Actibo, P. del Rosario Street (2025)

17/11/2025

𝐊𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌| 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠, 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭

Tuwing ipinagdiriwang ang 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲, binibigyang-diin natin ang lakas at talinong bumabalot sa bawat paaralan sa bansa. Ang mga estudyante ay nagiging tagadala ng mga ideya, pangarap, at pag-asa na siyang nag-aangat sa lipunan. Ngunit sa likod ng mga pagdiriwang, kailangan nating tingnan ang kabuuang larawan—ang kabataang patuloy na nagsisikap, at ang lipunang humuhubog at minsan ay nagpapahirap sa kanila. Dito umuusbong ang tanong: 𝐠𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧?

Hindi maikakaila na ang kabataang Pilipino ngayon ay natatangi sa pagkamalikhain, pagiging maparaan, at kahanga-hangang kakayahang umangkop. Mabilis silang natututo, hindi natatakot sa pagbabago, at kayang sumabay sa modernong teknolohiya. Sa gitna ng digital na pag-aaral, biglaang pagbabago ng sistema, at limitadong oportunidad, patuloy nilang ipinapakita ang kanilang talino at katatagan. Sila ang henerasyong handang mag-isip nang mas malalim, lumikha ng solusyon mula sa simpleng ideya, at humarap sa mga hamon nang may tapang. Ito ang kanilang lakas—isang uri ng pag-asa na nagbibigay-liwanag sa kinabukasan ng bansa.

Ngunit kasabay ng pag-angat ng kanilang talento ay ang bigat na hindi palaging nakikita. Sa likod ng kanilang mga tagumpay ay may mga puyat, pagod, at presyur na hindi nila mailabas. Marami ang nahaharap sa mataas na inaasahan, mabigat na workload, at kulturang tila ipinagbabawal ang pagkakamali. Ang pag-aaral na dapat sana’y masaya at puno ng pagkatuto ay nagiging larangan ng matinding presyur at tahimik na paghihirap. Ang lipunan, na mabilis pumuri sa kanilang tatag, ay mabagal namang kilalanin ang kanilang mental at emosyonal na pagod. Dito nagiging mabigat ang pagiging estudyante—hindi dahil mahina sila, kundi dahil malaki ang hinihingi sa kanila nang hindi sapat ang suporta.

Kaya sa paggunita ng National Students’ Day, hindi dapat limitado sa papuri ang ating pagdiriwang. Dapat itong magsilbing paalala na ang kabataan ay hindi lamang “𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧,” 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧. Panahon na upang piliin natin ang empatiya kaysa presyur, at pag-unawa kaysa pagsisisi. Kung nais nating lumago ang henerasyong ito, kailangan nating maging lipunang magaan—lipunang nagtataguyod, nagpapakinggan, at umaalalay.

𝐒𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐚𝐲 𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭-𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭, 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲-𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝.

Ilustrasyon ni: 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐨
Isinulat ni: 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐣𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫

16/11/2025

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥(𝐢)𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

To one of ACTIBO’s golden voices, a beacon of light. A pioneer of strength, courage, and change—Mc Ian Millan is now 18!

One of his famous lines goes something like this: “𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫.” You have lived this out both as a badminton player and a journalist. You are the epitome of a strong willow tree– despite strong gusts of wind and storm, you continue to stand strong and brave. Along with that strength is a smile and laughter that is wonderfully contagious. A smile that makes everyone’s day okay.

As part of Actibo and as captain of the badminton team, you showcased a light that could never be dimmed. That light has guided you and everyone close to you—a light that guided us to be stronger, mightier, and braver.

As you journey onto a new path, Actibo wishes you God’s blessings in your future endeavors. May you continue to carry the strength in your voice and heart—the strength that also carries the voice of every Asianista.

Actibo is more than blessed to have you as part of our growing family. We wish you the happiest of birthdays and all the great things life has to offer.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐈𝐚𝐧!

