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31/12/2025

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30/12/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗜𝗸𝗮-𝟭𝟮𝟵 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣. 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹, 𝗜𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗼𝘀 𝘀𝗮 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗱

Ipinagdiwang ng Arellano University — Jose Abad Santos Campus ang ika-129 na anibersaryo ng kamatayan ni Dr. Jose P. Rizal, pambansang bayani ng Pilipinas, noong Disyembre 30, 2025, ganap na alas 6:30 ng umaga.

Ang programa ay pinangunahan ng Office of Student Affairs (OSA) sa pakikipagtulungan ng Digital Communications (DIGICOM) at Allegiance of Luminaries Presenting Artistic Stories (ALPAS). Layunin ng programa na gunitain ang kabayanihan at mga aral na iniwan ni Dr. Jose Rizal, gayundin ang patuloy na pagsasabuhay ng kanyang diwa ng nasyonalismo, edukasyon, at pagmamahal sa bayan.

Nagsimula ang programa sa pagbati ng mga master of ceremony na sina Bb. Jannilyn D. Tonedo at Ginoong Andrie Ferdinand P. Arnaiz, na sinundan ng panimulang panalangin at pag-aalay ng bulaklak sa rebulto ni Dr. Jose Rizal.

Ang seremonya ng pag-aalay ng bulaklak ay pinangunahan ni Ginoong Francisco Paulino V. Cayco, Pangulo ng Arellano University, kasama ang mga mag-aaral mula sa kursong Criminology.
Sinundan ito ng pangunahing pananalita ni Dr. Archieval A. Rodriguez, kung saan binigyang-diin ang kahalagahan ng mga ideya at adhikain ni Dr. Jose Rizal sa kasalukuyang panahon.

Pagkatapos nito ay ipinakilala ang mga Ikalawang Pangulo at mga Katuwang na Ikalawang Pangulo ng Arellano University, kabilang sina Gng. Alma C. Curato, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Ginoong Valente V. Cayco, Vice President for Marketing and Athletic Moderator; Dr. Maria Teresa N. Rivera, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Atty. Frederick G. Dedace, Vice President for Human Resources Division Director; Ginoong Cesar T. Garcia, Vice President and Comptroller; Ginoong Mario F. Sales, Vice President for International Programs; Gng. Isabelle Soleil C. Realista, Assistant Vice President for Finance; Gng. Abegail H. Cayco-Lee, Assistant Vice President for Marketing; at Dr. Aurora A. Franco, Assistant Vice President and Director for Basic Education. Ipinakilala rin ang panauhing pandangal ng programa na si Dr. Romela M. Cruz, CESO VI.

Bilang pagpupugay kay Dr. Jose Rizal, naghandog ang ALPAS ng isang pagtatanghal na naglalarawan sa kanyang mga paglalakbay, ugnayan, at mga ideyang humubog sa kanyang kabayanihan.

Isinapelikula sa anyo ng isang musical play ang mga mahahalagang yugto ng kanyang buhay, kung saan ginampanan ni Ginoong James Ramil L. Garlando ang papel ni Dr. Jose Rizal. Ang pagtatanghal ay nagtapos bandang alas 8:00 ng umaga.

Pormal na nagtapos ang programa sa pangwakas na pananalita ng Dekano ng Kolehiyo ng Sining at Agham na si Dr. Enerio L. Sagusay. Ito ay sinundan ng pag-awit ng AU–JAS Chorale ng Imno ng Pamantasan ng Arellano at pagkilala sa mga tagaganap at bumuo ng programa.

𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘪 𝘒𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢, 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥.

𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘫𝘦, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

25/12/2025

“Complicated yet deeply human.”

This Christmas, The Standard Jose Abad Santos Campus celebrates its readers through stories that mattered.

Beyond lights and carols, the season calls us to reflect on the year that shaped us—and the words that made us feel seen.

This spotlight belongs to you. 🫵🏻

Our Reader’s Choice entries bring together heartfelt confessions and lingering narratives—stories filled with emotions that are gentle, complicated, and deeply human.

Unwrap the stories that sparked conversations and stayed with us long after the lights dimmed.

