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As Miriam College's official student publication, Chi Rho Publications focuses on disseminating information relevant to the concerns of the students in relation to the community and to the larger Philippine Society. With its varied publications, Chi Rho also aims to showcase the insights and talents within the Miriam College community.

31/12/2024

New Year, New Me 🤩🎇

Happy New Year, Knollers! 🤍

We have officially entered the first quarter of the 21st century. It’s amazing how quickly time passes when you're absorbed in life, studies, and other commitments. As we ring in the New Year, let’s take a moment to reflect on our journey throughout 2024.

Remember, it's important to celebrate your achievements—no matter how big or small. Do not be discouraged if you aren't able to accomplish everything you set out to do. This year gives us another chance to try again, to learn from the past, and to grow even more.

Share your New Year's Resolution with us in the comments below! 👇

Caption by Sofia Martinez, Literary Writer
Layout by Diane Lamano, Features Editor

25/12/2024

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!🎄☃️

Merry Christmas, Knollers! 🎁🎄

It’s the most awaited day of the year!
Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, hope, and positivity as we celebrate with our family, friends, and loved ones. May this day sparkle with gratitude and shine with laughter beyond exchanging gifts and dazzling Christmas trees. 🎄✨

Christmas is a season of giving, love, and warmth, and may this day bring you a wonderful holiday to remember ✨

Cue in (your favorite Christmas song) 🎶

Have a merry, jolly Christmas, Knollers 🤗

Caption by Hannah Brania, Opinion Writer
Layout by Justine De Veas, Photographer

24/12/2024

“Ang mga alaalang iyon—ang pagmamahalan at pagbibigayan—ay ang puso ng pasko.”

Dancers from Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) were met with enthusiastic applause after they graced the stage at the Marian Auditorium from December 16-18, 2024. Miriam College was the troupe’s final stop in its tour of Puso ng Pasko, an original contemporary Filipino ballet.

Puso ng Pasko at its heart is a familiar holiday story for Filipinos; a one-act performance by OFW Lolo Val (played by Audie Gamora) who takes his granddaughter Angelita (played by Trisha Lim)—and even the audience—on a blast from the past to share his favorite Filipino Christmas traditions. Accompanied by the music of Christmas carols we already know and love arranged by Ryan Cayabyab, no one can deny that the dancing gives the show a feel that’s distinctly Filipino, distinctly ours.

The performance was met by a standing ovation by the Miriam College community. “Masaya siya,” an audience member said, “and I really felt the Christmas spirit. I would have loved to see more of what happens next to the characters!”

The performance also serves as Alice Reyes’ official homecoming to Miriam College as an alumna, gracing the HEU community with her legacy as the National Artist for Dance and founder of the longest-running professional dance company in the Philippines, Ballet Philippines.

Caption by Dasha Del Fierro, Literary Writer
Photos by Jamie Singh, Photographer

22/12/2024

Today, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the Candle of Love, a symbol of God's endless love revealed through the birth of Jesus Christ. This final week of Advent invites us to reflect on the profound gift of God's love, which calls us to embrace compassion and kindness as we prepare for Christ's arrival.

The purple candle, representing God's love for all, reminds us that He sent His only Son for our salvation. Known also as the Angel’s Candle, it echoes the message of peace and goodwill from the angels: "Peace on earth, goodwill to all." 🙏🏻

As we await the joyous celebration of Christ's birth, may His love fill our hearts and guide our actions. Let us pray for the Holy Spirit to help us prepare, spreading Christ’s light and love to all we meet. 💜🕯️

Caption and Layout by Gen Torres, Social Media Manager

20/12/2024

The ballad of the Witches' road or the ballad of the Sapphics' road? 🧙

In this , we will take a look at how the AgathaRio ship from "Agatha All Along" surprisingly became a hit sapphic pairing! 🔮

Despite being predicted that the series would be the least-watched, AgathaRio proved otherwise and delivered impactful chemistry, especially for sapphic viewers.

Read "She is My Scar": Why AgathaRio Became Marvel's (Surprising) Hit Sapphic Couple" by Mara Romilla now! 💜

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Article & Content by Mara Romilla, Features Writer
Caption & Layout by Diane Lamano, Features Editor

18/12/2024

WATCH: The MC100 Christmas Bazaar commences at the Miriam College Parking Lot with over 100 food and non-food merchants on December 17, 2024.

