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Collegianer, Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay (2025)

07/11/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 #𝟐

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙚 (𝙂𝙖𝙮𝙪𝙢𝙖)

Sometimes, stories only I knew linger; left for me to grieve, for me to live, like a punishment from heavens for a sin I never confessed.

“How much do you love him?”

I sneered at that question. My friends had been teasing me nonstop ever since they found out who I liked.

“Stupid! Crush ra gani, love naman sad inyo,” I muttered, picking up my ballpen that had rolled to the floor. Still, the question echoed in my mind—Do I really just like him, or is it more than that?

Before I could reach the pen, a pair of soft, masculine hands picked it up first. He knelt on one knee, handed it to me, and smiled before walking away.

“Hala! Si crush man to nimo!”
“OMG ghorl!”
“Yiiiieee!”

Their teasing echoed through the hallway. My cheeks burned. Mahalata na noon ko!

Embarrassed, I ran off and rode my bike home. When I entered my room, silence greeted me. My crystals were scattered on the table, my books in disarray—probably how I left them after rushing to my 6:30 a.m. class.

I washed my face, scrubbing away the heavy foundation from my goth-girl look, then pouted at the thought that my friends were probably annoyed at my sudden exit. I sent them a quick chat to explain, then opened TikTok to browse some thrifted gothic finds. That’s when a video caught my attention: “Ritual for Crush.” Curiosity got the best of me.

I clicked one video after another—each showing potions, spells, and love charms. My eyes drifted to the pen he picked up earlier, now resting on my bedside table. It was a fountain pen engraved with strange symbols—one of my usual aesthetics. What if I try it? Wala namang mawawala, diba?

‘If only I knew that one silly thought would ruin something, I shouldn’t have done it.’

I followed the TikTok instructions: on a black sheet of paper, I wrote his name three times using that same pen. I drew unfamiliar symbols, added a drop of my blood, then sealed it in a small bottle with melted candle wax. For three consecutive nights, I burned a candle beside it and whispered:

“Per lunam et flammam, cor eius cor meum videbit.”
(By moon and flame, his heart shall see mine.)

I repeated it again and again.

One morning, while biking to school, I noticed him following me. My heart pounded. Could it be fate—or epekto na sa ritual?

“You’re so pretty, Selene. I just noticed how pretty you are in black,” he said, smiling. I froze. Seth? The smart, kind, and talented guy everyone admired—talking to me?

Siguro epekto sa ritual, I thought, laughing quietly. Witch na ko!

From that day on, he kept talking to me. I tried to play it cool, knowing this magic might fade soon—so I decided to savor it.

Flowers. Chocolates. Letters. Portraits of me. He never failed to make me feel special. But I hid all of it from my friends. Unsaon man nako pagsulti? Gi-gayuma nako si Seth?

Three months passed. We didn’t chat, only exchanged letters that slipped secretly into each other’s classrooms. He drove me home after class, always in secret. I felt so in love like tales I read in books.

Then, something changed. I started to feel watched. At night, shadows seemed to move across my room. I had nightmares—Seth’s face shifting into something unrecognizable, like a monster I only see in movies. Disturbed, I went to look for him, but his classmates said he was at the library.

On my way, I overheard two girls talking.

“Jin, nabagsak daw si Seth sa exam ganina,” one said. “I don’t know what’s happening,” the other cried. “He hasn’t replied for weeks. I just want to know if he still wants to continue our relationship, if dili, bisag mag tarong nalang unta siya og eskwela.”

My heart sank. He already had someone, and I am the other woman. How stupid of me to ruin their relationship. I walked home in silence, guilt pressing on my chest.

When I reached my house, I noticed the air felt heavier than usual. Our helper was out for the day. I was alone again. I was about to open my bedroom door when I heard my vinyl player spinning—playing music I hadn’t touched in days. I was sure I locked the door!

Inside, my crystals were shattered. My black candles were lit. I felt goosebumps… My feet turned cold. What stood before my bed was a shadow, pointing at the bottle. I wanted to scream, I wanted to run, but my body wouldn’t move. My legs felt glued to the floor.

“Tabang...” a faint voice whispered. Then I coughed blood—and everything went black.

Our helper found me unconscious and rushed me to the hospital. They said it was food poisoning, but deep down, I knew it wasn’t. When my mom came home from abroad that December, she immediately sensed something was wrong.

