The Lamp (2025)

16/08/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The UCCP National Council Meeting ended the second day with a cultural dance performed by the Likha Dance Troupe from Brokenshire College along with the Davao Eagles Drum Beaters on August 15, 2025 at Sampaguita Hall, Brokenshire Resort and Convention Center. Their performance was based on Tawi-Tawi's cultural tapestry, where every movement tells a story.

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15/08/2025

𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗪, 𝗗𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗪 ! 🌸🎉

Today, we celebrate Kadayawan, the city's vibrant tribute to Davao's rich heritage, abundant harvest, and the unity of its people. This annual festival began as a simple thanksgiving ritual to honor nature’s gifts and has since grown into one of the Philippines’ grandest cultural celebrations.

At the heart of this celebration are the 11 ethnolinguistic tribes of Davao — Ata, Bagobo Klata, Bagobo Tagabawa, Matigsalug, Obo Manuvu, Iranun, Kagan, Maguindanaon, Maranao, Sama, and Tausug

🖼️: Katrina Kassandra Ucat

15/08/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | 30th National Council Meeting - DAY 1

Delegates from the seven jurisdictions of the UCCP are coming together to begin discussions and make decisions that will guide the Church's direction and mission this ecclesiastical year.

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15/08/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | During the first business session of the 30th National Council Meeting, the National Council officially approved the proposed agenda and the Resolutions Committee Members. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Jessie D. Garcia, the UCCP General Assembly Chairperson for 2022-2026, from the Middle Luzon Jurisdiction Area.

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14/08/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) National Council officially opened its 30th National Council Meeting on August 14, 2025, at the Sampaguita Hall of the Brokenshire Resort and Convention Complex.

In line with UCCP’s Core Value of Faith, the gathering began with an opening worship led by Rev. Aldren Jovita of the Agusan District Conference (ADC). This moment of prayer served as a collective plea for divine guidance throughout the meeting—seeking clarity in decisions, unity in purpose, and harmony among members, while keeping away from discord and division.

Marking the formal commencement of the proceedings, UCCP National Chairperson Mr. Jessie D. Garcia struck the gavel—a symbolic act that signaled the shift from fellowship to official business. More than tradition, the sound of the gavel served as a call to order, a reminder that every discussion from this point forward would shape the shared mission and direction of the Church.

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13/08/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | 𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐂𝐔-𝐀𝐂𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫, 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

The Association of Christian Schools, Colleges, and Universities–Accrediting Council Inc. (ACSCU-ACI) gathered higher education leaders from across the country for a regional seminar and training for college accreditors at Brokenshire College Inc.’s Martha’s Place Function Hall on August 13, 2025.

The program, themed “Empowering Accreditors: Innovating Practices; Elevating Standards,” focused on equipping participants with updated strategies and tools to strengthen institutional quality assurance in higher education.

Representatives from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) nationwide attended the event, engaging in sessions catered to elevate standards in accreditation processes, exchanging best ideas and practices, and addressing emerging challenges in educational standards.

✍️: Rojan Sydrick Ditucalan
📷: Franchee Maureen Bacroya

10/08/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | 𝟒𝟕 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

On August 8, 2025, the Brokenshire College Inc., Pharmacy Program of the Allied Health Department proudly held its White Coat and Pinning Ceremony with the theme “Carrying the Flame of Service, Clothed in White with Pride: Bridging Classroom Knowledge to Real-World Pharmacy Practice.” The event took place from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Grand Regal Hotel Davao, marking a significant milestone for 46 pharmacy candidates as they took their first symbolic step toward professional practice.

The ceremony commenced with moments of silent meditation and the lighting of the Christ candle, followed by a solemn processional of candidates, faculty, administrators, and the school chaplain. Highlights of the program included the opening remarks by Dr. Felix C. Chavez Jr., Vice President for Academic Affairs, and an inspirational message from Ma. Gilda S. Saljay, RPh, who encouraged students to uphold integrity, compassion, and excellence in their profession.

In her speech, the guest speaker emphasized the deeper meaning of the white coat, describing it as “a symbol of responsibility and purpose, it carries the weight of lives, the book of healing, and the silent promise to always act in the best interest of the patient.”

Symbolic offerings including a cross, Bible, candle, flowers, money, fruits, intern uniform, pin, and nameplate were presented by selected students, representing the values and responsibilities of the pharmacy profession. The consecration of these offerings, led by Rev. Grace Alquiza Bangisan, D.Min, added a deeper spiritual meaning to the occasion.