15/11/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞!–𝐚𝐡, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦 𝐧𝐚? 𝐆𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐡 𝐤𝐨…

Asianistas, ready your minds and take care of your well-being as we welcome another challenging yet meaningful journey—the second semester of A.Y. 2025-2026 officially begins this 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲.

While we may not have fully moved on from the finals and all the events of the past weeks, it is now time to move forward. Let your struggles become the light that pushes you to stay strong and resilient for the days ahead.

As we step into this new chapter, may we also find comfort in the little joys of school—reuniting with friends, greeting our teachers, and yes, even stealing those quick glances at our crushes in the hallway or during class. Sometimes, it’s those small moments that make the semester a little brighter.

Let us be reminded of our mantra once again: “𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧, 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭? 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩!”

May this second semester not only challenge us, but also bring meaningful, beautiful, and unforgettable memories.

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤, 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬–𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦!✨

Graphics and Layout by: 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐞𝐜
Words by: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐢𝐳

13/11/2025

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝

Life as a paradoxical concept can be humbling at times, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐬, 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨. As humans, we can only do so much, and that is how humane as it can get. Notably, there stills a distinct tender innate from the core of the fragile human bone; the reflex of kindness, in whatever we do and wherever we are.

People may not see it at first glance, one might not feel it at its first beat. But, kindness is not only a behavior showcased when a circumstance pins you to do so,
or a feeling indulged during aftermaths—it’s an active percussion of an inherent
action along with the mind. 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞; 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧
𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨
𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞. It is willing, interconnected, present, generous, compassionate and, most of all, loved.

In the simple and quiet moments of the world, kindness shows. It is loud and
it lingers; One small act of gesture can lead up to various situations: the single sticky note you went and gave a stranger to at a coffee shop only because you liked the way they dress, the sudden hang out with a friend that happened on a random Tuesday night because you had the courage to hit the send button, the grown trees from the seeds that you planted back in 6th grade from school, and even that time you chose to rest even when it meant you won’t be able to attend a group hangout because you needed to. Pretty amazing, right? That’s the thing about kindness in simple, they can be easily seen as wholesome, everybody agrees and all is granted. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝.

But kindness isn’t only seen in the simple, plain, and facile times. In the complex, diverse, and elaborated time that lives in forever—kindness doesn’t falter, as the heart doesn’t stop beating regardless to the amount of times it can. Humane to
humanity: Lending a helping hand to those who were affected by the recent calamities, taking accountability on your lapses, initiating and joining organizations designed to help marginalized communities, standing up for them, cultural appreciation, and indulging in forums and conversation concerning social, political, and economical matters—𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Kindness in the complex lines don’t blur, but they are, unfortunately, overlooked. Be kind to your fellowmen. Help the Philippines. Speak up about Palestine. Tell the world about Sudan. Talk about Congo. 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚝. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬; 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝.

𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐚 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞.

One more thing about kindness is the inevitable notion of being unkind. It’s when we take ahold of what we’ve lacked to ensure. Supermarket Flowers by Ed Sheeran’s song has a lyric that goes, “𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧
𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝”, where delves a perspective—amongst the many—that a broken heart has
been loved, and was therefore, able to experience love, have its goodness, and its
aching part as well. A fragment of being humane is to experience errors and
mistakes, but that doesn’t take away our capacity to be well-intended. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬.

Today, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, the humanity embraces another year of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝
𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, founded by the 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 through a coalition of
kindness-inclined Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) along the woven lines
of essence, descent, time and tradition, binding all people together emphasizing the power of tender, yet moving deed as a key for collective change. On this day, you ought to be kind and do kindness to your community. However, you must remember, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. You can do what you can today because you have done it before and you will do it once more.

𝐁𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. 𝐁𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞. 𝐁𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞
𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧. 𝐈𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝.

