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18/01/2026

18/01/2026

BATCH 2 APPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

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ISUFST ISDA FIRST. When the exam papers were turned in and the rooms finally grew quiet, what followed were voices—honest, relieved, and hopeful. In this video, PAMMCO Ambassadors and The Clarion staff listen to UEE takers and parents as they step out of the halls, sharing what the day felt like after the pressure eased.
We also hear from Dr. Nordy Siason Jr., whose message grounds the moment—reminding us that the UEE is not only about assessment but also about access, fairness, and the kind of education that serves people and communities.
Taken together, these voices tell one story: the UEE is more than an exam. It is a pause, a decision, and a hopeful step forward.
And as the clip ends, the feeling becomes clear—spoken simply, together, and with pride: “ISUFST isda first.” (Edited by Cyril John Aurelio | Broadcasters: Crisha Marie Demafiles and Adrian Merano)

18/01/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓—𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄. Many young people are curious about life in the city. For some, studying there feels like the obvious next step after senior high. But at just 17 years old, Lorreine Amy Quitos of Gines National High School, from Brgy. Gines, Alimodian, already understands a deeper truth: learning does not depend on where you are. Quality education is not measured by distance or location.

Although there are colleges and universities closer to home, Lorreine chose a farther road—traveling about 51 kilometers—because for her, education is about substance, not proximity.

Currently taking the General Academic Strand (GAS), Lorreine shared why she chose ISUFST.
“May ara gid mga eskwelahan sa siyudad nga mas lapit, pero ginpili ko ang ISUFST tungod sa kalidad sang edukasyon kag tungod free ini nga institution,” she said. Accessibility matters, she admits—but opportunity and quality matter more.

The journey itself was not easy. A day before the exam, she and her classmates had to look for a place to stay so they could arrive early and prepare properly. “Upod ko ang mga classmates ko, nangita kami tulugan nga kilala namun kagapon para maka-early kag makapreparar kami sa amon entrance exam subong,” she shared. It wasn't easy to deal with early mornings away from home, new places, and inquiries that weren't answered. But Lorreine faced these problems with quiet strength, trusting the course she had chosen.

She was frightened but eager on the day of the University Entrance Exam (UEE). Her hands shook, but she stayed focused. She grinned and said, "Okay lang," when asked how she felt after. Behind that simple answer was quiet confidence and a steady strength of mind.

Lorreine chose Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM) as her first choice and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) as her second. Whatever path opens for her, she believes it is part of God’s plan. “Kung diin man ako dal-on sang Ginoo, amo na ang akon kapalaran. Himoon ko guid ang akon best para maka-fit kag mag-grow,” she said, with calm faith and determination.

Looking ahead, Lorreine is excited to keep learning—to build her skills, join new programs, and take the opportunities that will help shape who she is becoming. Her journey reminds us that the best choice is not always the nearest or the easiest one. Sometimes, the right path is the one that asks more of us—because it helps us grow.

(Text by Angelica Torreverde and Cyril John Aurelio | Photos by Angelica Torreverde | Interview by Mary Grace Dequiña | PAMMCO Ambassadors | PAMMCO | The Clarion Publication)

18/01/2026

MAY HANGGANAN BA SA PAGIGING MAGULANG?
Alas-siyete palang kanina ng umaga, ang mga mahihinang bulong ng mga estudyante at ang kanilang kinakabahang mga mukha ang unang bumungad sa iyong paningin habang sila ay nakapila para sa pagsusulit sa pagpasok sa pamantasan ng Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology, Main Campus-Poblacion Site. Habang abala ang bawat isa sa sariling paghahanda, sa isang sulok sa labas ng pamantasan ay ang mga magulang na sa unang sulyap ay tila di napapansin, subalit ang kanilang matiyagang pag-aantay ang higit na nangingibabaw at nagbibigay ng tahimik ngunit nakaka-antig na presensya.

Hindi lahat mapalad, subalit ang ganitong mga sandali ay hindi dapat ipagsawalang-bahala. Sa gitna ng milyon-milyong kabataan sa mundo, ang pagkakaroon ng magulang na tunay na sumusuporta ay isa sa pinakamalalim at pinakamasarap na damdamin na mararanasan ng isang anak. Iba-iba man ang paraan ng pagpapakita ng pagmamahal ng bawat magulang, ang masaksihan ito ay syang tunay at sensirong pagkalinga..

Mula sa iyong pagkasilang, dala ka na ng iyong ina saan man siya magpunta, at sa unang mga hakbang mo sa mundo, ang iyong ama ang palaging nakahawak sa iyong kamay upang hindi ka madapa. Habang lumalaki ka at unti-unting namumulat sa realidad ng buhay, hindi kainlanman nagiging marupok ang pagiging sandigan nila. Sa bawat yugto ng iyong buhay, mula elementarya, sekondarya, at hanggang unang hakbang mo sa kolehiyo—nariyan pa rin sila, handang maging gabay, tagapagbantay, at kaagapay sa bawat laban mo.

