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HAPPY NATIONAL HEROES DAY! 🫡In the commemoration of National Heroes Day 2025, iWrite stands in solidarity with the Filip...
25/08/2025

HAPPY NATIONAL HEROES DAY! 🫡

In the commemoration of National Heroes Day 2025, iWrite stands in solidarity with the Filipino nation in honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our heroes.

In this year’s celebration, let us commemorate not only the known but also the countless unnamed heroes who shaped our nation’s past. May we continue to live for them as we face the injustices of today, and may their courage remind us that freedom was once won through struggle and sacrifice.

As we honor the memory of the Cry of Pugad Lawin, which sparked the 1896 Philippine Revolution and set our nation’s path toward independence, may we never forget that our democracy was built upon their blood, sweat, and will. After three hundred years of Spanish colonial rule, the Katipunan, led by Andres Bonifacio, rose in defiance. Tearing up their cedulas and shouting “Long live the Philippines!”, they sparked a revolution that, though met with bloodshed and betrayal, paved the way for our nation’s first steps toward independence. From the Spanish war, to American occupation, to the brutal years under Japan, the Filipino people endured until the Republic of the Philippines was finally declared free in 1946.

Today, it continues to remind us of the courage and heroism that built this nation. This day is also a reminder that heroism is not confined to museums, monuments, or history books. It lives in the quiet courage and service of those who labor among us, workers who build, workers who care, voices who speak the truth, and hands that till the soil and harvest the sea for the sustenance of people. The true spirit of our heroes is seen in the everyday lives of Filipinos who continue to push this country forward.

Our democracy continues to be challenged by those who place power above the people. Let us draw strength from the valor of our heroes, standing firm against oppression and fighting for justice as they once did.

Words by Amanda Contemplacion
Layout by Lorraine Mobo

Reference:

Admin. (2023, August 11). National Heroes’ Day. National Today. ⁦https://nationaltoday.com/national-heroes-day-philippines/⁩

42 Years Since a Nation Awoke: Ninoy Aquino Day On August 21, 1983, Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. returned to the P...
21/08/2025

42 Years Since a Nation Awoke: Ninoy Aquino Day

On August 21, 1983, Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. returned to the Philippines after years of exile, fully aware of the dangers posed by the Marcos dictatorship. His assassination at the Manila International Airport — now named in his honor — became a defining moment that awakened a nation.

Ninoy’s death sparked national outrage, galvanized resistance, and ultimately ignited the 1986 People Power Revolution, resulting in the overthrow of the Marcos regime and the revival of democracy in the Philippines.
In honor of his sacrifice, Republic Act No. 9256 was signed in 2004, declaring August 21 as Ninoy Aquino Day, a national non-working holiday.

As we commemorate this solemn occasion, iWrite reaffirms its commitment to uphold the democratic values that countless Filipinos have fought and died for. Let us remain vigilant against tyranny, continue to speak out for justice, defend human rights, and protect the freedoms hard-won by those who came before us.

May this day remind us of our shared responsibility to safeguard democracy and stand united in its defense.

Words by Alluna Pacion
Layout by Lorraine Mobo

References:
https://psci.depedpasay.ph/the-legacy-of-ninoy-aquino-a-day-of-reflection-and-national-pride/ #:~:text=On%20August%2021%2C%201983%2C%20Ninoy,opposition%20to%20the%20Marcos%20dictatorship.

| Your JOURNey Starts Now! Ready to write the right, applicants from various degree programs and year levels went thro...
20/08/2025

| Your JOURNey Starts Now!

Ready to write the right, applicants from various degree programs and year levels went through the interview stage of their membership application on the morning of August 18, 2025, as they prepared to become part of iWrite.

With 27 applicants in total, the process began at around 9:00 AM in Room 202 of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) building. They were divided into three batches based on their chosen committee: Logistics, Creatives, and Documentation.

Words by Amanda Contemplacion
Photos by Janella Delos Santos


| Tuloy ang Laban! Fresh and spirited faces from various student organizations of the University of the Philippines Vi...
18/08/2025

| Tuloy ang Laban!

Fresh and spirited faces from various student organizations of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) gathered at this year’s Opening Exercises, held earlier today, August 18, 2025, at the UPV Covered Court, Miagao Iloilo, echoing their cheers during the roll of introductions.

Anchored on this year’s theme, “Padayon, Iskolar: Pagpabakod sang Kina-iya kag Kaalam para sa Pungsod,” UP Visayas formally ushered in first-year and continuing students to Academic Year 2025–2026.