“Magpa-blessing ta,” she said firmly.

“Do not seek what’s not yours, Selene. Ayaw buhata ang gibuhat sa imong tita.”

She threw out most of my things—my crystals, candles, and gothic décor. The room was repainted, bright and bare. And for the first time, I didn’t resist.

After three weeks, I returned to school. My friends asked me if I was fine and were surprised to see me dressed differently—no more dark clothes, no more heavy makeup. I just told them I changed my taste, just like how life slowly fades in our eyes.

We walked home together that afternoon, something I never did before, and there, I saw Seth with a girl, the one who cried hard. He looked happy, radiant even, like nothing had ever happened between us.

That’s when I finally understood: you can’t keep what isn’t meant for you. Love, when forced, turns to poison. When the bottle broke, maybe that’s when he was freed—from me, and from my greed.

Now, he doesn’t even look my way. We’re strangers again. I wonder if he still remembers me, the way we exchanged letters like kids, the mixed scent of our perfumes fused together, and the way we hold each other’s hand while going home.

I wish I never met him, I wish was better.

The most difficult thing about it is sometimes, when I walk home at night, I can still feel eyes following me—shadows whispering the words I once said: “Per lunam et flammam, cor eius cor meum videbit.” And I know I will carry that curse as the price for the crime heaven knows for the rest of my life.

Entry by GothWhisperer

06/11/2025

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼: 𝗗𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲

Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), the country’s 20th tropical cyclone of 2025, has killed over 100 people, left dozens missing, and thousands displaced after unleashing torrential rain and destructive winds across the Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Southern Luzon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday.

Since entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on November 2, Tino has made eight landfalls—in Southern Leyte, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, Iloilo, and three times in Palawan. In Cebu province, floodwaters swept through entire towns, submerging cars, trucks, and even shipping containers, according to verified videos from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Cebu City recorded 183 millimeters of rainfall, surpassing its monthly average of 131 millimeters, reported Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist, Charmagne Varilla.

In Mindanao, widespread flooding was reported in Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Norte, where several areas remain isolated. The AFP confirmed that a helicopter deployed for rescue operations crashed in northeastern Mindanao, killing all six crew members.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it has distributed more than ₱69.45 million in humanitarian assistance, particularly for the some 400,000 displaced people recorded by the NDRRMC. However, relief operations continue to face transport delays caused by impassable roads and landslides.

PAGASA continues to warn of floods, landslides, and storm surges, even as Tino moves northwest into the South China Sea. The storm is expected to intensify before hitting southern Vietnam late Thursday.

Moreover, a tropical depression sighted across the Philippine Sea is projected to strengthen into a super typhoon over the weekend. PAGASA said the system may enter the PAR by Friday evening or Saturday, at which point it will be assigned the local name “Uwan.”

Words by Keshia Marie M. Mamawag
Layout by Hazel Ann Carillo
Photo Courtesy of Cebu Province via Facebook

05/11/2025

COLLEGIANER TAKUTAN ENTRY #1:

They Say Kids Can See What Adults Can’t See...

I was a very energetic kid back then. I loved playing games with my childhood friends. I’d come home drenched in sweat, sometimes with scratches on my elbows, palms, or knees from running around too much. I was the kind of kid who never seemed to get tired.

My encounter happened when I was still in kindergarten. In our house lived my uncles, aunts, grandparents, and me. My mom was working abroad, so they were the ones taking care of me.

Every day was the same routine—go to school, come home, play with friends until the sky turned orange, then go back home for dinner with my family. It was just a normal day. My usual day.

At around 9 PM, after watching our nightly TV shows, we were getting ready for bed. Since my mom wasn’t around, my aunt slept beside me. The lights were off, and she fell asleep almost immediately. But I couldn’t sleep. I tossed and turned, my eyes still wide open.

It was around 11 PM. The house was quiet, the kind of silence that makes you hear your own heartbeat. I turned to face the wall and started tracing random shapes with my fingers, pretending to draw just to pass the time. My aunt was right beside me, still asleep.

Between us was a small gap in the bed. I moved closer to the wall, but after a while, I got tired of that position and turned back toward her.

That’s when I saw it.

A black figure—long hair, face completely covered, and eyes glowing red—lying between me and my aunt.

I froze. My chest tightened. I couldn’t breathe. And then I screamed.

