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The Louisian Courier is the Official Collegiate Publication of University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao.

01/07/2024

| Graduation Entry #7
A Letter to My Future Self
By: Sheridan Irish Mangonon

For years, we strived to reach the finish line. It’s always been our goal since we began this
journey decades ago — to stand on that stage, diploma in hand, the weight of our toga on our anxious bodies. We’ll all smile, bursting with laughter, maybe even a few tears here and there, followed by immense cheering as we stand with our fellow graduates.

For years, we dreamed. For four years, we strived and dedicated our entire beings to reach this very moment. Now you stand there with your diploma and your toga and the smiles on your face, and I am so proud. Proud of who we became, proud of what made you, well, you. I can’t help but yearn for the time when I, too, can stand in your shoes. By now you have a whole new path in front of you, paved by the years you spent building bridges for us two.

I hope when the moment comes that you need to step into your path, you already know in your heart which direction you ought to take. Meanwhile, I shall stay right here, a mere step before you, waiting for the time I too can say I’ve reached my goal. Do not let my pride and excitement burden you, I know you have other things to worry about. Just remember that I was you, and I will be you, and that means that in any decision you may choose, I will always have your back, temporally and figuratively.

You now must move forward past what we both knew, and I know that it is a whole new terrain to traverse through, but have no fear, I know you will do well, I know that I will do well, just like you did, and I did, and the previous pasts and the further futures ahead of us did. Do not be afraid to look back, but do not hesitate to go on forward to newer heights. Do not let yourself stagnate and stay in one place only thinking of what could be; that’s my job as the present and your past. Let the things I’ll learn and have learned guide you to whatever path you settled your heart on and know that you have my full confidence.

Before I end this note, I would just like to say: “Carpe diem”. Seize the day; don’t let matters of the future prevent you from enjoying the present that you’ll get to see. Happy graduation day!

Love,
Me.

🎨 | Shamae Abulencia

01/07/2024

Hello, July!

June ends by showering you kisses on the forehead. She cups your face in her hand and looks you softly in the eye. She tells you she is so proud of you; she says stop and smell the redolence of your progress. You were evolving. You were coming full circle, turning back into yourself. June leaves with a light summer breeze you're outside enough to feel. A blooming friendship of the kind you didn't know you could have. June unfolds herself next like a cambered curve, instantly easing into a wide open. June glimpses you are speaking out loud and meaning it. Promising yourself to live deeper, live darker, but not necessarily harder.

July arrives like discovering the sweet spot of the wave. Finally, June whispers goodbye, saying things don't have to be as hard these days. July is at your doorstep; flowers are blooming. There is something about July that has made you whole. You have torn all bitterness at the seams, love boldly, and embrace the unsteadiness of it all. You eat fruit on the countertop to give it purpose before it all goes to waste. But even when we rot, there is still hope. So, sprint to the garden where you lay underneath the sun and share your beautiful story. You have grown kinder — that’s enough.

May this month bring us healing and peace. May we let our hearts blossom and feel the ease. After all, there aren't enough words to describe the excitement of being alive in the month of July.

✒️ | Nicaella Custodio

30/06/2024

𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙩. 🎶

To the child who dreamed, to the teen who struggled, and to the student who persevered—every version of me contributed to this moment. The doubts, the small victories, and the big fears were all part of the beautiful journey that brought me here. I wish I could tell my younger self that it would all be worth it, that every late night and early morning would lead to this incredible milestone.

As I wear my toga, I reflect on the wisdom of "Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan." This moment isn't just the completion of a journey; it's a heartfelt recognition of the dreams I had as a child and the support of those who believed in me all along.

To my future self, who will one day look back on today—keep dreaming, keep striving, and always remember that the journey is just as important as the destination.

𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙥𝙖, 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙣𝙖.✨

✒️ | Dionysus

30/06/2024

| Graduation Entry #6
Papel
Isinulat ni: Jacob Ong

Ano nga ba ang ibig sabihin ng isang papel? Marahil ito ay isa sa mga pinakamahalagang gamit na kailangang dalhin ng isang estudyante. Dito niya isinusulat ang lahat ng bagong kaalaman na naituro ng kaniyang g**o upang mabalikan kapag kailangan. Maaari niya rin itong gamitin para gumuhit ng mga bagay na nakikita niya sa kanilang silid o kaya naman gawin itong eroplanong papel na paliliparin kung saan-saan. Marami pa ang puwedeng magawa gamit ang isang munting papel. Karamihan ay ginagawa rin itong pagkakitaan para lang mairaos ang kanilang pamumuhay. Sa bawat papel nag-uumpisa ang isang pangarap, minsan hindi natin ito namamalayan, sapagkat nakagawian na natin itong gamitin araw-araw.

