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27/09/2026

𝗘𝗦𝗖, 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀; 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
By Princess Cristel Tiamson

Fostering safe and inclusive spaces in school, the Education Student Council (ESC) in partnership with the Majors of Values Education (MOVE) conducted the first session of Peace and Safe Spaces in Education: A Webinar Series on Sept. 25, 2026 via google meet.

The first session, Cultivating Peace and Non-violence for Schools is one of the three sessions composing the webinar series aimed to deepen the collective understanding of students and teachers of what peace means in everyday practice and transform learning environments into inclusive spaces for students.

“The work of building a peaceful learning environment is a shared responsibility, it is not a burden of one individual or one institution alone, but a collective endeavor that calls for collaboration, dialogue and mutual commitment,” said Dr. Rosemarie Felimon, Associate Dean of the College of Education Undergraduate Level in her opening remarks.

The first session centered on talks about the importance of developing one’s inner peace in order to promote moral decision-making and cultivate a culture of peace led by Dr. Rejie Palmos, chairperson of the Guidance and Values Education Department and coordinator of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) Center for Peace Education.

“Our heart is planted with the seed of peace and the seed of violence, it’s up to us which we’ll be able to germinate, but choosing the right and moral solution means we choose to nourish the seed of peace within us and choosing what practices align with this,” Dr. Palmos said.

After the discussion, the participants voiced their concerns and inquiries addressed by the speaker during the open forum.

Dr. Rodgen Jabor, Coordinator for Peace Education and Focal Person of Indigenous Peoples Education, WVSU-Janiuay Campus, shared his reflections about the discussion.

“If we want the world to become peaceful, we must first become peaceful within ourselves. Our actions and approaches to cultivating peace are learned in the classroom, but we must also have to remember that many aspects of our lives shape our inner peace,” said Dr. Jabor.

Through the session, participants were reminded that building a culture of peace is an ongoing and shared responsibility, leading a strong foundation for future discussions aimed at transforming schools into peace-oriented learning environments.

The next two sessions will be expected on Oct. 9 and 23, 2026, focusing on the topics, Creating Safe Spaces for Young Learners, and Addressing School Violence which will be led by Professor Louie Cervantes and Professor Rosalea Cornelia De Leon.

24/09/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗢𝗦𝗣 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁

Romavil N. Abelarde, an alumna of the Bachelor of Special Needs Education program, has earned a spot among the regional finalists in the 59th Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) in Western Visayas.

Abelarde was named among 17 regional finalists from different higher education institutions across the region following the TOSP evaluation and selection process. The results were announced on Sept. 23, 2026.

The annual TOSP search recognizes graduating college students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community service.

Abelarde and the other regional finalists will be recognized during the TOSP Region VI awarding ceremony on Oct. 11, 2026. | Via Ericka Maria Danielle Jalandoni

Layout by Samaika Hyacinth Roca
Photo courtesy of Romavil N. Abelarde

24/09/2026

𝓢𝓲𝓻, 𝓽𝓪𝓹𝓸𝓼 𝓷𝓪 𝓹𝓸… ang exams, so it’s time to snuggle in the blanket and catch up on your three hours of sleep last week! 🛌

We may be loaded with deadlines and sleepless nights, but 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘌𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥, it’s time to set the reviewers aside and take out your favorite snacks paired with your favorite shows to take a breather! 🍿

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙢𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙖-𝙀𝙙 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧.

Remember, future educators also need to take care of themselves to be the 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 for their future students. 🖋️

Caption by Shameekah Ariluv Berboso
Layout by Anne Claire Able

23/09/2026

𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗟𝗔, 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗗

There have been so many apos who have come and gone through our publication.

Different names. Different batches. Different personalities. Different stories.

Some stayed for a long time, some only for a while, and some have already moved on to places beyond our little balay. But somehow, in one way or another, they all have a story that includes you.

And maybe that is one of the most beautiful things about being our Lola.
You are rich in apos.

Not because of numbers, but because of all the people who have come to know you, learned from you, laughed with you, been scolded by you, and carried something from you long after they left.