My grandparents, who were in the other room, heard me and rushed out. The light switch for my room was in the living room—about seven or eight steps away.

When the lights flicked on, I saw it—the black figure—vanish under my bed like smoke, slipping into the darkness.

I cried uncontrollably. My grandparents took me to their room and tried to calm me down. They kept saying maybe I was dreaming, or maybe it was just my aunt. But I knew what I saw. It wasn’t her. It wasn’t a dream.

I was trembling, traumatized, and paranoid. I didn’t know if they believed me or not, but they gave me a rosary and told me to pray before I slept. That’s when I realized—I’d forgotten to pray that night. I clung to that rosary tightly, whispering every prayer I knew until I finally fell asleep.

The next morning, the memory was still vivid—the glowing red eyes, the black smoke. My grandparents asked again what I saw, but I stayed silent. Talking about it made me feel like it would come back. Every night after that, I forced myself to keep my eyes shut, even when I wasn’t sleepy. I didn’t want to see anything again.

Days passed before I found the courage to tell them every detail. They kept insisting it was my aunt or a bad dream. But I remembered everything—her hair was short, the figure’s was long. Her eyes were normal, the figure’s were glowing red. And when the light turned on, my aunt didn’t disappear. That thing did.

For days, I refused to sleep in my room. I’d curl up between my grandparents, too afraid to be alone.

I thought that was the end of it.

One afternoon, everyone went to work except my grandfather. I was taking a shower, almost done, when I suddenly heard a woman’s voice—whispering my name.

It was soft… but so close.

I froze. Then I called out, thinking maybe it was just someone passing by. No answer. The house went silent again. Then it whispered my name again—clearer this time.

I rushed out of the bathroom, heart pounding, water still dripping from my hair. My grandfather wasn’t anywhere near, and it was definitely a woman’s voice. I didn’t tell anyone. I just wanted to forget.

Years passed. I was in fourth grade when my mom finally came home from abroad. I was so happy—I finally had her beside me again. I always slept in her room now, the same bed where it all happened.

One morning, she asked me to get her sandals from under the bed. At first, I hesitated. But I thought, It’s been years. I’m fine now.

So I knelt down and reached under.

That’s when I heard it again.

Someone whispered my name.

I froze. The voice came from under the bed. My arm instantly pulled back as chills shot through me. My mom didn’t hear anything—but I did. It was the same voice I’d heard years ago in the bathroom.

When I entered high school, I started telling my friends about it. I could finally talk about it without shaking. I thought I’d moved on.

One night, my family was watching Gabi ng Lagim in the living room. I didn’t feel scared at all—not anymore. During a commercial break, I went to my room to grab a blanket. The lights were off, but I didn’t bother turning them on. Everyone was nearby anyway.

As soon as I stepped inside, I saw it again.

A black figure—sitting on the floor.

It moved. Fast.
It ran and vanished into thin air.

I screamed and ran back to the living room, crying and shaking. I buried my face in my aunt’s arms, terrified.

They told me again that maybe I was hallucinating, or imagining things. But I knew I wasn’t. Why would I make up something that would haunt me for life? There was no one in my room. No shadows. No tricks of light.

It was real.

Even now, whenever I remember it, I feel that same cold shiver running down my spine. No horror movie, no jump scare, no ghost story can ever compare to the terror of seeing something you’re not supposed to see.

They say once you hear this story,
it starts watching you too.
So if something moves in the corner of your eye tonight,
don’t look.
It hates being seen.

Entry by Mija
Illustration by Junna Cuares

02/11/2025

Isn’t it strange how time slips away?

Not long ago, they were here. Cracking jokes, calling our names, filling rooms with laughter we thought would never end. But life drifts slowly, almost imperceptibly, and before we know it, the voices fade, the chairs sit empty, and all that remains are memories.

Then All Souls’ Day arrives. Cemeteries awaken; flames flicker in a sea of stars, and the mingling scent of wax and sampaguita hangs in the air—sweet, sacred, like a prayer that lingers beyond time.

Families set down adobo, pancit, and rice cakes, as though their loved ones might return for one more meal. In those quiet offerings, we are reminded: every resting place holds a story of love and loss, laughter and longing etched into the fabric of who we are and who we are becoming.

The day sways like a delicate dance between past and present, memory and reality.
Isn’t it strange how time slips away, yet love endures?