Read, reflect, and be moved this season—only on The Standard. 🎄

24/12/2025

𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 | 𝐒𝐚 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘓 𝘟𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴

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Disyembre na’t buhay na buhay na ang paligid. May mga pa-ilaw nang kumikislap sa bawat kanto, may mga parol na tila bituin sa mababang langit, at may mga awiting paulit-ulit na humahaplos sa pandinig.

Binabalot na ng kapaskuhan ang lahat. Sa tindahan, sa kalye, at sa mga puso’t diwa ng masa. Naroon ang sinasabing “Christmas spirit” na nadarama sa ingay at liwanag ng paligid. Ngunit kahit na anong lawak nito, bakit hindi nito mapasok-pasok ang tahanan ko?

Naaalala ko pa noong musmos pa ako. Si Santa Claus pa ang hinihintay at bukambibig ko. Ngunit ngayong taon, hindi na si Santa Claus ang inaabangan ko. Hindi regalo, hindi sobre, at lalong hindi laruan…

Ang tanging pinanghahawakan ko na lamang ay ang petsang binilugan sa aming kalendaryo. Bilog na kinakapitan ko bilang lakas sa pang araw-araw.

Bawat pahina ay parang talata ng mahabang panata ng paghihintay. Binibilang ko ang mga araw, hindi para sa Disyembre a-bente singko, kundi sa tinatamasa kong ilang taon ko nang hindi nakakamtan.

OFW si Mama. Sa ibang bansa siya naghihirap para mabuhay ang kanyang pamilya. Doon siya nagpapakatatag para kaming nandito sa Pinas ay mapanatiling buo at busog.

Sa bawat padala niyang pera, may pawis dala ng pagod. Sa bawat tawag, may pagitan ng distansya at oras. Nakikita ko siya sa screen ng telepono, ngunit hindi ko siya mahawakan at mahagkan. Naririnig ko ang boses niya, ngunit hindi pa rin ito sapat upang pawiin ang nakakabinging katahimikan.

Sa labas, masaya ang lahat. May mga batang nagkakantahan, mga pamilyang sabay-sabay na namimili para sa ilalatag sa hapag sa papalapit na noche buena, at mga tawang walang bahid ng lungkot. Pinapaalala nila na ang Pasko ay mas masaya kapag kumpleto ang pamilya, at kami, kahit anong pilit, ay laging kukulangin ng isang ina.

Sa bawat pagsasalo-salo, may isang bakanteng upuan. Hindi ito sinasadyang iwan, ngunit matagal na rin itong hindi naookupahan. Minsan, nahuhuli kong nakatingin si Tatay doon, na para bang umaasang may biglang uupo. Sa bawat kaluskos sa labas ay napapalingon, umaasang iyon na ang tunog ng pinaka hinihintay niyang pagbabalik.

Habang papalapit ang araw na naka-marka sa kalendaryo, mas nagiging mabigat ang bawat gabi. Darating ba siya? Matutupad ba niya ang kanyang pangako? Ang lamesa bang kulang-kulang, sa gabing iyo’y mabubuo?

Ang Pasko ay nasa paligid, ngunit wala sa loob ko. Dahil paano magiging makabuluhan ang Pasko kung ang pinakamimithi kong regalo ay wala pa rin sa tabi ko?

At noong dumating na ang araw na iyon na walang bahid ng tunog mula sa gulong ng maleta o pagtapak ng paa’y sabay ang paunti-unti ang pag-asa na noo’y namamayagpag sa aking dibdib.

Ngunit isang katok sa pinto ang aming narinig. Hindi malakas o mahina. Dahan-dahang bumukas ang pinto.

Naroon na si Mama—walang pasabi, walang engrandeng eksena, walang paputok. May bakas pa ng pagod sa kanyang mukha’t may luha sa kanyang mga mata. Dali-dali’t madapa-dapa akong tumakbo sa bisig niya, at di ko na namalayang hinahagkan ko na pala siya.