Ngayon na ikay ay ganap nang lumaki, naghahanda para makapasok sa pamantasan at maging isang ganap na mag-aaral sa kolehiyo, natural lamang ang magkaroon ng sariling aksyon. Magpatuloy ka lang sa paghakbang ngunit huwag kailanman kalimutang lumingon, sapagkat laging nariyan ang iyong mga magulang, handang yakapin ka sa iyong pagbabalik. Walang masama sa pagiging malaya ngunit ang pagkakaroon ng magulang sa iyong tabi, kahit ikaw ay ganap nang lumaki ay hindi kailanman dapat ikahiya.

Walang hangganan ang kanilang pagmamahal, at sa anomang yugto ng buhay mo, mananatili kang kanilang anak, at sila’y mananatiling magulang mo habambuhay, bitbit ang walang kupas na init ng kanilang pagmamahal saan ka man dalhin ng tadhana. (Isinulat ni Erica Duqueza | Kuha ni Crisha Marie Demafiles | PAMMCO Ambassadors | PAMMCO | The Clarion Publication)

17/01/2026

Congratulations to Mary Grace Dequiña, Cyril John, and Ange Lica!!!

Your The CLARION family is very proud of you!

Last Choice? Not Anymore

Among the sea of young faces at the ISUFST Main Campus–Poblacion Site this Saturday, January 17, 2026, one University Entrance Examination (UEE) Batch 1 examinee quietly stood out. Christian Caro, 30 years old, sat in the exam room gripping a pencil—proof that learning does not belong to any one age group.

While others his age were already deep into their jobs, Christian went back to an exam room. Coming from Barotac Viejo and holding a degree in Associate in Computer Technology, he knew the weight of responsibility and work. This Saturday morning, he wasn’t chasing a second chance—he was honoring the simple truth that becoming better has no deadline.

Christian currently works as a contractual employee at the Rural Health Unit in his hometown. His firsthand experience in public service is what led him to ISUFST. He is not just seeking any degree; he is aiming for the Bachelor of Local Governance (BLGA). For him, ISUFST was not a fallback—it was a deliberate choice. The program aligns with his goals, and the university’s reputation gave him confidence. “Diri ang available nga course nga gusto ko. Kag nami man ang ISUFST—damo man siya positive reviews kag damo alamon nga mga estudyante,” he shared.

There is a quiet sincerity in the way Christian speaks about his journey. “Currently, hardworking gid ako sa trabaho ko,” he said, reflecting on his role at the RHU. He sees his past education as a beginning, not the end. He knows there’s still room to grow. For him, the BLGA program is a bridge—connecting the work he does now to the kind of service and leadership he hopes to give. His years at work have given him clarity, not weight.

When the exam was over and he walked out quietly, Christian carried no drama—only hope. He talked about returning to school not as a big leap, but as something he was prepared for. “I am ready to take the course if I will be fortunate to pass,” he shared, words shaped by the belief that education is a journey you can return to anytime.

Christian’s presence in the exam room is a powerful reminder: it is never too late to realign your path, sharpen your skills, and begin again—especially when the goal is meaningful service.• (Text by Mary Grace Dequiña and Cyril John Aurelio | Photo by Angelica Torreverde | PAMMCO Ambassador | PAMMCO | The Clarion Publication)

17/01/2026

LAST CHOICE? NOT ANYMORE. Among the sea of young faces at the ISUFST Main Campus–Poblacion Site this Saturday, January 17, 2026, one University Entrance Examination (UEE) Batch 1 examinee quietly stood out. Christian Caro, 30 years old, sat in the exam room gripping a pencil—proof that learning does not belong to any one age group.

While others his age were already deep into their jobs, Christian went back to an exam room. Coming from Barotac Viejo and holding a degree in Associate in Computer Technology, he knew the weight of responsibility and work. This Saturday morning, he wasn’t chasing a second chance—he was honoring the simple truth that becoming better has no deadline.

Christian currently works as a contractual employee at the Rural Health Unit in his hometown. His firsthand experience in public service is what led him to ISUFST. He is not just seeking any degree; he is aiming for the Bachelor of Local Governance (BLGA). For him, ISUFST was not a fallback—it was a deliberate choice. The program aligns with his goals, and the university’s reputation gave him confidence. “Diri ang available nga course nga gusto ko. Kag nami man ang ISUFST—damo man siya positive reviews kag damo alamon nga mga estudyante,” he shared.

There is a quiet sincerity in the way Christian speaks about his journey. “Currently, hardworking gid ako sa trabaho ko,” he said, reflecting on his role at the RHU. He sees his past education as a beginning, not the end. He knows there’s still room to grow. For him, the BLGA program is a bridge—connecting the work he does now to the kind of service and leadership he hopes to give. His years at work have given him clarity, not weight.

When the exam was over and he walked out quietly, Christian carried no drama—only hope. He talked about returning to school not as a big leap, but as something he was prepared for. “I am ready to take the course if I will be fortunate to pass,” he shared, words shaped by the belief that education is a journey you can return to anytime.

