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31/12/2024

As we step into 2025, we are gifted with a blank canvas, a fresh chapter, and endless opportunities. The year ahead is brimming with potential, ready to be shaped by our actions, decisions, and unwavering commitment. No matter the obstacles or the unknowns, this is our moment to redefine what’s possible and set the course for the future we’ve always dreamed of.

Let 2025 be a year of bold moves, unshakable determination, and relentless pursuit of our dreams. Believe in the journey ahead, trust in your inner strength, and remember that every step forward, no matter how small, brings you closer to the life you are meant to live. Here’s to a year filled with progress, growth, and the realization of your highest potential.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐔𝐒𝐞𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬!

Art by Kyra Alleiah Cabaluna

31/12/2024

𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐬 𝐧𝐚
Muling isasara ang aklat at bubuksan ang panibagong mga pahina
Sa labindalawang buwang nagdaan
Kasiyahan at kalungkutan ay pawang naranasan
Ngunit ang pag-asa ay nanatiling pinanghahawakan

Tapos na
Mga alaalang ating nilikha
Sa puso’t isipan naipinta
Habang humahakbang tungo sa hinaharap
Na may pananalig sa pag-abot ng mga bagong pangarap

Tapos na
Sa taong ito, marami ang nangyari
Pinsala ng kalamidad at kurapsyon ang naghari
Ngunit sa paparating na bagong taon
Sana’y magbago ang ihip ng hangin
Nawa’y ito’y mawala na at maisakatuparan ang mga mabubuting hangarin

Tapos na
Ngayong bagong taon
Ating salubungin nang may galak sa damdamin
Ihanda na ang mga paa sa pagtalon, ang media noche sa hapagkainan
𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢, 𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐨’𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢,
𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

—Shield Shammah Sabio
Pubmat ni Althea Ysabelle Quiachon
Lawaran mula sa Philstar

30/12/2024

Hailed as the Philippine National Hero, 𝐉𝐨𝐬é 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚 was a patriot who advocated for the country and his fellowmen under the Spanish rule. Aspired to change the political and social climate, he founded the secret non-violent organization ‘La Liga Filipina’ in 1892, which assisted the Filipinos in legal, scholarships, and financial needs. The novelist and activist that he was, Rizal’s various writings denounced the maltreatment and manhandling of the Spaniards toward the Filipino people. These include the famous ‘Noli Me Tangere’ and its sequel ‘El Filibusterismo’, and articles contributed to the La Solidaridad newspaper using the pennames ‘Dimasalang’ and ‘Laong Laan.’

Championing liberty and reclaiming the nation cost his life, which led to his ex*****on by the firing squad at the Bagumbayan, presently Luneta Park, Manila, on 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎, 𝟏𝟖𝟗𝟔. On its 𝟏𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, the Philippines annually commemorates the day of the martyr’s demise, which flamed the fight for freedom and reform, and the legacy of honor, service, and love of a Filipino to his homeland.

Rizal’s historical bequests attest that words, when used right, have the power to empower others, and that 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Written by Althea Ysabelle Quiachon
Pubmat by Spencer Jules Ramirez

24/12/2024

𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

As we celebrate Christmas, let us be reminded of the reason for this season—the birth of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. May our hearts be filled with worship as we reflect on His goodness throughout the year and trust in the promises He has for our future.

As we begin a new chapter in our lives, let us leave behind the old stories and embrace the changes and blessings that lie ahead. Reflect on what has passed, resolve to grow, and strive to be better today and every day.

In the stillness of the evening, let us take time to rest, renew our strength, and prepare for the tomorrows yet to come. Find peace and comfort in His presence, for He came into the world for you.

As we give and receive gifts, let us cherish each moment and focus on what truly matters—love, joy, forgiveness, and gratitude. From this day forward, may we free ourselves and others from the weight of past wrongs, remembering that He has already overcome them on the cross.

This day is a gift from God. Unwrap it with joy, rejoice in it, and be glad.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬!

Art by Karol Codec Alindajao

24/12/2024

Sa bawat patak ng niyebe, bawat patnubay ng mga ilaw, at bawat awit ng Pasko, nararamdaman natin ang 'di-mabilang na mga himala ng buhay.

𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐧𝐠 '𝐝𝐢-𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐲𝐚
—mga biyayang madalas nating kalimutan ngunit laging naroroon, nakatago sa bawat simpleng sandali.

Sa mga pamilya, mga kaibigan, at mga mahal sa buhay, muling nabubuo ang diwa ng pagmamahal at pagkakaisa. Sa bawat hapag-kainan, sa bawat halakhak ng mga bata, at sa bawat pagninilay ng ating mga puso, ang Pasko ay nagsisilbing gabay na muling nag-uugnay sa atin. Ito ay isang paanyaya upang magbigay—hindi lamang sa materyal na bagay, kundi sa pagpapatawad, sa pag-unawa, at higit sa lahat, sa pagmamahal na walang kondisyon.

𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐲.
Isang pagkakataon upang magpasalamat sa mga biyayang natamo, sa mga pagsubok na nalampasan, at sa mga pagkakataong nagbigay-daan sa atin upang maging mas mabuting tao. Bawat ilaw na sumisikat ay nagsisilbing simbolo ng pag-asa, na sa kabila ng dilim, laging may liwanag na magdadala sa atin sa bagong bukas.

Sa bawat pagsapit ng bagong taon, 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚, 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨. Kaya sa kabila ng mga pagdating ng bagyo at unos sa ating buhay, magpasalamat tayo at patuloy na magbigay ng pag-ibig, sapagkat ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko ay hindi nasusukat sa materyal na bagay, kundi sa pagmamahal na iniaalay natin sa bawat isa.

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨—𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥, 𝐩𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚, 𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐲.

Isinulat ni Reymark Namangcayao
Pubmat ni Spencer Jules Ramirez

24/12/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐰

Perhaps it was never the lamp that changed, only the room, only the watcher.

Christmas comes as it always does: the warmth of twinkling lights, the food on the street, and the laughter of children chasing each other near the plaza. The air hums with faint carols, a patchwork of joy stitched by voices young and old. Yet, after nine nights of Simbang Gabi, as the dawn of Christmas morning rises, why does it feel like the magic is just a memory too far away?

We sit in our quiet spaces and yearn for Christmases past. Those mornings when the radio played classic carols as the household buzzed with preparations— the faint scent of candles from Simbang Gabi lingering in the air. Those evenings when family and friends gathered around a humble spread, sharing stories and laughter, as children giggled while unwrapping modest gifts, their joy lighting up the room brighter than any parol.

Now, the days feel dimmer, the laughter softer, and the lights less bright. Or is it us?

I saw a post once that said, "Many say Christmas doesn't feel as exciting anymore, but look at how kids' faces light up this season. Their smiles remind us of how we used to feel. Maybe Christmas hasn't changed— it's us; we just grew up and became a little sadder."

And there it was, a quiet truth wrapped in digital ink. I walked outside and saw kids playing with torotots and sparklers; some were racing their plastic cars, rolling them along the cracked pavement with wonder that could fill galaxies. A girl with wide eyes hugged a stuffed toy as if it were her closest friend. To them, the world still sang with magic.

I realized then that it wasn't Christmas that had dimmed— it was the lens through which I viewed it. As we grow, the world's weight presses down on us, blurring the glow of fairy lights with the fog of responsibilities and unmet expectations. It wasn't Christmas that had dimmed; our hearts had drawn the curtains.

And yet, the children. Oh, the children! Their laughter echoes the same joy I once knew. A simple toy, a warm hug, and a handful of coins from Tito and Tita are treasured beyond measure. To them, the world still sang with magic.

The lamp never looked weird until the shadows grew. And yet, the lamp remains, glowing steadily, waiting for us to adjust our eyes and see again.

This Christmas, may we learn to see the light again— not through the fog of what has been lost, but through the joy of what still lingers. May children's laughter remind us of the simple wonders we once knew, and may the flicker of every parol rekindle warmth in our hearts. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. May your days be merry and your hearts a little lighter.

Written by Mary Jancine Bariñan
Pubmat by Kyra Alleiah Cabaluna

24/12/2024

🎄 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐒𝐞𝐏 🎄

A heartfelt celebration of the Christmas spirit brought to you by the Tagum Student Council, through the initiative of Mr. John Lerry Misa.

✨ Composition & Leadership:
Spearheaded and composed by Mr. John Lerry Misa, the Station ID is a harmonious testament to the USeP community's joy and unity this festive season.