Graphics and Layout by: 𝐋𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨
Words by: 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧

12/11/2025

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

“Good evening, Actibotians! Reminding you of your assigned task to be published this November 13, 2025, entitled ‘𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!” 💗✨

Calm yet commanding, she moves with quiet confidence. Her pen, steady and deliberate, writes not just stories but convictions; her eyes, ever observant, see beyond the surface. Mary Ann is the epitome of discipline and purpose–a leader whose strength lies in her composure and deep sense of responsibility.

As the 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐎, she stands as the living voice of truth–𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. Her dedication shines through every decision she makes, guiding the organization with clarity and care. Even when challenges make her think twice, you’ll never see her back down (𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 😉). She leads not just with authority, but with empathy–turning challenges into lessons and words into impact.

Yet beyond the title and brilliance lies a trusted friend; someone who listens, supports, and stays. Today, we honor not only her achievements but also the warmth and care she shares with everyone she meets. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐢𝐳–𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐂𝐂, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐛𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. ❤️‍🔥

“𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲❟ 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲.”

Words once sung by Elphaba perfectly capture this new chapter of your life–turning 18. It’s not something to be afraid of, but a moment to embrace. This is your time to defy gravity and create a name that is your own.

May your truth continue to inspire, and your heart continue to lead. 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧! 🥺💖

12/11/2025

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 | 𝟒𝟓.𝟓𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝, 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝

A soft glow from the screen fills the room, where muffled explanations and carefully written numbers turn complex math problems into understandable lessons. Each video opens a window where numbers come alive, allowing students to learn at their own pace—pausing, replaying, and absorbing the concepts in their own time. This channel extends its radiating light to Asianistas, and even to curious students who happen to pass by one of his videos, inviting them to explore mathematics beyond the classroom walls.

Behind this captivating online presence is a familiar voice, a known photographer on the side and a dedicated mathematics teacher, Sir Brico Ocampo from the Asian College of Technology - International Educational Foundation. What started as a simple endeavor to support his students beyond the classroom has blossomed into a rich resource that connects learners across time and distance. His lessons don’t just cover formulas and theories; they breathe life into math, making it approachable and relevant in today's world, all wrapped in the warmth of a teacher who truly cares.

“𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐚, 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬.”

Behind every chalk-streaked board and every carefully planned task lies a choreography of timely discussions and activities that shape the rhythm of his students’ academic lives.

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬. 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞. 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭.

His approach goes beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching—it is a commitment to connect with young minds, a constant exchange where understanding flows as freely as equations written on the whiteboard. In the digital age, his influence extends beyond the four corners of his classroom through a thoughtfully curated YouTube channel. Here, his voice echoes in recorded lessons—a steady guide for those eager to revisit and deeply grasp the intricacies of mathematics on their own time.

Yet, what truly colors Sir Brico’s teaching is the warmth that underpins his professional drive—a rare blend of wisdom and empathy that sees every student not just as a learner of math, but as a whole person. He imparts lessons not only on numbers and theorems but also on life’s realities, nurturing resilience and insight. In his classes, students find more than education; they discover a teacher whose care stretches beyond lessons—creating a space where challenges meet encouragement, and understanding blooms in the fertile ground of respect.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦… 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Graphics and Layout by: 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐘𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐞𝐜
Words by: 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬

11/11/2025

𝐀 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

𝐀𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 embodies journalism not only through her mastery of the camera but through unwavering principles. She stands clear and wise, always speaking up and fiercely defending press freedom. As Actibo’s Campus Photojournalist, she blends sharp vision with a dependable voice, inspiring others with her dedication and passion. Her talent reveals the beauty of everyday life, capturing moments that often go unnoticed and weaving stories that speak louder than words.

Beyond her photographic skill, her confident and graceful voice commands attention, making important voices heard and connecting deeply with her audience. Her kindness shines through every action, touching hearts and proving the power of empathy in today’s fast-paced world. With a balance of beauty, brains, and grace, she leaves a lasting impression as a remarkable soul and role model.