Napapa-isip ka ba kung kumusta na kaya ‘yong batang mahilig gumuhit? Paano naman kaya ‘yong batang mahilig gumawa ng eroplanong papel? Kumusta na kaya sila ngayon? Sig**o ay iba na ang tinahak nilang mga landas ngunit sa mga panahon na ‘yon ay nabuo ang isang pangarap na gusto nilang makamit. Maaaring ang ating mga mithiin sa buhay ay mga pinagtagpi-tagping mga papel kung saan nakaukit ang ating mga pangarap. At isa sa mga papel doon ay hindi tayo magsawang sulatan at punuin ng ating mga hangarin hanggang sa maubos na ang tinta ng ating panulat.

Bawat butil ng ating luha habang pasan ang pangarap ay nagbunga na. Tila ba parang panaginip na dati’y tayo ay pasuko na dahil sa hirap ngunit tinatagan natin ang ating loob at determinasyon ay hindi winala. Kung kaya’t, naririto tayo ngayon, nakatayo, hawak ang papel sa kabila ng lahat. Papel na magsisilbing tulay patungo sa kinabukasang niaasam.

🎨 | Kenneth Charles Canapi

30/06/2024

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with grateful hearts on this day of solemn reflection and rest. We earnestly ask for Your guidance and therefore enlighten us towards strengthening our faith, especially in the plights of our people who are victims of abuse and war. In these trying times, may You grant us clarity of mind, safeguard humanity from the unrelenting oppression, and protect our Filipino fishermen who navigate the turbulent waters of exploitation amidst the ongoing disputes and uncertainties.

On this Sunday, we hope to lift our prayers to our Filipino fishermen, resolutely praying for justice and a harmonious resolution to the conflicts that involve the concurrent persecution and harassment that affect these waters. May You grant them safety from the violent attacks and the courage to hold on in the face of tremendous fear; hence, in the troubling currents of adversity, may they find comfort in Your unending grace and compassion.

May You continue to strengthen the steadfast community spirit among the fisherfolk—to march forward with solidarity and mutual support as they crusade to honor their rights, livelihoods, and sovereignty in our nation's territorial sea. May you continue to let them feel your divine presence in their plight, drawing strength and comfort from Your boundless love.

We offer this prayer in faith, trusting that You will hear and answer us according to Your will.

Amen.

✒️ | Makel Pascual

29/06/2024

| Graduation Entry #5
Yapos
Isinulat ni Cyliemae Divina

Raos, banggiting mga salita nang pilit umaahon sa rumaragasang pagsubok na awa ay hindi man maibigay nang tama. Humubog sa kung sinong hindi inaasahan pagkatao ng naririto ngayon.

Naaalala pa ba ng batang ako kung gaano kadaling sabihin ng kagustuhang makapagtapos ng pag-aaral upang pamilya ay umahon sa kahirapan? Lingid ba sa kaalaman niyang kailangan pa munang madapa nang paulit-ulit sa kagustuhang maabot ang mithiin? Kagaya pa rin kaya ng kislap ng mga mata niya kung malaman niyang ilang luha ang itinulo para sa diplomang nagpapangiti sa kanyang mga magulang? Minsang nangarap, banggit ng munting batang hindi pa batid ang katotohanan. Maging ganon man ay siyang naging dahilan ng patuloy na pag-ahon, paghakbang, at pagkamit ng bukod sa laruang iniiyakan noong bata pa lamang ay sa kung anong pahina ngayon ang dahilan.

Ilang librong nagsanhi ng matinding pagkahilo, pilit na isinusuksok sa nagmamakaawang utak na kulang na sa tulog. Konsensiyang magpahinga kahit saglit, dahil kinabukasan ay siyang eksaminasyon ay gaganapin. Pahina ng librong nabasa ay ilang beses nang nagsara, sa bawat taon sa kolehiyo ay kaakibat ang ilang utak ng mga manunulat sa paggabay ng propesyong kinuha. Ngunit ang pahina ng pangarap ko ay hindi pa nagtatapos, patuloy pa rin sa pagbaybay ng pangarap gaya ng nais ng anim na taong gulang kong bersyon.