Sa wakas, puno na ang dati’y lamesang tilang Christmas lights na may pundidong bumbilya sa gitna. Hindi na kami nag-abalang buksan ang mga parol dahil narito na ang bituing pinakahihintay namin. Hindi na lamang pag-asa ang sinisimbolo ng marka sa kalendaryo kundi isang pangakong hindi napako. Ang Christmas spirit na dati’y iniiwasan ang aming bahay ay ngayo’y pumapaligid rito.

Doon ko naunawaan na ang Pasko ay hindi dumarating sa takdang petsa. Mararamdaman mo ito sa pagsasakatuparan ng isang panata ng pagdating ng taong magdadala ng liwanag sa buhay ng isa’t isa.

Maraming ilaw ang kumikislap tuwing Pasko, ngunit iisa lamang ang tunay na nagbibigay-liwanag—ang pag-uwi ng taong matagal mong hinintay at ipinagdasal mo nang lubos.

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𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘓 𝘟𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴, 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘢 𝘋𝘦 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘢, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

19/12/2025

Disclaimer: The views and opinions of the writer do not represent the stance of the university.

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞 𝐍𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘻

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May tanong ako. Alam ba ninyo kung ano ang tawag sa instrumentong gamit upang luminaw ang paningin? Ginagamit kadalasan ng ating mga ginagalang na mga matatanda at mga taong may problema sa kanilang mga paningin?

May lente rin itong taglay gaya sa mga natural na mga mata at mga kamera. Kadalasang inklusyon din nito ang grado, nagdedetermina kung gaano kalinaw mong nakikita ang mga bagay. Ito ay ang antipara, salamin para sa mata.

Tinutulungan tayo nitong mapalinaw ang ating mga busilig at buliga, para makita natin ng ubod nang linis at linaw ang mga bagay na hindi kaagad nakikita ng ating mga hubad na mga mata.

Kaya’t kung wala ka nito, minsan na ba ninyong naisip kung hanggang saan ang kayang makita’t matanaw ng mga normal niyong mga mata? Oo, maliliit ito. Ngunit ano at hanggang saan nga ba ang kaya nilang makita?

Kung sakaling paligid, lipunan, at bayan nama’y mabalot sa dilim, sasapat kaya ang kakayahan ng mga mata upang makita ang mga bagay at pangyayaring patago’t pailalim ang paggalaw.

Samakatuwid, mas mabuti siguro na kuhain na ang luma at nakatambak nating antipara. Punasan ng mabuti at palinawin upang sa oras na gamitin ay tiyak na may makikita’t makakapagmatyag.

Dahil sa lipunang ating kinatatayuan at ginagalawan, masasabi ba na sapat na ang ating mga nakikita sa ibabaw? Paano na ang mga nasa ilalim at dilim? Ito ba’y hahayaan na lamang?

Siguro, ang mga ilan sa atin ay mamumulat at atin ngang susuotin ang salamin. Bubuksan ang mga mata at ang isip para talakayin ang sakit ng lipunan at nang hindi na maging mangmang.
Dahil sa oras na tayo’y matutong tumingin at makakita, kasalanan na ang pagpikit at pagkukunwaring bulag sa mga bagay na kailangan pagtuonan ng pansin.

Kung magkagano’n, para saan naman ang isang antipara kung ang mga mata ng nakararami ay nakapikit at nakapiring? Ano pa ang silbi nito kung mananatiling bulag-bulagan ang mga anak ni Inang Bayan?

Aan’hin ang mga matang walang nakikita, kung ililihis natin ang mga ito sa lantarang pangloloko at pang-aabuso sa bayan?

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𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘻, 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘦𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘬 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘍. 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘻, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

17/12/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗔𝗨𝘀𝗸𝘂𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) of Jose Abad Santos Campus, in collaboration with the Junior High School and Senior High School Student Councils, officially commenced the campus-wide Christmas celebration through PAUskuJuan held at the campus lobby on December 15, 2025. The program was pushed through to let the Chiefs gather with classmates and colleagues within the campus.

Even after the two-hour delay, the council was able to gather participants, letting them listen through back-to-back Christmas songs such as “Kwento ng Pasko”. When the clock struck 4:10 p.m., the President of the Supreme Student Council, Mr. Zakhary Corey Simangan, got in front of the microphone and commenced the event.