Today, on your special day, we celebrate not only your birthday but the incredible person you are. May this year bring countless opportunities to grow, to shine, and to continue sharing the inspiring moments only you can capture. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞—𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐨’𝐬 𝐀𝟏 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭!

10/11/2025

𝐀 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬

𝐊𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐟 defines what it means to use one’s voice with 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭. His sincerity and dedication resonate deeply, creating a connection that inspires and motivates everyone who listens. Each word he speaks carries 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, reminding others that they too can make a difference in their own ways.

Beyond the microphone is a person who believes in empowering others and spreading positivity. His voice doesn’t just echo through the air — it 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐎’𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐊𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐟𝐟!

10/11/2025

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 : 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

From the moment humanity looked up at the stars to the first step on the moon, it all began with a single question: “why?” Curiosity has always been the spark that motivates us to move forward, pushing humanity as a whole not just to understand the world and how it works, but to also strive to make it better.

However, in an unforgiving world where conflict often takes center stage, the quiet yet meaningful work of science rarely makes the headlines. Despite this, every step toward peace begins with the same thing: our desire to learn, to create, and to hope.

Curiosity is so much more than just a passing feeling or a momentary spark of wonder. It represents the very foundation for progress. It lays the groundwork that inspires scientists to explore, engineers to create, and societies to grow and flourish through their discoveries. All of humanity’s greatest accomplishments, from the discovery of fire to the invention of the COVID-19 vaccine that saved millions of lives, began with the desire for knowledge.

𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞-𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝. The same curiosity that brought light to the world can also burn it; the same discoveries that heal can also harm when corrupted by greed or conflict.

That is why true progress requires not only intelligence, but conscience and human empathy. The human desire for knowledge, when guided by compassion and the desire to give, transforms it into more than a search for answers, it becomes the first step in the path to peace.

Though some of us may not know it, humanity has benefitted substantially from the efforts of science, the backbone of what made society into what it is today. Though often unseen, science is the collective language of hope for people all across the world. The accomplishments of the curious and the bold are what enabled society to rid themselves of fear that had once tormented them in the past. Science reminds us that despite our differences, we all collectively seek the same thing: to understand, to learn, and to improve. To build a future where knowledge serves to protect rather than to destroy.

For today’s 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, let us harness our curiosity for the betterment of our communities. Celebrating today’s occasion reminds us all that science is not simply about discovery, but it is about responsibility. Science is about using our knowledge, not as a weapon for harm, but as a tool to heal, to mend, and to bring light to where there is darkness. By supporting science and education, we can build a future where knowledge brings progress, unity, and lasting peace for all.

Similar to the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐬. However, it is in that imperfection, in that endless pursuit of understanding, that humanity finds its truest beauty.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.

Graphics and Layout by : 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐞
Words by: 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐚 and 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐞 𝐋. 𝐓𝐞𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐨

08/11/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐫… 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤? 😅

As the storm settles, are we ready to mark the next square and move forward again?

Sa letrang B, “Bangon Cebu” is the call—nakacheck na ba imong “𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐧” square, Asianista?

08/11/2025

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 | 𝐀 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞

As Typhoon Tino hit Cebu last week, it left a stinging impact that no amount of disaster preparation could ever prepare us for. It left behind a trail of shattered houses, submerged streets, and—most tragically—lives lost. In the wake of the devastation, many still see it as a “natural disaster.” But is it still natural, or is it the direct result of the long-standing negligence and environmental warnings we have chosen to ignore?

Cebu is known for its resilience, and for a long time, we have lived up to the spirit of Bayanihan and a quote that symbolizes our collective strength, “Bangon Cebu.” Yet right now, no such cry should leave our mouths. What we need is justice and accountability for those who allowed this to happen.

In the devastating aftermath, we must face an uncomfortable question: 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐞?