Maalalang sa bawat umagang gigising ng maaga upang uniporme ay maplantsa, nagsanhi pa ng paso sa kamay ngunit akin itong ininda. Ilang beses ko ba itong ginawa sa mga nagdaan na taon? Hindi ko man lang namalayan ang gabing toga ko naman na ang siyang inaalisan ng gusot.

Kaba sa iba't ibang tanong na naihain, inaral ng ilang ulit upang masagot ng may karampatang markang mataas gaya ng ninanais. Eksaminasyong minsang natanong kung siyang sisira ng pundyasyon na nabuo. Thesis na sumubok sa pasensiyang tipid na lang kung bibigyan ng karampatang sukat. OJT sa karampatang destinasyon na humubog sa kakayahang makipag-kapwa bilang ganap na manggagawa. Pagod na hindi napaghandaan ng katawan, lalim ng tulog tuwing napapadpad sa higaan ay siyang sukat ng kagustuhang ipagpatuloy maging ano man ang balakid.

Makalipas ang ilang taon, klaro pa kaya sa isipan niya kung sino ang kanyang hinubog? Pagkakaalalang depinisyon niya ng tagumpay ay ito, pasaning ininda ko upang itaguyod kung sino man ako, suot ang ngiti dahil sa togang nakayapos sa katawang nakaranas ng disiplina ng pangarap. Minsang kinapos ng motibasyon, at naranasan nang nanghina ng tuluyan. Paglaban ay minsan nang naisip na talikuran, handang iwagayway ang puting bandana. Ngunit sa mga pagkakataong sumapit iyon ay bulong nila - Puong Maylikha, kapamilya, at maging ng batang binabanggit ay pilit na niyayapos ng kalakasan at determinasyong magpatuloy.

Walang nagbago, patuloy pa rin ang pagragasa ng pagsubok. Niyapos lamang ng kanyang mga rason hanggang makaraos.

🎨 | Jeanine Saquing

29/06/2024

Pride is not just a colorful celebration. Before all the colors in the spectrum came to life, it was once monochromatic protest, emphasizing that no specific gender is a limitation of the collective power towards a more inclusive society. It is a powerful reminder of the struggles and sacrifices that have brought as here.

This June highlights our everyday efforts in striving hard to educate people - opening the minds of those who are still trampled by the exclusive norm that glorifies only two colors of expression. Hoping that someday, we will have a society, inclusive enough to free all the colors hidden in closets.

✒️ | Precious Manuel
🎨 | Mark Geron Gaspar

29/06/2024

Manuel at USL Station ID Team, 1st Runner-Up sa "Paggaruffunan Melodies: A Tune of Tales Songwriting Competition"

Itinanghal na 1st runner-up sa kapana-panabik na "Paggaruffunan Melodies: A Tune of Tales Songwriting Competition" na ginanap noong Hunyo 25, 2024, sa Leonardo Mamba Gymnasium si Jeush Claesz Manuel, isang 3rd-year BSN student, kasama ang talentadong USL Station ID Team.

Ang kanilang nakakaantig na awitin na pinamagatang "Stories of the Valley" ay nagkamit ng karampatang premyo na 50,000 pesos.

Ipinakita ni Manuel ang kanyang natatanging talento hindi lamang sa akademya kundi pati na rin sa musika at pagsulat ng kanta, karagdagan din ang kakayahan niyang magtagumpay sa kanyang pag-aaral at sa mga artistikong pagsusumikap ay patunay sa maraming kakayahan ang isang Luwisyano.

Kinilala din si Manuel sa pagiging manunulat at isa sa mga kompositor ng kantang SHAS na "Liwanag."

Para sa mga nais makinig sa kanilang nakaka-inspire na awitin, maari itong mapakinggan sa Spotify: Makinig sa "Liwanag" sa Spotify. (https://open.spotify.com/track/6bhnHryZv2hBPcF13IIrq3?si=xyYMXuJeTGWIgKDcj7vSig)

✒️ | Cyliemae Divina

29/06/2024

𝟱𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

On June 21, 2024, we celebrated the outstanding achievement of our graduates from the School of Education, Arts, and Sciences, the School of Health and Allied Sciences, and the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Professional Development. This year, 96 students graduated from SEAS, 91 from SHAS, and 69 from SGSCPD. Their dedication and perseverance have brought them to this moment of recognition and success. Congratulations to all!