Today, on All Souls’ Day, we do not light candles for the dead—we light them for the love that still burns in the living.

Words by Valerie Montecalbo
Illustration by Doren G***e Andoy

01/11/2025

DIGI-MC 2025 Brings Malaybalay Closer to a Tech-Driven Future

Missed this week’s event? Collegianer coverage has got you covered!

DIGI-MC 2025 officially launched at Bukidnon State University.

The event gathered leaders, students, and innovators to showcase projects and ideas that aim to make Malaybalay City smarter and more connected.

It also marked the launch of the Starlink Project, which will help bring better internet access to more communities.

Broadcast by Dan Jake Torres
Videos by Charles Putis, Daniella Nobillos
Video Edit by Eyman Paisao
Words by Dan Jake Torres

01/11/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀

As November unfolds, we lift our hearts above, remembering the saints and souls who once shared our days in love and devotion.

Though their journey is done, their spirit lives on in our prayers, in the mercy of God, in the tears of sorrow, and in the quiet hope that one day we shall meet again in His embrace.

This All Saints’ Day, we gather to cherish the beauty of lives that once reflected God’s light, lives that taught us to hope when days were heavy, to forgive when hearts were hurt and to keep believing in goodness even when the world forgot how to shine.

And as darkness falls, we light our candles, believing that beyond every sorrow, God’s promise of eternal life still burns bright.

So, listen… as the saints whisper softly:
“Walk on with faith, even when the path grows dark. Hold on to hope, even when your heart feels tired.”

For in every morning touched by grace, in every kindness freely given and in every prayer spoken with love, they rise again alive in God’s eternal light.

Words by Denise Jea Delco
Illustration by Doren G***e Andoy

31/10/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The second day of Digital Malaybalay City (DIGI-MC) 2025 opened with an inspiring Tech Showcase and plenary sessions at the Bukidnon State University (BukSU) Gymnasium, gathering innovators, students, industry leaders and technology advocates committed to advancing a digitally empowered community.

The Tech Showcase featured local innovators presenting digital solutions driving community and industry progress. Michelle Grace Ramos introduced the Bukidnon Coffee Exchange (BUKAPEX), focused on empowering coffee farmers through modern milling technology. Dr. Nest Penalver of the BukSU ARTI FabLab highlighted its role in supporting MSMEs by providing advanced fabrication tools for innovation and product development. Kareen Valdez of Layer Craft showcased its 3D-printing initiatives centered on collaboration and creative problem-solving. Keren Lachadin presented Harutiko/POLLD’s offline-capable public safety system designed to strengthen community security. Allen Keith Aradillos of QHive Innovations underscored their mission to offer smart and affordable digital solutions that help organizations succeed in the modern digital environment.

The program transitioned into morning plenary talks led by national and local experts. Ruffel Mae H. Manghano discussed The Freelancing World, encouraging the audience to seize opportunities in the growing digital workforce. Estella Bravo presented Digital Business Tools and AI design applications for enterprises, followed by Viane Trimidal, who emphasized compelling branding and funneling strategies in the digital marketplace. Franch Maverick Lorilla then inspired participants through a session on Digital Start-Ups and Innovation, motivating aspiring entrepreneurs to build scalable, technology-driven ideas.

The second plenary block highlighted accessible digital learning and international tech innovation. Jaymark Dumio of DICT X discussed Digital Upskilling with LAKIP (Localized Accessible Knowledge and Inclusive Platform), stressing the importance of community-based digital inclusion and equal access to technology.
This was followed by Mr. Joao Marcelo Fantin Lerina from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, who explored Becoming a Tech Creator: Build Software with AI and Willpower. He shared insights from his experience in AI development, cloud systems and software solutions, noting advancements in experiments such as Kinote, the “Arte das Milhas” management as a service, and “Serena,” an AI agent for WhatsApp used by kindergarten schools to monitor child development. He reflected on how the internet is capable of running increasingly complex programs, emphasizing that imagination and persistence remain central to innovation in the age of artificial intelligence.

After each presentation, an engaging plenary exchange and Q&A followed, leading into insightful talks from speakers who shared strategies on innovation, digital skills, entrepreneurship and inclusive technology. DIGI MC 2025 Day 2 underscored Malaybalay City’s commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening digital literacy and empowering future-ready leaders. Through homegrown initiatives supported by global expertise, the city continues to build a smarter, more inclusive, and interconnected digital economy.

