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The Official Student Publication of Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City, Bohol Dahan
Associate Editor: Christyl D. Bulayo
Managing Editor: Tuesday Lyne B.

The WORD
The Official Student Publication of Holy Name University
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Editor-in-Chief: Hazel Ann L. Borja
News Editor: Kharl Joshua A. Clenuar
Features Editor: Gea Mari D. Brillantes
Literary Editor: Ma. Danielle Grace S. Sagaral

Graphic and Layout Artists:
Janna Andrea Z. Zapatos
Roselle Marjo M. Cubelo
Thea Alena Ancla

Photojournalists:
Dave Magallanes
Neil Christian Andre

s A. Mosqueda
Angelo B. Gonzales

Cartoonist:
Jann Carl Myko A. Dominise

Staff Writers:
Jan Ashlei G. Socorin
Florence Anne G. Lapura
Kristine Mikaela Q. Dango

Advisers:
Mark Louie C. Huraño, PhD
Charmaine H. Honculada, MA
Legal Adviser: Atty. Collin U. Pacional

05/06/2026

A sky spilling gold across the horizon. The world hurrying beneath it, eyes fixed on what comes next.

Yet life is not waiting at the finish line. It blooms in the light we so often look past, in everyday moments that make up our lifetime.

And perhaps all it takes is a spark against the dusk.

The WORD proudly presents this summer’s 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑾𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 with the theme 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑽𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆 | 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆

This contest is an annual literary writing contest organized by The WORD's Editorial Board and Staff to pay tribute to the late Dr. Michele Rellita, an inspiring writer, educator, and former adviser of The WORD, whose dedication and guidance greatly shaped the publication and the lives of many WORDians.

The contest is open to all bona fide 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 of Holy Name University. Entries may be submitted in either 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞, written in 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡, 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨, 𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚.

Participants must submit their entries to 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝.𝐡𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦.

Submissions are open from 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Full guidelines and requirements can be found in the photos below. Winning entries will be featured in 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨: 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐗𝐗𝐗𝐈𝐕 | 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Breathe life into every line. Live it. Write it. Remember it.

01/06/2026

In the middle of rushed days and borrowed time,
there comes a quiet moment that makes you pause,
and remember life is still worth writing about.

The WORD presents to you the theme of this year's Summer Literary Folio, 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝑽𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆 | 𝑹𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆

𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐 [𝐦𝐞.𝐦𝐞́𝐧.𝐭𝐨]
noun | Latin
: a reminder, an act of keeping something in mind

𝒗𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆 [𝐯𝐢.𝐯𝐞́.𝐫𝐞]
verb | Latin
: to live; to exist, to experience life fully

There will always be something in you that yearns to be seen and heard, quietly finding its way back to the spark you thought you lost, until you slowly remember what it truly means to live.

Let your thoughts wander through prose and poetry, where even the tiniest feeling finds a voice.

Submit your poetry (with rhyme scheme or in free verse) and prose (flash fictions) in Binisaya, Filipino, or English to The WORD's Gmail or Facebook accounts.

𝐆𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: [email protected]
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: https://www.facebook.com/thewordhnubohol

• Open to all bona fide college students of Holy Name University.

• The submitted literary pieces must be original and have not been published in any online or physical journals, folios, or issues.

• Contributors may submit as many entries as they like.

• All submissions must contain either the author's complete name or pen name, following the format (CONTRIBUTION_Name-LitFolio), as the email subject or file name.
Ex. (CONTRIBUTION_DELACRUZ-LitFolio).

• The WORD will accept contributions from June 1-20, 2026.

• The WORD reserves the right to select or decline submissions in accordance with its editorial guidelines.

08/05/2026

132𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙀𝙓𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙄𝙎𝙀
𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙀𝘿𝙐𝘾𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉, 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙇𝘼𝙒, 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙐𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙎𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙄𝙀𝙎

07/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and College of Engineering and Computer Studies (COECS) Class of 2026 officially wrap up this year’s graduation season during their commencement exercises today, May 7, at the Fr. Patrick Barder, SVD Gymnasium.

Among the graduates, Ms. Dianne Marfe, a BS Psychology student, received the HNU President’s Award for Academic Excellence, one of the university’s most prestigious honors, in recognition of her outstanding academic performance.

Today's ceremony concluded the series of recognition ceremonies and celebrations held over the past days.

06/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: College of Education (COED), Graduate Studies, and College of Law (COL) Class of 2026 held their 132nd Commencement Exercises today, May 6, at the Fr. Patrick Barder, SVD Gymnasium.

Ms. Shelly Ryn Saligumba, a Bachelor of Special Needs Education graduate, received the Fr. Alphonse Lesage Award, one of the institution's highest honors, given in recognition of her outstanding leadership and academic achievement.

Earlier on the day, COED held a Tribute to Parents and Recognition Rites to honor the sacrifices and support of the families who guided the graduates throughout their academic journey.