Take a look at these cherished moments from the event.

📷 | Stanley Lagajet

29/06/2024

𝟱𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

On June 20, 2024, we celebrated the outstanding achievement of 294 graduates from the School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology Education. Their dedication and perseverance have brought them to this moment of recognition and success. Congratulations to all!

Take a look at these cherished moments from the event.

📷 | Stanley Lajalet, Kenneth Gasmen

29/06/2024

𝟱𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀

On June 20, 2024, we celebrated the outstanding achievement of 342 graduates from the School of Accountancy, Business, and Hospitality. Their dedication and perseverance have brought them to this moment of recognition and success. Congratulations to all!

Take a look at these cherished moments from the event.

📷 | Llouissa Cleigh De Peralta

29/06/2024

| Graduation Entry #4
“Diploma ng Tagumpay”
Isinulat ni: Princess Maria Theressa Matute

Sa pagpatak ng luha sa bawat pangarap,
Naging daan sa rurok ng pangarap,
Ngayon ay tapos na ang ating paglalakbay,
Sa bagong yugto, tayo’y humahakbang nang may gabay.

Kung saan ang bawat hakbang at bawat pangalan,
Minamarkahan ang mga kwentong mayaman sa karanasan.
Kung saan ang bawat luha’y kapalit ay tagumpay,
At bawat tagumpay ay bagong oportunidad.

Ang diplomang hawak
Sinisimbolo ang inaasam na tagumpay,
Susi sa mundong malawak
Na pait at saya ang kapantay.

Mga karanasan na nagturo ng aral,
Pagkakaibigan na hindi malilimutan,
At mga tulong na laging pasasalamatan,
Ngiti ng mga magulang sa bawat parangal.

Ngayon ay hawak na ang diploma ng tagumpay,
Sa bagong daan, tayo’y sasagupa ng may tibay.
Kasama ang gabay ng Maykapal,
Siguradong daan ay mapayapa.

🎨 | Shamae Abulencia

29/06/2024

| Graduation Entry #3
“Graduation: The Journey’s End and a New Beginning”
By: Princess Maria Theressa Matute

The day of anticipation builds as names are called, each step across the stage representing a unique story of determination and success. — Graduation day.

Robed with caps and gowns, smiles are drawn all, Over the faces of the achievers along with their families as they wrap their arms for a hug and congratulatory as they have survived the long journey.

For many, graduation is a day of mixed emotions. There’s the undeniable pride of completing a rigorous academic journey, often accompanied by the nostalgia of leaving behind familiar routines and cherished friendships. These are the treasures that will surely be kept and not forgotten by us.

Graduation is the most crucial moment it shows the celebration of our academic achievement where one chapter has closed and another begins. This day not only shows the culmination of years of study, but the collective effort, perseverance, and growth of each individual.

Each cap shows the ambitions and dreams that each of the graduates had aimed to achieve, it embodies the sweat, late nights, and sacrifices of each one of them. As they each toss their cap, it had them have the feeling of releasing all the tiredness they had felt after successfully beating the challenges and hands up as they welcomely open them for new journeys that are ahead of them.

Graduation marks the end of one but also the beginning of another. It is the stepping stone for every student to achieve their dreams. As they finally make it to this point, one thing is for sure— they are brave enough to survive the more challenging path to their careers. More self-growth and development ahead for the dreams we always dreamed of since we were kids.

Life after graduation could be overwhelming, some may see outside of the school scary but what are you scared of? If you’ve faced a scary professor before and proved them wrong about you, then so be it. Show the world what you are capable of, for you are the fighter of your own journey.

🎨 | Hannah Marie Balisi

29/06/2024

Naragsak nga aldaw ti Cagayan!

Today, June 29, marks the 441st anniversary of the establishment of the civil government of the Province of Cagayan.

This year's Aggao nac Cagayan features the theme 'Pagguruffunan: Endless Fun Cagayan' or the celebration of harmonious relationship of every Cagayanos in achieving a sustainable future.

Mabuhay, Cagayanos!

✒️ | Rona Ruiz

28/06/2024

Editor in Chief to Architect

Our warmest congratulations to our former Editor in Chief, Dexter Caranguian, for passing the June 2024 Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE)!

Your The Louisian Courier Family is proud of you!

28/06/2024

TLComics | Graduate na?