The bazaar is open to all Miriam College units and visitors for a two-day celebration from December 17-18, 2024 from 8AM until 6PM.

Caption by Karina Melencio, Editor-in-Chief
Video by Danna Engracia, Layout Artist

18/12/2024

LOOK: Chi Rho Publications held a short interview with Alice Reyes at the Manila Metropolitan Theater last October 18, 2024 to explore her journey from Maryknoll College (now Miriam College) to her path to becoming a national artist.

From MC Pride to National Artist:

As a Filipina dancer, choreographer, teacher, art director, and producer who pioneered the first modern dance concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 1970, Alice Reyes has earned the title of the Mother of Contemporary Dance through her efforts to elevate and professionalize contemporary dance as a recognized art form in the Philippines. Her notable works include Rama Hari, Cinderella, and Itim-Asu—which all have significance to Filipino culture, gesture, and grace—established her remarkable career as a performing artist. In 2014, her contributions to the progress of Philippine dance were finally recognized as she received the highest award for arts as the National Artist for Dance from the late Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.

In 1969, Reyes established the Modern Dance Company, now known as Ballet Philippines—the country’s most renowned and longest-running professional dance company—aiming to solidify dance as a recognized profession.

"The fact that Filipinos are such naturally talented dancers… I thought it was time for Filipinos to have the opportunity to have a career in dance as professional dancers, but that was the first step and we were the first ones to do that," Reyes said.

More than a National Artist for Dance—Alice Reyes is a living embodiment of the art itself.

After her recognition as a National Artist for Dance in 2014, Alice Reyes maintains that her life as an artist, or even as an individual, has not changed. She remains to be the same person who is passionate about everything she does for art. While such tremendous honor has given her some unique advantages, Reyes believes that the title is not the only thing that defines her as an artist.

"If I weren't a National Artist, my sharings, comments, and thoughts would be as viable because of my 70 years in dance, so it's really a matter of how you, the other person, see that award,” she said.

Her decades of experience, the amount of notable work she has produced, and her unwavering advocacy for aspiring Filipino dancers have elevated her beyond the title of National Artist—defining her as a living embodiment of the art itself.

Trailblazers in Habits

Reflecting on her education at Miriam College, Reyes credits the institution as the foundation of her success. From her grade school years through earning a bachelor’s degree in AB History and Foreign Service, Maryknoll’s unique educational approach instilled in her the discipline, confidence, and passion that shaped her artistry and leadership. Reyes highlighted the school’s balance of intellectual rigor and moral guidance as pivotal in her growth.

“This whole approach that I learned from Maryknoll-Miriam is still happening, and that’s the beauty of that vision of the missionaries,” Reyes said. She emphasized how the nuns’ commitment to empowering young women through education inspired her to follow her dreams. According to Reyes, Maryknoll’s nurturing environment taught her to embrace her talents and use them to serve the community—values she carried throughout her career.

It was this foundation at Maryknoll College that prepared Reyes to thrive on the international stage and return to the Philippines as a trailblazer, transforming the landscape of Filipino dance.

This December 18, 2024, watch Alice Reyes’ ‘Puso ng Pasko’ production at the Miriam College Marian Auditoriumfor an original, full-length Christmas ballet show in collaboration between National Artists Alice Reyes and Ryan Cayabyab to witness the magic of Filipino Christmas—with its traditions and practices that bring the holiday spirit to life, no matter where you are.

Article by Geneva Dela Torre, Photographer
Photos by Fritz Uggas, Head Photographer

18/12/2024

LOOK: Coming Home to Miriam College - Celebrating the Magic of Christmas through 'Puso ng Pasko,” with Knollers

National Artist for Dance and Miriam College alumni, Alice Reyes, comes back home to Miriam College on December 16-18, 2024 for the ‘Puso ng Pasko’ production at the Miriam College Marian Auditorium—an original, full-length Christmas ballet show in collaboration between National Artists Alice Reyes and Ryan Cayabyab.

Perfectly blending Cayabyab's musical arrangements of timeless Filipino Christmas carols and the Alice Reyes Dance Philippines’ (ADRP) unique and dynamic movements of contemporary dance infused with influences from traditional Filipino festivals, the production narrates the story of Lolo Val, an OFW in New Jersey, as he reminisces with his granddaughter, Angelita, the story of the Magical Christmases of his youth with his group of friends from Tres Reyes, a small town in the Philippines.