✨ Performers:
Vocals beautifully rendered by Nethanel Morraga, Mich Padua, John Lerry Misa, and members of Koro De USeP.

✨ Musical Arrangement:
Arranged by Jireh Paul Alcando and Dietherson A. Darriguez, ensuring every note resonates with the warmth and cheer of the season.

✨ Music Video Contributions:
Captured through the creative lens of Janna Esmeralda, Ronian Maglasang, Christian Villanueva, and Aldrae Bayod, the visuals embody the vibrant holiday spirit of the USeP community.

✨Sign Language Signer:
Gracefully bridging communication and embodying inclusivity with every gesture, brought to us by Rey Desoacido.

As we come together to celebrate, may the melodies of Paskong USeP fill our hearts with joy, hope, and unity this Christmas season. 🎶🎁

24/12/2024

𝟏 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒

What if one day before Christmas is all it takes to change everything?

As the world buzzes with lights and laughter, and last-minute preparations, somewhere, someone might be wanting a little spark of kindness to brighten their season.

This Christmas, let us remember: joy shared becomes brighter, and kindness offered becomes a lifeline.

On this day before Christmas, who will you reach out?

23/12/2024

𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒

Alongside the twinkling green and red lights, festive decorations, gift-giving, and children caroling, the true essence of Christmas lies in the heart of the people who celebrate it. With only 2 days left before Christmas, may you find it in yourself to have that childlike excitement and joy in the littlest things that make a Christmas celebration special. Be in the moment, and don’t forget that this is the season to be jolly!

What are your preparations for the upcoming Christmas eve, Yanos?

23/12/2024

𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐤𝐨 𝐩𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚

Isip usa ka tawo, kita gipanganak aning kalibutan nga makasasala. Dili mapugngan ug dili malikayan nga kita makasala, dili lang sa atong isigkatawo pero sa atua pud Diyos Amahan. Hilig kita muangkon og kita walay busay. Usahay, tungod sa atong pagkahangol og mga materyal nga butang, makalimtan na natong magpasalamat Kaniya nga maoy naghatag sa grasya.

Ang uban nga tawo, sa dihang makasinati sila nga hapit na sila mubalik sa Diyos, magduda sa ilang kaugalingon ug magpangutana kung ang ilang mga sala mahimong pasayluon. Tungod niini, makahuna-huna na lang sila nga "𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙖 𝙗𝙖 𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙪𝙤𝙣?"

Sa ilang kahadlok ug pagmahay, dili na nila makita gamit ilang lente kung giunsa sila pagdawat sa Ginoo maski pa ilang kakulangan.

Sama sa Pasko kon diin kita maglipay, usahay dili na nato makita ang kahago nga nasinatian aron hapsay nga mapahigayon ang kasaulugan sa pasko. Dili na mabantayan ang mga huloy nga mga mata ug gipangkapoy nga lawas tungod sa 'filter' nga anaa sa atong mga mata.

Dili na nato makita pag-ayo usahay ang mga butang sa atuang palibot mahitungod sa kabaga sa atuang lente. Ginapugos og huna-huna nga dili na sila angay, pero kini timan-i, gihigugma ka sa Diyos. Bisan pa nga mas dako pa sa bungtod ang imong mga sala, andam Siya mupasaylo kay gihigugma ka Niya. Ang gugma sa Ginoo mas dako pa sa atuang pagkamakasasala. Ang Ginoo kay maayo ug ang iyang gugma dili mawala hangtud-hangtud. Saligi imong sarili ug saligi Siya kay sa imong pagtuo, ikaw mamahimong angayan ug matarong.

Gisulat ni Frail Jamaica Gabales
Pubmat ni Chris Rohann Ampo

22/12/2024

𝟑 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒

Kung naa kay tulo ka-pangandoy karong Pasko, unsa to ug unsaon nimo ni pagkab-ot?

‘Tis the season to enjoy the holidays and wish for what our heart desires. May we remain positive about fulfilling these aspirations!

There are only 3 days left before Christmas day! Are you excited yet, Yanos?

22/12/2024

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐨

Nawa’y ang ating mga puso ay maging tulad ng pinong ginto at pilak na bukas at handang ialay sa Panginoon.