To every staffer who has passed through the door, you have been more than an adviser. You have been someone who pushed us to take our space, to be confident, to improve, and to find a way when things were not easy.

And while you may be the tough one on the outside, we have always known there is a soft and caring heart underneath.

The kind of heart that gives without making a big announcement about it. The kind that still thinks of her apos, even when there isn't much to spare. The kind that finds a way because that is simply how you love.

Maybe we don't say it enough, Lola, but you are loved here.

By the staffers who are still around.
By the apos who have already moved on.
By the people who may not be in the publication anymore but still remember you.

You have left pieces of yourself in so many people.
And we hope you know that those pieces did not disappear when they left. They went with them.

So when life gets tiring, when there is too much to worry about, and when you sometimes forget how much you have given, we hope you remember this:

Look at your apos.
Look at how many people you have helped, guided, cared for, and somehow made feel like they belonged.

You may not always see how much you mean to us, but you are appreciated more than you know.

And for all the times you have reminded us to be strong, we hope you remember that you don't have to be strong every moment, too.

May life be gentle with you, Lola.

May your days become a little lighter. May you find quiet moments when you can simply breathe. And when things feel heavy, may you remember that you have an entire collection of apos who are quietly, loudly, and wholeheartedly rooting for you.

Because if there is one thing we hope you never doubt, it is this:

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁, 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝘀.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗟𝗼𝗹𝗮!

From all the staffers who have been, who are, and who will always be your apos.

Caption by Alria Loudine Lacurom
Layout by Yoj Frances Chiva and Anne Claire Able

21/09/2026

𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙣𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣! 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙖-𝙀𝙙?

It’s that time of the semester, taga-Ed. All those days and nights spent scribbling through our notes and reading through every module has brought us to this moment.

For this Midterm Examination, may we remember every lesson that was taught, every key term and concept highlighted in our notes, and every little detail we encountered in between lectures and discussions. May all our hard work, determination, and preparation reflect through every answer we write on those examination papers.

As we face each question, may we trust in the knowledge we have gained and the efforts we have poured. Let us not forget to stay focused, give our best, and face this examination with confidence. May our dedication and perseverance turn into well-deserved results.

𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵!

Caption by Ericka Maria Danielle Jalandoni
Layout by Samaika Hyacinth Roca

21/09/2026

𝟱𝟰 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗱𝗲

September 21 marks the 54th anniversary of Proclamation No. 1081, signed by then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. in 1972. Though dated September 21, the declaration of Martial Law was officially announced to the public through television and radio on the evening of September 23, 1972.

What followed was a chapter marked by dictatorship, abuse of power, and the death of democracy, becoming one of the darkest periods in our country’s history.

Behind these historical dates were thousands of Filipinos who endured arbitrary arrests, detention, torture, enforced disappearances, and killings. Amnesty International documented around 70,000 people imprisoned, 34,000 tortured, and more than 3,200 killed during the early years of Martial Law.

For educators, remembering Martial Law is more than teaching dates and events. It is a responsibility to help the next generation confront the past, recognize the value of freedom, and understand the cost of its loss. As George Santayana wrote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

Healing does not begin with forgetting. It begins with acknowledging the wounds, confronting the truth, and demanding accountability. To remember is to honor those who suffered; to teach is to ensure that their stories and the lessons of history are not erased.

NEVER AGAIN. NEVER FORGET.

Caption by Karl Gamila
Layout by Ivan Loriens Quimba

20/09/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱. 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲.

Every examinee has their own way of finding a little extra courage, from prayers and preparation to the little pamahiin they chose to keep close. 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁?

Whatever you carried with you into the exam, you gave this day everything you had. Now, the pencils have been set down, the questions have been answered, the effort has been given, and this moment is yours to simply breathe.

For the future teachers who have prayed, prepared, and persevered, may you carry this dream forward with faith, knowing that every step has brought you closer to the teacher you hope to become.