Before they performed the planned segments of the event, the President led the prayer, the National Anthem, and after a technical issue, sang the Arellano Hymn in acapella.

Mr. Simangan explained the process and the struggles that the council had to go through for the event to continue, especially the unexpected rain that made the original venue unusable. He thanked the three councils, the college organizations, the Junior and Senior High School clubs, and the Allegiance of Luminaries Presenting Artistic Stories (ALPAS) for making and attending the event possible.

After his speech, he called upon ALPAS for their “Pa-rock and Pa-roll” Performance featuring Mr. Marc Daniel Bangis, JL Xerene Lucas, and the ALPAS Band, singing Alapaap, Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II, and Bibingka.

The hosts, Mr. Simangan and College of Arts and Sciences Student Organization (CASSO) President Jervis Canja, performed one of Skit Manila's skits where they act and insert song lyrics in between their lines.

The event then went straight to the Senior High School Student Council’s “Pasay Wet Theatricals” performance where they sang various Christmas songs in a play-like manner. Following them was the Junior High School Student Council’s dance choreography to the song “Pasko sa Pinas”, joined by SSC committees Mr. Florenz Mercurio and Sam Paghubasan.

Finally, by 5:25 p.m., the audience were called out to the quadrangle to witness the lighting of the Christmas Tree by 5:30 p.m.

The event ended with the students and the administrators taking photos of the booths prepared by the councils. In addition to that, they gave away the fruits they prepared as designs for said booths.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘰𝘻𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘴, 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘫𝘦, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

13/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟮 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀

On December 12, 2025, Grade 11 and 12 Batch 2 students from the HUMSS, H.E., GAS, and ICT strands attended the Reading of Honors held at Arellano University – Jose Abad Santos Campus, in the Main Building, Rooms 307 and 308.

The ceremony formally recognized the academic performance of students for the second quarter, acknowledging those who qualified for the honor roll.
The event opened with remarks from High School Principal Aljon Lacatan, who commended the students for their efforts and congratulated them on their achievements.

Teachers, administrators, and respective strand coordinators were also present to witness the ceremony and show their support as the awardees received their certificates.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘈𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘙. 𝘛𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘝𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘴, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

10/12/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀

On December 9, 2025, Grade 12 Batch 1 students from the STEM and ABM strands attended the Reading of Honors held at the Arellano University - Jose Abad Santos Campus Lobby.

The recognition highlighted the academic performance of students for the Second Quarter, acknowledging those who qualified for the honor roll.

Teachers and administrators were also present to witness the awarding of merit certificates.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘩 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘏. 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

08/12/2025

𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 | 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆

From the thorny vines to the radiant bracts of this beloved species, the SciTech Collectives present to you the Philippines’ very own version of the Japanese Cherry Blossom, the Bougainvillea!

The vibrant Bougainvillea, belonging to the Nyctaginaceae family, is a native flower to South America; commonly found in Brazil, Peru, and other countries across the world, but what makes it such a classic?

Many admire these for their vivid and alluring presentation, though only some come to realize that those parts are not really "flowers." The colorful hues—ranging from orange, red, purple, and fuchsia to soft white and yellow—are actually bracts, which are modified leaves that surround the plant’s understated blossoms. This sly botanical trick draws pollinators, such as butterflies and bees, while amusing the human eye!

This essence of royalty can grow up to 10-40 feet tall, depending on the species and cultivation. It can lead to several meters per year, assuming that the conditions are ideal.

The Bougainvillea can be easily called a gardener’s dream. Its flexibility is one of its applauding traits. It thrives in poor soil and can stand up to dry seasons. For those with a green thumb, it is a treasured plant to grow in your garden that can be trained to surge from hanging pots, climb trellises, or make dense edges.

Nonetheless, it does come with its whims as a considerably challenging flora. Its sharp thorns can sometimes be unwelcoming to those who are attracted to have contact with them. The Bougainvillea is not fond of being overwatered either, with it being considered a low-maintenance plant. Pruning becomes necessary not only to keep the plant controllable but also to encourage more blooms.

