Liceo Communication Circle

𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 2026

In a night of glamour and intense competition Khatrina Bianca V. Labo, a fourth year student from BA Communication was crowned with the highly coveted title of Miss Kauswagan 2026 during the annual coronation night held at the Barangay Kauswagan Covered court last May ,14, 2026.

Khatrina did not just win the top title; she also swept several special awards, including Best in Swimsuit and Miss Eloquent, showcasing her dominance throughout the night.

Although dominating the special awards, Khatrina sealed her triumph with her question and answer round. When asked how they would represent the spirit of panagsal-aw as Miss Kauswagan, Khatrina didn't miss a beat:

As devotees, of San Isidro Labrador, who lived a life in faith and humble service, I would want to be just like him and I want to promote the word uswag from our Barangay Kauswagan where we are united as one community, service is given to us by our local government unit headed of course by our Barangay Captain, ensuring the the welfare of the people always comes first with active participation from us Kauswaganons to all the initiatives and programs here in our Barangay so that we can grow together as one Kauswagan where no one is left behind. Because I believe, ladies and gentlemen, that with uswag and our deep love for our culture and traditions we can bring Kauswagan to the forefront of Cagayan de Oro’s best, ensuring that culture meets progress. Thank you so much.

As she concluded her answer, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers.

The Liceo Communication Circle congratulates Khatrina Bianca Labo for winning and bringing pride!

Viva Bida Comm! Commbati!

✍️Words | Bam Jasmine Abines
Photo Courtesy of Henry De Guzman

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝: 𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

On May 7, 2026, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Students celebrated their third pinning ceremony. This milestone represents the culmination of their learning journey and the start of their professional journey into the communications industry.

As the 𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨 were recognized, this ceremony became not just an event but also a celebration of all those who persevered, have a passion for the communications field, and are now ready to enter the next stage of their academic and professional career. Each pin awarded represented a symbol of their growth in communication and commitment. Each intern is now tasked with the responsibility of representing the communication field with both excellence and integrity.

This ceremony is “𝑨 𝒑𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈” of a new and exciting journey that each recipient will embark upon as they move forward toward their future and the greater opportunities and experiences that are going to come with it as they leave the walls of the university.

𝙈𝙨. 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙤, a guest speaker, provided inspiring advice to the interns about their future and her words will stay with them. She reminded them to be confident in themselves, see every challenge as a lesson, and to keep using their voices to inform, connect and inspire the communities around them.

The Pinning Ceremony was not only a tradition of ceremony but also ceremonial in nature because it represents that every start takes faith and purpose. As these new media communicators officially enter the field of communication, we hope they will remember to apply all of the passion, creativity and determination they possess in order to become great media practitioners and storytellers in the future. ✨

Words by Pauline Crystal Ebal
Photos by Airon M. Chiu - Liceo Creatives

Today, we acknowledge and commemorate the amazing women who touch our lives, our communities and our future. Motherhood isn’t just a title, but a lesson in governing, resilience, and unconditional love. You are the heads of the house, the quiet architects of our dreams, and the impetus behind all we strive to do.

Thank you, grandparents. Thank you, foster mothers. Thank you, adoptive mothers. Thank you, biological mothers. Thank you mentors who play those roles. Thank you for your grace and fortitude. Your being here makes the world a better, brighter, more capable place.

Words and Layout | Bam Jasmine Abines

𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝! 🥳

Today, May 7, 2026, we will witness together the 3rd-year interns take an official step in their professional journey. The ceremony honors the transition from student to media practitioner.

Now, as you step into the industry, carry with you the integrity to speak truth, the creativity to inspire change, and the resilience to navigate an ever-evolving media landscape. Carry your pins with pride as you head out to create a mark! 💙

Words | Bam Jasmine M. Abines
Photos | Christian Tagaylo

𝐖𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐓✨

Breaking news, after countless deadlines, rewrites, and “final nani?” moments… this story ends in success.

The Liceo Communication Circle, Batch 2026 has created a legacy by turning late-night brainstorming sessions into creative ideas; converting the stress of deadlines into motivation, and converting every day into a memorable story to share. From starting with the question “Ready na tanan?” to finishing with “It’s a wrap!” you did more than just creating content, you have left behind a significant impact for future generations.

𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘽𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂

Congratulations, Batch 2026. The next chapter is yours to write. 🎓

Words | Pauline Crystal Ebal
Graphics | Bam Jasmine Abines

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢 | Congratulations, Batch 2026! 💙

A simple yet meaningful tribute was organized by the Liceo Communication Circle Officers for the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Batch 2026 graduates at AWIN Coffee & Pizza on April 25, 2026. Though short, the gathering was filled with genuine smiles, quiet tears, and shared memories as everyone came together to celebrate this important milestone. One of the most touching parts of the tribute was the video messages from parents, expressing their love, pride, and support for their sons and daughters. It was a heartfelt reminder of the journey behind each achievement and the people who stood by them along the way.

Moving forward to a new chapter, the tribute served as a gentle reminder of the friendships, hard work, and support that shaped their journey. More than a celebration, it was a moment to look back on the memories they created and to appreciate those who believed in them from the very beginning. As they step beyond the university, may they carry with them the lessons they have learned and the courage to follow their own paths.

