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30/03/2026

𝗖𝗠𝗨 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗦𝗦𝗦 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 '𝟮𝟲

Proving its strong commitment to environmental advocacy, the Central Mindanao University – Environmental Science Student Society (EnviroSSS) earned a third-place finish in the Bulawan Awards 2026.

The annual awards, organized by the Philippine Association of Environmental Science Students (PAESS), gathered 58 member local organizations nationwide to recognize outstanding student-led initiatives that promote sustainability, environmental awareness, and community engagement.

The organization recorded a total of 98,400 points, placing among the top-performing groups in the country. The recognition comes with a ₱2,000 cash prize and a certificate, marking a significant milestone for the university-based society.

This achievement reflects its consistent efforts in conducting environmental programs and campaigns that encourage responsible practices within and beyond the campus. Through these initiatives, it continues to highlight the important role of youth in addressing environmental challenges.

Meanwhile, Tarlac State University (TSU) emerged as the overall champion, followed by Pampanga State University (PAMSU) in second place.

More than just a recognition, the Bulawan Awards serve as a platform to celebrate student organizations that turn environmental knowledge into meaningful action.

As the Bulawan Awards 2026 concludes, the group remains committed to its mission—continuing to lead initiatives and inspire communities, always “Lagi’t Lagi, Para sa Kalikasan.”

News Writer┃ Crissa Fe Duquinlay
Pubmat Artist ┃REEVES

28/03/2026

𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗳𝗳. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗨𝗽. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Tonight, we stand with the world for Earth Hour 2026—a powerful reminder that small actions, when done together, create lasting impact.

Earth Hour is a global movement where individuals, communities, and organizations switch off non-essential lights for one hour (8:30 PM – 9:30 PM) to raise awareness on climate change and environmental protection. More than just a symbolic act, it encourages us to reflect on our daily habits and commit to more sustainable choices.

Join us. Be part of the change.

28/03/2026

𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻, 𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The Mighty Orcas of the College of Forestry and Environmental Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Education emerged as strong contenders, securing the 1st runner-up position in the recently concluded PALARO 2026. They delivered notable performances that kept the competition tight, while the Striking Sphinx secured a place among the top finishers with consistent results. Other contingents, including the Wildcats, COE-CISC, and the CBM Eagles, also contributed to an intense and dynamic tournament, each displaying resilience and skill in their respective events.

The Aggie Bulls reaffirmed their dominance in CMU Palaro 2026, capturing another overall championship through a consistent and well-rounded performance. Representing the College of Agriculture, the team maintained control throughout the competition, showcasing strength across multiple events and sustaining their lead against a determined field of contenders.

With a successful title defense, the Aggie Bulls continue to set the standard in the university’s sporting arena. Their back-to-back victories not only reflect preparation and teamwork but also raise the bar for future competitions, leaving other teams with the challenge of matching their level of excellence.

The College of Forestry and Environmental Science proudly celebrates the unwavering spirit of its students—those who stepped forward to compete with courage and determination, and those who stood just as strong on the sidelines, cheering with pride and passion for the team.

Writer┃ Eshel Joy C.

