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The Varsitarian, Dr. Cecilio Putong Street, Tagbilaran City (2026)

10/05/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | 𝗨𝗕 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗦𝗚 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔.𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

The University of Bohol Commission on Elections (UB COMELEC) officially declared the winners of the UB SSG HALALAN 2026 on May 7, 2026, at the Student Personnel Services (SPS) Office Conference Hall.

COMELEC Chairperson, Sir Rone Joseph L. Ytes, led the proclamation ceremony, introducing the new set of student leaders for both National and College Local Government Unit.

John Paul Lacsado, the presidential candidate of Excellence Party, was declared as president of the National Supreme Student Government (NSSG) of the next academic year, together with his vice presidential candidate, Maria Aprilyn Orapa, who ran unopposed and won by default.

Ten senatorial candidates from various colleges and five from VDTALC SHS and UB JHS were also recognized as official members of the UBSSG Senate for the upcoming academic year.

Winners of the college local government unit elections were acknowledged as well as the next administrators of their respective colleges and departments.

However, several elected officers from CBA, CHMTN, CAHS, and CETAFA were absent during the declaration due to prior academic and personal commitments.

In his speech, Lacsado is hoping to provide better services for the UBian communities during his administration next academic year. "Hopefully, in the next school year, ma-improve na atong services sa students kay daghan ang nangita og saktong services," he said.

All elected candidates, from local to national level, are set to present themselves at the IMATO Thanksgiving Ceremony to be held at a date to be announced.

✍🏻 Josis Pablo
📷 Josis Pablo

05/05/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 | UB Kicks off PE DAYS 2026

The Physical Education Department of University of Bohol (UB) commenced its highly anticipated PE Days 2026 on May 4, 2026, at the UB Gymnasium. This year’s celebration centers on the inspiring theme “Bridging wellness and artistry through motion.”

The two-day event brought PATHFIT learners together from various colleges. The opening day transformed the gymnasium into a vibrant hub of talents and athleticism.

The festivities began with a high-energy morning session of performances: zumba, kata, foreign folk dance, and sport mimetic.

As the morning’s artistic display concluded, the focus of PE Days 2026 on the afternoon shifted towards athletic competition. The sport phase commenced with Volleyball at the UB Gym while the Swimming competition was held at the VDT Jr. Aquatic Center.

Here's the list of winners of the PE Days 2026 competitions:

Zumba Competition
🥇Entry No. 10
🥈Entry No. 4
🥉Entry No. 3

Kata Competition
🥇Entry No. 5
🥈Entry No. 6
🥉Entry No. 1

Tarantella Competition
🥇Entry No. 11
🥈Entry No. 6
🥉Entry No. 2

Sports Mimetic Competition
🥇Entry No. 3
🥈Entry No. 4
🥉Entry No. 6

✍🏻 MJ Samulde
📷 Fullerine (C60) Alcuino, Edrian Bayron, Rhian Liwanag, Carlo Garcia,

03/05/2026

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗬

Before truth reaches us, someone has already risked something to find it.

Through noise, through silence, through barriers meant to obscure, it is the press that pushes forward. Journalists ask what others won’t, listen where others turn away, and bring light to what would otherwise remain unseen.

Freedom of expression gives us the right to speak, but it is the free press that dares to listen, to challenge, and to reveal, especially when truth is dangerous and silence is easier.

On World Press Freedom Day, we do more than recognize journalism, we acknowledge the courage behind it. Because behind every headline is a choice, to pursue truth despite pressure, to report despite threats, to speak when staying silent would be safer.

Where the press is silenced, truth is at risk.
Where the press stands firm, truth survives.

Today, we stand with those who refuse to look away
and with the freedom that makes truth possible.

Written by Mikaella Tagud
Pubmat by Mikel Berbes

01/05/2026

𝘼𝙍𝘼𝙒 𝙉𝙂 𝙈𝙂𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙂𝘼𝙂𝘼𝙒𝘼

Today, May 1, 2026, we celebrate Labor Day, a worldwide observance recognizing the contributions of workers across various sectors. This occasion highlights the role of labor in driving economic growth and sustaining communities. This day is not just a celebration, but also a reminder to continue to uphold workers' rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions.

