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Established in 1947, FORWARD, the official student publication of the University of San Jose – Recoletos, is one of the oldest student publications in Cebu. For more than 70 years, FORWARD Publications has been publishing articles to enhance students’ social and political awareness, encourage critical thinking, help mold public opinion, and convey students’ rights and responsibilities in the unive

rsity and in the society as a whole. FORWARD Publications is a brew of students who are skaters, bookworms, rocktivists, stylists, obsessive-compulsives, etc. This group of students who produce the FORWARD magazine adheres to journalism ethics – verifying and confirming facts before writing articles. For them, credibility is the greatest treasure journalists could ever have and the world ends when they lose it by carelessness and stupidity. They have to be liable to every action they make. Why do these group of students do such things? It is because they believe that this is their contribution to the country, no matter how small, no matter how ridiculous and no matter how irrelevant it is to some. They want to make students aware that they are not living in a perfect world but in a world where they can do something. FORWARD Publications is located at Ground Floor, San Agustin Building, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Magallanes Street, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines. For comments, reactions, suggestions, and contributions, do contact us at (032) 253-7900 loc. 381 or e-mail us at [email protected].

28/03/2025

SBM reclaims championship title in Intrams Men’s Badminton

The School of Business and Management (SBM) returned its grip on the championship title after a hard-fought 2-1 win against the School of Computer Studies (SCS) in the Intramurals 2025 Men’s Badminton tournament at the Recoletos Coliseum on Thursday, March 27.

In the first Single duel, SCS managed to edge out the SBM, 25-31, with their powerful smashes and agile gameplay.

However, SBM showed their determination to reclaim their spot in the championship this year and outpowered the opponent, 31-16, in the Doubles.

The courts heated up as both teams channeled their best efforts to clinch the gold, finishing the tight second Single rally, 31-29, in favor of the SBM.

The SBM team consisted of athletes Radcliff Alcantara, Charito Tayong, Cristian Marentes, Eldrich Joshua Amodia, and Friam Ong Galenzoga, who displayed teamwork throughout this year’s tournament.

Team captain and Most Valuable Player (MVP), Alcantara, said they are happy to win the championship match.

Alcantara also recalled that the SCS broke their six-peat championship title in the Intramurals 2024, which motivated them to improve their control on the court.

Meanwhile, Tayong expressed the pressure of securing the title as the member to play the second Single.

“At first, when thinking about shouldering the team’s ambitions to win the championship, it was really overwhelming,” Tayong said.

“But realizing that I’m the factor [on] the road for our championship for this school year’s Intramurals, it’s really amazing that I’m given the opportunity, especially when we [trained] to win this title,” he added.

The SCS and the School of Law (SOL) secured the second and third spots, respectively.

The winning teams were awarded after the championship match.

via Kimberly Capuyan | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Narvie Klaryzze Borja & Heron Augustus Flores | FORWARD Staff Artists

28/03/2025

BASKETBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Computer Studies (SCS) clinched the third place by defeating the School of Law (SOL) in the neck-to-neck 5x5 Basketball match, 54-53, on the final day of Intramurals 2025 at the USJ-R Coliseum, Friday, March 28.

Up next is the battle for third in the 3x3 Basketball game between the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and School of Engineering (SOE) this 10 a.m. at the same court.

via Samantha Mae Murillo | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photo Courtesy: Hannah Vanessa Mondilla | FORWARD Staff Artist

28/03/2025

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS) secured a third-place finish in the Intramurals 2025 Men’s Volleyball tournament after defeating the School of Education (SED) in a 3-0 sweep at USJ-R Basak Campus Covered Court 3 on Friday, March 28.

via John Kherwin Pansacala | FORWARD Staff Artist

28/03/2025

SOL dethrones SBM in Women’s Badminton ‘25

The School of Law (SOL) throws off the School of Business and Management (SBM) from its championship throne in a close-knit match, 2-1, in the Intramurals 2025 Women’s Badminton competition at the Recoletos Coliseum on Thursday, March 27.

Despite losing against SBM in the first championship match, 0-2, SOL still secured its hold on the gold as a twice-to-beat contender.

In the second match, SBM displayed their dynamic gameplay on the court as they swept the first Single duel, 31-5.

However, the SOL intercepted the efforts of SBM to defend their crown and secured an 11-point lead, 20-31, in the Doubles.