In the quiet close of the short yet memorable moment, what remained was not just the joy of achievement, but a deep sense of gratitude for every challenge faced, every lesson learned, and every person who became part of their story. With hearts full and dreams ahead, Batch 2026 now steps into the world, ready to write the next chapter of their lives and they will shape with purpose, passion, and the same spirit that brought them this far. May you go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you have imagined.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬! 🎉

✍️: Alyzha Boransing
🖼️: Bam Abines

𝙱𝙰𝙲𝙾𝙼𝙼 𝚂𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜 𝙱𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚊𝚜 𝚂𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝-𝙻𝚎𝚍 𝙵𝚒𝚕𝚖 𝙿𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚜 𝚄𝚙 𝙼𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚞𝚖 𝚒𝚗 𝚃𝚠𝚘 𝙵𝚒𝚕𝚖 𝙵𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚊𝚕𝚜 🎬

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BACOMM) program at Liceo de Cagayan University is celebrating a cinematic double victory as the student-led short film CAMSHOT secures finalist spots in two competitive collegiate film festivals. Directed by BACOMM student Yvonne U. Pahapay, the film has successfully bridged the gap between Mindanao and the national stage, representing the university with distinction at both UP Salida (UP Mindanao) and the long-running Piling Obra Vidyo (UP Film Institute).

In a thrilling turn of events, CAMSHOT, a film created by a group of communication arts students, has been selected as a finalist in the esteemed UP Salida and Piling Obra Vidyo. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the director, Yvonne U. Pahapay, with dedication and talent as well as the production and crew included in the making of the film. The film’s momentum began on April 13 at UP Mindanao’s Salida, where it was recognized for its unique narrative voice. The streak continued just a week later on April 21, when CAMSHOT was named a finalist at Piling Obra Vidyo in Quezon City.

Standing out in a sea of entries, CAMSHOT has been lauded for its storytelling and cinematic ex*****on. This milestone serves as a pioneering moment for Licean filmmakers, proving that local stories from Cagayan de Oro have the power to resonate on a national scale.

We congratulate the cast, crew, and production team on this outstanding achievement and eagerly await the future of aspiring filmmakers as they lead with the best example, making them a pioneering people to stand for. This milestone not only highlights their individual talent but also reflects the excellence of Liceans.

Production Team:
Yvonne Pahapay - Director
Christian Tagaylo - Assistant Director
Katherine Bianca Palacio - Producer
Ethan Exclamador - Director of Photography
Michael Vincent Pernia - Editor
Pauline Crystal Ebal - Production Design
Khim Andrea Dacer - Production Design
Carl Richie Cagas - Lead Actor
Esterlito Galarita - Actor
Nicole Panes - Actress
Wimpy Sajol - Wardrobe
Justine Mercado - Wardrobe
Aaron Jacob Aloot - Production Design Assistant
Christine Gabe - Hair and Makeup
Adrian Sacabin - Hair and Makeup
Bam Jasmine Abines - Poster Designer
Karl Harvey Louis Jaspe- Co-producer
Zion Ababol - BTS Documentation
Pierre Pagara - BTS Documentation
Alyzha Boransing
Emman Omar
Khatrina Labo

Photo courtesy to: UP Salida and Piling Obra Vidyo

Words and Graphics | Bam Jasmine Abines

𝓜𝓸𝓻𝓮 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓝𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻𝓼, 𝓐 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓿𝓲𝓬𝓮🫡

Happy Birthday to our sweet and ever-smiling sophomore, our very own Treasurer of Liceo Communication Circle. Your dedication, sense of responsibility, and positivity remind us that true leadership is not only about leading, but also about inspiring and uplifting those around us. We thank you for being someone we can always count on. May this new year of your life bring you growth, success, and lots of reasons to smile.✨

𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞 𝐤𝐚, 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠. 🌷

In every stage of life, a woman takes on many roles — as a mother, a student, a professional, a friend. She has been carrying a strength that isn't always seen, but is always felt. She isn’t simply fulfilling a role. She is the one who breathes life into every role she takes on. Through the exhaustion, the pressure, and the weight of a world that has too often underestimated her, she continues 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚, 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨. 🙌🏻💗

This Women’s Month, we celebrate not just the achievements but the courage behind every woman who dares to speak when she has been silenced, who dares to dream when she has been doubted, and who fares to show up every single day even when it is hard. This is the story of every woman around us — our mothers, our sisters, our classmates, our colleagues. And perhaps, our own story too. 💌

Every woman has a story worth telling, a voice worth hearing, and a strength worth celebrating — not just this month, but every single day. Because you are not just a woman. You are courage, resilience, and power. 💪🏻💕

𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞, 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐞! 🩷 💜

✍️ : Alyzha Boransing
🖼️ : Bam Jasmine Abines

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱: 𝗕𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴

The cinematic prowess of the BA Communication department was on full display, as not one but two student-led films were shown and secured prestigious victories during Cinematuod 2026 on February 26. The sweep marks a historic moment for the Communication Students, reinforcing its reputation as a powerhouse for nurturing storytellers and technical masters.

The festival had its final film screening in its 3-day run and had its awards showcasing the seven short films submitted by young and aspiring filmmakers. Two of these films featured the work of BA Communication students, with Aninaw directed by Khim Andrea Dacer and Sayd Kwes by Christian Tagaylo.

Aninaw swept the festival, taking the Best Film, Best Actor (Chean Andrew Galudo), Best Director (Khim Andrea Dacer), Best Cinematography, and Best Production Design.

While Sayd Kwes won the Jury Prize, including Best Screenplay, and the Audience Choice Award.

These wins have not only brought pride but have also inspired others to keep creating, keep filming, and keep telling stories that matter.

Viva Bida Comm!

🖼️ Bam Jasmine Abines