Every time disaster strikes or controversy unfolds, the public already knows where to direct their outrage—the government. And who can blame them? People have grown weary of the endless cycle of deceit, neglect, and corruption. Typhoon Tino is yet another testament to how deeply rooted government failures have become. Instead of leading with urgency and compassion, officials respond with denial and justification. Instead of concrete action, we are fed press releases and hollow promises. This is not merely a mistake—it is a pattern of irresponsibility sustained by a culture where no one is ever truly held accountable.

Let’s be honest—the government is to blame. There is no way to soften that truth. What happened with Tino is not a twist of fate but the inevitable result of corruption, incompetence, and complacency that have long infected our system. Those in power had every resource to prevent it, every warning to act, yet they chose to look away. Their failure stems not from helplessness but from indifference. Funds intended for the people vanish into private pockets, projects are abandoned halfway, and policies are crafted to protect positions rather than lives. The saddest part is that we’ve grown used to it. We expect the government to fail us—because it always does. A government that feeds on corruption cannot protect its citizens. Every peso lost to greed is a life put at risk; every delayed action is another proof of betrayal. They failed not because they were helpless, but because they were heartless.

Yet as much as the blame falls on them, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭. The government may be the root of the problem, but we, the people, must be the beginning of the solution.

But to stop at blaming the government is to absolve ourselves. There is a collective complicity we must confront. It lies in the small actions of throwing our trash anywhere, in our indifference to environmental policies we rarely follow, and even in elections where we choose leaders based on personal interest rather than platforms and empathy. These small surrenders clog not only our cities but also our conscience. They remind us that individual acts accumulate into something bigger—a visible part of this systemic failure. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦.

However, one thing is certain: 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭. It is the masses—the daily wage earners, the informal settlers, the market vendors—who suffer the worst consequences of calamities. While the greedy and corrupt remain safe in the comfort of their homes, far from the rising floodwaters, the poor are left to drown in a crisis they did not create.

This isn’t only about rebuilding. It is not just about saying “BANGON CEBU” as if hope alone could erase the damage. Yes, the government must be held accountable for the corruption, neglect, and empty promises that brought us here. But we, the people, are not mere spectators in this failure. Our silence, tolerance, and quick forgetfulness have allowed this system to thrive. 𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭. The truth is, both the rulers and the ruled share the burden of rebuilding a nation that has long been broken. And real progress begins when we stop waiting for them to change—and start choosing to change ourselves.

07/11/2025

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲

Every breath we take is something we rarely think about—until it becomes harder to do. November marks 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, a time to raise awareness about the world’s deadliest, yet most preventable, disease. It’s a moment to remind ourselves that our lungs, though often taken for granted, work tirelessly every second of our lives. They expand, contract, and filter the air we breathe. It’s an ordinary process, yet a vital one.

Lung Cancer doesn’t always make noise in its early stages. In fact, many people don’t realize they have it until it’s too late, as its symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for minor issues. This is why it’s known as a “silent killer.” While smoking is the leading cause, air pollution, secondhand smoke, and genetic factors also play a significant role. This means anyone, smoker or not, can be at risk.

However, 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. The earlier lung cancer is detected, the better the chances of survival. That’s why knowing the symptoms and avoiding risk factors matter more than ever. Persistent coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, or sudden weight loss should never be ignored. If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, see a doctor immediately. Prevention doesn’t just extend life; it gives people a second chance to live more fully and breathe more freely.

As students, friends, or family members, we might feel powerless against something as daunting as cancer. Yet, small actions matter. Encouraging someone to quit smoking or simply spreading awareness online can create ripples of change. Talking about lung health shouldn't be uncomfortable; it should be normal.

Let’s make this month about more than just ribbons or hashtags. Let's make it about genuine awareness and compassion. Our lungs are our body’s quiet heroes, and they deserve our protection. This November, let’s honor them by caring for our own health and for the air we all share. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬—𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐭.

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