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The University of San Agustin (USA) Publications (USA Publications, informally known as USA Pub) is the official student press corps of the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City, Philippines. Originally a high school publication of Colegio de San Agustin de Iloilo (former name of USA), it was founded on 1928 with its first recorded publication released on August 1928. It is the oldest Catholic

campus publication in Asia outside Manila. The press corps publishes The Augustinian Mirror (magazine), The Augustinian (newspaper), Irong-irong (literary journal), Dingding ni Gusting (community wall newspaper), and other special issues. Today it is one of the most awarded college press corps in the Philippines. It has received its first national distinction when The Augustinian Mirror was adjudged as one of the three best-edited school magazines in the country during the late 1950s.

24/05/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗔 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥
𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙂𝙀 𝙄𝙑: 𝙎𝙀𝙀𝘿 𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (𝘾𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉)

The petals fall, the colors fade,
The bloom retreats, the stem decays.
Yet hidden deep within the flower
Lie fragile things that still hold power.

A seed is small enough to miss,
A quiet remnant born from bliss.
But tucked within its fragile frame
Exists the start of life again.

The flower does not mourn the end,
Nor beg the seasons not to bend.
It simply lets the old parts go
To make room for what waits below.

I think that people do this too:
Outgrowing versions they once knew.
Leaving behind what could not stay
To form new parts of who they’ll be one day.

Some endings ache like winter air,
Like empty rooms and unanswered prayers.
Yet even loss can still create
The seeds of lives that lie in wait.

Perhaps becoming is not grand,
Not fireworks or perfect plans.
Perhaps it’s learning, after pain,
How to begin yourself again.

via Charlain Angelique Jover
Art by Angel Lorraine Cantara

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“With love, Sundays” is USA Publications’ weekly corner: your companion of poems, stories, reflections, and confessions.

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24/05/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: 𝗬𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗥

When I was younger, I believed that people turned into heartless individuals by choice, that their cruelty was an aspect of themselves that they deliberated on before deciding that it suited them well. Now, however, I have come to realize that some people simply turn cruel much like old paper that turns yellow after it has been in the wrong place for far too long.

Parts of me began to change from the moment I learned that being loved usually came with conditions attached. Be good, be quiet, be appreciative, be anything but difficult. And so I learned how to shrink myself, how to laugh when I was expected to, apologize even before I could argue back, and hold back all the seas of anger locked behind my teeth because I thought this is what maturing meant.

But even anger cannot be hidden forever.

One day it will leak through, whether it is in cutting remarks or sheer exhaustion, or lying awake at two in the morning wondering what is it that keeps me going if not the need to keep acting a part I never asked for.

I sometimes think about what kind of person I could have been if I were raised in a more gentle place. A place where I was not forced to earn tenderness from others as if it were a privilege rather than a right of humans.

via Bree
Layout by Bree

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“With love, Sundays” is USA Publications’ weekly corner: your companion of poems, stories, reflections, and confessions.

Got something to share? Submit your work here: https://forms.gle/acdMNLwZCmn9TuYp8

Check out our monthly Spotify playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/4cuwrerb

24/05/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬

I learned quite young that homes could still feel strange,
That love was something fragile, prone to change.
One wrong word could turn warmth into a war,
And suddenly you were not wanted anymore.

So I became the girl who stayed polite,
Who swallowed every hurt to keep the peace at night.
I folded every feeling neat and small,
Convinced that taking space would ruin all.

But people are not built to disappear,
No matter how they train themselves through fear.
A heart ignored will still continue loud,
Beating like thunder hidden in a cloud.

Some nights I lie awake and count the years
Spent biting down on anger, shame, and tears.
I wonder who I’d be had I been raised
Somewhere my softness wasn’t met with praise

Then punishment the moment it grew wild,
The moment I stopped acting like a child.
The moment I began to question why
Love always seemed to ask me to comply.

And maybe that is what still aches the most:
Not all the fights or words that hurt like ghosts,
But knowing I once thought I had to earn
The simple right to live and not be burned.

Still, there are pieces of me left untouched,
Small hopeful parts that somehow trust too much.
And though this world has not been kind to me,
I think I still believe in gentler things.

via ayi
Layout by ayi

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“With love, Sundays” is USA Publications’ weekly corner: your companion of poems, stories, reflections, and confessions.

Got something to share? Submit your work here: https://forms.gle/acdMNLwZCmn9TuYp8

Check out our monthly Spotify playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/4cuwrerb

24/05/2026

𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 💐

Growth is not always obvious while it is happening, but that does not make it any less real.

For this week’s flower, we feature the 𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗬. 🤍

With its delicate bell-shaped blooms and soft presence, lily of the valley symbolizes renewal, tenderness, and hope returning after difficult seasons. Though small in appearance, it blooms resiliently—reminding us that strength can exist in gentle forms.

This week may carry quiet emotions and moments that linger longer than expected. There may be uncertainty, softness, or thoughts left unspoken, yet beneath it all, something within you continues to grow. Like lily of the valley blooming after the cold, this week reminds us that healing often happens quietly, arriving little by little until one day, we realize we have already begun to bloom again.

23/05/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘, 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗬

Capping off the academic year, the University of San Agustin Grant-in-Aid Scholars Association (USAGIASA) held its Tribute and Ceremonial Turnover at the USA Auditoriun, May 22.

Themed “Iskolar Padayon: Panublion–Honoring the Past, Turning Over the Future,” the event recognized scholars’ achievements throughout the academic year and honored graduating members with a tribute, featuring a special melody from Rev. Fr. Jonas M. Mejares, OSA.