28/06/2024

Unibersidad ng San Luis: Pagdiriwang ng "Gabi ng Pagpupugay para sa mga Magulang" Para sa Pagtatapos ng SHAS Graduates

Bilang bahagi ng paghahanda para sa opisyal na pagtatapos ng mga estudyante mula sa School of Health and Allied Sciences (SHAS), muling nagpasalamat ang Unibersidad ng San Luis sa mga magulang ng mga gradweyts sa pamamagitan ng taunang selebrasyon ng Gabi ng Pagpupugay para sa mga Magulang, na ginanap sa Bishop Constant Jurgens Campus (BCJC) noong Hunyo 16.

Ang unang bahagi ng nasabing selebrasyon ay nagsimula sa isang misa sa BCJC Chapel. Matapos ang nasabing misa, ang pangalawang bahagi na siyang opisyal na programa ay naganap naman sa Common Ground ng nasabing campus. Sinimulan ito sa pamamagitan ng isang taimtim na doxolohiya at Act of Filipinism na pinangunahan ng mga mananayaw mula sa Center for Culture and the Arts (CCA), na agad namang sinundan ng Entrance of Colors mula sa Criminology Student Service Society.

Nagpatuloy ang programa sa isang mainit na pagbati mula kay Dr. Dindo V. Asuncion, Ph.D., Dean ng SHAS, at masiglang pagpapakilala ng administrasyon ng USL, faculty, at staff mula kay G. Alvin A. Aldea, MSc, Head ng Medical Technology Program. Ipinakilala naman ni Bb. Rhealyn Legaspi, RPh, ang mga magulang ng mga gradweyt na dumalo sa nasabing pagdiriwang.

Matapos ang pagpapakilala sa mga magulang, isinagawa naman and isa sa mga espesyal na bahagi ng programa ang Parent-Child Dance, na nagbigay ng oportunidad upang maisayaw ng mga gradweyt ang kanilang mga magulang. Kabilang sa mga pares sa nasabing sayaw ay sina Bb. Ashley Nhicole Aquino, isang Pharmacy gradweyt, kasama ang kanyang ama na si G. Jody Aquino.

Sinundan ang pagtatanghal ng pagbabahagi ni Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., ng isang taos-pusong pasasalamat at mensahe para sa mga stakeholders, gradweyt, at mga magulang. Isa sa mga mensaheng kanyang binigyang-diin ay ang matatag na dedikasyon ng mga magulang ng mga gradweyt at ang kanilang malaking papel sa tagumpay ng mga mag-aaral sa kanilang paglalakbay sa pag-aaral.

Samantala, nagbigay ng isang makabagbag-damdaming tribute speech si Bb. Kyla Joy T. Torrado, RMT, na sinundan ng tugon mula sa kanyang ina na si Gng. Olivia T. Torrado. Kasunod ng tugon mula sa magulang, hinarana naman ni Bb. Ashley Nhicole Aquino ang mga magulang sa pamamagitan ng isang awit.

Pagkatapos nito, nagsimula ang seremonya ng paggawad para sa Louisian Award for Upstanding & Relevant Engagement in Leadership and Service (LAURELS). Ang mga parangal na ito ay kinilala ang mga natatanging tagumpay ng mga nagtapos na mag-aaral, hindi lamang sa aspekto ng akademiko. Ang mga ito ay ipinagkaloob nina G. Cirilo R. Parallag, Jr., JD, Dean ng Student Affairs & Services, at Bb. Rina M. Reyes, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration.

Ang bahaging ito ay isang pagdiriwang ng pagsasakatawan ng mga mag-aaral sa Louisian Core Values at kanilang malagong pag-unlad sa panahon ng kanilang pag-aaral sa unibersidad.

Bukod pa rito, ang mga natatanging iskolar ay pinarangalan din nina G. Aldwin D. Tuliao, MBA, ang Scholarship at Alumni Coordinator, kasama sina Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., at Rev. Fr. John Mark D. Barroga, CICM, University Chaplain.

Ang masigla at masayang kaganapan ay nagtapos sa isang closing prayer na pinangunahan ni Trixcia E. Duriguez, na nag-iwan sa mga magulang at mag-aaral ng pakiramdam ng tagumpay at pasasalamat. Ang taunang seremonya na ito na may layuning magbigay ng taos-pusong parangal sa mga magulang at tagapag-alaga ng mga magtatapos na mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng pagkilala sa kanilang napakahalagang suporta at sakripisyo ay nagpapatunay na sa likod ng isang matagumpay na estudyante ay mayroong isang magulang

✒️ | Lord-Ian Carreon
📷 | Rhein Angelo Onza, Stanley Lagajet

27/06/2024

Sacred Heights: Unveiling the Newly Blessed St. Aloysius Gonzaga Bell Tower

On the 21st of June, 2024, the main campus of the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao held a blessing ceremony for the newly constructed Bell Tower.

