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𝟕𝟐 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟖𝟔, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐜𝐚𝐛 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Fear, pain, and determination filled Barangay Ucab, Itogon, Benguet as 72 residents underwent circumcision during a medical mission conducted by the College of Nursing and School of Midwifery–Student Government Organization (CONSOM-SGO) on May 12.

Out of 86 registered participants, several withdrew midway after reportedly experiencing anxiety and fear upon witnessing the procedure, while others pushed through despite visible discomfort.

Scenes during the operation reflected mixed reactions among patients. Some were seen crying and expressing intense discomfort, while volunteers attended to challenges in handling participants who became increasingly anxious. In contrast, others remained composed as procedures were carried out.

The medical mission was made possible through the Liga ng mga Barangay Itogon Chapter in partnership headed by Captain Edwin Atompag and Ma’am Jessica Medino in partnership with Itogon Suyoc Resources Inc. (ISRI) and the Municipal Health Office (MHO) headed by Dr. Oliver Guadana.

The activity carried the theme “Free Community Circumcision 2026: Working Together for a Healthier Tomorrow.”

SGO officers joined the mission led by Governor Angelica Samson, together with Laidy Pedro, Ezzle Lyn Bentres, Hans Joel Tan, Aljune Bantiyao, Alexander Lavarias, and Reynald Pablo.

Level II-D students composed of Timoteo Abalos, Rochelle Joyce Mang-osan, Jesann Chara Palonan, Errone Samidan, Lea Sinak-ey, Jammela Sumacyab, and Jojo Suyat assisted during the activity under the supervision of clinical instructors Eduardo Lofsted and Emerson Soriano, along with SGO Adviser Allan Guinanghan.

Volunteer medical support was also provided by Sir Cyril Pacis, a registered nurse and also a BCU alumna, alongside intern doctors who assisted in the procedures and healthcare delivery.

Sir Allan Guinanghan, SGO Adviser, said: “Ni Jessica ken ni Cyrill dyy batch da actually iti nag start ti kakastoy nga medical mission ket isu met ti itultuloy da. Isunga dakayon to no agrun kayo iti SGO, ituloy u met dyty narugian da.”

The medical mission is formed as part of the continuing community outreach efforts, bringing healthcare services closer to residents of Itogon through collaboration among nursing students, alumni, medical professionals, and supportive barangay officials.

Further outreach activities are scheduled on May 14, 2026 in Virac, Itogon, and May 18, 2026 in Loakan, Itogon, as part of continuing public health initiatives.

𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑅𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝐽𝑜𝑦𝑐𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑛𝑔-𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑛
𝑃ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝐶𝑂𝑁𝑆𝑂𝑀-𝑆𝐺𝑂 & 𝑆𝑖𝑟 𝐸𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑆𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑜

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞! Progressive groups and individuals, including workers, vendors, students, and church members, marched from the Baguio Convention Center to Igorot Garden as part of the nationwide Mayo Uno rally. They joined calls across the country for higher wages and for the government to address rising fuel prices. Carrying placards, they expressed their disappointment over the government’s handling of the current crisis.

𝑃𝘩𝑜𝘵𝑜𝘴 𝘣𝑦 𝘑𝑒𝘤𝑎 𝑀𝘢𝑒 𝑃𝘢-𝘢𝑦𝘢𝑠, 𝘙𝑎𝘤ℎ𝘦𝑙𝘭𝑒 𝐴𝘭𝑣𝘢𝑟𝘦𝑧, 𝐾𝑦𝑙𝑎 𝐶𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠, 𝘗𝑟𝘪𝑛𝘤𝑒𝘴𝑠 𝐿𝘢𝑣𝘢𝑟𝘪𝑎𝘴, 𝐶𝘦𝑑𝘳𝑖𝘤𝑘 𝑃𝘢𝑟𝘤𝑖𝘢 𝘐𝐼𝘐, 𝐷𝘢𝑓𝘧𝑜𝘥𝑖𝘭 𝘗𝑎𝘴𝑐𝘶𝑎

𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗔 | 𝑷𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒃𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒓𝒖𝒑𝒐, 𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂 𝒔𝒂 𝑨𝒓𝒂𝒘 𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒘𝒂

Nagsagawa ng protesta ang grupong Piston at iba pang organisasyon kasabay ng paggunita ng Mayo Uno upang igiit ang umento sa sahod at karapatan ng mga manggagawa.

Ayon sa Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), mahalaga ang kolektibong pagkilos ng mga manggagawa sa gitna ng patuloy na mababang sahod at mataas na presyo ng bilihin. Iginiit ng grupo na hindi sapat ang kasalukuyang minimum wage kumpara sa tinatayang ₱1,200 na living wage.

“Kailangan nating mag-rally dahil hindi natin maaasahan ang tulong mula sa gobyerno. Dapat tayong kumilos para sa sarili nating kapakanan,” ani Mike Cabangon.

Dagdag pa niya, hindi makatarungan ang kalagayan ng mga manggagawa sa gitna ng krisis, at hindi sapat ang panandaliang ayuda na agad nauubos.

Ayon naman kay Aisle, layunin ng protesta na maiparinig ang hinaing ng mga manggagawa at mamamayan na apektado ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng mga bilihin.

Ipinunto ng mga grupo na mahalaga ang sama-samang pagkilos upang mapilit ang pamahalaan na tumugon at magpatupad ng kongkretong solusyon para sa sektor ng paggawa.

𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘯𝘪 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴
𝘒𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘤𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘦 𝘗𝘢-𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘴, 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘴

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | Progressive groups and organizations from Baguio and Benguet are now gathered here at the Baguio Convention Center for the Mayo Uno rally.

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖| BCU-CTELA joins the 3rd National Teacher Education Quiz Bee at Unibersidad De Manila, hosted by the Carl Balita Review Center (CBRC), today.

𝑃ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝑀𝑎’𝑎𝑚 𝑆ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑙 𝐿𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑤𝑎𝑠

HAPPENING NOW: Graduating students of Baguio Central University have gathered at MJF Function Hall for a two-day seminar to prepare for their plans after graduation.

The event is initiated by the Guidance Services Office with the theme “Campus to Employment: Preparing Graduates for a Successful Future,” and features various government and private agencies.

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The College of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (CTELA) students and faculty gathered at MJF Function Hall this April 21 for the seminar of enriching heritage and culture with the theme, Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future

The event is organized in partnership with Ma'am Lillian S. Pagulongan, former DepEd employee, who serves
as the keynote speaker.

𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗦

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Geodetic engineering students of Baguio Central University are currently at the UPFI Film Center, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City for the National Geodetic Engineering Summit 2026, happening today until tomorrow, April 10–11.
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‎NatGES includes talk sessions, parallel sessions, competitions, social events, and the BSGE Consortium, which aims to strengthen interschool networks among geodetic engineering students

The two-day event, formerly known as the Geodetic Engineering Students' Conference, is organized by the UP Geodetic Engineering Club.
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BCU ‎GE students will also be participating in several competitions later today.

Report and Photos by Elmar Christian Arellno