Cultura

Cultura The Official College Student Publication of Upi Agricultural School

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | Cultura Empowers Campus Journalists Through Layout and Photography Seminar-Workshop๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ฆ ...
01/08/2026

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | Cultura Empowers Campus Journalists Through Layout and Photography Seminar-Workshop

๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐จ๐ฆ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” & ๐€๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” The official student publication of Upi Agricultural School - College Department, Cultura, empowered campus journalists through a two-day seminar-workshop on layout and photography themed, โ€œCapturing Stories, Designing Excellence: Empowering Campus Journalists through Photography and Layout.โ€

In her opening remarks, Maโ€™am Leah Janine S. Arandilla, Cultura Adviser, encouraged every staff member to actively participate in the seminar-workshop so that they would understand and apply everything they learned to the school publication.

During the first day, Mr. Jay P. Bersamina, MAELT, UAS Senior High School Coordinator, served as the resource speaker for the session on layout in journalism. His presentation revolved around the basics of layout, its rules and principles, and dummy making before crafting an actual layout for the publication. Following the lecture, the Cultura staff plunged into a rigorous layout workshop using modern publishing software. Divided into groups, the members tackled various tasks to create a final publication layout by applying the basic principles and rules of layout design.

Shifting from publication layout design, the second day of the seminar-workshop pivoted toward capturing images focusing on visual storytelling. Mr. Isidro N. Cabailo Jr. served as the resource speaker, leading the participants in transitioning photography from mere documentation to active narration. Participants explored technical foundations such as photography angles, composition, and how to capture a photo with emotion and meaning. They then engaged in a workshop featuring a photography contest, where they found perfect angles, captured photos, and crafted captions to describe the meaning behind each image.

Maโ€™am Amerah A. Ali, MAEd, Cultura Co-Adviser, delivered the closing remarks, emphasizing that the distinct expertise provided by the resource speakers on layout and photography contributed significantly to the development of the Cultura staff. She also commended all the staff members for their active involvement in the seminar-workshop.

Following the closing remarks, tokens of appreciation were given to the speakers, alongside certificates for the participants. The two-day event culminated in a showcase of outputs from both workshops, where the speakers provided constructive critiques on the participants' publication layouts and photographs, complete with titles and descriptions.

โœ๏ธ | Marie Doll Fronda
๐Ÿ“ท | Aiza Cabailo & Altaf Sanson


๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | OSA Leads One-Day Leadership Development Training for Student Leaders๐”๐€๐’ ๐“๐‘๐€๐‚๐„ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” The Of...
01/08/2026

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | OSA Leads One-Day Leadership Development Training for Student Leaders

๐”๐€๐’ ๐“๐‘๐€๐‚๐„ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” The Office of Student Affairs (OSA), in partnership with the College Student Council (CSC), successfully conducted a one-day Leadership Development Training for selected officers from various programs and organizations. with a theme, โ€œEmpowering Leaders. Inspiring Change. Building a Better Tomorrowโ€.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Ervin John A. Ariston, OSA Coordinator, stressed that student leaders serve as a bridge between their peers and progress. He added that the training would provide an opportunity for participants to learn new strategies and discover their unique strengths.

The resource speaker, Maโ€™am Bai Zuheira S. Kanakan, MAEd, RGC, Guidance Counselor III, led a meaningful session on holistic leadership and life skills for student leaders, covering communication and teamwork, digital and responsible leadership, problem-solving and decision-making, and stress management. She emphasized that effective communication is vital for student leaders to build trust, resolve conflicts, and clearly share ideas, while reminding them not to neglect their wellness despite busy schedules, since taking care of themselves is key to being responsible and effective leaders.

Student leaders also shared their impressions by stating how the sessions on communication, responsible leadership, and decision-making helped them understand their roles better. Many said the activities not only taught them new skills but also gave them more confidence to lead with heart.

Tokens of appreciation and certificates were awarded to both the resource speaker and all student participants. The activity aimed to enhance studentsโ€™ leadership skills and encourage active participation for greater development.