The project, led by the campus ministry, aimed to uphold the Christian tradition within the Louisian community. Bearing the name St. Aloysius Gonzaga in honor of the university's patron, the bell tower serves as a focal point for communal prayer at designated times, as well as during Sunday and weekday Holy Mass services.

The ceremony was presided over by Rev. John Mark D. Barroga, CICM, University Chaplain, alongside Rev. Fr. Macwayne Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., University President. This remarkable project was made possible through the collaboration with the Royal Bells Philippines and was financed by the Chapel fund, supplemented by the generous contributions and alms received.

“The solemn blessing of bells or baptism of bells addresses their further purpose of driving away evil spirits and even protecting the Christian faithful from storms,” stated by Ms. Thelma Baricaua, Campus Ministry Director.

This remarkable project was made possible through the collaboration with the Royal Bells in the Philippines and was financed by the Chapel fund, supplemented by the generous contributions and alms received.

The St. Aloysius Bell Tower stands as a significant tangible means of uniting and summoning the Christian faithful to prayer. It functions as a call to prayer, marking the timing of Mass and other religious services, thereby nurturing a sense of communal worship and spiritual discipline.

Furthermore, the ringing of bells bears symbolic significance, reminding Catholics of key moments in the liturgical calendar and prompting contemplation of their faith.

Bell towers have historically served as a means of communication, signaling important events such as deaths, celebrations, or emergencies to parishioners and the broader community.

The St. Aloysius Gonzaga will serve as an architectural focal point of the university’s CICM mission, embodying both spiritual and cultural heritage while also functioning as landmarks symbolizing faith and continuity across generations.

The installation of the St. Aloysius Bell Tower is intended to imbue the campus with the timeless beauty and reverence of Christian tradition. It is expected to serve as an enduring symbol of spiritual enrichment for the university community, resonating for generations to come. Unified to serve the Almighty, the Louisian community is committed in discovering the beauty and tranquility of a life as children and missionaries of God.

✒️ | Shella Baquiran
📷 | Samantha Ashley Callangan

27/06/2024

ADVISORY: Classes for the college department will commence on August 12.

This follows the recent announcement by the university administration regarding the approved enrollment dates and the start of classes for the upcoming Academic Year 2024-2025.

Enrollment for higher-year students (second to fifth years) in the college department is set for August 7-9, while enrollment for incoming first-year students will take place from June to July.

✒️ | Carlos Stephen Perfecto Lingan, Jr.

27/06/2024

| Graduation Entry #2
It Made Me See Rainbows
By: Joylyn Tabug

The array of colors stood out from the robes as dark as clouds that bring rain.
The rainbows complimented their smiles as vast as the sky.
Tassels swung like wind-chimes that hummed sweet melodies with the wind.

Confident stance and proud shoulders are seen everywhere, like walking in a forest with
trees so tall it covered the heavens.
Tears of relief collided with the loud waves of laughter, comparable to that feeling when
rain falls after a long tedious drought.
The voices of families echo as they surround their champion, a warm sound like bees
when they are with each other.

How I resonate with them saying they would move mountains, and sail through storms.
How I relate to hearing them say those sleepless nights and busy days were worth the
trouble.
Oh, how I love that I am feeling the same as them, as I walk the path that led them to
this moment.

It made me see rainbows.

🎨 | Hannah Marie Balisi

26/06/2024

USL-SEAITE Honors Parents in 2024 Parent's Night Ceremony; Students Receive Non-Academic Awards

Last June 15, the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao's School of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology Education (SEAITE) celebrated its annual Pagpupugay sa mga Magulang (Parents’ Night) Ceremony, at the Bishop Constant Jurgens Campus (BCJC). The event which seeks to render a heartfelt tribute to the parents and guardians of the graduating students by recognizing their invaluable support and sacrifices through reminiscent activities and parent-child banters.