Through Puso ng Pasko, Alice Reyes aims to capture the audience with the magic of Filipino Christmas—with its traditions and practices that bring the holiday spirit to life, no matter where you are.

Caption by Geneva Dela Torre, Photographer

17/12/2024

HAPPENING NOW: The much-anticipated MC100 Christmas Bazaar has officially kicked off today, December 17, marking the second celebration of Miriam College’s countdown to its centennial year in 2026.

The momentous occasion took place at the College Parking Lot as the Miriam College community from students to administrators gathered to commence the second installment of the MC100 Bazaar.

Miriam College President Ambassador Laura “Lullah” Quiambao-Del Rosario delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the event as an opportunity for collaboration for student-organizers who will later on transform into the leaders of the future. Moreover, Ambassador Lullah also emphasized the spirit of the season that embodies the act of giving back to communities and demonstrating kindness in this most wonderful season of the year.

The segment was followed by the sound of the gong as the symbolic commencement of the two-day celebration, and was ended by the singing of the school hymn.

MC cordially invites its constituents and other community members to come and join spreading the holiday cheer from December 17-18 from 8AM to 6PM.

Photos by Jamie Singh, Photographer
Caption by Sophia Mikaela Segundera, Opinion Writer

16/12/2024

Have you heard? It's finally happening––Knollers are officially on break!🎄💫

What a fight before the flight to Christmas!

Now, it's time to pause, unwind, and trade those sleepless nights for cozy ones. Step back from the whirlwind and let the warmth of the holiday cheer and the joy of the season fill your days. 🤗❤️

Have a fun and relaxing break, Knollers—you've earned it! 🙂‍↕️✨

Caption by Leianna Lopez, Literary Editor
Layout by Sofia Martinez, Literary Writer

15/12/2024

On December 15th, we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent, known as Gaudete Sunday, a day centered around joy. As we continue the journey toward Christmas, this Sunday invites us to reflect on the moments of happiness and gratitude in our lives. 🙏🏻

In the midst of life's challenges and sorrows, Gaudete Sunday reminds us to find joy in the hope and promises of the Lord. It calls us to recognize that, no matter the struggles we face, we can experience true joy through faith and the anticipation of Christ's coming.

May this Advent season fill our hearts with thankfulness, hope, and the radiant joy that comes from awaiting the birth of Christ. 💜🕯️

Caption and Layout by Gen Torres, Social Media Manager

15/12/2024

ANG MGA MATA MO’Y NUMININGNING 🎶

LOOK: Last night at MC KISLAP 2024: Gunita, singer-songwriter Lucas Miguel serenaded the sparkley-eyed crowd, unveiling his upcoming single, "Naked".

Photos by Ann Del Mundo and Geneva Dela Torre, Photographers
Caption by Ruth Nacional, Associate Editor

15/12/2024

Nakapag confess na ba lahat sa inyong mga MUSEO?! 🫣

LOOK: Last night at MC KISLAP 2024: Gunita, Eliza Maturan performed her hit song “MUSEO,” closing the concert with heartfelt emotion that moved and captivated the crowd.

Photos by Geneva Dela Torre, Photographer
Caption by Raja Arce, News/Sports Writer

15/12/2024

IS THAT IT, SEGURISTA? 🫨

LOOK: Headliner ZILD took center stage with his newly released “Superpower,” electrifying the crowd with super energy at last night’s MC KISLAP 2024: Gunita!

Capping off his performance with “Isang Anghel,” he urged the audience to hug a friend and join together in screaming their worries, anxieties, and frustrations out in the open in unison—unleashing a captivating, cathartic experience.

Photos by Ann Del Mundo and Geneva Dela Torre, Photographers
Caption by Raja Arce, News Writer

14/12/2024

IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO JAM! 🕺

LIVE: Artists Meg Ruiz, Sean Archer, and the official dance troupe of MC HEU, Company of One, and Dana Paulene grace the stage for Kislap 2024: Gunita.

Caption by Ruth Nacional, Associate Editor
Photos by Ann Del Mundo, Photographer

14/12/2024

NOW: Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Miriam College President, Nikka Duran, welcomes students and attendees to MC KISLAP 2024: Gunita, revealing their beneficiary partner for this year, Kanlong Foundation for Differently-abled Children. A part of the proceeds from the ticket sales will support the nonprofit organization’s scholarship program.