28/03/2026

WOW! CONGRATS AGGIES PERO‼️PERO GEN Z SO WEAK‼️ Pasikat ray daghan‼️ LUYAG BAROGANAN‼️ GO GOODLUCK SAINYONG FUTURE‼️

HUHUHU 😭💔 KANANG NAG-EXPECT MI NGA “CHAMPION” ANG MIGHTY ORCAS, PERO SA ENDING… IKA-2 SA AGGIES?! 😵‍💫😩 MURA TAG GI-HIT SA OVERLOADED MOTOR SA COURT! ⚡🐳
NASAKIT MI! TANAN NAMONG PRACTICE, ANG SINGOT 💦, ANG KALISUD SA FLIPS UG TWISTS 💃🕺, BISAG ANG MGA HUSTLE SA COURT… MURA LANG GI-IGNORE SA AWARDING! 😭🥶😫
GEN Z, WEAK RA GYUD MO‼️😤 PASIKAT RAY DAGHAN, BAROGANAN! 😏 Pero sige lang, Aggies, GO GOODLUCK SA INYONG FUTURE! 🐄🐮
BISAG ING-ANA, MIGHTY ORCAS, PUNO GYUD MI SA HEARTS! ❤️🐳 ATONG LAKANG, BISAG PILDI, MURA TAG HANGING OUT SA KAHIT ASA—FULL EFFORT, FULL SWAG, FULL ORCAS! 😎💦
SUNOD TUIG, MAG UNSA NAPOD TA? NAA RA MI SA IKA-2 KARON PERO SUNOD TUIG DEPENDI SA SABOT😍😍😍BASTA KANI LANG DOMDOMI NINYO “Sorry boss Wala lng q kasabot.. pero kong maigo k kinomo Nako sobra p s libat imong mata.. taronga lng ng txt nimo boss.. mura kag sikinsa b..”

But with that out of the way, a huge congratulations to the Aggie Bulls for defending their crown, and a big round of applause to the Mighty Orcas for standing their ground and fighting fiercely until the very end. The Mighty Orcas emerged as the closest challengers, delivering notable performances that kept the race competitive, while the Striking Sphinx secured a place among the top finishers with steady results. Other contingents, including the Wildcats, CBM Eagles, COE-CISC, and the College of Business and Management, also contributed to an intense and dynamic tournament, each displaying resilience and skill in their respective events.

YOURS TRULY
MIGHTY ORCAS 🐳❤️

Writer┃ Eshel Joy C.

27/03/2026

𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀| 𝘼𝙍𝙉𝙄𝙎: 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙮 𝙊𝙧𝙘𝙖𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙨, 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨

The Mighty Orcas asserted their dominance in the Arnis competition, clinching the overall championship with a powerful and well-executed performance.
Demonstrating excellence in multiple categories, the team secured gold medals in Live Stick, Padded Stick, and Anyo events, including both Synchro and Individual divisions. Their dominance was evident as they outperformed their opponents with precision, control, and mastery of the sport.
This remarkable victory highlights the Mighty Orcas’ strength and dedication, solidifying their place as one of the most formidable contenders in Arnis and bringing pride to their team.

Writer| Eshel Joy C.

27/03/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘| 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Mighty Orcas surged early, dominating the initial medal count with a display of power, precision, and pure championship energy across multiple events. However, as the competition intensifies, they have now moved down to the 1st runner-up position, with other delegations rising to challenge their lead.

Trailing closely are fierce contenders, each pushing harder as the stakes continue to climb. With more events ahead, the battle for supremacy remains wide open.

As the battle for the PALARO 2026 championship surges on, colleges eagerly await the final results, set to be announced soon.

There’s still a long way to go… and while the tides may be turning, the Mighty Orcas are far from backing down. 🌊

Writer┃ Eshel Joy C.

27/03/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘| 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Mighty Orcas swim to the top as they dominate the early medal count, showcasing power, precision, and pure championship energy across multiple events.
Trailing closely are the fierce contenders from other delegations, each pushing harder as the competition heats up. With more events ahead, the battle for supremacy is far from over.

This is just the beginning—expect shifts, surprises, and standout performances as PALARO 2026 continues to unfold.
There's still a long way to go… but right now? It’s the Mighty Orcas’ waters. 🌊

Writer┃ Eshel Joy C.

26/03/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘| “𝗡𝗮𝗴-𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗵𝗮?” 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗲-𝗹𝗼𝗺𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘅, 𝘂𝗴 𝗖𝗕𝗠 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 – 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲!

The Mighty Orcas showcased their unmatched talent at the Dancesport Palaro 2026, held at the University Convention Center on March 24. Dominating every round from Modern Standard to Latin-American and the Third Kind, the Orcas earned Triple Gold, leaving the Aggie Bulls, Striking Sphinx, CBM Eagles, and Wildcats far behind. Their precise routines, energy, and stage presence made it clear they were competing in a league of their own.

While the other teams performed admirably, they struggled to match the Orcas’ level of ex*****on. By the finals, it was evident that the Orcas’ victory was inevitable. Their clean sweep not only confirms their position as this year’s top team but also raises the bar for the Dancesport Palaro 2026, challenging all teams to elevate their performance next year.

