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𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙐𝙈𝙈𝘼𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙃𝙤𝙣. 𝙍𝙚𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙣!

I don’t know why today is not a national holiday because the brightest star in our universe is turning another year older! 🥳🎉

Kidding aside, happy birthday to you who is a literal masterclass in intelligence, creativity, and wit. You possess both brain and glamour, but what we love most is your leadership and resilience in every work.

Earning the spot of being “natural beauty and no filter Summa Cum Laude” is a moment of immense pride for CNUwat and Journalism. That is pure, diva, unmatched legend behavior and we are very proud of you.

Today is about celebrating the beautiful, and unapologetic truth of Rourou. Watching you navigate the world, living out loud, and carrying your pride with so much grace and joy is an inspiration to everyone around you.

May your day be just as fabulous, loud, and brilliant as you are Hon. Cheers to the brains, the beauty, the humor, and the pride! Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎊

Words by Mark Fernandez
Graphics by Hazel Mae Tejano

GOOD LUCK, JOURNALISM INTERNS!

As you step beyond Cebu Normal University and into the field, may you uphold the mantra of truth and accuracy in every story you tell.

CNUwat and the whole BA Communication - Journalism community wishes you the best of luck in your internship.

Padayon, journ interns!

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙! 💙

Thank you to all the seniors who applied for the Campus Journalism Award! Your dedication to journalism does not go unnoticed.

Eligible applicants will be notified via email after careful evaluation from the executive officers of CNUwat. Stay tuned and good luck!

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 4𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣!

Your passion and dedication to campus journalism have helped shape the voices of the student body throughout the year. As you near the end of your service, let your unwavering passion to inform and serve be recognized.

Apply for the 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 and let your service with Aninag Publication be honored. ✨️🎖

The application period ends 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 8.

For more details, check out the previous post:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YTAVLzHS5/

Submit your applicaion here:
https://forms.gle/zy9dAL8N7e9KV3te8
https://forms.gle/zy9dAL8N7e9KV3te8
https://forms.gle/zy9dAL8N7e9KV3te8

𝙇𝙀𝙏 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝘿𝙎 𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝘼 𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝘾𝙔 ✒️

In line with honoring the dedication and service of graduating Aninag members, the organization officially opens applications for the 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒖𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒎 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒆. 🎖

This award honors fourth-year students who have actively contributed to Aninag and demonstrated consistent commitment to producing quality journalistic work—whether in news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, layout, or multimedia content. Awardees will receive medals and certificates.

Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility criteria and submission requirements indicated in the official application form.

𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔
Applicants must:

● Be a bona fide CNU student under the College of Culture, Arts, and Sports (CCAS).

● Be a fourth-year student.

● Have been an active member of Aninag for at least one (1) year.

● Submit 2–4 of their best published works in Aninag.

● Submit a letter of intent addressed to CNUwat Mayor Justin John Bugtai.

● Submit at least two (2) recommendation letters from current or former Aninag editorial board members who have worked with them.

The application period will run from 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Submit your application here:

https://forms.gle/zy9dAL8N7e9KV3te8
https://forms.gle/zy9dAL8N7e9KV3te8
https://forms.gle/zy9dAL8N7e9KV3te8

All applicants must complete the form and submit the required documents within the given timeframe.

Words by Shaira Lee Aliño

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱. ✊

On World Press Freedom Day, we honor journalists who risk everything to inform, expose, and empower. From conflict zones to local communities, their stories shape how we understand the world—and how we choose to act.

In a time when misinformation spreads fast and facts are often questioned, a free and independent press remains our strongest defense against injustice, corruption, and silence. Press freedom is not just a right for journalists—it is a right for everyone to know, to question, and to speak.

Let the ink never run dry, the cameras never stop rolling, and the truth never be buried.

Words and graphics by Justin John Bugtai

𝓘𝓷 𝓬𝓻𝓲𝓶𝓼𝓸𝓷 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓰𝓸𝓵𝓭, 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓼𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓽𝓸𝓭𝓪𝔂. ❤️💛

Here’s to our CNU graduating students!

What you once gave in effort, time, and sacrifice has now returned to you in the form of becoming, and now you stand at the precipice of one journey… and the threshold of another.

You didn’t just pass through challenges and arrive exquisitely by happenstance. You weathered every tempest and turned what looked like an abyss of pressure into a birthplace of strength and excellence.

And as you move forward—never forgetting that as Iskolar ng Bayan, your learning is never just for yourself, but also for the people you are called to serve—may you remember that the possibilities ahead are limited only by the depth of your own imagination and the boldness of your dreams.

Waiting ahead of you is a curveball series of chapters that you shall learn to innovate, rewrite, and redefine. From the luxury of that freedom, you are the author and the evidence alike of everything you have survived.

Padayon, Normalista. The world is certainly ready for you!

Words by Dexter Sombilon
Graphics by Hazel Mae Tejano

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🫂

We are appealing to your kind hearts to help support our fellow CCAS Normalite, Noe Simone L. Briol, a 1st Year BA Communication Major in Print Journalism student. Noe is currently facing a difficult time as his grandmother battles Stage 4 Lung Cancer. She is admitted to the hospital and is in urgent need of financial assistance for her treatment and medication.

You may send your financial assistance through:
GCASH | 09179622409
Account Name: Ruel B.

Your donations, no matter the amount, can make a huge difference for Noe and his family during this difficult time. All forms of support are welcome, whether through financial contribution, a simple share of this post or a prayer for his grandmother’s recovery would mean the world to them.

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦. 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦. 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗡𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦. 🎉

Congratulations to each of you for earning your spot and stepping into this exciting new chapter. Walk into your interview with confidence, own your story, and let your passion for communication speak loud and clear.

Stay tuned for further updates on the official Cebu Normal University page. To make sure you stay informed about upcoming announcements, you may join the group chat by clicking the link below. Best of luck on your journey, future communicators! ✨

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He is risen!✝️

Easter Sunday is a celebration that reminds us of Christ’s resurrection, a powerful symbol of hope, renewal, and victory over death. It marks the fulfillment of God’s promise and reflects His endless love for humanity. From the sorrow of the cross comes the light of new life, offering believers a reason to rejoice and hold on to faith.

As we celebrate this meaningful day, may we be inspired to embrace new beginnings and carry hope in our hearts. Just as Christ rose again, we are reminded that no hardship is permanent and that there is always a chance for renewal. Let us continue to live with faith, kindness, and trust in God’s plan for us.

Words by Shaira Lee Aliño
Graphics by Justin John

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲

This Holy Saturday, we find ourselves in the sacred space between the sorrow of the cross and the glory of the resurrection. let us pause, reflect and sit with the quiet anticipation of a promise yet to be fulfilled.

While the world remain silenced and the tomb is sealed, we are reminded that even in the most motionless moments, hope is quietly at work beneath the surface. May we find peace in this day, trusting that the darkest shadows are simply the start to a light that can never be extinguished.

Words by Mark Fernandez
Graphics by Justin John