirloom of silence,
Roots that grew from remorse and fear,
Neutral threads bound, my thoughts cramped, a heart chiseled—am I still mine?

✍️ | Micha Ella P. Panesa of Bachelor of Science in Psychology
🎨 | Lyka Hernandez

29/08/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | The Lamp Bearers Organization holds its first Safe Space seminar for student nurses

The Lamp Bearers Organization (LBO) of the Nursing Department under the College of Health Sciences held its first event for all nursing students, specifically first-year and second-year students, with the theme “Safe Space: A Session for Listening, Healing, and Growing Together”, at the JVC Theater, August 29, 2025.

“Basic human needs like love, safety, belonging, and respect are powerful healing forces.” As the student nurses of Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. embark on their educational enrichment to fulfill their duties as future RNs, it is always important to care not only for physical health but also for one’s mental well-being.

The program began with an opening remark delivered by Mr. Rolando Raposa, LBO's Internal Vice President. This was followed by a talk from the event’s guest speaker, Mr. Justine Philippe “AJ” Ranuda, CHRA.

One of the key purposes of the event was to engage every student nurse in the importance of “verbalizing your problems,” or being vocal about and facing one’s struggles and hurdles. Mr. Ranuda discussed the connection between mind and body and its alignment with questions about one’s purpose and the drive to achieve what the mind and body truly desire.

The event tackled how it is integral to speak or vocalize one’s problems in real life with a companion who will listen. It highlighted that although there are challenges one may face as a student nurse, it is important to maintain balance between caring for others and caring for oneself, to find and never lose one’s purpose in life, and to make wise decisions along the way. As Mr. Ranuda stated, “Every decision that is born out of compassion is a good decision after all.”

The event was followed by an activity where students were allowed to share their thoughts on “One Burden I Want to Let Go” by writing them on sticky notes. They were also asked questions regarding their challenges, which were all answered honestly by Mr. Ranuda. The seminar concluded with the closing remarks of the LBO President, Ms. Rolaine Sasot, who stated that this event is an important one, as it provides a safe space for all.

✍️ | Allyza Asnan
📸 | Paulene Trivinio

29/08/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | SCSC turns over relief goods for Brgy. 4 fire victims

The Supreme College Student Council (SCSC) turned over collected goods to Barangay 4 officials today, August 29, at the Katatagan building.

Gelo Loza, president of SCSC, said in an interview that the activity aims to provide immediate help to families in Purok Paraiso, Barangay 4, Lucena City, who lost their homes in the fire incident that happened on August 19, 2025.

"Sa pamamagitan ng paglikom ng mga donasyon mula sa mga estudyante at miyembro ng CEFI community, nagkaroon tayo ng hindi naman masyadong marami ngunit mapapakinabangan pa rin ng ating mga benepisyaryo," Loza stated.

SCSC started its donation drive on August 20, in partnership with the local government of Barangay 4, as well as students and other community members who actively extended support and donations.

"Ang naging inspirasyon namin sa pagsasagawa ng donation drive na ito ay ang malasakit at pagiging bukas-palad ng CEFI SCSC para makatulong sa kapwa, lalo na ang mga naapektuhan ng trahedya," Loza shared, emphasizing what pushed them to take action.

"Nais naming maipakita ang pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan ng buong CEFI community sa oras ng pangangailangan upang maibsan ang paghihirap ng mga biktima ng sunog," he added.

✍️ | Charmaine Ordillano
📸 | Photo from CEFI Supreme College Student Council

29/08/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The Lamp Bearers Organization (LBO) of the Nursing Department under the College of Health Sciences conducts its first seminar with the theme “Safe Space: A Session for Listening, Healing, and Growing Together” with guest speaker Mr. Justine Philippe “AJ” Ranuda, CHRA, August 29, 2025, at JVC Theater.

✍️ | Allyza Asnan
📸 | Paulene Trivinio

27/08/2025

Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika, muling hahamunin ang talino at alaala ng mga CEFIzens!

Mula sa mga salawikain hanggang sa ilang tanyag na pahayag—alamin kung paano ito hinulaan at sinubukang kumpletuhin ng mga CEFIzens.💭

Igalang. Ipaglaban. Balikan. 🇵🇭

Panoorin na ang Episode 1, Part 1! 🎬

✍️ | Ara Landicho
🎤 | Julia Noa De Luna, Gabriel Reyes, Katrick Montiero, Ara Landicho
📽️ | Katrick Montiero

27/08/2025

Eyes here, CEFIzens! 👀

CEFI College Enrollment for the Second Semester of A.Y. 2025–2026 is officially OPEN!

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) is now welcoming aspiring and continuing students to secure their slots for the upcoming semester.

Enrollment is now ongoing at the Admissions Office, located on the Ground Floor of the Katatagan Building. Applicants may visit the office in person to secure their slot or, for convenience, reach out through the following official channels.

Check for more information below 👇

25/08/2025

The CEFIzen Gazette extends its warmest greetings to Dr. Maria Susan Teresita S. Calayan on her special day! 🎉

Your dedication and service inspire the whole CEFI community. May this year bring you happiness, good health, and prosperity.

Happiest birthday, Doc Susee! 💚