In celebration of Labor Day, The Varsitarian commends every Filipino worker, the value of dignity in labor, and the importance of collective effort in nation-building.

Pubmat by Mikel Berbes

24/04/2026

In Photos | Desire, Excellence take stage at UB Miting de Avance 2026

Two opposing slates, the DESIRE Party and the EXCELLENCE Party, face off during the University of Bohol Supreme Student Government Commission on Elections’ Miting de Avance, held at the UB Quadrangle on April 21, 2026, as part of the official election activities to present their candidates for both local and national positions, outline platforms, and address key student concerns including transparency, connectivity, and program implementation.

The event was conducted in two parts—candidate and platform presentations followed by a question-and-answer segment, where official candidates for local and national posts respond to queries from opposing parties, campus media, and student spectators.

✍🏻 Princess Hannah Rosal, MJ Samulde, Hergil Estoquia
📷 Edrian Bayron, Monica Olajay, Kheysha Paredes

24/04/2026

In Photos | CDRRM Officer Lavadia speaks at USPEAK on Climate Resilience

Tagbilaran City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CDRRM) Officer Gerard M. Lavadia delivered a talk on Climate Resilience during the USPEAK event held on April 20, 2026, at the University of Bohol Instructional Research Center (UB IRC) Auditorium.

Jonzi Viñas, President of Supreme Student Government, greeted all attendees in his welcome message. Viñas emphasized that climate change already exists and that we need to adapt and find actions in this issue which the City DRRM Officer discussed in his talk.

Lavadia's in-depth discussion on climate resilience highlighted the two main parts: the climate change and the solutions.

He encouraged students to mitigate and adapt to climate change even in simple ways, educating themselves on environmental issues, and participating in tree planting activities.

At the end of the session, students asked further questions regarding climate resilience and shared ideas on what other ways we can do to lessen the effect of climate change.

Students who attended the activity were given a certificate of participation which also grant them eligibility for attendance exemptions in SSG activities for the second semester of School Year 2025–2026.

✍🏻 Queennie Gulle, Arabela Resusta
📷 Kheysha Paredes

22/04/2026

𝐔𝐁 𝐒𝐒𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Miting de Avance

A true leader stands beside their constituents, serving them with utmost integrity and leading them with transparency and accountability. One that listens and amplifies the voice of the studentry, creating a government that upholds the university's trinity of virtues: Scholarship, Character, and Service. We put them in power not solely based on their credentials, but also considering their perspective in relevant contents. Their stance on existing and emerging institutional challenges reflects the way they lead the student body.

During the Miting de Avance at the UB Quadrangle yesterday, April 21, 2026, candidates of the National SSG— Desire and Excellence parties, were asked a series of "Like or Dislike" questions in the lightning round segment, showing where they stand on certain key issues, leadership perspectives, and relevant student concerns.

These simple responses are essential for every UBian to recognize competent, trustworthy, and visionary leaders, who have the power to create change and to make a great impact within the university and even beyond.

Today, April 22, 2026, marks the start of the voting period, and every UBian is encouraged to cast their votes on who truly deserves their spot to be a student leader. This is a reminder that every vote has the potential to chart the course of a difference that benefits the student body, and to vote wisely is the way we can achieve that collective goal and purpose.

Written by Sandy Quintal, MJ Samulde, Angel Torralba
Photos by Edrian Bayron, Monica Olajay, Kheysha Paredes
Layout by Edrian Bayron

16/04/2026

In Photos | Ready and Responsive: UB, BFP conduct fire drill

The University of Bohol (UB), together with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), led a campus-wide fire drill on April 15, 2026, to familiarize students, employees, and staff with proper evacuation routes and practices.

The rhythmic sound of the long buzzer signaled the start of the drill, prompting students, employees, and clients to vacate classrooms and offices. Under the supervision of UB Management, participants moved toward designated exit points along Dr. Cecilio Putong St., Remolador St., and Palma Street.

Afterwards, UBians gathered at the UB Quadrangle for a brief exercise on how to properly use fire extinguishers led by Tagbilaran City Fire Station fire marshalls. UB staff also tested other equipment to ensure functionality in times of disasters.