Besides its pleasing appeal, the Bougainvillea also holds deep cultural significance within many parts of the globe! In Mediterranean countries, it symbolizes passion and beauty, while in the areas of South America, it is often associated with resilience and festivity. Its capability to prosper, even in the harshest conditions, served as a metaphor for adaptability and strength.

This flowering plant first caught the attention of European explorers in the 18th century. French botanist Philibert Commerçon, along with explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville, is one of those who brought this lustrous plant to the European shores. Named in honor of the expedition’s headman, the discovered species soon set foot into fame for its graceful appearance and striking colors.

For every petal and thorn, Bougainvillea whispers the poetry of nature, that with the right environment and enough resilience, we can thrive with our beauty in the most unexpected ways.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘩 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘢 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢, 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

01/12/2025

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗔𝗨𝗿𝗮𝘆! 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀

Arellano University (AU) Chiefs and Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights clashed in a tense NCAA Season 101 Men’s Basketball quarterfinals on November 28, with the Knights narrowly defeating the Chiefs, 77-69, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, San Juan.

The first quarter opened with Arellano controlling the ball, quickly establishing a lead. Gelo Demetria tipped in a rebound after Anthony Borromeo missed a three-pointer, giving the Chiefs a 20-17 lead. John Cyril Hernal also capitalized on a technical free throw following an unsportsmanlike foul by Titing Manalili, keeping AU in front.

In the second quarter, Letran regained momentum, swinging the score in their favor. By halftime, the Knights led 39-31 after Andrei Acop of Arellano committed an unsportsmanlike foul, allowing Letran a chance to score from a technical free throw. The Knights’ precision and composure began to take a toll on the Chiefs’ defense.

The third quarter continued to favor Letran as they maintained control of the game. Despite T-mc Ongotan’s desperate attempt for a three-pointer as the shot clock wound down, the Knights extended their lead to 62-54. Fouls began to pile up for Arellano, with the Chiefs at five compared to Letran’s three, signaling mounting pressure.

The fourth quarter sealed the outcome as Ernjay Geronimo’s critical turnover effectively ended Arellano’s hopes of a comeback. Letran emerged victorious with a 77-69 win, advancing to the semifinals while the Chiefs’ season came to a close. Despite the loss, Ongotan stood out as Arellano’s Player of the Game, leading the Chiefs with an impressive 23 points.

Looking ahead, the Arellano Chiefs remain determined to bounce back stronger in the next season. With young talents showing promise and key players gaining experience from this season, the AU Chiefs aim to refine their composure in crucial moments and return to competition hungrier than ever.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘩 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘏. 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘫𝘦, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘖𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘑𝘳., 𝘊𝘰-𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

30/11/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐀𝐔 — 𝐉𝐀𝐒𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭

On November 26, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., students all across the Arellano University — Jose Abad Santos Campus participated in the classroom walkout organized by the Arellano University Supreme Student Council (AUSSC).

The campus-wide walkout aims to bring attention to the nation’s struggle against corruption in government. A freedom wall was also established in the Main Building Stage for learners to share their thoughts and opinions regarding the controversy.

Carrying the same objective, the Trillion Peso March was also held today in Manila and Quezon City.

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𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘖𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘑𝘳., 𝘊𝘰 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

30/11/2025

𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 | 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Pasay City, November 17, 2025 - Moments after the coronation of Ms. Intramurals 2025, Wiljoy Damandaman, a media conference for the Collegiate Intramurals was held at the Annex Building Lobby, gathering athletes, team captains, and student leaders in one venue.

During the conference, team captains and players from different sports were interviewed as they shared their thoughts, game strategies, and excitement for the upcoming games. Their insights reflected both determination and anticipation as the Intramurals officially moved into its competitive phase.

Following this, the newly crowned Ms. Intramurals 2025 took the mic as she recounted her journey throughout the pageant— highlighting the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the support that guided her to victory.

To further enrich the event, members of the AU-SSC also shared their experiences, discussing the ups and downs of organizing the Collegiate Intramurals and the hard work behind making the event a success.

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𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘓 𝘟𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴, 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘜 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

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