Sa gabing ito, tayo’y inaanyayahang magpakumbaba at nawa’y laging dalisay ang ating mga puso sa patuloy na paggabay ng Diyos. Ang bawat panalangin at paghiling na iniaalay natin sa Kanya ay tiyak na dinirinig at tinutugunan ayon sa Kanyang kalooban, lalo’t ito ay nagmumula sa taos-pusong pananampalataya. Kaya’t sana’y tayong lahat ay huwag panghinaan ng loob bagkus ay patuloy na manalig.

Ang mga salitang galing sa salmong,” Ituro mo sa akin ang iyong mga landas” ay nagpapahiwatig ng pagnanais na sundan ang mga gabay ng Panginoon tungo sa tamang landas ng ating buhay. Ang ating pagbasa ngayong gabi ay simbolo ng pagbabago at paghahanda na isang paalalang dapat tayong maging karapat-dapat sa harap ng Diyos

Habang hinihintay natin ang muling pagbabalik ng Panginoon, nawa’y magampanan natin ang ating tungkulin bilang kanyang mga sugo at maging mabuting tao na naglilingkod sa kanya. At nawa’y ang buhay ni Juan ay isang inspirasyon para sa atin bilang mga Kristiyano, na may misyong maging liwanag ng mundo at maging bahagi ng mabuting balita at ipakita sa iba ang pagmamahal ng Panginoon.

Sa muling pagbubukas ng ating mga puso, tandaan nating higit na masaya ang Diyos, ang siyang tunay na tagapagbigay ng kagalakan at kapayapaan. Hayaang magliwanag ang ating pananampalataya at maging inspirasyon ito para sa iba upang magbalik-loob at muling buksan ang kanilang mga puso para sa ating mahal na Panginoon.

Tanggapin natin Siya, at hayaang maghari ang Kanyang pagmamahal sa ating buhay dahil sa Kanyang piling matatamo natin ang ganap at kasiyahang walang kapantay.

Isinulat ni Jenny Lou Cerera
Pubmat ni Godwin Sacayan

22/12/2024

“𝘕𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘸, 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘌𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘢, 𝘣𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘢'𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘪𝘵 𝘬𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘶𝘥𝘢 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘪𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘭. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘢, 𝘯𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘢.”

Ang mensahe kagabi ay nagpababatid sa atin na ang Betlehem ay isang maliit na bayan, hindi kapansin-pansin sa mapa ng Juda. Ngunit ito ang piniling lugar ng Diyos upang simulan ang Kanyang dakilang gawain. Si Hesus ay isinilang sa bayang ito — sa sabsaban at hindi sa maluhong bahay. Ito ay nagpapakita na ang Diyos ay hindi limitado sa mga makapangyarihang bansa o sa mga kilalang tao upang maisakatuparan ang Kanyang kalooban.

Kung ating isasalamin ang mensaheng ito, tunay na ang Diyos ay gumagawa sa misteryosong pamamaraan na hindi natin maarok kailanman. Katulad ng bayan ng Betlehem, ang Diyos ay walang pinipiling tao taliwas sa mga kasanayan o talentong nakapaloob sa Kanya. Kahit isang dukha tayo sa pananaw ng isang hari, may gampanin tayong inilaan sa atin ng Diyos, at ito ang paglaganap ng Kanyang saloobin. Mayaman o mahirap man tayo sa mundong ibabaw, iba-iba man ang ating mga pananampalataya, tayong lahat ay inatasan na magmahalan sa bawat isa (Mateo 22:39).

Huwag nating ikahon ang ating sarili at ang iba sa limitadong konsepto. Sa halip, lawakan ang pag-unawa at pag-ibig sa kapwa, dahil tayo ay likha ng Ama at pantay-pantay tayo sa Kanyang mga mata. Ating ipalaganap ang pagmamahal at pagtutulungan, hindi lamang ngayong Pasko, kung hindi sa bawat araw na mayroon tayo sa mundo.

Isinulat ni Shield Shammah Sabio
Pubmat ni Jimuel Taypin

22/12/2024

𝐔𝐒𝐞𝐏 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐄

In a heartfelt ceremony on December 19, 2024, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Tagum Unit honored its newly licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (ABEs) at the Balay Alumni Hall. The event celebrated the hard work and resilience of these graduates, who triumphed in the recent Licensure Examination for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (LEABE).