The SBM attempted to chase the margin against the SOL in the second Single, but the latter tightened its defense and closed the match with a 13-point lead, 18-31.

SOL Michelle Fernandez expressed the team’s triumph in stealing the championship title from the SBM.

“We are very happy because it has been more than 20 years that SBM has been holding the championship for Badminton. First time nga I’m here,” Fernandez said.

Fernandez was also announced the Most Valuable Player of the Women’s Badminton tournament.

“Actually it’s a surprise. I didn’t expect to be the MVP. Considering that the people I’m with are younger than me and I’m the oldest. I guess it’s because I’m playing regularly. Experience, veteran’s move,” she said.

Karla Katrina Kim Arriba, Myrell Angelie Medina, and Aira Jean Maningo also composed the banner of SOL in this year’s tournament.

SBM settled in the second place, while the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) earned its spot in third.

An awarding ceremony was held shortly after the conclusion of the championship match.

via Kimberly Capuyan | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Narvie Klaryzze Borja & Heron Augustus Flores | FORWARD Staff Artists

28/03/2025

[LITERARY]

Chasing Luna
by keepsake

I long for the nights
when the Moon raced with me,
when nights were not loneliness,
but a canvas for dreams in silver light.

When the world was vast,
yet never overwhelming,
and shadows on the bedroom walls
wove tales of discovery.

But I chased the Moon’s slow arc,
yearning to hold the stars,
to touch what I only dreamed,
to leap beyond the innocence of make-believe.

The Moon watched in quiet patience,
never warning me that knowledge comes with burden,
that growing up is the cost of innocence
traded for the hands of responsibility.

Now, the Moon weighs heavy.
The stars, once radiant,
now whisper faint glimmers
as the clouds drift in distant solitude.

No longer playful companions,
but silent observers,
watching over endless nights
and hesitant dawns.

Curiosity fades beneath routine,
excitement dulls under the weight
of simply getting through the day.
But maybe—just maybe—
we are right where we need to be.

The moon drifted back,
Slowed its pace and lingered,
not to remind us of what we’ve lost,
but to show us how far we've come.

And maybe, if we let ourselves look up again,
we’ll realize—
Growing up doesn’t mean leaving the Moon behind.
It means carrying its light within us.

Illustration by: Khen Fernandez | FORWARD Staff Artist

27/03/2025

LOOK: An exhibition game participated by staff and faculty of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) took place at the Main Campus Quadrangle, on Thursday, March 27.

Both teams from San Jose and Our Lady of Consolation played the first game, followed by the Nuestra Señora Del Pilar against the Nuestra Señora Dela Salud teams later that evening.

The said game was to allow the University staff and faculty to have leisure in celebration with the Intramurals 2025.

via Louise Lambiquit | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Hannah Vanessa Mondilla | FORWARD Staff Artist

27/03/2025

BASKETBALL UPDATE: DAY 4 STANDING

Skills and teamwork have been showcased at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Main Campus Quadrangle as the Intramurals 2025 Basketball tournament kept the wheels rolling on Thursday, March 27.

During the games, different schools competed for both 5x5 and 3x3 Basketball matches.

The results of the matches are as follows:

GAME 16
SOE vs SED: 88-48
WINNER: SOE

GAME 17
SBM vs SCS: 57-52
Winner: SBM

GAME 18
SAS vs SAMS: 69-59
Winner: SAS

GAME 19
SED vs SBM: 74-61
Winner: SBM

GAME 20
SOL vs SOE: 58-34
Winner: SOE

GAME 21
SCS vs SAS: 51-44
Winner: SAS

Meanwhile, the following are the results of 3x3 Basketball matches:

GAME 16
SOE vs SED: 8-5
Winner: SOE

GAME 17
SBM vs SCS: 7-6
Winner: SBM

GAME 18
SAS vs SAMS: 8-6
Winner: SAS

GAME 19
SED vs SBM: 10-8
Winner: SBM

GAME 20
SOL vs SOE: 7-6
Winner: SOE

GAME 21
SCS vs SAS: 5-3
Winner: SCS

Meanwhile, the battle for third place and championship will take place tomorrow at the Recoletos Colisuem, USJ-R Basak Campus.

via Louise Lambiquit | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Hannah Vanesaa Mondilla | FORWARD Staff Writer

27/03/2025

LOOK: House of Representative (HR) aspirants from the School of Business and Management (SBM) under the Kabataan para sa Sambayanang Makatarungan (KASAMA) party filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.

