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The Gears Publication The Official Student Publication of Laguna State Polytechnic University-Santa Cruz Main Campus

๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐’๐‚๐‚ ๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐‡๐ˆ๐•/๐€๐ˆ๐ƒ๐’ ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ข๐š ๐ฐ๐ž๐›๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซAs part of its commitment to health education, Laguna State Polytechn...
03/06/2026

๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐’๐‚๐‚ ๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐‡๐ˆ๐•/๐€๐ˆ๐ƒ๐’ ๐š๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐ข๐š ๐ฐ๐ž๐›๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ

As part of its commitment to health education, Laguna State Polytechnic University โ€“ Sta. Cruz Campus (LSPUโ€“SCC), through its medical clinic, conducted an online webinar focusing on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Awareness and Prevention via Zoom, April 8.

With the theme โ€œKnowledge is Preventionโ€, the event aimed to raise awareness and promote accurate information by discussing how HIV is transmitted, its signs and symptoms, as well as available treatment plans and preventive measures.

Dr. Edward A. Gallardo, MD, FPCP, an infectious disease specialist, explained the difference between Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), which are drug interventions for HIV/AIDS.

โ€œThe pre-exposure prophylaxis are the drugs given to the patient who has high risk behavior or doing sexual activities without protection or other mode of transmission. However, the post-exposure prophylaxis is given to patients who did the actโ€ฆ[and] are taking the medication after the act. So, the pre-exposureโ€”you take it with or without the intention of having sexual activity and the post-exposure is after the sexual activity,โ€ he explained.

Moreover, Dr. Bernard Kevin B. Elipane, MD, family doctor and university physician, emphasized the importance of turning knowledge into action.

โ€œKnowledge alone is not enough. We must translate what we have learned into action by protecting ourselves, by encouraging others to get tested, and by standing beside those living with HIV without judgement or stigma,โ€ he said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Christian P. San Luis, Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) chairperson, highlighted the importance of organizing such events within an educational institution.

โ€œBilang isang institusyon na pang-edukasyon, mahalaga na hindi lamang tayo nakatuon sa akademikong pag-unlad ng ating mga mag-aaral kundi maging sa kanilang kabuuang kapakanan, kalusugan, at kamalayang panlipunan. Sa pamamagitan ng mga programang tulad nito mas [napagtitibay] natin ang adhikain na magkaroon ng isang ligtas, malusog, at mapanatagutang pamayanan,โ€ he stated.

Written by: Unah Jemima Limon
Photos: Unah Jemima Limon

๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐๐ฌ๐ฒ๐œ๐ก ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ โ€˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐š๐œ๐š๐๐ฌ, ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌAnchored on the theme โ€œDALUYONG 2026: K...
03/06/2026

๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐๐ฌ๐ฒ๐œ๐ก ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ โ€˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐š๐œ๐š๐๐ฌ, ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ž๐ฌ

Anchored on the theme โ€œDALUYONG 2026: Kulay at Galaw. Lakbay sa Bagong Abot-Tanawโ€, Psychology Days (Psych Days) 2026, spearheaded by the Psychology Society (PsychSoc) of Laguna State Polytechnic University โ€“ Sta. Cruz Campus (LSPUโ€“SCC), amplified the value of perseverance despite challenges in life and academics, held at the University Gymnasium, April 6โ€“8.

Jensen F. Yutiampo, MSP, PsychSoc adviser, looked back on the studentsโ€™ journey while offering a glimpse into their future, inspiring them to persevere through upcoming challenges.

โ€œAt the end ng pag-aaral ninyo, makikita ninyo โ€˜yung future nโ€™yo [na] kahit pa anong lakas ng wave [of challenges] na โ€™yan, still pinili ninyo [magpatuloy] sa kurso na gusto ninyo matapos,โ€ she said.

In an interview, John Dave Valloso, PsychSoc Vice President for Internal Affairs, explained that โ€œdaluyongโ€ reflected the studentsโ€™ struggles and their capability to withstand difficult circumstances.

โ€œKino-compare namin โ€˜yung alon sa challenges na nae-experience ng mga psych students [na] kahit gaano kalaki โ€˜yung alon, โ€˜yung pagsubok, at kahit may mga bagay na mabibigat na dinadalaโ€”kaya namin i-face โ€˜yun,โ€ he remarked.

Through various segments such as Psych Got Talent, Psychsionistaโ€™s Next Top Model Duo, Amazing Race, and Mr. and Ms. Psychology among other contests, the students were able to take a three-day break from academic pressures while also showcasing their talents and creativity.

Logo-making contest second placer, Yvonne Fuentes from Psychology 2B, shared that Psych Days served as a platform not only to promote camaraderie but also to foster competence that extends to the real world.