To kick off the ceremony, a Eucharistic Celebration at the BCJC Chapel took place to set a reverent tone for the evening. The mass was subsequently followed by a program held at the BCJC Common Ground. The program proceeded with a warm welcome address and the introduction of USL administrators by Engr. Victor C. Villaluz, DEM, the Academic Dean, while Mrs. Lily Ann Dela Cruz, the ITE Department Head, then introduced the esteemed faculty and staff. Following these introductions, Arch. Ma. Eleanor C. Lucero, the Architecture Department Head, presented the proud parents in attendance.

The preliminary program was succeeded by a special Parent-Child Dance, featuring several pairs including Gian Kleeve Dait and Mr. Jansen S. Dait, which highlighted the personal bonds between the graduates and their families. This performance was followed by a resonant message from Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., who delivered an enthusiastic message penned for the university’s stakeholders and graduates. He acknowledged the steadfast dedication of parents and guardians, emphasizing their crucial role in the students' academic success.

Meanwhile, Maria Michaela T. Maggay delivered a moving tribute speech which je**ed tears from the crowd as they reminisced their childhood. Through Maggay, the phrase “Sumbong kita kay Mama,” had earned a new profound meaning, especially on the graduates’ journey to adulthood where they are compelled to stand with their own feet. The BCJ Common Grounds was filled with passionate and emotional aura as Mrs. Mary Grace Maggay, the latter’s mother, delivered her response speech.

Moreover, an intermission number by Mr. Sander Sedano and Mr. Jerome Miguel, who are both professors of the department, had entertained guests as a prelude to the serenade to parents led by Nadia Frances Madrid and Warren Marquez. Shortly after, the awarding ceremony for the Louisian Award for Upstanding & Relevant Engagement in Leadership and Service (LAURELS) was kickstarted. These awards recognized the exemplary achievements of graduating students beyond academics and were accorded by Cirilo R. Parallag, Jr., JD, Dean of Student Affairs & Services, and Rina M. Reyes, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration. This segment celebrated the students' embodiment of the Louisian Core Values and their holistic development during their time at the university.

Furthermore, exemplary scholars were also awarded by Mr. Aldwin D. Tuliao, MBA, the Scholarship and Alumni Coordinator, along with Rev. Fr. Macwayne N. Maniwang, CICM, Ph.D., and Rev. Fr. John Mark D. Barroga, CICM, the University Chaplain.

The event concluded with a closing prayer by Ron-Ira Cruz, leaving parents and students with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. Prominent university figures in attendance included Vice President for Academics Emmanuel James P. Pattaguan, Ph.D., Vice President for Administration Rina M. Reyes, Ph.D., SEAITE Dean Herbert S. Corpuz, Ed.D., Dean of Student Affairs and Services Cirilo R. Parallag Jr., JD, MAEd., along with program chairs and the entire SEAITE Faculty, all of whom contributed to the event's success.

✒️ | Marija Yap Duque
📷 | Rhein Angelo Onza, Kenneth Gasmen

25/06/2024

| Graduation Entry #1
Coffee Break
By: nine

There's an enchantment in the way coffee reflects our journey. For me, it's not just a drink; it holds memories and aspirations. I take my coffee like a secret shared between friends—sweet, with just a hint of caramel, a gentle reminder of the friendships that have enriched my life. Each sip is a melody of laughter and shared dreams, warming me from within. Or perhaps I prefer it strong, like the first light breaking through after a sleepless night. It acknowledges the challenges conquered, the battles won, and the strength I discovered during those moments of burning the midnight oil. This coffee grounds me, fuels my determination, and reminds me of the heights I can reach. There are days when I crave its cool embrace, a chilled brew that whispers calmness. It's a reminder to stay composed, find peace in uncertainty, and appreciate moments of stillness. And then, there are those moments when nothing but a steaming cup of hot coffee will do. Its warmth embraces me like a comforting hug, igniting the passion that drives me forward. This coffee fuels my ambitions, sparks my creativity, and strengthens my determination to pursue my dreams. As I sip, I reflect on how each cup tells a story—a tale of growth, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It's a personal journey in every aroma, every flavor, and every moment shared over coffee. In the days ahead, as paths diverge and new opportunities emerge, I know one thing for certain: my love for coffee, in all its forms, will endure. Just as it has accompanied me through triumphs and challenges alike, it will continue to be my companion, my trusted ally, and a reminder of the boundless potential in each new day.

So, how do I like my coffee now, as I step into this new phase of life? I prefer it with a hint of hope, a sprinkle of courage, and a lot of excitement for the new journey ahead.

🎨 | Hannah Marie Balisi

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