โœ๏ธ: Gwyneth Villanueva
๐Ÿ“ท: Aiza Cabailo & Marie Doll Fronda


๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | Testimonial Program for March 2026 LET Passers | July 16, 2026๐Ÿ“ท | Marie Doll Fronda
17/07/2026

๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | Testimonial Program for March 2026 LET Passers | July 16, 2026

๐Ÿ“ท | Marie Doll Fronda


๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | Upi Agricultural School Hosts Testimonial Program for March 2026 LET Passersโ€Ž๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ...
16/07/2026

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | Upi Agricultural School Hosts Testimonial Program for March 2026 LET Passers

โ€Ž๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” Upi Agricultural School (UAS) under the leadership of Dr. Alimudin C. Belon PhD, successfully hosted a Testimonial Program to honor the March 2026 LET Passers.

The program commenced with a motorcade of the LET passers around Nuro Poblacion. Following the motorcade, the passers entered the venue alongside the faculty and staff of the UAS College Department.

In her opening address, Mrs. Bernadette A. Panisigan MBA, Assistant Head of the College Department, welcomed the guests and congratulated the passers. She emphasized that the event stood as a testament to their hard work, perseverance, and dedication.

Mrs. Jessica M. Romuar, School Registrar, proudly presented the successful March 2026 LET passers to the audience. Selected passers from the BEEd and BTLEd programs, as well as unit earners, then delivered their testimonies. They highlighted the importance of preparation, time management, goal-setting, diligence, self-belief, and faith in overcoming the board exam. They also expressed their deepest gratitude to their instructors for their guidance and to the institution for establishing their strong academic foundation.

Messages of inspiration were delivered by Mr. Salvador C. Cabailo, Jr., Principal of Borongotan Elementary School, and Mr. Eleazar A. Dabuco Junior High School Department Coordinator. They described the milestone as a stepping stone toward their future careers. Furthermore, they reminded the passers to acknowledge the people who supported their journeyโ€”particularly their parentsโ€”and to continually value teaching as a noble profession.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the Testimonial Toast led by Dr. Nympha D. Sapan. Mrs. Cherry Mae P. Garrigues, MAEngl, delivered her closing remarks. She thanked the partner schools of UAS for accommodating the pre-service teachers. She noted that the event celebrated both the triumphs and the struggles of the passers. She concluded with an inspiring remark: โ€œNothing is difficult or hard; it is simply unfamiliar to us.โ€

The program officially concluded with a photo opportunity featuring the passers, faculty, guests, and school officials.

โœ๏ธ | Leah Capuno
๐Ÿ“ท | Marie Doll Fronda

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10/07/2026

๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | BEEd and BTLEd Pre-Service Teachers in Field Study and Teaching Internship Orientation and Pinning Ceremony | July 8, 2026 | UAS Covered Court

๐Ÿ“ท | Marie Doll Fronda


๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„  | UAS College Department Recognizes 128 Pre-Service Teachers in Field Study and Teaching Internship Orie...
08/07/2026

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | UAS College Department Recognizes 128 Pre-Service Teachers in Field Study and Teaching Internship Orientation and Pinning Ceremony

๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ–, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€“ The Upi Agricultural School โ€“ College Department, headed by Mrs. Rodith R. Udas, MSciEd, recognized 128 Pre-Service Teachers from the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education-Major in Home Economics (BTLEd-HE) programs during the Field Study and Teaching Internship Orientation and Pinning Ceremony.

Delivering the opening remarks, Maโ€™am Pahmia P. P**i, MAEd, BTLEd Pre-Service Teachers Supervisor, welcomed the guests, parents, and the PSTs and underscored the significance of the event.

During the orientation, Mrs. Cherry Mae P. Garrigues and Mrs. Susan N. Clemente instructed the PSTs on the guidelines for conducting Field Study 1 and 2 at the different cooperating schools. Additionally, pre-deployment requirements and guidelines for the Teaching Internship were presented by Maโ€™am P**i.

This was followed by the Presentation and Pinning of the 66 BEEd and 62 BTLEd Pre-Service Teachers by Maโ€™am Garrigues and Maโ€™am P**i. They were formally presented and received their name tags as a symbol of their readiness for deployment, accompanied by their parents.

