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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.

26/08/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: Ceremonial Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the Iloilo City Mayor's Office for the partnership of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the General Services Office of Iloilo City with the University of San Agustin's Sustainability and Resilience Management Office, Social Advocacy and Community Engagement Office, and the National Service Training Program Office.

26/08/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗖𝗔 𝗫 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝘁

International artists from Canada and France engaged with women persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and young males through dance, music, visual arts, and theater workshops in Iloilo City on Monday, August 24, as part of the International Culture and Art Exchange (InCA X 2026).

Multiple activities formed part of Co. ERASGA Dance’s Accumulation Philippine Tour 2026: “What does the Earth ask of us?” and were held at the BJMP Iloilo District Jail Female Dormitory (ICDJ-FD) in the morning and Balay Dalayunan for Boys in Lapuz in the afternoon.

Canadian choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino, French experimental musician Emmanuel Mailly, and French visual artist Marc Gérenton led dance, music, and visual arts workshops at ICDJ-FD, in which participants created, presented their work, and expressed appreciation for the workshops.

“This is a big help for us. You’re bringing us to express our feelings and [also] build our confidence,” said one of the women PDLs.

On the other hand, Tolentino, Mailly, and theater artist Dennis Gupa led workshops on movement, music, and theater at Balay Dalayunan for Boys, focusing on the connection between the body and nature, sound and objects, and theater as a form of self-expression.

“Gahulat kami ya nga may matudlo naman sa amon bag-o. Natun-an ko to ang mga voice, kanta, kag saot. Nanamian ako kay may bag-o naman kami nga natun-an sa ila,” a participant known as Alyas Lyle said.

Established on July 10, 2003, through the efforts of Mrs. Rosalie Sarabia Treñas, Balay Dalayunan for Boys provides care, healing, and education to males aged 12 to 17 in conflict with the law (CICL) as they work toward rebuilding their lives.

Activities were coordinated by Dr. Ma. Rosalie Abeto Zerrudo of the University of San Agustin’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program, in partnership with the Center for Heritage and Indigenous Cultures, USA Research and Development Foundation, Inc., Student Affairs and Welfare Office, Super Inday Art Project, and Social Advocacy and Community Engagement Office.

The Accumulation project continues on August 26 at 3 p.m. at the Co. ERASGA Dance Auditorium, Urdaneta Hall, University of San Agustin. | via Rhain Aparri and Azel Prudente

(Photos by Jaizl Padrones and Justin Tumagan/USAPub)

25/08/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝟱𝟰𝟱 𝗣𝗡𝗟𝗘 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

A total of 545 nursing examinees from Batch Illustris received their symbolic send-off during the traditional Candlelighting Ceremony of the University of San Agustin College of Nursing Program at the USA Grandstand and Football Field, August 24, as they gear up for the Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE).

Carrying the theme “Illuminate and Go Beyond: A Hundred as One Illustris,” the ceremony began with a Eucharistic Mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Jonas Mejares, OSA, at the USA Chapel, followed by a solemn procession to the main grounds where Angelica Ciudadano, RN, a topnotcher in the November 2025 PNLE, delivered an inspirational testimonial.

“Remember your values and, most especially, remember your integrity. Always strive to be a competent and compassionate nurse. This is your time. Those licenses are waiting for you to claim,” Ciudadano said.

The 545 examinees are set to take the PNLE on August 29 and 30, marking their final step toward earning their professional nursing licenses. | via Rose Andrea Meñez

(Photos by Chloë Lanne Panes, John Pierce Lopez, and Miguel Paquit/USAPub)

25/08/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆

On August 25, 1937, Iloilo City was officially inaugurated as a chartered city, marking its establishment as a local government unit and a milestone commemorated annually as Iloilo Charter Day, a special non-working holiday under Republic Act No. 7271.

By virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 158, approved on November 9, 1936, by Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon, the towns of La Paz, Mandurriao, Molo, Arevalo, and Iloilo City Proper were consolidated into a single city, forming the foundation of Iloilo City’s unified political and administrative structure.

As the city marks its 89th anniversary under the theme, “Celebrating 89 Years of Progress Toward a Better Iloilo City for All,” the observance honors Iloilo’s rich heritage while reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, resilience, and a shared future for every Ilonggo. | via Liz Dy Buco

(Art by Lindsey Magsico/USAPub)

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24/08/2026

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗧𝗟𝗘; 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗶 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬

Garnering a 92.90% rating, Marti Angela Janagap Policarpio of the University of San Agustin–College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology ranked first in the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination.

Two other Augustinians also secured spots in the Top 10, with Iris Karn Villarisco Magallanes placing sixth with 91.80% and Lyle Josh Castillo Secapuri placing 10th with 91.30%. | via Michael Jurinario

24/08/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟳𝟴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗠𝗧'𝘀, 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗧𝗟𝗘 '𝟮𝟲

Recording a 93.68% overall passing rate, the University of San Agustin–Medical Laboratory Science (USA-MLS) Program posted 178 passers out of 190 Augustinian takers in the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE).

First-time takers recorded a 95.60% passing rate, with 174 out of 182 examinees successfully passing the licensure examination.

Meanwhile, four out of eight retakers passed, yielding a 50% passing rate.