Caption by Ruth Nacional, Associate Editor
Photos by Ann Del Mundo, Photographer

14/12/2024

SASAMAHAN KA SA PI-EY 😉🎤

NOW: Miriam College PA Grounds is ready for Kislap 2024: Gunita!

Are you getting ready for a lustrous evening, too? The Kislap 2024 Christmas benefit concert from 6:00 PM to 11:30 today hosts Zild, Company of One, Dana Paulene, Eliza Maturan, Lucas Miguel, Meg Ruiz, and Sean Archer.

Follow .mc on Instagram for live updates. See you!

Caption by Ruth Nacional, Associate Editor
Photos by Ann Del Mundo, Photographer

13/12/2024

In this in-depth and critical quest of religious trauma, boiling down on how religious institutions can compel psychological harm, particularly to women and the transgender community, Iyah Cansado discusses how religious teachings and practices can form guilt, emotional pressure, and existential crisis. 📿

Today’s tackles a poignant thought on devotion and faith—that true grace lies in passion and hope without conditions, rather than in the constraints of one’s religion. ✝️

Is My Devotion Still ‘There’?: The Gospel of Religious Trauma and Pressure is out now. Read it here:
🔗: bit.ly/IsMyDevotionStillThere
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🔗: bit.ly/IsMyDevotionStillThere

Article & Content by Iyah Cansado, Features Writer
Caption & Layout by Diane Lamano, Features Editor

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WATCH: The MC100 Christmas Bazaar commences at the Miriam College Parking Lot with over 100 food and non-food merchants on December 17, 2024. The bazaar is open to all Miriam College units and visitors for a two-day celebration from December 17-18, 2024 from 8AM until 6PM. Caption by Karina Melencio, Editor-in-Chief Video by Danna Engracia, Layout Artist

Sa bawat hakbang, laging handa—gaya ng isang Girl Scout! 🌟 Be like these Knollers who are always ready for anything, even during unexpected period situations! 🌸 With Nala Woman Organic Pads, you can count on comfort and protection every time. Made with organic cotton, these pads are gentle on your skin, hypoallergenic for sensitive skin, and biodegradable for a healthier planet. The Caritas 2024 issue Cheers to Youth: A Coming of Teen and Age is sponsored by Nala Woman, Trabi Cafe, and Babaylan Cafe, and is co-presented by Arts & Design Society - Miriam College, Miriam College - Communication Society CEDAW Youth Miriam College Chapter, Miriam College Psychology Guild, MC Green Batch 2026, and Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Miriam. Thank you for your generous support! Cheers to YOU too! 🥂🧡💛 Video by Justine De Veas & Fritz Uggas, Photographers Caption by Gen Torres, Social Media Manager

Read a lit, leave a lit! ✍🏻💌 Literature holds many meanings, as much as a picture holds a thousand words. And with only a few lines, we can gain a much deeper understanding of life, love, and youth. 🤗 In this year’s digital magazine, you can find earnest and meaningful proses that will move your heart and give you a new perspective on youth and life. 💭 Check out the full stories in CARITAS: A Coming of Teen and Age SOON ✨ Co-presented by: Miriam College Arts and Design Society Miriam College Communication Society Miriam College CEDAW Youth Miriam College Psychology Guild Junior Year Council Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Miriam Sponsored by: Nala Woman Trabi Café Babaylan Cafe Content from the entries of CARITAS 2024 Hosted by Stephanie Joy Flores, Features Writer Caption by Roberta Nicolas, Literary Writer Video by Bea Hilado, Illustrator

Is this... finally #CARITAS2024? 💌

Is this... is this... is this finally the month of the CARITAS digital magazine? 🤩 How much do you know about the poetic lyrics of Taylor Swift? 🎤What about iconic lines from Shakespearean plays? ✒️ Oh, but there's a twist! Can you distinguish them from CARITAS 2024 entries? ⭐️ Check out how Knollers did as we put them to the test! 🧐 Co-presented by: Miriam College Arts and Design Society Miriam College Communication Society Miriam College CEDAW Youth Miriam College Psychology Guild Junior Year Council Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng Miriam Sponsored by: Nala Woman Trabi Café Babaylan Cafe Hosted by Emkaye Villarta, Literary Writer Caption by Roberta Nicolas, Literary Writer Video by Pamela Dapadap, Photographer