True to tradition, First Day Rage was once again marked by university organizations as an annual protest to remind the community that the struggle for students’ rights and democratic spaces remain far from over.

Central issues raised in the protest included the UP System’s budget, press freedom, opposition to the General Education (GE) Reform, and the call to reinstate the UP-DND Accord.

Looking ahead, the new academic year offers an opportunity for the UPV community to continue shaping a campus environment that nurtures both academic excellence and community awareness.

Words by Amanda Contemplacion


| Freshies Starter Pack: HumDiv EditionThe Division of Humanities (HumDiv) officially welcomed its freshmen batch thro...
15/08/2025

| Freshies Starter Pack: HumDiv Edition

The Division of Humanities (HumDiv) officially welcomed its freshmen batch through a comprehensive course orientation for the BA in Communication and Media Studies (CMS) and BA in Literature degree programs on August 15, 2025.

Aimed at familiarizing students with the academic framework of the division, the orientation featured CMS faculty members, Dr. Zoilo S. Andrada Jr., Mr. Aljohn Torreta, Ms. Inaj Abalajon, Prof. Babbeth Vargas, alongside the Literature faculty, Prof. Eliodora Dimzon, Prof. Mary Oveta Villareal, and Prof. Rei Hontanar. Indeed, they delivered an interactive and engaging overview of the course pre-requisites, electives, and major subjects.

Subsequently, they also shared practical strategies for navigating the pre-registration process and shared compelling internship narratives, equipping students with essential knowledge pack for a seamless academic journey.

Beyond the academic culmination, the excitement continued with “BulanTadia”, Skimmers’ official opening program that fostered a creative spirit and camaraderie that define the Skimmers community.

Of this, the freshmen were introduced not only to the intellectual pursuits of the Division but also to its vibrant cultural identity.


HURRY! Last day of applications today ‼️📥 Google Forms will close by 8 PM.
15/08/2025

HURRY! Last day of applications today ‼️

📥 Google Forms will close by 8 PM.


| Edward G. Lorenzo, Associate Director for Policy and Partnerships in Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Philippines...
13/08/2025

| Edward G. Lorenzo, Associate Director for Policy and Partnerships in Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Philippines, formally handed over the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) Map to Raul L. Lorilla, Regional Executive Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 6.




| As the nation's natural wealth comes under threat, the global Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework (KMBF) and the...
13/08/2025

| As the nation's natural wealth comes under threat, the global Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework (KMBF) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Biodiversity Management Bureau officially launched the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2040 on August 13, 2025.




I A Blueprint to RealityMariglo Rosaida I. Laririt, Assistant Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Re...
13/08/2025

I A Blueprint to Reality

Mariglo Rosaida I. Laririt, Assistant Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Biodiversity Management Bureau, presents the updated Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) for 2024-2040, focusing on five key themes: ecosystems conservation, wildlife and species conservation, addressing impacts on biodiversity, business and biodiversity, and means of implementation.

With the global Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework (KMBF), the updated PBSAP is set to operationalize across government levels and sectors through the DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-23, signed and approved on June 9, 2025. It outlines 23 national targets including the ambitious 30x30 goal that aims to protect 30% of the land and the sea by 2030.




I Countering Biodiversity DeclineRuth Grace R. Ambal, Co-Consortium Manager of the Philippine Terrestrial at the Biodi...
13/08/2025

I Countering Biodiversity Decline

Ruth Grace R. Ambal, Co-Consortium Manager of the Philippine Terrestrial at the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), gives updates on the results and implications of the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) in the country.

Through a series of consultations, focus group discussions, and integration meetings, the organization comes up with a KBA Standard Criteria, which are Threatened Biodiversity, Geographically restricted biodiversity, Ecological Integrity, Biological Processes, and Irreplaceable sites.

Through this, they aim to identify different ecosystems, prevent species extinction, integrate biodiversity in decision-making at every level, and ensure participation.




I Take Action For Our Future!From plan to action, Edward G. Lorenzo, Associate Director for Policy and Partnerships in...
13/08/2025

I Take Action For Our Future!

From plan to action, Edward G. Lorenzo, Associate Director for Policy and Partnerships in Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Philippines, presents the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) that aims to revive community partnership for Philippine Biodiversity and Strategy Action Plan (PBSAP).

The GBF, an agreement between governments to halt and restore biodiversity loss, was signed by 196 nations on December 19, 2022. By identifying Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), the goals include reducing threats to biodiversity, meeting people’s needs through sustainable use of benefits sharing, and providing tools and solutions for implementation and mainstreaming.




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