Writer┃Eshel Joy C.
Photos courtesy by┃The Central Post

24/03/2026

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Palaro 2026 officially opened with a grand parade and program, celebrating sportsmanship, creativity, and college pride. The week-long event brings together student-athletes and the university community under this year’s theme: “Collective Identity in Motion: Unity Through Culture and Action.”

Student-athletes from different colleges joined the parade, including the College of Forestry and Environmental Science, marching in their colors, carrying banners, and performing salutes that showed their teamwork, creativity, and college pride.

The opening program featured the entrance of colors, the singing of the National Anthem, and an invocation, followed by the introduction of tournament directors and the presentation of the rationale for Palaro 2026.

Dr. Jose S. Valmorida, Vice President for Academic Affairs, emphasized the importance of participation, collaboration, and student engagement through sports.

One of the program’s highlights was the press presentation of the Ginoo and Binibining Palaro 2026 candidates, representing their respective colleges. The athletes then reaffirmed their commitment to fair play through the oath of amateurism and sportsmanship, led by MASTS gold medalist Michael Andre M. Buyante, while the oath of sound management and fair officiating was administered by Mr. Norjohn Francis G. Cadelina.

University President Dr. Rolito G. Eballe highlighted the integration of the Kaamulan Festival into this year’s celebration, explaining that the theme reflects three key ideas: culture in motion, expressing traditions and identity; unity through play, bringing students together through sports; and pride of people and place, showcasing each college’s distinct identity.

The ceremony concluded with the lighting of the Palaro 2026 torch and cauldron, followed by a fireworks display, officially signaling the start of the games.

Throughout the week, student-athletes from the College of Forestry and Environmental Science, together with students from the College of Education and the College of Veterinary Medicine, will compete in various sports—including Arnis, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Brazilian Checkers, Chess, Dancesports, E-sports (CODM, MLBB, DOTA 2), Football, Futsal, Karatedo, Lawn Tennis, Pencak Silat, Pickleball, Sepak Takraw, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, and Taekwondo—making Palaro 2026 a true showcase of talent, teamwork, and camaraderie.

News┃Crissa Fe Daquinlay
Photos┃Louise Franchette Cullantes

11/03/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 supports the PRIMUM Publication in the fight for their rights as student journalists. Every voice has the right to be heard, and through these voices we find the truth hidden within. The Rainforest Publication has always dedicated itself in voicing the unheard, and now we stand with student journalism and the power they hold for the people.

𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗨𝗠 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲

The campus journalists of PRIMUM, the official student publication of the University of Mindanao (UM), have suffered a devastating blow when their page was recently removed. Such action is not merely the deletion of the works and efforts the PRIMUM staff members poured their hearts into, but also a blatant attempt at silencing the fearless voices of its student journalists. It is a clear manifestation of suppressing the fundamental right to freedom of expression that is explicitly outlined in the Constitution.

The unfortunate reality is that this is not new, nor an isolated case. Time and time again, student journalists have been threatened by individuals and higher groups for posting content on pressing issues and other controversial topics. Student journalists take the brunt of censorship when their pieces are perceived as "attacks" and a “stain” against the institution’s name.

In the spirit of press freedom, The Central Post—Central Mindanao University’s official student publication—stands with PRIMUM as they go through a very rough time. We stand in solidarity with the student journalists who have been wronged, who have been threatened, and whose efforts have been condemned.

Let this be a reminder that no one should be able to take away any medium that gives an avenue to the students and uplifts the voices of the people. No entity should erase a platform that calls out wrongdoings, and no one—regardless of their station—should silence the collective voices of truth seekers. Republic Act No. 7079, also known as the Campus Journalism Act, promotes the development of campus journalism. The removal of PRIMUM’s page directly goes against this—any and all individuals responsible should face the appropriate repercussions in their attempt to repress the purpose of journalism.

Let every student publication function independently and autonomously.

Do not tolerate the suppression of campus journalists.

Protect student journalists. Protect press freedom.