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๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€ | ๐—™๐—ฟ. ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐˜†๐—ป๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ถ, ๐—–๐—  ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†Adamson University welcomed Assistant General Fr. Rafal Kopyst...
13/01/2026

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€ | ๐—™๐—ฟ. ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐˜†๐—ป๐˜€๐—ธ๐—ถ, ๐—–๐—  ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—จ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†

Adamson University welcomed Assistant General Fr. Rafal Kopystynski, CM on January 12, 2025, in a meaningful visit that highlighted the Vincentian spirit of the community. The program was held in the CoPoTy Audio Visual Hall.

The program started with prayers, the National Anthem, and opening remarks by University President Fr. Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, CM. A corporate video and the presentation of AdUโ€™s strategic thrusts followed, giving an overview of the universityโ€™s direction and goals.

A dialogue with Fr. Rafal became the highlight of the morning, allowing members of the community to engage with him and hear his reflections on mission and service. After a short break, Fr. Rafal presided over the Holy Mass, which featured a liturgical dance by the Adamson University Dance Company Folk.

The visit concluded with a photo opportunity and an afternoon campus tour. Fr. Rafalโ€™s presence inspired the Adamson community to continue living out the values of faith, service, and excellence.

Written by: Jilliane Narene Miranda
Photographed by: Paolo Galin

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ | The Adamson University (AdU) Boysโ€™ Basketball Team opened UAAP Season 88 with a narrow 74โ€“76 loss to the Nation...
12/01/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ | The Adamson University (AdU) Boysโ€™ Basketball Team opened UAAP Season 88 with a narrow 74โ€“76 loss to the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) Bullpups on January 11, 2025, at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

Shaun Lucido led the Bullpups with 18 points, shooting 6/15 from the field and 5/7 from the free-throw line. He was supported by Kurt Figueroa (10 points), Chad Cartel (9 points), and Mieko Natinga (8 points).

For the Falcons, Francel Flores and Mac Jenodia paced the scoring with 13 and 12 points, respectively. They were followed by Jarl Artango (10 points) and Keefe Iledan (9 points), who also delivered notable performances.

AdU will face the UPIS Fighting Maroons in their second game on January 14, 2025, 12:00 PM, at the Filoil EcoCenter.

Written and layout by: Kirsten Abarientos

๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ | ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒKarl Jahrel Eldrew Poquiz Yulo remembers his latest competition in Marriott Manila in Pasay...
11/01/2026

๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ | ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ

Karl Jahrel Eldrew Poquiz Yulo remembers his latest competition in Marriott Manila in Pasay City, bagging the bronze medal for the men's floor exercise during the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships held on November 15 to 26, 2025.

His preparation for the said competition lasted for more than a yearโ€”8 months in which he trained in Japanโ€”travelling back-and-fourth rigorously.

โ€œSobrang hirap, kasi ibang culture, iba [rin] yung facility, rules, and economy,โ€

Yet the difference in altitude did not hinder his resilience to push through, remembering his four-year-old self falling in love in the sport because of his grandfather that always brings him to gym.

Not forgetting his brotherโ€”Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo as his biggest inspiration in his career, from being a little kid watching his kuya compete to being the one to take the center stage.

His story continues to inspire many young generations to not conform and make our inspiration a beacon to be resilient in the things we find ourselves also inspiring others to believe.

Written by: Trixie Ann Baldoza
Photographed by: Kurt Nikko Ganadeb
Layout by: Jamie Cristine Paat

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€ | Last November 2025, student journalists from Spotlight Publication participated in the annual JournCamp+: Nationa...
10/01/2026

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€ | Last November 2025, student journalists from Spotlight Publication participated in the annual JournCamp+: National Campus Press Summit, which was held online.

During the summit, Rodea Yvaine Unciano placed Top 6 in the Mobile Journalism (English) category. This achievement reflects her creativity, dedication, and skill in visual storytelling and responsible journalism.

The publication also extends its heartfelt congratulations to all Spotlight staffers who participated in the summit. Their passion, hard work, and willingness to learn and compete on a national platform stand as achievements in themselves.

Once again, Spotlight Publication congratulates everyone and looks forward to their continued growth in telling stories that truly matter.

Written by: Fayza Ahmed Khokhar
Photo by: Explained PH / JournCamp+: National Campus Press Summit

๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† | ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜†There we stoodโ€”the sidelines of a courtโ€”cheering, howling, roaring for our clusterโ€™s p...
10/01/2026

๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† | ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜†

There we stoodโ€”the sidelines of a courtโ€”cheering, howling, roaring for our clusterโ€™s players as if our lives depended on it. To anotherโ€™s perspective, it may have even looked a tad foolish, yelling simply because a player managed to gain three pointsโ€ฆ Perhaps, it may have even looked boastfulโ€”for we shouted out nonsensical words to uplift our teamโ€™s spirit.

To many others, it looked and sounded silly. But to us, the ones cheering and laughingโ€”it meant so much more. And for just a mere moment, we werenโ€™t just cheering; we were making memories, something we would look back on with a smileโ€”we were making history.

The Intramurals left us all with varying sentiments. That much is true.

To some, it may have left them disappointedโ€”unsatisfied. To many, the season may have left them wanting more. And to the fortunate few, it left them with a heart swollen with pride, for theyโ€™ve won the championshop title. Large smiles upon their facesโ€”maybe even reaching their earsโ€”as they leave the court with glowing, gilded medals hung around their necks and a shining trophy in their hands.