The graduation series will conclude tomorrow, May 7, with the commencement exercises for the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computer Studies.

05/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Batch 2025-2026 received their diplomas today, May 5, in the 132nd Commencement Exercises of Holy Name University, at the Fr. Patrick Barder, SVD Gymnasium.

The graduation ceremonies are set to continue until May 7, with the College of Education (COED), College of Law (COL), and Graduate Studies scheduled to hold their rites tomorrow, May 6.

04/05/2026

𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗡𝗨 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁

Food safety concerns have resurfaced at Holy Name University (HNU) after alleged contamination incidents in the campus food court were shared on the HNU Confessions page, showing a rat sighting and worms found in meals, which raised questions about sanitation and safety in one of the university’s most frequented spaces.

“I avoided buying sa stalls nga naay mga negative incidents nga nahappen, especially adtong naay rat… I became more cautious on what and where I buy my food,” a student said.

Stall vendors cited environmental factors affecting the area. “Ang amoa lang kay di to amoa gikan mismo—sa lugar to... dili malikayan gyud,” one vendor explained.

Providing a scientific perspective, Mr. Jessie Kevin Arcadio, member of the Bohol Food Safety Team, said pest presence in food areas poses serious health risks, particularly in open environments. “Pwede gyud makakuha ang consumers ug leptospirosis, salmonella, and hantavirus.”

He explained that these diseases may result from contamination through rat urine or contact with unsanitary food preparation surfaces, potentially causing infections and gastrointestinal illnesses.

Mr. Arcadio added that worms or maggots found in food may also indicate bacterial contamination and the possible presence of parasites. “Kaning maggots kay gikan ni sa housefly larval nga stage niya… pwede pud nga kadtong eggs sa fly nag carry pud siya ug parasites.”

He further noted that the open structure of the food court allows pests to easily enter, emphasizing the need for structural improvements and stricter pest control. “Open pud atong area, wala puy mga screen… Dapat naa tay comprehensive pest management program.”

University canteen-in-charge and Pollution Control Officer, Mr. Nelson Dela Rama said an investigation was immediately conducted, pointing to the canteen’s open structure and nearby facilities as possible causes. “I immediately investigated what happened… ang possibility kaya tayo nagka-worm o nagka-rat siguro kasi ang canteen natin is open… possible din na may mga katabing facilities, baka doon sila nanggaling.”

He said regular sanitation efforts are in place, including weekly clean-ups, and that vendors are consistently reminded to follow hygiene protocols. “Every Saturday, nagc-cleaning kami diyan… hindi naman ako nagkulang sa kanila ng mga reminders.”

Mr. Dela Rama added that monitoring and enforcement are ongoing, with non-compliant vendors facing possible sanctions such as non-renewal of contracts.

He also said the administration is exploring long-term solutions, including facility improvements and a possible additional canteen. “Na open na rin namin ito sa committee… possible pwede na magamit yun by the next school year… baka mag additional po tayo ng another canteen.”

These three incidents of alleged contamination in the university food courts continue to raise concerns over sanitation and food safety at the campus.

Courtesy of: Jan Ashlei G. Socorin, Kristine Q. Dango, and Ma. Danielle Grace S. Sagaral

04/05/2026

132𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙈𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙀𝙓𝙀𝙍𝘾𝙄𝙎𝙀
𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙀𝙂𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝙎𝘾𝙄𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎

03/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: College of Health Sciences Class of 2026 marched in its 132nd Commencement Exercises today, May 3, at the Fr. Patrick Barder, SVD Gymnasium, celebrating the culmination of years of dedication to their academic pursuit.

The day’s celebration opened with a Baccalaureate Mass led by Rev. Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD, PhD, uniting graduates, faculty members, and loved ones in a moment of gratitude and reflection.

Prior to the program, the college conducted its 37th Pinning and Sagbay Ceremony, alongside the Tribute to Parents and Recognition Rites, honoring the parents whose love and sacrifices became an integral part of the graduates’ journey toward these accomplishments.

This ceremony marks the first of the scheduled commencement exercises, with succeeding graduation rites to continue from May 5 to May 7.

29/04/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: The Campus Student Organization honored Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) on April 29, 2026, at the Fr. Patrick Barder, SVD Gymnasium, commending their outstanding contributions and impact within and beyond the Holynamian community.

Awards recognized RSOs as the epitome of the university’s core values—Integrity, Social Responsibility, Excellence, Servant Leadership, and Evangelization, with their initiatives that made a lasting impact on the student body.

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐬

Alliance of Political Sciences Students
Society of College Seniors
Crime Knights Organization
HNU - College Red Cross Youth Council
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Holy Name University Chorale
Scholars’ Society
Working Scholars’ Organization
Junior Business Executives’ Association
Neo-Psych Society

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