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08/10/2025

𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐆 | Where truth met vision and vision claimed triumph—here rise the winning storytellers of LENTENG SILAG, this year’s The DEMOCRAT Photojournalism Competition.

Through their compelling photographs, these youth visionaries captured enduring images of peace and truth, using their art to spark dialogue, inspire hope, and call for change in today’s generation.

At the forefront is 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐏. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐨 (1𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞), leading the lens with brilliance, followed by the bold vision of 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗲 𝗥. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗼 (2𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞). With depth and conviction, 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗗. 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 (3𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲) framed narratives that challenge, while 𝐀𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐎. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) contributed a striking perspective that enriched this circle of truth-seekers.

With heartfelt pride, we congratulate our winning narrative shapers—for portraying peace through the stories your lenses dared to tell, for transforming light into vision, and vision into world-changing impact.

Words by Khailah R. Villafuerte
Layout by Francine Mae Moraña

07/10/2025

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𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒔!
𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚?

The Greyhound Chess Community proudly presents an open tournament for ALL chess lovers! Special invitation to the UNC Chess Varsity Alumni! Join us at the UNC Social Hall on Sunday, October 12.

Tournament Categories & Registration Fees:

Open Category:
• Onsite Registration – ₱350
• Online Registration – ₱300

Kiddies Category:
• Online Registration – ₱150
• Onsite Registration – ₱200

Prizes for the Open Category:
🏆 Champion – ₱5,000
🥈 2nd Place – ₱3,000
🥉 3rd Place – ₱2,000
4th Place – ₱1,000
5th Place – ₱700
6th–10th Place – ₱500

Prizes for the Kiddies Category:
🥇 Top 1 – ₱2,000
🥈 Top 2 – ₱1,000
🥉 Top 3 – ₱700
🎖️ Special Award – ₱500

It’s your move—conquer the board! ♟️

Register here:
https://forms.gle/9SkmQmUUcH3c1XjF7
https://forms.gle/9SkmQmUUcH3c1XjF7
https://forms.gle/9SkmQmUUcH3c1XjF7

For more information, contact:
Head Coach NM Glennen Artuz — 0976-576-3578

Team Captain Ira Leus — 0992-348-2343

Words by Clark Abihay

04/10/2025

"𝑴𝒂'𝒂𝒎, 𝑺𝒊𝒓, 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒌𝒂𝒏 𝒑𝒐 𝒔𝒂 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎..."

Today, October 5, is more than just about flowers, chocolates, or heartfelt letters. It is a day to express our deepest gratitude to those we proudly call our "second parents."

From the moment we stepped into our first classroom in kindergarten until the day we march out of the university halls, there have always been guiding hands—our teachers—who nurture our potential and see the best in us.

Their profession goes far beyond creating lesson plans, computing grades, or checking test papers. Their commitment and compassion touch the hearts of everyone they teach. They do not just impart knowledge, but also instill values, wisdom, and principles that shape us not only as students, but as individuals ready to face life.

So today, we pause and look back—not at the lessons written on the board, but at the lessons engraved in our hearts. To every teacher who has ever believed in us, guided us, scolded us, and cared for us like their own—thank you.

You are not just educators; you are mentors, role models, and everyday heroes.

And though we may outgrow the classroom, we will never outgrow the lessons you’ve taught us.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Words by Guian Hernandez
Layout by Franklin Kim Dolor

03/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧 | Art works and photos as part of the "LENTENG SILAG: Truth in Focus for Peace and Holistic" The DEMOCRAT's Photojournalism Competition, are now on display at the JH Lobby this afternoon, October 3.

The exhibit consists of articles and art works from several staff, and will last until tomorrow, October 4, in connection with the KaPEACEtahan with the theme Voices for Peace: "Cultivating of Peace through Youth Empowerment, Dialogue, and Action."

Words by Fia San Buenaventura
Photos by Mark Humphrey Royo II

03/10/2025

𝑺𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒈𝒂!

Smiling transcends cultural and linguistic barriers!

World Smile Day is the perfect opportunity to spread joy and kindness. Not only because it is the 1st Friday of October, but because when we smile, it creates a ripple effect, inspiring others to do the same. Whether it's a smile to a stranger, a kind word to a friend, or a small act of kindness to someone in need, let's keep spreading positivity by showing our beautiful smiles.

Let's make today a day to remember, and what better way to do that than by spreading smiles wherever we go? Show us your best smiles!

Words by Daisy Morie Barcela
Layout by Brigette Peñaredondo

03/10/2025

𝗨𝗥𝗢 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗜𝗗 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀❜ 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆

University Registrar’s Office (URO), headed by Registrar Felisa L. Sabaupan, cited the late delivery of ID plates as the reason for the delay in printing School Identification Cards (ID) during an interview on October 3.

“For almost three weeks, there was a delay in the delivery of ID plates, which is beyond my control, hence printing was delayed as well as enrollment to [Radio Frequency Identification],” Sabaupan said.

She said that several IDs have already been printed and advised students to visit the URO–College window to check if their ID is ready for pickup.

The issue was brought to light after several entries on the Greyhounds Freedom Wall (GFW) raised concerns regarding the delay in the release of IDs.