Caption by Anna May Apelo
Layout by Alvine Cornelia Faciolan

19/09/2026

𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗠𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
By Michelle Fernandez

Providing first-year future educators with an avenue to turn creativity into practice, the Association of General Education Students (AGES) conducted “PAG-ANI: Harvesting Seeds of Creativity,” its first instructional materials (IMs) making workshop for Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) students, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the New Academic Building (NAB) Function Hall.

Through hands-on activities, the workshop aimed to cultivate resourcefulness and innovation among participants while demonstrating how instructional materials can be designed to address the diverse learning needs of students.

Sharing her experience in developing instructional materials (IMs), Prof. Marievic Violeta emphasized the teacher’s role in guiding learners and establishing meaningful classroom connections, saying that “the teacher is the best instructional material.”

Violeta reinforced her point by presenting her three-in-one instructional material, “Simple Instructional Materials (SIM),” which features pockets for storing small and handy teaching resources and can be used for storytelling or transformed into a flipbook.

Angelica Agustin, a third-year Bachelor of Elementary Education student and event co-chairperson, explained that the initiative was inspired by the organization’s advisers, who recommended introducing IMs to BEEd students early in their college journey.

“Introducing them to this skill early in their college journey will help them build knowledge and confidence that they can carry with them as they progress toward becoming future educators,” said Agustin.

Niamh Danielle Maliari, a first-year BEED student, said working with her classmates helped her recognize the importance of creativity and cooperation in developing instructional materials. “It did help me think creatively and be more cooperative with people, too. It was a team effort.”

The activity concluded with the participants’ instructional materials completed and ready for use in future teaching activities. Through the initiative, AGES provided first-year BEED students with an early opportunity to practice creating classroom resources as part of their preparation for the teaching profession.

Photos by Michelle Fernandez and Ivan Loriens Quimba

19/09/2026

𝗦𝗧𝗲𝗠𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝟯.𝟬
By Je-ann Padios

True to its commitment to supporting Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in Science, the Science Teaching Majors’ Association (STeMA) of West Visayas State University–College of Education (WVSU-COE) successfully distributed essential laboratory supplies and financial assistance to student beneficiaries through its flagship initiative, Project LABan 3.0.

From Aug. 17 to Sept. 17, 2026, the initiative provided Science majors with essential laboratory materials, including laboratory gowns, surgical masks and gloves, alcohol, and cleaning supplies, alongside monetary assistance to help address their laboratory needs.

Jann Hendrick Labasano, STeMA chairperson, explained that the initiative is more than collecting and giving out donations; it aims to make students’ academic journey more manageable by reducing their financial burden.

“It is a way for us to remind our members that they have an organization that understands the challenges they face as science major students and is willing to extend whatever support we can. At the end of the day, we may not be able to provide everything that they need, but through this initiative, we can somehow make things a little lighter for them,” said Labasano.

Now in its third year, Project LABan 3.0 serves first- to third-year students in the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) major in Science program.

“This initiative can greatly help us as science majors. Laboratory materials can be very expensive, especially for students who are financially challenged… as science majors, we need various materials that can be used throughout our laboratory activities, and these can sometimes be costly,” said Jella Mae Vito, event chairperson, a BSEd Science 2-D student and one of the recipients of Project LABan 3.0.

By equipping WVSU science majors with essential laboratory tools, Project LABan 3.0 bridges the gap between academic demands and financial feasibility and aims to continue this initiative in succeeding academic years to support BSEd Science students through essential lab donations.

Photos by Ace Zehdryx Dondonay

19/09/2026

𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙥, 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣, 𝙖𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥.

Sa mga ilang buwang nagdaan, hindi lamang ang isip ang inihanda kundi kalakip ang isang pangarap na ninanais para sa hinaharap. Nawa'y magbunga ang mga gabing hindi mabilang ang inilaang oras sa pag-aaral, mga umagang pinilit na idilat ang mga mata upang muling maghanda, at bawat pagkakataon na piniling magpatuloy.

Hangad na sa kabila ng pagod at puyat ay maging panatag sa pamamagitan ng bawat panalangin para mga pusong nagnanais na maging g**o.

𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯, 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱.

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