Dmmmsu CGS MAGAC

Another milestone achieved!🎉

Congratulations to Ms. Behold Besley-Raymundo, MA Guidance and Counseling candidate, for successfully defending her thesis proposal entitled:

“Social Media Use and Academic-Related Outcomes: Input to Student Affairs Office Plan.”

Kudos as well to her adviser, Dr. Zenaida Pascua, and the panel members for their valuable insights and guidance. Looking forward to seeing this study come to fruition!📚✨

Advisory

Congratulations to our two candidates for the degree of Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling for successfully passing their proposal defense.✨🌟✨

Congratulations to Ms. Christine Cabradilla for her research entitled, “Academic Resilience and Mental Well-being of College Students,” under the guidance of her adviser, Dr. Sherlyn Marie Nitura.🌹

Congratulations as well to Mr. Eduardo Aquino Jr. for his research entitled, “Multiple Intelligences and Psychological Well-being of College Students,” under the mentorship of her adviser, Prof. Milan.

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the distinguished panel members: Dr. Zenaida Pascua, Dr. Imelda Coloma, Dr. Isidro Duran, Dr. Aisha Sevilleja, Dr. Jasmin Ulpindo, Prof. Madelyn Niño, and Prof. Maria Elena Milan for their invaluable insights and support throughout the proposal defense.

May this achievement inspire you both to continue pursuing excellence in research and service in the field of guidance and counseling.🌸♥️

✨ While this is our profession, helping is our vocation.✨

We are still feeling incredibly inspired after the successful conclusion of our Coaching Session last April 25, 2026, hosted by the DMMMSU-SLUC College of Graduate Studies - Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling!

This session was specially designed with a meaningful purpose: to equip our MAGAC students with the knowledge and confidence needed to prepare for their examinations, while deeply instilling the core values of the Guidance and Counseling profession.

A massive and heartfelt thank you to our esteemed Resource Speaker, Prof. Angelo Garcia Calaunan, PGCA Guidance Specialist. Not only did his invaluable expertise provide excellent guidance for our exam preparations, but what resonated most deeply was his profound passion for the youth. He left us with a powerful and grounding reminder that beyond our titles and the technicalities of our profession, our true calling and vocation is to help others.

We also want to extend our warmest gratitude to the people who made this morning of learning possible:

• Dr. Tjaart Jan B. Estrada for the welcoming opening remarks
• Ms. Judah Leah P. Meimban for introducing our speaker
•Ms. Maria Elena V. Milan, RGC for beautifully closing the event
•Mr. Arjay Pauline for leading our preliminaries

Most importantly, thank you to all the MAGAC students, graduates, and guests who joined us via Google Meet. Best of luck with your upcoming examinations, future counselors! Let us carry Mr. Calaunan's message and the core values of our field with us as we continue to grow and embrace our vocation. 💚

Today, we celebrate the people behind every profession—their efforts, sacrifices, and stories.

As advocates of mental health, we remind everyone: 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴. 💚

A meaningful step toward making a difference 🥰✨

Congratulations to Maribel Abellera, a dedicated MAGAC student, for successfully defending her proposal entitled “Mental Health Strengths, Difficulties and Resilience of Students with Separated Parents: Basis for an Intervention Program” last April 29, 2026.

Your commitment to exploring the mental health and resilience of students facing family transitions reflects both scholarly rigor and genuine compassion. This work holds great promise in guiding meaningful intervention programs for those in need.

With the able guidance of her adviser, Dr. Imelda Coloma, this study stands as a strong foundation for impactful research and practice in guidance and counseling.🌼🌸🌺

Celebrating a remarkable milestone🎓✨

Warm congratulations to Ms Carmela Bordarays, a humble MAGAC student, for successfully defending her thesis entitled, “A Whole New World: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Foster Parents.”

This achievement reflects not only your academic excellence but also your heart for advocacy and service 🩷

With the guidance of her adviser, Prof. Claudia Barbadillo, this research has been thoughtfully shaped into a meaningful contribution to the field of guidance and counseling. May this accomplishment open even more doors as you continue to make a difference in the lives of others. 🌸

God bless you 🙏