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𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗟𝗔𝗡 🇵🇭

“𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧…” — Apolinario Mabini, The True Decalogue

Today, we remember the courage that carried a people toward freedom, the sacrifices that shaped our nation, and the spirit that continues to live in every Filipino.

As we celebrate 128 years of independence, may we be reminded that freedom is both a gift and a duty — to serve with honor, to stand with truth, and to uplift the country we call our own.

Taas-noo nating dalhin ang diwa ng kalayaan; sa bawat paglilingkod, pagbangon, at pagmamahal sa bayang ating tinatangi.

Words by Myesha Morales and Charles Canton
Pubmat by Jared Andrino

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 ✨👑

The spotlight shone brightly on one of Velez College’s most anticipated celebrations, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐳 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, held last May 2, 2026 at the SM Seaside Cebu Sky Hall. Candidates from the different colleges captivated the crowd with elegance, confidence, and intelligence, proving that a true Velezian carries both beauty and purpose.

And dominating the night with crowns and placements across the board, the College of Nursing proudly made their mark. 💚

👑 𝗠𝗿. & 𝗠𝘀. 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘇 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• 𝗝𝗮𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴

✨ 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗨𝗽
• Mary Kleane Tandan of the College of Nursing
• Cathanietver Louie Kuizon of the College of Nursing

✨ 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗨𝗽
• Jeahnne Marie Barte of the College of Arts and Sciences
• Nathanael Pesons of the College of Medical Technology

As the curtains close and the applause echoes beyond the stage, one truth remains. Velezian excellence shines brightest when carried with grace, purpose, and pride. 🌟

Words by: Myesha Morales
Photos by: Ryan Mann, Chad Chavez, Danisha Tan, Cathyrose Dongon, Isobel Salazar, Ralph Salada, Frendale Macopia
Edited by: Maria dela Cruz, Miles Abatayo, Aliyah Chan, Raisa Gobui

“𝐓𝐞𝐡, 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐨𝐧 𝐤𝐚?”
“𝐇𝐎𝐘, 𝐍𝐀𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐈!” 📉📖

The final stretch is actually here, Velezians.

After weeks of chasing CIs, cramming an impossible coverage, surviving shifting exams, and running on pure caffeine and panic, we are down to the last hurdle. 😭

You didn't survive all those breakdowns just to tap out now. Trust the late nights and the work you’ve put in. Take a deep breath, and let's just get this done.

Good luck with Finals, Velezians! One last push and we’re through. Kaya nato ni! 💚✨

Pubmat by Louise Reyes

🌼 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐌𝐕 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴-

Last April 25, 2026 in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City, sixteen candidates came together for the Mr. and Ms. Velez Outreach Program to connect with the community in a more meaningful way. They shared knowledge, listened to stories, and brought their advocacies to life through simple but impactful actions centered on health, education, and well-being.

More than just an event, this became a space for genuine connections, learning, and purpose. While only two will take home the crowns, this experience shows that real triumph is not measured by titles, but by the compassion shared and the lives touched. 💛✨

Written by: Arabella Grace M. Robles
Photos by: Dhane Almonicar and Mark Gutang

𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐖 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐀 🇵🇭

Today, May 1, the country observes Labor Day, a national holiday dedicated to honoring the Filipino workforce and their role in nation-building.

From the bustling city streets to the quietest corners of our provinces, workers remain the backbone of the nation. Their dedication, sacrifice, and resilience continue to fuel our progress and keep communities moving.

Sa sipag, tibay, at galing ng bawat manggagawang Pilipino, saludo kami.

Happy Labor Day!

Words by Myesha Morales and Charles Canton
Pubmat by Lana Tumulak

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐘𝐍𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍. 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊-𝐓𝐎-𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🏆

The Velez Cougars have done it again!

In a commanding Super Bowl finish, the pack defended their crown and sealed another chapter in Velez history, taking down the CIT Marauders in a dominant 24-0 shutout.

What began as a title run has now become a legacy. With every snap, stop, and score, the Cougars proved that greatness is not only claimed once. It is protected, defended, and brought home again.

With this win, the Cougars officially secure their 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠-𝙩𝙤-𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝘾𝙁𝙁𝙇 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝙬𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚, making one thing clear: the trophy never really left home.

To win is one thing. To defend the title with a shutout is something else entirely.

The pack remains 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙, the throne stays 𝙑𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙯𝙞𝙖𝙣, and the scoreboard said what everyone already knew:

𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙨.
𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩.
𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠.

Congratulations, Cougars!

Words by Myesha Morales
Edited by Charles Canton
Pubmat by Carlo Miguel Ratificar