Christian’s presence in the exam room is a powerful reminder: it is never too late to realign your path, sharpen your skills, and begin again—especially when the goal is meaningful service. (Text by Mary Grace Dequiña and Cyril John Aurelio | Photo by Angelica Torreverde | PAMMCO Ambassador | PAMMCO | The Clarion Publication)

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17/01/2026

PAMMCO AMBASSADORS IN ACTION. From early-morning preparations to post-exam moments, PAMMCO Ambassadors are on the ground documenting the University Entrance Examination with care, accuracy, and respect. Behind every frame is a commitment to protect the integrity of the process while telling the quiet, human stories of hope, discipline, and new beginnings across ISUFST campuses. (PAMMCO Ambassadors | PAMMCO | ISUFST | ISDA Visionaries | The Clarion Publication | The Sea Treasure Publication | Igang Publication | Golden Grains Publication)



FROM THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PAMMCO:
SNAPPY SALUTE TO ALL PAMMCO AMBASSADORS! Great job, mga anak. I hope you each pause for a second, smile a little, and tell yourself, “Nami gid ang obra ko kag sg UEE Team today.” And please remember—eat your snacks, have lunch, and rest. You earned it.
Because of what you produced today—your photos, videos, and stories—our online engagement rose significantly. We’re even looking at nearly half a million views, reactions, comments, and shares. That’s not just reach. That’s real impact.
What today showed us is this: even with limited gadgets, hands, and very little preparation time, we can still deliver quality work. The start was understandably rough, but things slowly fell into place. That’s real-world learning. And along the way, we sharpened our craft, navigated the complexities of communication, locked horns with stress, thread the narrow pathway of seeing where everyone is coming from, strengthened teamwork albeit mostly online, and picked up valuable lessons we’ll carry forward.
Your effort, patience, and quiet sacrifices did not go unnoticed. They are deeply appreciated. Your certificates of appreciation will follow once we receive the signed copy from Dr. Siason via ASRO. You earned your ID—hence, continue to wear it and the roles it carries up until it expires this July 2026.
If today inspired you, I hope you’ll consider volunteering again for UEE Batch 2 on Saturday, February 28. Please let me know early so I can reserve your slot.
From the heart, and on behalf of the ISUFST administration, your advisers, and faculty—thank you. Snappy salute to everyone who were on board from 7 a.m. up until 1 p.m.!
DR. HERMAN M. LAGON

THE PAMMCO AMBASSADORS:

MAIN CAMPUS-POBLACION SITE
1. Angelica M. Torreverde BSIT 3 – Writer -The Clarion Publications
2. Crisha Marie Demafiles BSTM 2 – Photographer/Videographer-The Clarion Publications
3. Erica G. Duqueza BSED English 4 – EIC/Writer-The Clarion
4. Jessa Monique A. Parungao, BSEd English 4 – Layout Artist/Videographer-The Clarion Publications
5. Mary Grace I. Dequiña - BSEd 4 – Writer/Literary Editor-The Clarion Publications
6. Cyril John D. Aurelio BSED English 1 – Writer/Videographer-The Clarion Publications
7. Adrian Merano, BSED English 4 – Broadcaster-The Clarion Publications

MAIN CAMPUS-TIWI SITE
1. Rinz Ivan P. Pineda –BSED Social Studies 3 - Sea Treasure/Photographer
2. Jhana Mee S. Bagsit –BSED English 3 – Sea Treasure/Writer/Photographer
3. Chrisean Gabriel E. Dequiña –BSED English 3 – Sea Treasure/Photographer/Broadcaster
4. Chelsea Faye H. Verbo – BSF 1 – Sea Treasure/Photographer/Lay-out Artist
5. Princess Paula V. Cabio – BSF 1 – Sea Treasure/Photographer/Lay-out Artist

DI**LE CAMPUS
1. Dein Andrey D. Daguro – BSHM 1- ISDA Visionaries/ Videographer/ Photographer/ Broadcaster
2. Nikki Loraine B. Danugrao – BSHM 1- ISDA Visionaries / Videographer/ Broadcaster/ Photographer
3. Eden Mae A. Sua-an – BSA (Animal Science) 3 - Golden Grains Publication/Photographer
4. Bea L. Banderado – BSA 1 - Golden Grains Publication/Writer
5. Queenie D. Caballero – BSHM 1- ISDA Visionaries /Videographer
6. John Clark F. Fernandez – BSHM 1- ISDA Visionaries /Videographer

DUMANGAS CAMPUS
1. Adonis A. Pango – BSIT 1 – Photographer/Videographer
2. Adrea Shane A. Suelo – BSIT 4 – Photographer/Writer/Layout Artist
3. Jen D. Gonzaga - BSIT 1 – Writer
4. Lenoid John P. Diaz – BSIT 1 – Photographer
5. Vince V. Fernandez – BSIT 3 – Photographer

SAN ENRIQUE CAMPUS
1. Lea Grace L. Edong, BSIT 4 – Igang Publications
2. Myla D. De Los Reyes – BSED English 1 – Writer – Igang Publications
3. Jan Laurence P. Galon – BSIT 3 – Photojournalist– Igang Publications
4. Jaira B. Edong – BSED English 1 – Photojournalist– Igang Publications
5. Joshine Mig B. Paborada – BSED English 3 – Writer– Igang Publications