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13/05/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞

In a world where many silently struggle, even the smallest act of kindness can bring comfort and hope to someone. Service is not measured by how much we give, but by the sincerity behind it.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 | Krystal Ceniza

12/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: Academic Heads, Industry Partners holds collaboration forum for SHS career opportunities

Academic Heads of Colleges, along with External and Internal Industry Partners gathered for the Industry Linkages and Academic Heads collaboration forum on April 24, 2026 at the University of Cebu Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Senior High School (SHS) Robotics Laboratory.

The forum aimed to strengthen collaboration between academic institutions and industry partners by aligning academic programs with current workforce demand, providing SHS students with insights into different career path opportunities after SHS. These include continuing SHS education, pursuing trabaho (employment), entering kolehiyo (higher education), or venturing into negosyo (entrepreneurship).

The activity served as a platforms for Academic Heads and Industry Partners to exchange insights and discuss the importance of strengthening industry-academe partnerships in preparing students for opportunities and workforce readiness. Participants also shared best practices and strategic initiatives that can help improve educational programs and industry collaboration.

The forum highlighted the commitment of academic institutions and industry partners in developing strategic initiatives that promote stronger linkages and clearer pathways for students toward SHS, trabaho, kolehiyo, and negosyo.

via | Princess Miccah Tapanan
Photos | Ms. Rayjean Jerusalem

10/05/2026

A home is sustained not by its physical structure alone, but by the enduring presence of a woman whose care, discipline, and devotion give it emotional depth. She is foundational to family life, shaping its very fabric in ways that are constantly lived yet often remain unspoken and underappreciated in broader society.

Too often, housewives are subjected to the misconception that they lack purpose, failing to recognize that nurturing a family demands selflessness, an enduring heart, and a depth of responsibility that extends far beyond the walls of the home. The value of their contribution cannot be measured solely through salaries or career designations, for their influence is reflected in the lives they nurture each day.

This Mother’s Day, we come together to celebrate and appreciate every working mother, stay-at-home mother, single mother—every mother in every household—whose love becomes the foundation of every home and whose sacrifices continue to inspire those they care for each day.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 to every mother and homemaker. Your work is meaningful, your sacrifices are valued, and your love will always be at the center of every home.

Captions | Charmae Enegente
Layout | Mherah Canoy

08/05/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎉

Today, we celebrate Marcris, our very own layout artist! Your creativity, easily seen through every layout you make, continues to bring life to our publication. Every design you create transforms ideas into visually engaging pubmats that bring clarity and character to our readers.

Through your dedication and attention to detail, you help shape how every news and story is presented, making each one more meaningful and visually compelling.

Wishing you a day as vibrant and well-designed as your layouts! 🧡

Layout | Marcris Dumo

08/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: UCB prepares SHS coordinators through seminar on strengthened curriculum

University of Cebu held a Coordinators' Seminar and Workshop on May 5-6, 2026, at the University of Cebu Banilad campus to prepare Senior High School (SHS) coordinators and academic leaders for the implementation of the Strengthened Curriculum.

During the Day 1 morning session, the activity opened with preliminaries and opening remarks, followed by discussions on the key features of the strengthened curriculum, including DepEd issuances and important guides such as the curriculum guide, course guide, and learning plan templates. Ms. Queen Paquibot served as the emcee throughout the program. In the afternoon session, participants were grouped and worked collaboratively on developing a unified program flow as part of the workshop.

On Day 2 morning, the seminar continued with a recap of the previous discussions and a breakout session focused on program development for INSET 2026, facilitated by Ms. Rosanna Mahilum-Bonggo, where coordinators applied what they had learned.

The seminar concluded with strengthened coordination among participants and improved readiness for the implementation of the new SHS curriculum, reflecting UC's continued commitment to delivering quality education.

via | Emmanuel Polancos
Photos | Ms. Queen Paquibot

06/05/2026

𝘼 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙒𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚

In that quiet moment, it feels like hope is being passed down gently. Through every growing pain and every storm, each candle holds a different story, yet somehow their light finds each other, teaching us that even in the darkest nights, we never carry our wishes alone.

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 | Krizelle Alcover

06/05/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍

𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 [ pangngalan ]
Isang tradisyunal na awiting Pilipino na mabagal at madamdamin, karaniwang tungkol sa pag-ibig, pananabik, o lungkot, at minsan ay sumasagisag din sa pagmamahal sa bayan.

Halimbawa: Mahilig siyang umawit ng
kundiman tuwing gabi.

Layout | Marcris Dumo

03/05/2026

Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we are reminded of the essential role of a free and independent press in society. We reaffirm our commitment to truth, transparency, and accountability.

We honor journalists and media practitioners who continue to report with courage despite threats, risks, and violence, and we pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty in pursuit of the public’s right to be informed.

A free press allows society to remain aware and engaged. Yet when it is threatened or censored, truth becomes harder to reach. Crucial stories are often buried beneath corruption and personal motives, while those who seek to uncover them are often the first to be silenced. In such conditions, openness is no longer guaranteed—it becomes something that must be actively defended rather than naturally upheld.

This observance is a reminder that protecting freedom of expression is not just the job of a few, but a shared responsibility. It calls on us to defend free expression and to stand with those who continue to bring truth to the public.

As a publication, Ang Silakbo is not merely in solidarity with the press but is itself part of the journalistic community that actively upholds a free, fair, and responsible media, because safeguarding truth is essential to safeguarding democracy.

Caption | Charmae Enegente
Layout | Marcris Dumo

01/05/2026

To all workers, your hard work and dedication continue to help our communities move forward. Big or small, every effort does not go unnoticed. Your sacrifices, strength and courage inspire others and give people hope.

Happy Labor Day! May we continue to celebrate the people behind every success.

Caption | Princess Tapanan
Layout | Clarence Earl Tulod

24/04/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Today, we celebrate Princess, one of Ang Silakbo’s committed writers! Your ability to work fast while still producing clear and meaningful pieces truly stands out. Your dedication to sharing truthful, relevant, and thoughtfully written pieces helps shape our publication into a source of trust and insight.

Through your words, stories are given depth, facts are given clarity, and our readers are kept informed and aware. Your consistency, speed, and dedication help keep our publication moving and up-to-date, making you an essential part of the team.

May you keep writing with purpose, and may your passion continue to inspire those around you.

Enjoy your day! 🧡

24/04/2026

𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍

𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐦 [pangngalan]
Malalim na pag-iisip o pagninilay
tungkol sa isang bagay, alaala, o karanasan.

𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙬𝙖 | Habang tinatanggap
niya ang diploma, sumagi sa kanya ang gunamgunam ng lahat ng pinagdaanan nila bilang magkakaklase.

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