Messages of support were delivered by the heads of the elementary and secondary cooperating schools. Maโ€™am Norhata M. Guialani, OIC of Mirab Elementary School, and Maโ€™am Vichelle B. Algan, Head of Dr. Bernabe G. Dela Fuente Sr. National High School, congratulated the PSTs as they step into a new stage of their educational journey.

In his inspirational message, Dr. Alimudin C. Belon, Vocational School Administrator II, proudly congratulated the PSTs. He emphasized that they must be patient with themselves, teach with their heart, and remember why they chose the beautiful path they are walking right now. He wished that their journey would be full of discovery, joy, and profound purpose.

The program concluded with a message from Mrs. Rodith R. Udas, Head of the College Department. She thanked everyone who helped in the preparation of the event. She then encouraged the PSTs to embody the values of UAS to become the foundation of their character and the guiding principles of their profession. She added that they must remain committed to continuous learning.

โœ๏ธ & โ€Ž๐Ÿ“ท | Marie Doll Fronda


07/07/2026

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐•๐ˆ๐ƒ๐„๐Ž ๐‡๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐‹๐ˆ๐†๐‡๐“ | Acquaintance Party 2026 Nominees | Azure Abyss Gala | July 1, 2026

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โ€Ž๐ŸŽฅ | Altaf Sanson
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๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | UAS Honors Top LET Reviewees During Flag Ceremony๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ”, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” The Upi Agric...
06/07/2026

๐‚๐”๐‹๐“๐”๐‘๐€ ๐”๐๐ƒ๐€๐“๐„ | UAS Honors Top LET Reviewees During Flag Ceremony

๐”๐€๐’ ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ | ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ”, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€” The Upi Agricultural School (UAS) - College Department, led by Maโ€™am Rodith R. Udas, MSciEd, successfully held its monthly flag-raising ceremony on the first Monday of July 2026.

The morning commenced at 6:40 AM with the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the BARMM Hymn, followed by the Panatang Makabayan, the Panunumpa sa Watawat, and the employees' oath.

The program kicked off with opening remarks from Maโ€™am Bai Zuhiera S. Kanakan, MAEd, RGC, UAS Guidance Counselor II. She shared the story behind the establishment of the UAS LET In-House Review, noting that it is one of the institutionโ€™s ways of guiding future educators through their licensure journey, and warmly congratulated the top 10 reviewees.

The highlight of the ceremony was the awarding of certificates and cash incentives to the top 10 standouts of the recent UAS LET In-House Review Mockboard Examination. Maโ€™am Leah Janine S. Arandilla led the announcement, celebrating the hard work and dedication of graduates from the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) programs.

These cash incentives serve as both a reward for their rigorous preparation and a morale booster ahead of their official board examinations. The honored reviewees include:
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd)
Top 1 - Gomez, Euka Reign B.
Top 2 - Batuigas, Santiago II P.
Top 3 - Gunsi, Precious Grace S.
Top 4 - Sigon Jr., Jovanni A.
Top 5 - Midtanggal, Buharie U.

Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLEd) - Major in Home Economics
Top 1 - Beling, Jeffry T.
Top 2 - Ortele, James D.
Top 3 - Daud, Bambay S.
Top 4 - Torres, Kevin S.
Top 5 - Capuno, Remelyn I.

Following the recognition, Dr. Alimudin C. Belon, Vocational School Administrator II, took the stage to congratulate the reviewees and urge them to aim for the top in their licensure examinations. He emphasized his vision for the institution to produce not only top-tier educators but also exceptional agriculturists as well.

Dr. Nympha D. Sapan, Head of the Research and Extension Department, also congratulated the top 10 and challenged the students to anchor their academic pursuits in research and continuous innovation, reminding them that learning is a lifelong journey.

In line with the community development, representatives from the Upi Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) announced the Eco-Savers Program. This initiative aims to promote ecological awareness, proper waste management, and sustainable practices right here on campus.

To conclude the ceremony, Maโ€™am Udas thanked the MENRO for their Eco-Savers Program presentation and commended the institutionโ€™s Eco-Savers Club for their dedication to keeping the campus clean. She then offered final words of encouragement to the top reviewees and shared a few brief campus updates.


06/07/2026

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