The gathering was attended by the passers’ proud parents, faculty, and students from the Department of ABE, all of whom expressed their gratitude and unwavering support.

"This afternoon is not just a celebration of success, but more of the celebration of hard work, dedication, and perseverance of these young generations to fulfill their dreams. I know that these dreams are not for yourselves, but for the loved ones that are here with you," said Engr. Alona J. Che-Tangyie during her opening remarks. She highlighted how the journey to becoming an AB Engineer is deeply rooted in resilience and determination to leave an impact and contribute to society.

Moreover, guest speaker Engr. Dexter I. Catoera, emphasizing the power of manifestation, shared his inspiring journey from being an ABE student to becoming an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer.

"I always heard that Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers or ABE is just a jack of all trades but masters of none. But I beg to disagree. Yes, we are jack of all trades, but no, we are not masters of none. If you are a master of none, then it's up to you. Being a master of none is your responsibility and accountability. You need to be an expert—be the jack of all trades and be an expert," Engr. Catoera added.

He emphasized the importance of being bold, choosing a career aligned with one’s principles, staying curious, continuously upskilling, seizing opportunities, seeking diverse experiences, and giving back to the community.

During the event, a plaque of certification was awarded to the guest speaker. This was followed by encouraging and empowering testimonies from selected AB Engineers: Engr. June Richard Chagas, Engr. Celine Marie Cervantes, Engr. Mikko Jan Corpuz, Engr. Ed Jay Oroyan, and Engr. Zaldy Emanuel Esparcia.

With the addition of these promising minds, the field of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering is poised for transformative advancements, uplifting Filipino farmers and driving innovation in agriculture.

Congratulations, Engineers! Your achievements bring immense pride to the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering.

Lagi’t Lagi, para sa ABE! 🌾🚜

Article by Arieluz Casimiro
Photos by Kate Clarisse Manog

20/12/2024

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬

Life is filled with uncertainties. At times, we feel unsure about everything. The future seems blurry, and we question whether our path is the right one. When faced with challenges, we often ask, “Am I on the right path?” These moments of doubt make us uncertain and lead us to question our decisions. In such times, we may lose sight of the bigger picture and allow fear to take over. However, in moments of difficulty and uncertainty, we must not forget God. We must hold fast to His promises and trust in Him.

God’s promises overflow with love, protection, provision, and hope. As written in Zephaniah 3:17, “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬. 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮; 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠.”

He promises to love us when the world feels unloving. In times of harm and danger, He assures us of His protection. When scarcity and famine strike, He will provide for us. When we feel hopeless and on the verge of giving up, He will lift us and fill us with hope. Even in a world filled with uncertainties and darkness, God’s promises serve as our guiding light, helping us navigate our journey.

Moreover, trusting in God’s promises doesn’t mean living without struggles. Challenges and obstacles will always come our way, testing our faith. Yet, in the midst of it all, God is with us. We are never alone in our struggles; He is our constant companion. God walks with us through the storms, bringing comfort and peace. He is always present and will never leave us.

No matter what life throws at us, let us never forget to trust God’s promises, for they are our source of hope and love. When we place our hearts in Him, we believe in His plans. With this faith, we can move forward with peace, confident that His promises are true and His love for us is eternal.

Trusting in His promises means embracing a life that may include struggles but is filled with His presence and assurance that everything will be alright—𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

Written by Jeany Rose Marcos
Pubmat by Chris Rohann Ampo

20/12/2024

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡.

In last night’s readings from Luke 1:45, it says, “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”

There will always be moments when we feel completely broken and unstable—no matter how carefully we planned our path or how sure we were in choosing what seemed right for us. Still, we can find ourselves lost in a labyrinth of chaos and confusion.

No one can deny that the world can be so cruel, making breathing hard and even fighting for another day. Crushed dreams, broken promises, and unfortunate circumstances can lead us to ask, “Why?” And as we seek answers, sometimes, we believe that there is none—yet there is one, which is faith.

When the weight of the world feels so heavy and unbearable, faith can be enough. Faith may not promise an abrupt solution, but it bestows us the strength to hold on while also embracing the peace that comes with letting go. Faith allows us to surrender everything to Him, trusting Him for guidance and wisdom. Nothing compares to the peace we can have in ourselves when we surrender everything to God.