Click Click! Are you ready? 📸 Don’t forget to register and showcase your creativity in this year’s Verses & Visuals for S.Y. 2024-2025 on October 26, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Miriam College - Loyola Heights Paz Adriano (PA) Little Theater! 📝  ⬇️ Click the link below to register! ⬇️ https://forms.gle/QKKUV15aidP2tivG7 https://forms.gle/QKKUV15aidP2tivG7 https://forms.gle/QKKUV15aidP2tivG7 Caption by Bea Dulog of COMM-130 Video by Leona Madrid of COMM-130

As students, of course, we eat when we're free. As Knollers, of course, we explore Katipunan Food Spots! 😋 C'mon and join us and let's find out what the HEU Community's favorite food spots are! 👀 Leave a comment below about your go-to food spots, might as well leave a recommendation. 🍽️ Check out "Young and Hungry: Knollers’s Favorite Go-to Food Places" by Stephanie Joy Flores on Cheers to Youth: A Coming of Teen and Age SOON ✨ Caption by Leianna Lopez, Literary Editor Content by Stephanie Joy Flores, Features Writer Video by Bea Hilado, Illustrator & Pamela Dapadap, Photographer

Are you also on the way to register for V&V 2024? 🏃🏻‍♀️ Scan the code or click the link to register: https://forms.gle/QKKUV15aidP2tivG7 For more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xRQfnADC7CVnqAcJ/?mibextid=WC7FNe Sign up now! 💙 Video by Leona Madrid of COMM-130

ICYMI: On September 13, 2024, the Youth Advocate for Climate Action Philippines' (YACAP) annual Fashion Against Fascism and Fossil Fuels (#FAFFF2024) shook the Ignacio B. Gimenez - KAL Theater with terror, on the same day as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 67th birthday. Gabrielle Chuwaley Capuyan (Ley), part of the youth and model-activist, shared their hopes for the audience and willingness to spread their message through arts and design and the intersection of fashion and activism. Watch the #Fridaythe13th recap below and take in #TheHORROR and grotesque nightmares of the current socio-political, economic, and environmental state of our nation. 🖤 Caption by Iyah Cansado, Features Writer Video by Pamela Dapadap and Bea Hilado, Photographers

WATCH: Missed the opening day of Miriam College Week 2024? Catch the highlights of the opening day of “Accelerate: Advancing and Elevating Student Empowerment” held on September 5, 2024! ⬇️ The morning activities began with a roundtable discussion with Atty. Chel Diokno and student leaders Soleil Fuentes and Giannah Gonzales held at the Little Theater, highlighting the role of the youth in nation-building. This was followed by an official Welcoming Ceremony initiated by the opening remarks of Ambassador Laura Quiambao-Del Rosario, the President of Miriam College. In the afternoon, the Mass of the Holy Spirit and Dean’s Assembly was held at the Marian Auditorium, marking the beginning of a new school year and recognition for the outstanding performance of students, faculty, and staff of the HEU community. 🧡 Videos by Danna Engracia, Photographer Caption by Karina Melencio, Editor-in-Chief

National Tell A Joke Day

Sometimes, a good laugh is all we need to turn a day around. So go ahead, lighten the mood and brighten someone’s day with a bit of humor! 🤪 Let’s watch some Knollers, faculty, and staff crack their funniest jokes! 🤭 Happy National Tell a Joke Day! 💛 Caption by Gen Torres, Social Media Manager Video by Erin Mikayla Villatta, Literary Writer, Gen Torres, Social Media Manager

ICYMI: The second day of the first-year orientation was held on August 2, 2024 at the Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center! 💙💛 First-year students were introduced to the different offices and services of Miriam College and learned about important policies and regulations of the institution. Catch a glimpse of the fun-filled orientation and watch the highlights below! ⬇️ Video by Shane Maglonzo, Illustrator and Raja Arce, News/Sports Writer

Tiktok Trend 2024

Exhausted but unstoppable, the campus journalists of Miriam College's Chi Rho Publications are diving into the TikTok trend because, why not? The school year 2024-2025 is just around the corner—are HEU ready for this? Because we are! 💛🩵 Caption by Gen Torres, Social Media Manager Video by Janell Santos, Features Writer

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