The candidates later took their oath at the Mezzanine Comelec Office.

via Kristianna Amor Tagsip | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Therese Margarette Racaza | FORWARD Staff Artist

27/03/2025

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: DAY 4 STANDING

Under the scorching heat of the sun, players from six different schools marched with perseverance, setting the stage with clashing spikes in the match of the Intramurals 2025 Women’s Volleyball competition Day 4 at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Main Campus Quadrangle on Thursday, March 27.

Here are the results of the six matches:

GAME 16: SAMS vs SAS
Set A: 25-18
Set B: 23-25
Set C: 25-15
Winner: SAMS

GAME 17: SED vs SOE
Set A: 25-8
Set B: 25-15
Winner: SED

GAME 18: SBM vs SCS
Set A: 25-20
Set B: 25-10
Winner: SBM

GAME 19: SOL vs SOE
Set A: 22-25
Set B: 25-18
Set C: 25-21
Winner: SOL

GAME 20: SAS vs SCS
Set A: 25-23
Set B: 25-19
Winner: SAS

GAME 21: SED vs SBM
Set A: 25-20
Set B: 25-21
Winner: SED

Following today’s matches, the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) will go against the School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS) in the battle for third.

Further, the School of Business and Management (SBM) will compete against the School of Education (SED) for the championship match.

The games will take place at the USJ-R Basak Campus Covered Court (CC) 2 on Friday, March 28, starting at 7:30 a.m.

via Lylle Flores | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer

27/03/2025

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL UPDATE: DAY 4 STANDING

On its fourth day, the Intramurals 2025 Men’s Volleyball competition had teams pushing their limits at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Main Campus Quadrangle on Thursday, March 27.

The competition continued to heat up as seven schools fight for a coveted spot in the Finals of the competition .

Below is the complete rundown of scores from the matches:

GAME 16
SAMS vs SAS: 2-0
First set: 25-15
Second set: 26-24
Winner: SAMS

GAME 17
SOE vs SED: 2-0
First set: 25-16
Second set: 25-23
Winner: SOE

GAME 18
SBM vs SCS: 2-0
First set: 25-16
Second set: 25-20
Winner: SBM

GAME 19
SOE vs SOL: 2-0
First set: 25-19
Second set: 25-13
Winner: SOE

GAME 20
SCS vs SAS: 2-0
First set: 25-15
Second set: 26-23
Winner: SCS

GAME 21
SBM vs SED : 2-1
First set: 25-14
Second set: 21-25
Third set: 25-19
Winner: SBM

SBM will compete against the SOE for the championship title, while SAMS will square off against SED in the battle for third place.

The final day of the Men’s Volleyball competition is set to take place at the USJ-R Basak Campus Covered Court 3 (CC 3), starting at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28.

via John Kherwin Pansacala | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer

27/03/2025

WOMEN’S BADMINTON UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Law (SOL) smashes to victory in the Intramurals 2025 Women’s Badminton competition at the Recoletos Coliseum on Thursday, March 27.

Meanwhile, the School of Business and Management (SBM) and the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) seal their spots in second and third, respectively.

via Kimberly Capuyan | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photo Courtesy: Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist

27/03/2025

MEN’S BADMINTON UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Business and Management (SBM) clinches the championship title in the Intramurals 2025 Men’s Badminton competition at the Recoletos Coliseum on Thursday, March 27.

The School of Computer Studies (SCS) secures second place, while the School of Law (SOL) settles third.

via Kimberly Capuyan | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photo Courtesy: Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist

27/03/2025

FOOTBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Business and Management (SBM) overwhelms the School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS), 4-0, in the final Football match of the 2025 Intramurals at the USJ-R Basak Campus Football Field on Thursday, March 27.

In a fierce back-and-forth battle, both teams matched each other’s intensity, refusing to give an inch on either end of the field.

The rankings have yet to be officially tabulated.

via Juan Enrique Reboquio | FORWARD Staff Writer

27/03/2025

BASKETBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Arts and Science (SAS) captures victory after an intensive match against the School of Computer Studies (SCS), 51-44, in the Game 21 of the 5x5 Basketball game at the USJ-R Main Campus Quadrangle on Thursday, March 27.