With Him, nothing is impossible. When there is faith, there is hope. Even in the darkest moments, when we ask for His guidance, He will be there for us. When life becomes overwhelming, He will provide. Always, in all ways.

Written by Arieluz Casimiro
Pubmat by Spencer Jules Ramirez

18/12/2024

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗮 𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗯𝗮'𝘁 𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗮𝗻.

May iilang may payong pananggalang sa ulan. Mayroon namang bumabiyahe sa loob ng sasakyan. Ang iba naman ay namamahinga sa kani-kaniyang tirahan. Ngunit, mayroon namang hindi na ligtas sa sariling tahanan.

Hinarap natin ang araw na ito sa iba't ibang pamamaraan. Mayroong kabataang masayang nakapaglalaro sa kanilang bakuran. Ngunit, mayroong lumulusong sa baha upang sa sakuna'y makaahon. Kalaban nila hindi ang panahon, kung 'di ang kawalan ng aksyon.

Hinarap natin ang araw na ito sa iba't ibang pamamaraan. Maraming nakaupo lamang sa loob ng mataas at matibay na gusali. Ngunit, mas marami ang nasa ibaba at nahihirapang ibangon ang sarili. Mga taong nakaupo sa sala, nagkakape, at nagtsatsaa, samantalang wala nang sapat na pagkain ang iba.

Hinarap natin ang araw na ito sa iba't ibang pamamaraan. Madaling tumawid sa daanang matuwid at hindi giba-giba. Ngunit, paano uusad sa umaapaw na mga eskina? Madaling kumilos sa ilalim ng makapal na diyaketa. Ngunit, paano kaya ang mga hayop na hinang-hina at buto't balat na?

Hinarap natin ang araw na ito sa iba't ibang pamamaraan.

𝗜𝗸𝗮𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗮 𝗶𝘁𝗼? 𝗔𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗮 𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘆𝗼?

Isinulat ni Althea Quiachon
Pubmat ni Ryan Madagas

18/12/2024

Amang Makapangyarihan,
Kami po ay lumalapit sa Iyo nang may pusong mapagpakumbaba at puno ng pananampalataya. Sa harap ng Bagyong Querubin, kami'y humihingi ng Iyong tulong at proteksyon.

Panginoon, kami po’y nagdarasal para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa. Ingatan Mo po kami mula sa lahat ng panganib na dulot ng bagyong ito. Patnubayan Mo po ang mga pamilya at komunidad na apektado, at bigyan Mo sila ng lakas, tapang, at pag-asa upang malampasan ang pagsubok na ito.

Gabayan Mo po ang mga awtoridad, rescuers, at volunteers na patuloy na nagtutulungan upang magbigay ng tulong at magligtas ng buhay. Bigyan Mo sila ng kalakasan at kaalaman upang magampanan ang kanilang mga misyon.

Panginoon, kami po’y nananalig na sa kabila ng lahat ng pagsubok, Ikaw ang aming kaligtasan at pag-asa. Patuloy kaming magtitiwala sa Iyong plano at magpapakumbaba sa Iyong mga kalooban.

Sa Iyong pangalan, kami po ay naglalagak ng aming pag-asa,
Amen.

𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 | Ayon sa PAGASA, ang Tropical Depression ay kasalukuyang matatagpuan sa hilagang-silangan ng Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, at humina na bilang isang low pressure area (LPA) kaninang alas 2 ng hapon.

Mayroon itong katamtamang posibilidad na muling maging isang tropical depression sa loob ng 24 oras.

Isinulat ni Reymark Namangcayao
Pubmat ni Chris Rohann Ampo

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𝘐𝘬𝘢𝘸 𝘢𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢, 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨. 𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐎 𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧. 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐨! 𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧, 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐢, 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢'𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧! 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: Tampok ang kantang "Dong-dong-ay" ng "ALAMAT", ganyundin ang iba pang bidyong ginamit sa likhang ito. Ang lahat ng karapatan sa bidyo at musika ay pagmamay-ari ng kani-kanilang artist at ng kanilang record label. Ang bidyong ito ay para sa libangan at sa mga layuning pangganyak lamang. Walang nilalayong paglabag sa copyright. #aGUSTOKoSana #TheLightPublication

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