USA also ranked ninth among the top-performing schools with 50 or more examinees and at least a 90% passing percentage. | via Michael Jurinario

24/08/2026

𝟴 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 ‘𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆’ 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲, 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

Representatives from eight pilot barangays in Iloilo City participating in the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership joined the University of San Agustin Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (USARDFI) and other partner agencies for a Circular Economy in Solid Waste Management Ordinance Workshop at Hotel Sta. Monica, August 19.

Chosen partner barangays Nabitasan, Sta. Rosa, San Agustin, San Juan, Bo. Obrero, Yulo Drive, Lanit, and Sambag have now moved into the ‘Action to Reality’ Phase to translate their respective visions by developing ordinances suited to their communities.

“We are expecting that the eight pilot barangays would come up with their ordinances integrating Circular Economy in the Solid Waste Management Ordinance or come up with a CE ordinance incorporating the 10Rs,” USA RFDI Director Felinor Naira Villa said.

Spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the EU-PH Green Economy Partnership is funded through a P3.6 billion grant from the European Union and implemented from 2023 to 2028 in collaboration with the Philippine government. | via Maria Gabrielle Meñez

(Photos by Miguel Paquit/USAPub)

24/08/2026

𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗦𝗔’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

The University of San Agustin welcomed Iloilo Vice Governor Nathalie Ann Debuque to explore the university’s research and innovation initiatives at the President’s Conference Room and various university facilities, August 19.

Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2) Director Dr. Doralyn Dalisay presented the center’s research projects before leading the delegation through the C2B2 and Center for Natural Drug Discovery and Development (CND3) laboratories.

“I want to use your research on how to impact the lives of our children. (…) There are so many possibilities. How can we use your research to help us solve the problems in society—nutrition-wise, how can you guide us policy-wise? (…) We are here to explore avenues on where we can collaborate," said Debuque.

The delegation proceeded to the Center for Advanced New Materials Engineering and Emerging Technologies (CANMEET) and the Kasanggang Nicer in Functional Food Excellence (KNIF2E) facility, where College of Technology Dean Dr. Nolan Tolosa presented CANMEET and Dr. Jonel P. Saludes guided them through the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Laboratory.

Debuque also added that she eyes for a collaboration that would result in a real impact on the community and even on the government's policies.

The vice governor was joined by DOST VI Regional Director Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, CESO II, delegates from DOST VI, officials from the Provincial Government of Iloilo. | via Joshua Viceda

(Photos by Neljhan Geti-ayon/USA Pub)

24/08/2026

𝗨𝗦𝗔-𝗡𝗦𝗥𝗖 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 '𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗔', 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

Marking its first implementation, the University of San Agustin-National Service Reserve Corps (USA-NSRC) Unit brought Project BAGA: Kiddie Connect to promote clean-air awareness and smoke-free living among children in Sitio Lino Flores, Brgy. Baguingin, Tigbauan, Iloilo, August 23.

First launched in 2024 by NSTP-CWTS MLS 1-A in partnership with the Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force (ICAS), Project BAGA initially brought together student leaders across Iloilo City through educational symposiums before being adopted by the USA-NSRC as its advocacy for clean air and smoke-free communities.

The project focused on young children after a pre-assessment found that most parent respondents reported smoking in their households, highlighting children’s possible exposure to secondhand smoke.

“Ang advocacy ninyo suportaran ta kay we all know makabulig gid ni sa aton kabataan,” said Joenel Camposagrado, Barangay Captain of Brgy. Baguingin.

With “BAGA” referring to smoke and lungs, the project also supports Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 11 on health and well-being, quality education, and sustainable communities.

The initiative’s second implementation is scheduled for December this year. | via Azel Prudente

(Photos by Justin Tumagan/USAPub)

23/08/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬: 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘?

There was a house —
near the sea it stood,
doors painted blue and
windows wide open,
the breeze welcoming the morning.

Every year,
people come and repair the roof,
clinks and clanks echo around the house.

Every year,
the promise of walls stronger
linger in the leaking roof.

And every year,
someone arrives with papers—
thick folders, official stamps, planned whispers folded neatly between the pages.

“Trust us,” they said.
“The house is safe.”
So the people did.

Water drips from the clothes left to hang dry.

Flowers bloom in pots planted by the porch.

Children were taught that the foundation of their home was trust.

Until one evening,
the rain came pouring—
slowly dripping,
something unanticipated,
yet diabolical.

Not violent,
but just enough
to make the windows tremble
and doors creak.
Then the water knocked on the doorstep.

First water seeped through the floorboards, then beneath the doors, then through the walls that had supposedly been strengthened.

“What did we pay for?”
the people wondered,
gathering things of value,
rushing their family to the roof,
drenched and shivering in the cold.

They think of the
“quality” wood,
the promised roof,
the dissolving papers,
the firm handshakes.
But they only found
the house they had always known.

In the morning, the people stood outside holding what remained.

And somewhere far away, in a room untouched by rain, someone was counting.

No one knew exactly
what had gone missing.
Perhaps the wood.
Perhaps the nails.
Perhaps the hands
that were supposed to build.

All this,
yet the house remained.

The paint faded.
The windows cracked.
The children grew older.

But whenever someone arrived with another folder and another promise,
the people no longer asked,

“Will you build us a stronger house?”
They asked,
“Who will be watching while you build it?”

And for the first time, the question sounded louder than the rain,
the question flowed
through the flood.

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

This month’s theme, Unmuted, welcomes literary works that break silence in the face of political shifts and social pressures. These are pieces that bear witness to unrest and honor the everyday survival of the people.

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