“Never lose hope and never ever give up. You have already reached this far, turning back is not an option. You should pursue what you have started. Life is not a race so don't push. Take a pause but don't give up," said Guest Speaker Engr. James L. Daduros.

USAGIASA President Ramon Niño Asuatigue also formally turned over the leadership to Markus Büchmeier, the elected president for Academic Year 2026–2027, who will lead the next batch of scholars with Vice President Internal John Nelmar Celiz and Vice President External Frances Abegail Pedrola . | via Allyanah Joyce Gobuyan

(Photos by Chelsea Arianna Sorupia/USAPub)

23/05/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗣 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗡𝗦𝗥𝗖 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦

Strengthening disaster preparedness and volunteer mobilization, the University of San Agustin (USA) National Service Training Program (NSTP) Office conducted the three-day “Handa kag Husto: Capability-Building for USA-NSRC Core Volunteers and Mobilization Initiative” in partnership with the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) at Hotel Sta. Monica, May 19–21.

Over the three-day program, USA National Reserve Training Corps (NSRC) volunteers underwent UNRISK DRRM learning sessions and workshops, joined the KABALAKA Camp Facilitator’s Training, and took part in exposure visits to selected disaster response and emergency management sites in Iloilo City, covering key topics in disaster risk reduction, camp facilitation, and emergency response systems.

The three-day initiative aimed to strengthen the knowledge, awareness, and emergency response capabilities of USA-NSRC core volunteers while preparing them for future KABALAKA roll-out activities in communities and schools. | via Mico Andrian Dema-ala

(Photos by John Pierce Lopez, Joshua Viceda/USAPub)

23/05/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗚’𝗟 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦

The University of San Agustin (USA) earned multiple recognitions during the 5th Regional Quality Awards organized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office VI at the West Visayas State University Cultural Center, May 21.

In celebration of CHED’s 32nd Founding Anniversary and the 6th National Higher Education Day themed “ACHIEVE-ing Knowledge Economy Together for a Future-Ready Bagong Pilipinas,” the event recognized USA's Excellence in Student Affairs and Services for the fifth consecutive year, alongside its achievements in Research, Community Extension, Indigenous Peoples Education Implementation, and National Service Training Program.

Moreover, USA was named a model implementer in Student Financial Assistance Programs (stuFAPs), Scholarship for Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP), and Registrar’s Records, while being cited among the Top Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Internationalization Programs and Initiatives and as a CHEDRO VI partner HEI in implementing internationalization programs and activities.

“The CHED Regional Quality Awards are more than recognition. They inspire institutions to pursue continuous improvement and accountability [...] CHED has encouraged higher standards of excellence across the sector,” said USA President Rev. Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, OSA, in his response speech. | via Lyle Patrick Villasis

(Photos by Shawn Renzo Francelizo/USAPub)

23/05/2026

𝗜𝗟𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗣𝗜 ’𝟮𝟲, 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥

Celebrating women's influence in theater, Iloilo City hosted the 13th Women Playwrights International (WPI) Conference themed “Celebrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity," gathering playwrights and artists from around the world at the University of San Agustin Review Center, May 21.

The conference featured staged readings of notable international works, including The Wind by Japan’s Nana Ichikawa, The Colors by Dutch playwright Maaike Bergstra, The Corporeal Restructure of Eva De Nave by Australia’s Emma Gibson, Medea by Indian playwright Anuradha Marwah, and Children of Fire by Canadian collaborators Anna Chatterton and Shahrzad Arshadi.

Representing the Philippines, works such as Ang Paghahanap sa Bayaning Epiko ng Maynila by Glecy Atienza, Notes Primatology by QZ Pedregosa, and Istorya Sang Mga Butang Sa Altar Ni Inday by Rosa Zerrudo highlighted theater as a platform for advocacy, dialogue, and representation among women artists worldwide.

Theater groups from Iloilo and Negros Occidental, including Living Room Theatre and the Junior Theater Arts Club of the University of the Philippines Visayas, Masskara Theater Ensemble and Performance Laboratory of the University of St. La Salle, and the College of Communication-Student Council of West Visayas State University, delivered excerpts from the aforementioned plays. | via Erin Leigh Llorito

(Photos by Erin Leigh Llorito, Faridah Tania Dairo/USAPub)

19/05/2026

[𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦]

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻
𝙄𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜-𝙄𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙓𝙑

I was used, and used well
A curse in the guise of a blessing
With wrath and misery wrought
By an instrument of mankind
many think me weak for I am just a girl
Clever, beautiful, all-gifted
I am Pandora—more than what you can be.
Blame me, hurt me, engulf me in flame
From the very ashes of which I will rise.

(𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗧. 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼)

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17/05/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗨𝗕 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗘𝗗𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗤𝗘

LOOK: USA Publications conducted its Qualifying Examinations for the Editorial Board A.Y. 2026–2027 at the CPMT Conference Room on May 17.

Applicants underwent Phase I – Grammar and Theoretical Examination and Phase II – Workshop, which assessed the skills and knowledge of aspiring student journalists seeking to become part of the editorial team.

Those who will advance to the next phase will undergo the interview round, completing the final stage of the qualifying process.

17/05/2026

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗-𝗔-𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗧 💐

Every flower tells a different story. Now, it’s your turn to arrange one of your own! Pick the blooms that speak to you and create a bouquet that reflects your emotions, memories, and the things left unsaid.

Build your bouquet and learn more here: https://canva.link/ehz96w7l6storgb

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