Words by Denise Jea Delco
Photos by Denise Jea Delco, Kish Humphrey Razon

30/10/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐠𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Bukidnon State University celebrates the remarkable achievements of its representatives, Nicole Grace Ampong and Siegfred Anferny Melendez, who proudly carried the BukSU banner on the MASTS 2025 stage. Nicole shone with grace and confidence, earning the title of 1st Runner-Up, a testament to her wit, poise, and genuine BukSU spirit.

Meanwhile, Siegfred showcased undeniable charm and determination throughout the competition, standing tall as a true embodiment of 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗦𝗨 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Both representatives have not only displayed their individual talents but also reflected the excellence, confidence, and heart that define every BukSUan.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱—𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗦𝗨 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱!

Words by Anastasha Padilla
Layout by James Abobo
Photo Courtesy of Lloyd Montejo

30/10/2025

𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈-𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬

The Digital Malaybalay City (DIGI-MC) 2025 officially kickstarts the event for technological innovation drives, showcasing projects, innovative pitches, and digitalization foreground and progress in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on October 29, 2025, held at the Bukidnon State University Gymnasium with the theme “Innovating Together: From Local Strengths To Global Impact.”

The program started with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Bukidnon State University (BukSU) President, Dr. Joy M. Mirasol; Malaybalay City Mayor, Hon. Jay Warren R. Pabillaran; Malaybalay City Vice Mayor, Hon. Estelito R. Marabe; and Provincial Governor of Bukidnon, Hon. Rogelio Neil P. Roque.

Followed by the welcoming remarks of Information Communications Technology Innovation (ICTI) Executive Director Mr. Romeo R. Lapeceros, Jr. DPM, presenting a brief background about the digitalization foreground of Malaybalay.

“Malaybalay City has made remarkable strides in embracing technology and digital innovation.” Said Mr. Lapeceros, Jr., emphasizing the need to bring efficiency, transparency, and convenience to every transaction.

These steps leans the community to a smarter, more connected, and digitally empowered city, taking bold steps towards digital transformation.

“Through technologies, we make public service faster, more transparent, and more accessible to all. From manual to online, from paperworks to smart systems; government services become closer and easier for the people.” added Mr. Lapeceros, Jr.

The speech was later followed by a welcoming message from Provincial Governor of Bukidnon, Hon. Rogelio Neil P. Roque, and an inspirational message by Malaybalay City Mayor, Hon. Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, discussing the implementation and usage of Starlink in the city alongside BukSU for a more efficient communication, connectivity, and accessibility in the education and local sectors, as well as barangays and government units.

The speech was then followed by BukSU President, Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, emphasizing BukSU’s initiative in embracing technological innovation and advancements, applying them in educational sectors and units for students, staff, and faculties to benefit. Dr. Mirasol further emphasized the SMART BukSU agenda anchoring on two agendas: Capability Management and Value Creation.

“These principles grant initiatives across six interconnected areas: SMART Campus, SMART Education, SMART Students, SMART Workforce, SMART Research Development and Innovation, and SMART Governance.” said Dr. Mirasol, adding the focus on technology enhanced learning to prepare students for the 21st century demands and workforce, aiming for a sustainable development.

City Councilor and Committee Chair in Communication, Hon. Rendon P. Sangalang then shared a message regarding the impact on the transformation of Malaybalay City toward a SMART City. Highlighting the meaningful progress within the community, striving forward towards a smarter, more connected Malaybalay City.

The message was then followed by the City Consultant on Innovation Governance of Illigan City–Mr. Jhonny Paul Lagura, on behalf of the City Mayor of Iligan City, Hon. Frederick W. Siao. Sharing Iligan City’s journey towards a SMART City. Stressing that the digital economy shall be accessible to everyone regardless of age, race, or sexual preference—a first step towards embracing technology implementation towards a SMART City. Moreover, adding the impact of students and local residents on a technology-driven and sustainable development future.

“Local talents and the students’ availability help the community towards progress in sustainable development,” emphasized by Mr. Lagura.

The speakers’ presentations were then followed by messages of support by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bukidnon Provincial Science and Technology Director, Ms. Ritchie Mae Guno, and Provincial Director of ICT (DICT) Bukidnon, Engr. Michael Buot—discussing the emphasis on the agricultural sector and management for the upcoming reverse pitching, as well as the emphasis of networking interconnectedness, allowing accessibility in networks, free wifi-for-all all, active access points around the city; from schools, barangay halls, terminals, and government offices.