The pinning and donning of the white coat served as the most anticipated part of the ceremony, symbolizing the students’ formal transition from classroom learners to future healthcare professionals. This was followed by the oath-taking, led by Joseph Casuyon, RPh, where the candidates pledged to uphold the ethics and responsibilities of the profession.

A tribute to parents and a candle-light ceremony added a heartfelt touch, while the Pharmacy Hymn and Hymn of Dedication reflected the pride and unity of the students in their chosen field.

✍🏻: Maritom Noniscan
📷: Shandy Comon and Franchee Bacroya

09/08/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The ASBME department held their acquaintance party with the theme, "Lumiere 2025: A Night of New Beginnings" on August 8, at the Robert Black Amphitheater. Dressed with formal ties and dresses, students from different courses gathered to celebrate, socialize, and welcome the academic year with warmth and camaraderie.

📷: Jazmine Bucay

07/08/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗬. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🎉✨

The Lamp congratulates 10 out of 22 applicants who were chosen to serve in truth and light, ready to illuminate stories that matter.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐩! 📰

06/08/2025

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝟕𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

To officially begin their service as student nurses to the healthcare community, Brokenshire College held its 71st Nursing Cap, Pin, and Candle Light Ceremony with the theme "Rebuilding and Restoring with Hope: Heralding the New Heaven and the New Earth” on August 6 at the SMX Lanang Convention Center. Nursing students, their parents, clinical instructors, and faculty members attended the event, filled with joy as they witnessed a moment of pride for the campus.

The program began with a processional and the usual preliminaries, followed by an invocation led by Rev. Dr. Grace Bangisan, School Chaplain, and a welcoming address delivered by Dr. Felix C. Chavez, Jr., BC Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Services. A heartfelt message from Dr. Raymundo D. Doce III resonated with the audience as he emphasized the responsibility that comes with wearing the cap and pin as future healthcare professionals.

“Our student nurses, you will start with your canvas. Paint your canvas in any color, any material, any design that you want,” Dr. Doce said, encouraging them to begin their stories as newly capped and pinned student nurses.

In addition, symbolic offerings were presented, each carrying a meaningful representation:

1. Cross – Represents Jesus’ victory over sin and death.
2. Holy Bible – The Word of God, guiding us in our lives.
3. Candle – Symbolizes light in the darkness of life and the spirit of truth.
4. Nurse’s Pin – Reminds candidates that they represent a Christian learning institution that values "Fides et Servitium" (Faith and Service).
5. Nurse’s Uniform – Gives identity to those who wear it, symbolizing readiness to respond to any call of duty as student nurses.
6. Lamp – Represents the nursing tradition of selfless work and dedication, honoring Florence Nightingale’s tireless service to the wounded.
7. Flowers – Symbolize the beauty of nature, bringing joy even though some are protected by thorns.
8. Fruits – Remind us that we are the branches, called to abide in Jesus’ divine presence and live fruitful lives.
9. Money – Serves as a reminder that everything we have comes from God, the source of all good and perfect gifts.

Furthermore, when the candidates were called to the stage, their smiles beamed as their clinical instructors proudly placed their caps and pins, while they held their lighted candles. This was followed by the charge delivered by Bishop Hamuel Tequis, School President, as he officially welcomed them into the noble calling of nursing.

“I challenge each one of you to equip your learning to care for others,” he said. “You reflect the grace of God through your courses.”

Candidate Casphea Jeanelle B. Gamboa responded to the charge, saying:

“Today, as we wear our caps and pins, something changes. We are no longer students of nursing — we are stewards of care.”

The program ended with a heartfelt moment as the newly capped and pinned nurses turned to face their parents and proudly sang “The Climb", a song that echoed the many challenges they have overcome throughout their journey.

Written and Captured by: Franchee Maureen Bacroya

06/08/2025

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 👔

Don't forget to wear your uniforms, Brokenshirians! It is mandatory as per announcement from OSA.

🖼️: Henry Palapar

06/08/2025

𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗢 - 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗘 𝟰𝟭, 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝟭 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 📘

We are pleased to announce that our 1st Semester 2024–2025 project has been released. Grab your copies now!

Folio is a mini book featuring various creative works from our members across different departments. It usually includes poems, illustrations, and photographs. All presented through diverse forms of artistic expression. ✨

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆?
- You may visit the Lamp office (beside Kinaadman office, near Gate C). Kindly message the page first.

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