โ€œKahit anong pressure man โ€˜yung maramdaman ko or dumating sa akin as a student is dapat magpatuloy lang ako sa mga bagay na makakatulong sa future koโ€ฆ kasama na rin po yung perseverance, determination, and tiwala sa sarili even sa kalagitnaan man ng academic pressure,โ€ she said, sharing her realizations from the event.

Written by: April Anne Rubio
Photos: Charlene Calanza, Yvonne Fuentes, Joshua Rogel

The to***co epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. While over 7 million people d...
31/05/2026

The to***co epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. While over 7 million people die annually, around 1.3 billion to***co users are still being harmed by this deadly habit, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In line with this, The Gears Publication supports World No To***co Day, where every individualโ€™s health can be protected over time. May this be a reminder that every cigarette not smoked could save thousands of lives. Together, let us raise awareness, choose health, and promote a smoke-free world.

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โ€ŽEid al-Adha marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, as our Muslim brothers and sisters reflect on the pr...
27/05/2026

โ€ŽEid al-Adha marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, as our Muslim brothers and sisters reflect on the profound faith and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim, who demonstrated unwavering obedience to Allah.
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โ€ŽThe Gears Publication extends its warmest greetings on this sacred occasion. May this celebration be filled with reflection, gratitude, and meaning, and may every act of sacrifice made with sincerity and faith be met with abundant blessings.
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โ€ŽEid Mubarak!

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Christian P. San Luis!The Gears Publication extends its sincere greetings to our OSAS Chairperson, D...
25/05/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Christian P. San Luis!

The Gears Publication extends its sincere greetings to our OSAS Chairperson, Dr. Christian P. San Luis, as he celebrates his special day today.

Your dedication to student services and welfare continues to strengthen the university community and support student growth.

May this day bring you peace, good health, and continued success in your leadership and service to the institution.

๐”๐๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘๐’๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | ๐‹๐’๐๐” ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐„๐ข๐โ€™๐ฅ ๐€๐๐ก๐šโ€Žโ€ŽIn observance of Eidโ€™l Adha or the Feast of Sacr...
22/05/2026

๐”๐๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘๐’๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | ๐‹๐’๐๐” ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐Œ๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐œ๐ฅ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ, ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐„๐ข๐โ€™๐ฅ ๐€๐๐ก๐š
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โ€ŽIn observance of Eidโ€™l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) announced the suspension of classes and work across all its campuses on May 27, announced May 21.
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โ€ŽThe commemoration follows Malacaรฑang Proclamation No. 1264, which declared May 27, 2026, a nationwide regular holiday in celebration of Eidโ€™l Adha, one of the most significant holidays in Islam that commemorates the faith and sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim.
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โ€ŽFor reference, click here:
โ€Žhttps://www.facebook.com/61551481642293/posts/122221730954049388/?app=fbl
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โ€ŽWritten By: Friya Penaloza

๐…๐„๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐„๐’ | ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐€ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌAs they say, each individual is unique in their own way, and so ...
21/05/2026

๐…๐„๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐„๐’ | ๐…๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ, ๐€ ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐“๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ

As they say, each individual is unique in their own way, and so is the culture that breathes life into the identity they carry. Every May 21, the world celebrates the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a global observance that reminds people about the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures.

After UNESCO's Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, the United Nations proclaimed this celebration in 2002 to promote intercultural dialogue as an important step toward peace, unity, and sustainable development. It honors the traditions, languages, beliefs, and stories that place each community as a distinct thread in the fabric of the world.

In todayโ€™s generation, people are becoming more exposed to different cultures through technology and social media platforms such as TikTok. Through videos, music, trends, and online discussions, individuals can easily discover lifestyles and traditions from different parts of the world. Social media has truly become a space where cultures are shared, learned, and appreciated by millions of users every day.

Because of this growing connection, it becomes more important to treasure the different traditions, languages, music, and identities that people carry, as if they were colors in a shared painting of humanity. These cultural expressions help communities preserve their history and allow others to better understand their experiences. Instead of creating division, diversity can become a bridge that brings people closer together. In the Philippines, cultural diversity is visible in the countryโ€™s various regional festivals, dialects, and artistic traditions. From Luzon to Mindanao, every region has its own practices and stories that contribute to the nationโ€™s rich identity. These differences continue to show the beauty of Filipino culture and the importance of respecting every community.

Celebrations like World Day for Cultural Diversity remain important today because despite living in a diverse society, misunderstandings and stereotypes still linger like stains that refuse to fade.

Such struggles are not only global but also rooted in local soil. In Supan and Mendozaโ€™s (2023) ethnographic study, the term โ€œbaluga,โ€ used in Pampanga and Tarlac in Central Luzon, Philippines, is described as having a hybrid meaning similar to โ€œmestizoโ€ for non-indigenous people. Yet for many Aeta communities, it becomes a word that falls like a shadow, casting judgment on their identities. Jenny, an Aeta, shared that being called โ€œbalugaโ€ feels like a burden placed on their name because it reduces them to assumptions of being illiterate or uneducated. There were also times when she found it difficult to connect with fellow students since stereotypes cast them as wild huntersโ€”leaving her to move through spaces where understanding rarely took root, and where bullying followed her through the margins of everyday life.