After the messages of the esteemed guests, was the much-awaited launching and signing of the Starlink Project to be deployed in 46 barangays to allow better communication and connection accessibility, and efficiency, further highlighting the DIGI-MC 2025 vision to make Malaybalay City a hub for digital innovation and inclusive growth.

The signing of the memorandum for the deployment of the Starlink Projects was then followed by a closing remark speech of City Vice Mayor, Hon. Estelito R. Marabe, emphasizing the essence of adapting a digital culture through Starlink and embracing the emergence of technology for efficient responses in cases of disasters.

Words by Erin Regalado
Photos by Doreen G***e Andoy, Dan Jake Torrres, Daniela Nobillos, Kish Razon

30/10/2025

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈 𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐

The Tech Showcase of Digital Malaybalay City (DIGI MC) 2025 is currently taking place at the Bukidnon State University (BukSU) Gymnasium. This session highlights innovative insights and discussions from distinguished speakers in the digital and entrepreneurial fields.

Exhibitors, Innovators and tech enthusiasts are gathered for inspiring plenary sessions and Q&A discussions.

The Tech Showcase underscores the city’s commitment to fostering a digitally empowered ecosystem driving sustainable growth, innovation and inclusive development across the community.

Words by Denise Jea Delco
Layout by Hazel Carillo

29/10/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐒𝐔’𝐬 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩 𝐀𝐭 𝐌𝐫. & 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Ms. Nicole Grace Ampong, a delegate of Bukidnon State University, achieved a remarkable milestone as she was hailed the 1st runner up in the prestigious competition of Mr. and Ms. MASTS 2025, held on October 29, 2025, at AMOSACC, Capitol Site, Oroquieta City.

Ms. Ampong, a Developmental Communication student, impressed both the judges and the audience with her poise, intellect, and heartfelt delivery during the question-and-answer portion. Her grace under pressure and her advocacy for cultural preservation earned admiration and applause, showing the true essence of a BukSUan.

During the Q&A, she was asked:
“In an age dominated by global media and fleeting digital trends, many of our traditional Philippine arts- from the kundiman to ingenious weaving-are competing for the attention of the youth. As a cultural ambassador, how would you creatively use your platform to make these timeless. Filipino treasures not just preserved, but truly relevant and exciting to the next generation?”

With composure and sincerity, she answered:

"Maayong gabie Oroquieta City, in our institution, we are actually mandated to have Binukid and Bukidnon Cultural Studies because as a developmental communication student we are actually required to be emerged to the diverse communities in Bukidnon, not just in Bukidnon, but in any diverse communities in the Philippines. And that’s is one thing I truly love about my institution, they make [use] the past as the fuel of the future. As a communication student, I believe that language is the carrier of culture wherein it transmits the traditions and values of our indigenous people in our very own communities and province. So, I believe in order for our culture not just to be preserved and promoted, we have to transmit the traditions and values of our indigenous people by knowing first and foremost, their language because I believe we are not just learning the indigenous people's language for them or for us to be communicated with each other, we are learning on how to truly connect with the heart of our very own people. Thank you!”

Her response, delivered with compassion and cultural pride, captured the audience’s admiration and cultural pride, resonated with BukSU’s mission of promoting indigenous knowledge and cultural identity.

Ms. Ampong reflects a remarkable performance for bringing honor to the university through her intelligence, confidence, and genuine representation of Bukidnon heritage.

Congratulations, Nicole! Your BukSU family celebrates your success and the inspiration you have shared on the MASTS 2025 stage.

Words by Kish Humphrey Razon
Layout by James Abobo
Photo Courtesy of Lloyd Montejo

29/10/2025

MASTS 2025 UPDATE | BukSU’s Nicole Grace Ampong Secures Top 5 Spot

Bukidnon State University proudly celebrates the achievement of Ms. Nicole Grace Ampong, the university’s representative for the Miss MASTS 2025 pageant, as she secures a coveted spot in the Top 5.

The university community extends its warm congratulations to Ms. Ampong for bringing honor to BukSU.

Words by Kish Humphrey Razon
Layout by James Abobo Photo
Courtesy of Llyod Montejo

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