The last competition for 3x3 Basketball by both teams will take place subsequently.

via Louise Lambiquit | FORWARD Staff Writer

27/03/2025

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Education (SED) zeroes the School of Business and Management (SBM), 2-0, in the Women’s Volleyball during Game 21 on the fourth day of the 2025 Intramurals at the USJ-R Main Campus Quadrangle on Thursday, March 27.

The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) will go against the School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS) in the battle for third.

Further, SBM will compete against SED for the final match.

The competition will take place at the USJ-R Basak Campus CC 2 on Friday, March 28, starting at 7:30 a.m.

via Lylle Flores | FORWARD Staff Writer

27/03/2025

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Business and Management (SBM) spikes its ticket to the Finals of the Intramurals 2025 Men’s Volleyball tournament after slipping past the School of Education (SED), 2-1, during Game 21 at the USJ-R Main Campus Quadrangle on Thursday, March 27.

SBM and the School of Engineering (SOE) are set for a match in the Finals.

Meanwhile, SED will go head-to-head with the School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS) in the battle for third.

via John Kherwin Pansacala | FORWARD Staff Writer

27/03/2025

FOOTBALL UPDATE

JUST IN: The School of Law (SOL) skims past the School of Engineering (SOE), 2-1, in the 14th Football match of the 2025 Intramurals at the USJ-R Basak Campus Football Field on Thursday, March 27.

This electrifying clash pushed both teams to their limits as they traded blows on offense and defense, but SOL capitalized on crucial opportunities to emerge victorious.

Subsequently, the School of Business and Management (SBM) will go head-to-head with the School of Allied Medical Sciences (SAMS) in the 15th and final match of the series.

via Juan Enrique Reboquio | FORWARD Staff Writer

27/03/2025

LOOK: The presidential aspirant of the Student Alliance for a Christian and Real Education under Democracy (SACRED) party filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.

Further, the candidate took his oath at the Mezzanine Comelec Office.

via Lylle Flores | FORWARD Staff Writer

Photos Courtesy: Hannah Vanessa Mondilla | FORWARD Staff Artist

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[VOX POP] What’s up, Josenians? The entire campus was filled with bouquets for the month of love. But these were later replaced with index cards and reviewers as the Prelim Exam week officially began. On the last day of Prelims, we asked Josenians: ”If your brain had any battery percentage, what would it be?” Shot by Krista Marie Yaoyao & Heron Augustus Flores | FORWARD Staff Artists Edited by Therese Margarette Racaza & Hannah Vanessa Mondilla | FORWARD Staff Artists

WATCH: The Liturgical Yodelers Recoletos (LYRE) engulfed the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Main Lobby with sweet melodies of love through a flash mob to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14. Video Courtesy: Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer, Krista Mae Yaoyao & Kirsten Leanne Roble | FORWARD Staff Artists

Viva Pit Senyor, Josenians! This year, we come back brighter and bolder as we celebrate the biggest festival of the Queen City of the South, Sinulog 2025! Watch as Josenians beam earnestly with their “sangpit” to Señor Santo Niño, a tradition that has been cherished for generations. Video by Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer, Heron Augustus Flores, Narvie Klaryzze Borja, Kirsten Leanne Roble & Therese Margarette Racaza | FORWARD Staff Artists Edited by Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Staff Videographer & Krista Marie Yaoyao | FORWARD Staff Artist #FORWARDSinulog2025

[VOX POP] Welcome back, Josenians! The second semester is taking its speedy approach with new subjects and academic tasks to work on. There is no doubt that the strength and resilience we have as Jaguars will help us overcome the challenges ahead. With this fiery start to the second semester, we asked the Josenians: “If you could instantly become an expert in any subject, what would it be and why?” Shot by Krista Marie Yaoyao & Heron Augustus Flores | FORWARD Staff Artists Edited by Karina Adel Vestil & Sienna Rio Young | FORWARD Staff Artists

[VOX POP] Josenians! Humana na gyud! Bright smiles and cheers surrounded the Recoletos Coliseum as the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) wrapped up its 116th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, January 11. To ponder on this major milestone, we asked the graduates of the first semester of the Academic Year 2024-2025 with the question: “What advice would you give your past self prior to entering college?” Shot by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer & Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist Edited by Krista Marie Yaoyao | FORWARD Staff Artist, Ragnhall Cena | FORWARD Staff Videographer & Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer

Tonight, we bring you stories about the 40th University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Week and activities that made a mark during the first semester of the Academic Year 2024-2025. Don’t miss out on stories for the Josenian community only here at FORWARD On The Move. Edited by Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Staff Videographer, Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer, Kirsten Leanne Roble & Therese Margarette Racaza | FORWARD Staff Artists

Step right up, Josenians! The show has barely started for our audience in this show of life. In this ever-comical society, we are faced with a mirage of doubts and questions that we must answer for ourselves. As we turn up the spotlight, we asked theme park spectators: What is a belief you once held to be true, but turned out to be an illusion? Shots by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang & Ayn Nazareno | FORWARD Staff Photographers Edited by Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Staff Videographer & Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Staff Photographer

[VOX POP] When serious societal problems are reduced to mere entertainment, and leadership becomes a spectacle, who pays the price? Let’s hear it straight from Erica Anne Bolo, a second-year BS Management Accounting student, on her story of how this #Circustate trivializes the lived experiences of those directly affected, transforming urgent calls for change into fleeting trends. #WelcomeToTheFreakshow #FORWARDMagazine Edited by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer & Margarette Racaza | FORWARD Staff Artist

Are you ready to face the spectacle that will haunt your realities and awaken your deepest suppositions? Step right up and embrace the thrill of the #Circustate—where the strange is celebrated, and the line between reality and nightmare blurs. The curtain is rising. Dare to look closer—if you can handle the chill of the thrill. #FORWARDMagazine #WelcomeToTheFreakShow Directed by Krista Marie Yaoyao | FORWARD Staff Artist Shots by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang | FORWARD Staff Photographer Edited by Hanzrei Nikolai Encabo | FORWARD Probationary Videographer

[ VOX POP ] The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching! Christmas is a magical time when we come together to celebrate the spirit of the thanksgiving season, when the world feels a little brighter, hearts grow a little warmer, and kindness flows freely. It reminds us of the beauty in giving without expecting, loving without limits, and cherishing the magic of togetherness. With this, we asked the Josenians to fill in the blank, “All I want for Christmas is _.” Shot by Gabrielle Marie Paradiang & Christian Mananguite | FORWARD Staff Photographers & Heron Augustus Flores | FORWARD Staff Artist Edited by Narvie Klaryzze Borja | FORWARD Staff Artist

The stage is set, and the countdown has begun. The grandest spectacle of the season is just around the corner as FORWARD Publications will soon present its ultimate show-stopper magazine. Stay tuned as we unveil something truly extraordinary—an experience destined to leave you in awe. Directed by Krista Marie Yaoyao | FORWARD Staff Artist Video by Christian Mananguite | FORWARD Staff Photographer & Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Probationary Videographer

[VOX POP] FORWARD Publications recently wrapped up the FORWARD Days 2024 with the theme ”Ichi-go Ichi-e: One Time, One Meeting.” As wondersome it may be to fantasize about the future, as it is grounding to remember the past, it is important to live by the present time. While moments continue to be fleeting, we asked Josenians: What are the little things in life that you rarely have time to appreciate? Video by Kimberly Tumilap | FORWARD Probationary Photographer, Margarette Racaza | FORWARD Probationary Artist & Raghnall Cena | FORWARD Probationary Videographer

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Established in 1947, FORWARD, the official student publication of the University of San Jose – Recoletos, is the oldest student publication in Cebu. For more than 60 years, FORWARD Publications has been publishing articles to enhance students’ social and political awareness, encourage critical thinking, help mold public opinion, and convey students’ rights and responsibilities in the university and in the society as a whole. FORWARD Publications is a brew of students who are skaters, bookworms, rocktivists, stylists, obsessive-compulsives, etc. This group of students who produce the FORWARD magazine adheres to journalism ethics – verifying and confirming facts before writing articles. These people agree that creativity and accuracy go together. For them, credibility is the greatest treasure journalists could ever have and the world ends when they lose it by carelessness and stupidity. They have to be liable to every action they make. Why do these group of students do such things? It is because they believe that this is their contribution to the country, no matter how small, no matter how ridiculous and no matter how irrelevant it is to some. They want to make students aware that they are not living in a perfect world but in a world where they can do something. FORWARD Publications is located at Ground Floor, San Agustin Building, University of San Jose – Recoletos, Magallanes Street, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines. For comments, reactions, suggestions, and contributions, do contact us at (032) 253-7900 loc. 381 or e-mail us at [email protected].

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