“We’d like to call the attention of the office in charge of ID processing. Many students have already been waiting beyond the expected timeframe, so we’re respectfully requesting an update on the status of ID release,” GFW entry 4788 read.

Further, students are also urging the university to provide a definite and uniform guideline on ID processing, stressing that clear communication on the exact timeline for claiming will prevent confusion.

Words by Jay Vhie Abunda
Photo by Francine Mae Moraña

03/10/2025

𝗨𝗡𝗖 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝘀 ₱𝟭𝟮𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗔𝗗, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sheryl M. Bascuña confirmed that a total of ₱125.00 has been added to the miscellaneous fees of students this semester to cover the newly approved Cultural Fee and Gender and Development (GAD) Fee during an interview today, October 3.

The Cultural Fee is set at ₱75.00, while the GAD Fee amounts to ₱50.00, both of which are now reflected in the student assessment through the university portal.

Bascuña said that the Office of the Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs (ODSAA) explained that the Cultural Fee will support the operational expenses of the university’s culture and arts-related programs, including the training of talent groups and their participation in performances at local, regional, and international levels.

Meanwhile, the GAD Fee will finance initiatives promoting inclusivity among students, such as HIV-AIDS education, drug prevention and control, human rights promotion, mental health programs, and activities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

When asked about student consultation, Bascuña mentioned that a meeting for Academic Year 2025–2026 was conducted through a hybrid set-up on February 21, 2025.

“Attended by the officers of USG, PTC, FFC, GAA as participants. All sectors were well represented in the consultation meeting and favorably endorsed these new fees—Cultural Fee at ₱75.00 and Gender and Development Fee at ₱50.00—with no tuition fee increase,” she added.

Bascuña shared that the approval of the new fees was granted in June 2025 during a CHED Commission en Banc meeting, with official advice reaching the university in August 2025.

Following CHED’s approval, the administration said the decision was communicated to college deans for proper dissemination and adjustment in student assessments.

“Fees imposed run through a process—seeking approval from stakeholder representatives, review by regulatory agencies, and, once approved, are cascaded to the concerned departments,” Bascuña noted.

The issue surfaced after multiple entries on the Greyhound Freedom Wall (GFW) questioned the sudden inclusion of the ₱125.00 additional fee in student assessments.

| Jay Vhie Abunda

02/10/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | UNC honored the faculties in the recently concluded “Tanglaw: Honoring the Hands that Shape the Future, Guide the Present, and Inspire Generations” during the institutional teacher’s day celebration at the UNC Sports Palace, today, October 2.

The program was divided into two: the first part was conducted in the afternoon and the second part continued in the evening with a serenade for the faculty members and a video presentation prepared by each department.

Moreover, President Fay Patria M. Lauraya stated her opening message in the first part of the program in the afternoon highlighting the faculties’ service, innovation, and creativity that they share in their classes that made their students feel the fun of learning.

“Our dear teachers and dear faculty members, thank you and on behalf of the student body, we appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts,” she expressed in her message.

Furthermore, UNC Band and other organizations prepared performances as part of the program before opening the Pampering Services which offered massage and salon treatments for the faculty.

Words by Alexa Ruth De Vera
Photos by Lanz Gabriel Agpalo

02/10/2025

𝟮𝟱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗣𝗠𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗣

A total of 25 out of 29 examinees from University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) passed the Board Licensure Examination for Psychologists and Psychometricians (BLEPP) last September 2025, having the percentage of 86.21%.

6 retakers from the university have a 100.00% passing rate, while first timers have 82.61% with 16 passers and 4 failed.

Moreover, there are 12,416 newly Registered Psychometrician out of 14, 275 examinees announced by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for September 2025.

Words by Dyna Raven Climaco
Layout by Alithea Juvy De Leon

02/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | The UNC University Student Government (USG) proudly awarded the winners of the EIE Intense 5.0 Essay Writing Contest in connection with the Institutional Teachers Day Celebration, this evening, October 2.

Faye Nicole Castro emerged champion, followed by Samantha Alexandra L. Sabilala in second place, Mary Margaret M. Orlanda landing in third place, Danielle Jan S. Abiog in fourth place, and Julia Isabel Bismonte in fifth place.

02/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | President Fay Patria M. Lauraya delivered her opening remarks to officially start the Institutional Teacher’s Day celebration this afternoon, October 2.

"Let there be a reminder that the pillar of our university is our teachers. Their service, their innovation, their creativity to make every moment count in the lives of our students," she highlighted as she ended her message for the teachers.

02/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | UNC Band and Majorettes flared up Tanglaw: Honoring the Hands that Shaped the
Future, Guide the Present, and Inspire Generations, as part of the Insitutional Teacher's Day celebration this afternoon, October 2.

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We, the staff of The DEMOCRAT, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to adhere to the principle of a freer student media and student-centered publication responsive to the needs of the college departments of the University of Nueva Caceres shall uphold the values and ethics of journalism, function as a mean to promote the holistic development of the students by exposing them to the objective social realities and to the nationalist perspective of issues, defend and assert the students’ and the people’s right and welfare, and contribute to the development of responsible and committed student-leaders and journalists, do hereby ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

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