PCCR Imprint

10/06/2025

LITERARY | ‘Di Ko Na Kaya, Pero Wala Akong Pagpipilian

Napapagod na ’ko.

Hindi lang ’yung simpleng pagod na kayang ayusin ng tulog o kape. Ito ’yung pagod na gumagapang sa buto, sa isip, sa puso. Kahit huminga ka, mabigat pa rin. Paulit-ulit kong sinasabi sa sarili, “Kaya pa.” Pero totoo ba?

Araw-araw, ginagampanan ko ang mga papel na tila ipinilit sa akin—anak, estudyante, kaibigan, sandalan. Sa lahat ng ito, ako ’yung tahimik lang. Laging "okay lang." Laging "kaya pa." Pero sa loob-loob ko, umiiyak na ako.

Bakit kahit anong tulin, kahit anong bilis, hindi ako makahabol? Sipag, tiyaga, dugo’t pawis na may kasamang dasal. O baka kulang pa rin ako sa panalangin? Bakit kahit anong ibigay ko, walang sumasapat? Hanggang dito na lang ba talaga ’ko?

Pinipilit ang sarili na bumangon tuwing umaga. Pagod na ’ko—pero wala akong pagpipilian. Sa pangkaraniwang buhay na mayroon ako, hindi opsyon ang huminto. Hindi libre ang edukasyon, at hindi lang salapi ang kabayaran nito. Mga gabing walang tulog. Mga araw na papasok sa paaralan nang walang kain. Mga sulatin at babasahing hindi mo na mawari’t maunawaan. Mga pagsusulit na hindi mo na alam ang isasagot.

Ilang beses mo na bang nasabi sa sarili mong “ayaw ko na,” pero tinutuloy mo pa rin? Dahil wala ka namang pagpipilian. Ang magreklamo, wala raw magandang idudulot. Ang sumigaw, aksaya lang ng boses—dahil walang makakarinig.

Mga propesor, g**o, instraktor—tila isang roletang katinuan mo ang kabayaran sa pagkatalo. Pagbati sa mga nanalo: ang g**o ninyo ay may malasakit. “Welcome to Jumanji” para sa mga natalo. Pupunta na lang ako sa libing mo.

Matalino naman ako. Alam ko ’yun. May ibubuga naman ako. Kaya ko ’to. Hanggang sa makita kong... hindi pala.
Hindi pala sapat ang dugo’t pawis.
Hindi pala sapat ang may kakayahan lang.
Hindi pala sapat ang mga dalangin.
Hindi pala sapat ang mga gabing walang pahinga.

Gusto kong tumigil. Gusto kong magpahinga. Gusto kong umalis sa gulong ito. Pero wala akong pagpipilian. Dahil kapag tumigil ako, may babagsak. Kapag ako’y nawala, may mawawala. Parang kasalanan na ang umiyak, ang humingi ng tulong, ang maging mahina. Kaya kahit halos wala na akong lakas, pilit pa rin akong tumatayo.

Hindi dahil malakas ako.
Kundi dahil kailangan.

Kailangan kong maging matatag para sa iba, kahit ako mismo ay basag-basag na.

At sa gitna ng lahat ng ito, nananalangin akong marinig kahit minsan:
“Hindi mo kailangang kayanin mag-isa.”

Baka sakaling, balang-araw, may makarinig sa mga sigaw ko.

By: Icenford Stanley Salazar
Art: Räikkönen

02/06/2025

SAKAY NA, PATUNGO SA PANGARAP!

Lahat tayo ay may sari-sariling patutunguhan. Saan ka man papunta, saan ka man papara, nawa'y makapunta ka nang ligtas sa iyong paroroonan.

By: Shyrain Delos Reyes

12/05/2025

ELEKSYON 2025

Ngayong Mayo 12 ang araw ng eleksyon. Nakasalalay sa ating mga kamay ang pagpili ng mga ihahalal na Senador, Partylist at mga Local Government Unit.

Ito ay hindi lamang simpleng pag shade ng balota, kundi ang magdidikta ng ating kinabukasan.

Bumoto ng tama, at bumoto nang tama!!!
Bumoto ng matalino, at bumoto nang matalino!!!

10/05/2025

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗿 — 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺

Mothers are often seen as soft, nurturing, and endlessly patient.

But Joanne Llacer is a different kind of mother. She’s tough, unflinching, and fiercely protective — not just of her children, but of justice itself. She’s lived through inequality, fought her way through law school, and now stands in front of classrooms teaching others how to fight back too.

This Mother's Day, we tell the story of a woman who didn't just survive — she rose, and brought others with her.

Written by: Icenford Stanley Salazar - PCCR Imprint, Editor in Chief

Photo Courtesy: Elyssa Marie Buno - Forensic Society, External Vice President

09/05/2025

🌟 Introducing ! 🌟
Imprint lets you dive into the world of criminology with fun facts, insights, and intriguing questions! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Forensic Photography. 📸

🔍 Question: Which camera setting would allow you to capture brighter images even in dimly lit environments?
a. higher ISO
b. lower ISO
c. larger aperture
d. smaller aperture

Stay tuned for more geeky criminology insights every week! 💡

07/05/2025

📰 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗖𝗖𝗥 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

As part of the Introduction to PCCR Activities, Culture, and Traditions (INPACT) course, the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCR) welcomed representatives from Every Nation Campus on April 28, 2025, for a special session held at the PCCR Gymnasium. The event aimed to introduce students to the values of personal growth, leadership, and excellence, as practiced by the global student organization.

