The Torch Bearer

A happy birthday to our incoming Associate Editor for Batch 2027—Eliessah Lyn Belandres!

Your work as a COE Jr. Editor has truly reflected your passion, dedication, and commitment to the publication. Through every task and every page, you have shown the heart and drive it takes to be part of publication.

As you step forward into this new journey and take on a bigger role, we hope you continue to carry the same fire within you—the passion to create and the courage to lead.

May this new chapter bring you countless opportunities to grow, learn, and shine even brighter. Your Torch Family loves you! ✨

"Pag bilang ko ng tatlo, kakalimutan na kita!"

Isa... dalawa... 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡!

Abi ko ang countdown para maka-move on. Amo gali ang countdown sang katapusan sang summer kag sang start naman sang "Good morning, class," 7:30 AM alarms, kag ang classic nga, "Guys, may assignment?" 😔

Today marks the start of something new... or maybe just the continuation sang aton love-hate relationship with school. Bag-o nga notebooks, bag-o nga classmates, bag-o nga teachers—but same old struggle sang pagpukaw kag pagpangita sang motivation every Monday.

"Can we go back to being friends?" Oops! Wrong gali, dapat—"Can we go back to summer?" Kay daw kulang pa... ☹️

Pero sige lang. Every school year comes with new memories waiting to happen—new lessons, new inside jokes, new victories, kag syempre, new reasons para magsiling, "Kapoy na ko," bisan first week pa lang.

Happy first day of school! May your attendance stay perfect, your deadlines stay manageable, your groupmates actually reply, kag ang kape mo pirmi init. Here's to another chapter worth remembering. ✨



🎨: Eliessah Lyn Belandres
✍🏻: Joana Octoso

The Torch Bearer 2027 convened its First General Meeting last July 27, 2026, at the University Library Aquarium, officially marking the start of preparations for this year's edition.

The meeting was led by Editor-in-Chief for Batch 2027, Joana B. Octoso, Associate Editor—Eliessah Lyn Belandres, Board Secretary—Sandara Potot, Graphic Artist—Ernaldo Jr Quiro, and Layout Artist—John Bryan Gamboa, together with the Junior and Senior Editors representing the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Business and Management Accountancy (CBMA), College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Education (CED), College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT), College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), and College of Engineering (COE).

Among the key agenda items discussed were the publication's calendar of events and upcoming activities, including the Annual Seniors' Assembly and the official Theme Launching, as the editorial board mapped out plans and responsibilities for the year ahead.

With the team now set, more work lies ahead as the staff continues building toward this year's edition, committed to delivering meaningful stories and upholding the publication's tradition of excellence.

✍🏻: Eliessah Lyn Belandres
📷: Ernaldo Jr Quiro

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The releasing of Toga Frames for Batch 2026 has officially concluded. We sincerely thank everyone who claimed and received their toga frames throughout the release period.

For those who were unable to claim their frames this time, please stay tuned for our next release schedule. We will post an official announcement as soon as the new schedule becomes available, so be sure to follow our page for updates.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support.

Happy National Girlfriends Day!🩷 Whether it's the friend who's been there since day one or the partner who makes every day brighter, today we celebrate the girlfriends who fill our lives with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

🎨&✍🏻:Eliessah Lyn Belandres

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Reminder to all graduates of Batch 2026 that tomorrow will be the last day of releasing for the Official Toga Frames.

You may find the Yearbook Staff at the SAS Lobby from 9AM to 5PM only. (Morning cut-off is at 11:30AM and will resume on or before 1PM)

Instructions on claiming were sent to your respective departmental group chats. Kindly read and follow to ensure a smoother and quicker releasing.

Thank you!

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to inform the awaiting graduates of Batch 2026 of the scheduled releasing of the Toga Frames, starting July 29 to August 1, 2026 from 9AM to 5PM at the SAS Lobby.

Further announcements will be sent to your respective departmental group chats.

Thank you!

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Happy birthday to our Associate Editor and incoming Editor-in-Chief! 🎉

On this special day, we celebrate not just another year of your life, but the journey that's brought you here, from the dedication you've poured into your work as our Associate Editor, to the exciting new chapter you're about to begin as our Editor-in-Chief. Your growth within the publication hasn't gone unnoticed. The care you bring to every piece, the leadership you've quietly built, and the trust you've earned from the whole team — all of it has led to this moment. As you step into this new role, know that you carry with you not just a title, but the confidence of everyone who's watched you grow into it.

Here's to the stories still waiting to be told under your leadership, the vision you'll bring to our publication's next chapter, and all the milestones ahead. May this year be as bright and promising as the future you're about to help shape. We can't wait to see where you take us next!

Happy Birthday, Joshua! 🥳 The blank pages are waiting, the ideas are brewing, and soon you'll be the one turning it all into something unforgettable as our incoming CHTM Senior Editor. May your birthday be as exciting as the year ahead!

🎨:Ernaldo Jr Quiro
✍🏻:Eliessah Lyn Belandres

Incoming Associate Editor for the Torch Bearer 2027—Eliessah Lyn Belandres joined student leaders from various organizations in a three-day Leadership Camp, held in USLS Eco Park last July 15-17, 2026 with the theme "Leading the Way for Future Leaders."

The annual camp brought together organizational officers, student-athletes, and emerging campus leaders to strengthen their leadership capabilities, preparing them for greater responsibilities in serving the school community and continuing to serve as a platform for empowering student leaders.