The drill is part of the university’s ongoing commitment to safety and disaster risk reduction, ensuring that every UB community knows exactly how to respond when the alarm sounds.

✍🏻 Princess Hannah Rosal
📷 Prince Pablo, Edrian Bayron

02/04/2026

In Photos | COMPESA and UBYTeS Participate in AI Ready ASEAN Seminar

The COMPESA (Computer Engineering Students Association) and UBYTeS (University of Bohol Young Thinkers Society) students partook in the AI Ready ASEAN Seminar held at the UB IRC Auditorium held on March 31, 2026, featuring Rahel Podobsky-Stucki, Founder and CEO of BANTAYnet, as the resource speaker.

The event formally started with a welcome message from CETAFA Dean, Engr. James P. Uy, who emphasized the importance of AI literacy for students in today’s age of information.

Subsequently, Ms. Rahel delivered her talk, introducing BANTAYnet, a non-profit organization that aims to empower Filipinos with online safety and digital literacy. She then discussed AI and its background, highlighting the need to understand how AI works and the mechanisms behind it.

Through the Hour of Code, participants were shown a demonstration of how machine learning operates and how AI "just acts upon the information it receives." The seminar also covered best practices for utilizing AI correctly in educational settings, stressing that it should "supplement knowledge, not replace it."

After the informative discussions, a Q&A segment was held, giving participants the opportunity to ask Ms. Rahel questions about the seminar and related topics.

A certificate and token of appreciation were presented to the resource speaker, and the event concluded with a closing message from Engr. Victor John Anunciado, Adviser of COMPESA, noting the seminar’s success and reaffirming its importance in the digital age.

✍🏻 Fullerine Alcuino
📷 Monica Olajay, Edrian Bayron

29/03/2026

In Photos | UB holds USpeak on Safe Spaces Anti-Sexual Harassment

The University of Bohol held a USpeak event at the UB IRC Auditorium on March 27, 2026, with the theme "Safe Spaces and Anti-Sexual Harassment in the Workplace."

Resource speakers Atty. Kristine Dale Tiu and Atty. Frances Genevieve Galinato were invited to share their expertise on laws that protect citizens against sexual harassment.

Atty. Tiu discussed the Safe Spaces Act and the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, enlightening participants on the purpose of these laws. Subsequently, Atty. Galinato tackled the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, highlighting its scope and relevance in today's information age, stating, "A single 10-second video can ruin someone’s entire career."

Following the insightful talks, the event featured a Q&A session to address further inquiries about the earlier discussions. This was followed by a series of trivia questions on notable Filipino women and questions related to the event, in connection with the celebration of Women's Month.

Certificates and tokens of appreciation were then presented to the resource speakers, and purple scrunchies were distributed to the attendees, further highlighting the spirit of the Women's Month celebration.

✍🏻 Fullerine Alcuino
📷 Edrian Bayron

25/03/2026

In Photos | UB celebrates ENSCIMATH 2026

The University of Bohol (UB) held its first-ever English, Science, and Mathematics (ENSCIMATH) Big Day on March 23, 2026 at the UB Gymnasium, highlighting the interconnectedness of these three disciplines in shaping ideas for development.

The program commenced with an opening message from Prof. Imelda C. Bolanio, English Coordinator, followed by an inspiring talk from Dr. Janice Aurora Tirol-Namoc, Dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education.

Students enrolled in PComm, Lit 1N, STAS, and Math in the Modern World were converged for a series of competitions: SpeakForward, Quiz Bowl Challenge, and Bridge Making Contest encapsulating the theme, "Spatialyze: Where ideas take shape through English, Science, and Mathematics."

In the SpeakForward competition, contenders delivered their original pieces aligned with Ms. Loucille Dabhi's talk on the theme, following the TED talk format. This was followed by the Quiz Bowl and the Bridge-Making Contest, which were held simultaneously.

The term “Spatialyze” combines “spatial” and the suffix "-lyze," conveying the idea of transforming concepts into meaningful and tangible forms.

✍🏻 Queennie Gulle, Mary Jane Samulde
📷 Edrian Bayron, Prince Pablo

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