Regardless, there is one thing we can all agree uponโ€”one thing that this season has left us, despite being divided by clusters and teams, win or lose, we all received
something more special than a golden cup.

This spirited festival that lasted for a few days left us all with a beaming heart of joy, and mementos that would last a lifetime.

Written by: Jhealyn Ashley Diocson
Illustrated by: Zoey Brioso
Layout by: Jamie Cristine Paat

10/01/2026

Intramurals 2026 concluded on its fourth and final day with an atmosphere filled with excitement, pride, and celebration. The event culminated in decisive and awarding ceremonies, honoring the deducation, teamwork, and sportsmanship exhibited by all participating clusters.

Reported by: Maureen Macaraeg and Iya Prado
Written by: Ashley Go
Filmed by: Paolo Galin
Edited by: Denver Quimba

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€ | ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—จ-๐—ฆ๐—›๐—ฆ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ 2026Adamson University Senior High School (AdU-SHS) formally concluded its four-day...
09/01/2026

๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€ | ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—จ-๐—ฆ๐—›๐—ฆ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ 2026

Adamson University Senior High School (AdU-SHS) formally concluded its four-day Intramurals on January 8, 2026, with the boysโ€™ basketball and girlsโ€™ volleyball finals held at the SV Facade and SV Court.

Throughout the annual sports event, the Intramurals included a variety of sports, board games, and e-sports such as basketball, volleyball, table tennis, chess, laro ng lahi, Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM), Game of the Generals, and the Mobile Legends (ML) Tournament.

On its final day, an awarding ceremony was held at the SV Court, recognizing the champion, second place, and third place finishers in the boysโ€™ and girlsโ€™ volleyball, as well as the boysโ€™ basketball.

Outstanding performances among the clusters were also recognized with special awards, such as the Mythical Six and Overall MVP.

As the players represented their clusters, the competitions demonstrated the students' sportsmanship and competitiveness, emphasizing their teamwork and determination to win.

Written by: Biancy Jade Buenavista
Photos by: Deana Kirsten Apelo and Kurt Nikko Ganaden

๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ | ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒEvery January 9, Filipino Catholics gather in Quiapo to celebrate the Feast of ...
09/01/2026

๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ | ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ

Every January 9, Filipino Catholics gather in Quiapo to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Focused on the life of the dark-skinned statue of Jesus Christ carrying the cross, devotees believe that touching the statue can bring luck, blessings, and miracles.

The annual procession, known as the Traslacion, draws a massive crowd to walk from Quirino to Quiapo barefoot. The feast also reflects Filipino cultureโ€™s devotion. Itโ€™s a reminder of faith, where faith go beyond hardships.

Written by: Phillip Judiel Miรฑas
Layout by: Jamie Cristine Paat

09/01/2026

Energy remained high as Intramurals 2026 entered its third day, with students showcasing relentless determination, sportsmanship, and teamwork across various competitions. Each match reflected the growing intensity and unity among clusters, making the third day another memorable chapter of the event.

Reported by: Angel Jhaine Brizo and Julia Salonga
Written by: Ashley Go
Filmed by: Phoebe Morales and John Patrick Loteyro
Edited by: Paolo Galin

The Cluster 2 Soaring Tigers clinched the championship title after defeating the Cluster 7 Blazing Phoenixes in the inte...
09/01/2026

The Cluster 2 Soaring Tigers clinched the championship title after defeating the Cluster 7 Blazing Phoenixes in the intense Girls Volleyball Tournament Finals, winning 2โ€“1 in three sets. With the result, Cluster 7 secured 2nd place.

Cluster 2 set the pace early by taking the first set, 25โ€“17. Cluster 7 responded in the second set, closing the gap and claiming it with a 13โ€“25 score. In the third set, Cluster 2 held their ground and sealed the championship with a narrow 15โ€“12 victory.

Written by: Biancy Jade Buenavista
Photo by: Kury Nikko Ganaden
Layout by: Imaru Conta

VENOMOUS VICTORYThe Cluster 14 Venomous Vipers proved their lethal performance as they swept the Cluster 1 Raging Stalli...
08/01/2026

VENOMOUS VICTORY

The Cluster 14 Venomous Vipers proved their lethal performance as they swept the Cluster 1 Raging Stallions in straight sets, 25-12 and 25-23.

The Venomous Vipers cruelly began their championship campaign against the Raging Stallions with a lopsided score of 25-12 in Set 1.

The Raging Stallions managed to find their groove back in Set 2, yet the Venomous Vipers kept their composure amidst the long rallies and exchange of points, concluding the tournament with a score of 25-23.

Written by: Franz Keiah Mendoza
Photo by: Kurt Nikko Ganaden
Layout by: Fayza Ahmed Khokhar

The Cluster 2 Soaring Tigers stealthily claim the victorโ€™s throne in a dominant 75โ€“37 championship game against the Clus...
08/01/2026

The Cluster 2 Soaring Tigers stealthily claim the victorโ€™s throne in a dominant 75โ€“37 championship game against the Cluster 5 Mighty Mantises who eventually fell in the 2nd place

The challengers displayed remarkable perseverance in their pursuit of victory.

Written by: Kirsten Abarientos
Photo and Layout by: Kurt Nikko Ganaden

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