ENC leaders Rian Macanip and Al Jefferson Gacutan led the discussion, focusing on what they described as a “culture of excellence” grounded in leadership, integrity, faith, and purpose.

“Excellence should not be pursued just for grades or recognition,” Macanip said in an interview after the event. “It should result in meaningful outcomes in our lives.”

Macanip first encountered ENC as a student at the University of the East in 2016. Since then, he has committed to guiding fellow students through a values-based approach to leadership and purpose. Gacutan, who joined ENC as a freshman at Far Eastern University (FEU), echoed this mission.

“We believe the future leaders of society are in campuses,” Gacutan said. “We’re here to help them become responsible and purpose-driven individuals.”

Following their talk, students were divided into small groups to reflect on the topics discussed. Each group was led by an ENC facilitator, encouraging students to engage in deeper conversations around faith, values, and personal vision.

When asked about the relevance of faith in today’s academic environment, Gacutan acknowledged a growing sense of skepticism among young people. “Belief in God is becoming less common,” he said. “But we continue because of our personal conviction and our faith in the next generation.”

The event concluded with small-group interactions that allowed students and ENC members to connect more personally, exchanging ideas in a more relaxed and open setting.

𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲:
As a student enrolled in the INPACT course, I initially attended the session with a detached mindset—more as a chronicler than a participant. But what unfolded was something unexpectedly moving.

Rian Macanip was the first to capture my attention. There was something sincere and spirit-led in the way he spoke—his words felt as though they were meant for me. I usually try to read between the lines when people speak, to uncover what they’re truly saying. But with Rian, I didn’t need to. His message was clear, calm, and deeply intentional.

Then came AJ Gacutan, whose delivery had a different weight—measured, confident, and passionate. As the session transitioned into small-group discussions, I wandered the gym, taking photos and observing. I watched how ENC members connected effortlessly with students, guiding heartfelt conversations that all seemed to carry a unified message. It made me wonder: Was this all planned, or were they truly moved by something greater?

Eventually, one ENC member, Christian Amgao, invited me to join his group. In that moment, I stopped photographing. I stopped observing. I sat—not as a student, not as an editor, but simply as someone willing to listen.

📸: MJ Paloma
✍️: Icenford Stanley Salazar
🖌️: Maureen Denise Vivero

07/05/2025

💬 Need someone to talk to? Feeling overwhelmed? Need a safe space?

The PCCR Student Formation Office is here for you.

Access support through the DAPS Referral Form — it's quick, confidential, and we're ready to listen. ❤️ Just scan the QR code.

Let’s build a stronger, more supportive Batang 641 community together. 💙

07/05/2025

Enrollment for NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS for the 1st Semester AY 2025-2026 at PCCR is now OPEN!

📅 Classes start on September 1, 2025

👉 Scan the QR code or visit www.pccr.edu.ph, then click the "Be a BATANG 641" button to enroll.

🤩 The first 500 enrollees get a free uniform and a limited-edition PCCR shirt!

06/05/2025

Enrollment for NEW COLLEGE STUDENTS for the 1st Semester AY 2025-2026 at PCCR is now OPEN!

📅 Classes start on September 1, 2025

👉 Scan the QR code or visit www.pccr.edu.ph, then click the "Be a BATANG 641" button to enroll.

06/05/2025

The Philippine College of Criminology, through the collaborative efforts of the PCCR Junior Police Organization, Student Discipline Department, and the PCCR Community Extension and Services Office conducted an outreach program on May 6, 2025 at Barangay 123, Manila City.

05/05/2025

📰 PCCR's Junior Police Officers Host Seminar on Anti-Bomb Joke Law

MANILA – April 22, 2025

The Philippine College of Criminology (PCCR), through its Junior Police Organization organization, held a seminar on the Anti-Bomb Joke Law last April 22 at the JFAB Building AVR to raise awareness about the dangers and legal consequences of making bomb-related jokes or threats.

J/SINSP Rosendo Macabasag (RET) served as the resource speaker, emphasizing the significance of Presidential Decree 1727, commonly known as the Anti-Bomb Joke Law. He warned attendees about the serious repercussions of recklessly stating or insinuating possession of explosives, regardless of intent. His talk also included an overview of the types of bombs used by terrorists and their general mechanisms.

Although the seminar did not delve into bomb defusal techniques, Captain Macabasag cautioned students against attempting to handle suspicious objects. “It’s not like what we see in the movies,” he said, stressing that such items must be left to trained authorities.

He further advised the attendees to avoid entrusting personal devices with sensitive data to unverified traders or repair shops. According to him, information can still be retrieved from smartphones even after factory resets or shutdowns, making them vulnerable to data theft. He recommended that individuals destroy their old devices instead of exchanging them through unofficial channels.

To conclude the event, attendees were awarded certificates of participation for their engagement and presence at the seminar.

✍️: Icenford Stanley Salazar
📸: Maureen Denise L. Vivero

05/05/2025

PCCR B.S. Criminology students can now petition for a summer class.

Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/Q9WpXXjnimwpyckGA

Reminders:
✅ Fill out the form to request a specific subject.
✅ A minimum of 15 students is needed to open a class.
✅ Classes are subject to approval by the Dean.

Deadline for filing: May 16, 2025

Do you need to catch up, retake a subject, or stay on track for graduation? You can now petition for a summer class!

✅ Fill out the form to request a specific subject.
✅ A minimum of 15 students is needed to open a class.
✅ Classes are subject to approval by the Dean.

Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/Q9WpXXjnimwpyckGA
Deadline of filing: May 16, 2025