These show the quiet struggles within cultural diversity where even natural identity is often reshaped to fit other norms and flattened into labels rather than being seen through the lens of shared humanity. This serves as a reminder of why acceptance and respect for all cultural expressions truly matter. For young people who are active in media and communication, promoting respect and inclusivity can help create a more open-minded generation.

As the world becomes more connected, cultural understanding should also continue to grow. Appreciating different cultures does not mean forgetting oneโ€™s own identity, but rather learning to respect the uniqueness of others. Through dialogue, empathy, and acceptance, people can create communities where every culture is valued and every voice is heard.

Words: Hanna "Mizuki" Cueto
Layout: Jeremy Orejola

Happy Birthday, President Briones!The Gears Publication extends its warmest greetings to our University President, Lt. C...
21/05/2026

Happy Birthday, President Briones!

The Gears Publication extends its warmest greetings to our University President, Lt. Col. Mario R. Briones, EdD., as he celebrates his birthday today.

We offer our heartfelt appreciation for his leadership, dedication, and commitment to fostering the university's growth, excellence, and progression. His vision and guidance inspire the academic community to strive for greater achievements and uphold the values of our institution.

May this special day bring him fulfillment, and strength as he continues to lead the university towards a progressive institution.

๐”๐๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘๐’๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | ๐‹๐’๐๐” ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€.๐˜. '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”โ€“'๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ; ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•โ€Žโ€ŽLaguna State Polytechnic Univers...
20/05/2026

๐”๐๐ˆ๐•๐„๐‘๐’๐ˆ๐“๐˜ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | ๐‹๐’๐๐” ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐€.๐˜. '๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”โ€“'๐Ÿ๐Ÿ• ๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ซ; ๐Ÿ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ•
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โ€ŽLaguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) officially releases its calendar for Academic Year (A.Y.) 2026โ€“2027 following the approval of the LSPU Board of Regents (BOR) through BOR Resolution No. 40, s. 2026, May 20.
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As per the approved schedule, enrollment for new and old students is set from July 13โ€“25, while regular first-semester classes shall officially begin on July 27.
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โ€ŽThe released calendar outlines important schedules and university activities intended to guide students, faculty members, and university personnel throughout the upcoming school year.
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โ€ŽStudents are encouraged to review the schedule and stay informed regarding important dates and university activities.
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โ€ŽReferences:
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โ€Žhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CukE9a1hd/
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โ€ŽWritten by: Chesca Belleza

โ€Ž๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐Œ๐„ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ โ€˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ โ€Žโ€ŽMechanical Engineering (ME) students of Lagun...
19/05/2026

โ€Ž๐๐„๐–๐’ | ๐Œ๐„ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ โ€˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐ฌ
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โ€ŽMechanical Engineering (ME) students of Laguna State Polytechnic University โ€“ Sta. Cruz Campus (LSPUโ€“SCC) organized ME Days 2026, carrying the โ€œgaMEofGears: Precision is our sword, Innovation is our shieldโ€, held at the University Gymnasium, March 23โ€“25.
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โ€ŽEngr. Raniel Louie W. Mendiola, dean of the College of Engineering (COE), emphasized the importance of precision and accuracy in the field of engineering, reminding students that the two concepts, while closely related, are not the same.
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โ€Ž"Precision is our swordโ€™ represents commitment to accuracy, discipline, and excellence,โ€ he said, highlighting the mindset aspiring engineers should develop.
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โ€ŽIn line with this, Dr. Christian P. San Luis, Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) Chairperson, emphasized that precision goes beyond exact measurements and technical calculations, stressing the importance of focus, determination, and consistently doing things correctly despite challenges.
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โ€Žโ€œIs not just about exact measurement, calculation, and technical accuracy; it is about focus, it is about the knowledge to do things right, even if the process is difficult,โ€ he stated.
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โ€ŽFeaturing various activities and interactive programs, the three-day celebration served as an avenue for students across different year levels to strengthen teamwork, friendship, and collaboration while taking a meaningful break from academic responsibilities.
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โ€ŽJaryl Mae S. Elviรฑa, first-year representative of the Mechanical Engineering Society (MES), shared how the event provided students an opportunity to relax and temporarily step away from academic stress.
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โ€Žโ€œYung event po na ito is naging way po sa amin para makapag lay low, makapag pahinga po kasi para hindi po kami super stressed,โ€ she said.
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โ€ŽWritten by: Friya Penaloza
โ€ŽPhotos: Charlene Calanza, Gian Ortiz
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