ILUSSTRADO

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

More than just a visual identity, the CSMM logo carries the story, purpose, and spirit of the committee.

Every element reflects who we are as Social Studies majors and creatives, our passion to create, our dedication to communicate, and our responsibility to educate, inform, and empower. From the SST-inspired form to the flame and the pen tip, each symbol represents the creativity and commitment behind every caption, layout, publication, and story we bring to life for ILUSSTRADO.

Because in CSMM, every creation has a purpose, and every element tells a story.

𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗗𝗨𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥

For the past years, the Creatives and Social Media Management Committee (CSMM) of ILUSSTRADO has been more than just a team behind the designs. It has been a space where ideas are transformed into visuals, stories are given a voice, and the identity of our organization is creatively expressed.

As Social Studies majors, we carry a duty beyond creating content, we have a responsibility to educate, inform, and empower, using our creativity and platforms to help build an informed, enlightened, and socially aware community. Every story we share and every message we create can contribute to meaningful learning, awareness, and engagement.

As we unveil the official logo of the Creatives and Social Media Management Committee, may it represent our commitment to creating with purpose and communicating with impact. Because in CSMM, creativity is not only about what we create, but also about what we teach, what we inspire, and how we empower others.

Docendo Discimus.
By teaching, we learn.

— Romeo Martin L. Ticon | CSMM Head
Layout by Ayisha Lindsy Buenafe | CSMM Head Layout Artist

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗦𝗦𝗧 | 𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱.

Teachers are not the only ones responsible for raising a child. They are part of the village that helps a child learn, grow, and become better. While teachers play a significant role in shaping students knowledge, values, and character, education is a shared responsibility that extends beyond the classroom.
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‎Teachers also need understanding and cooperation from the people around them. The responsibility of educating a child should not rest on teachers alone. When parents, families, and communities work alongside educators, they create a stronger support system where students are guided not only academically, but also socially and personally.
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‎At the heart of education is collaboration. It takes a village to raise a child, and teachers are an essential part of that village. Let us support, respect, and appreciate our teachers, not because they can do everything, but because they continue to do their part in helping shape the young minds and better futures.

‎71 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘, 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
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‎𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑩𝑰𝑹𝑻𝑯𝑫𝑨𝒀, 𝑫𝑹. 𝑮𝑼𝑰𝑳𝑳𝑬𝑹𝑴𝑶 𝑷. 𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑹𝑬𝑺 𝑱𝑹.❤️‍🩹🙌🏻
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‎Today, the ILUSSTRADO family proudly joins the entire University of Mindanao community in honoring and celebrating the 71st birthday of our esteemed President, Dr. Guillermo P. Torres Jr.
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‎A true visionary and an exceptional leader, Dr. Torres has dedicated decades of his life to advancing education, empowering learners, and strengthening the University of Mindanao as a distinguished institution in Mindanao and beyond.
‎ His wisdom, courage, humility, and unwavering commitment to excellence have left an enduring mark on countless students, educators, and communities. Under his leadership, UM continues to stand as a beacon of opportunity, innovation, and service.
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‎As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we express our deepest gratitude for a lifetime devoted to education and leadership. May you continue to be blessed with good health, greater strength, lasting happiness, and many more years of purposeful leadership.
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‎Happy 71st Birthday, Dr. Guillermo P. Torres Jr.! Your legacy continues to inspire us, and your dedication reminds us that true leadership is measured not only by what we achieve, but by the lives we uplift along the way. May your vision continue to illuminate the path toward a brighter future for generations to come.

𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢, 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗘: 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘

𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖?

Every organization grows through the people who are willing to step forward, share their talents, and serve with purpose. Now is your chance to be more than just a member—you can be part of the team that helps shape the future of ILUSSTRADO.

We are inviting all interested and dedicated students who want to contribute their skills, ideas, creativity, and passion to join our committees. Whether you love organizing events, creating content, connecting with others, supporting sports and talents, or working behind the scenes, there is a place for you here.

📜𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒:

•𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚
For those who are organized, detail-oriented, and ready to help manage records, documents, and organizational matters.

•𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚
For the creative minds who want to bring ideas to life through designs, content, publicity, and social media.

• 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚
For those passionate about discovering talents, promoting sports, and creating activities that bring students together.

• 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚
For students who enjoy communication, networking, coordination, and building meaningful connections beyond the organization.

• 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚
For those who are dependable and ready to help make events and activities run smoothly, from preparation to ex*****on.

This is more than an opportunity to join a committee—it is an opportunity to learn, lead, collaborate, serve, and grow alongside your fellow Ilusstrados. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can help create an organization that is more productive, inclusive, active, and united.

So, if you have been waiting for the right moment to step forward, this is your sign.

Be part of the team. Share your talents. Serve with purpose. Help us grow.

𝗜𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚—𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥?
Your time to shine starts now!

APPLICATION LINK:

https://forms.gle/t5WNHWXyZ9SpR2EMA

— Carl Shane Quiros
Layout by Romeo Martin Ticon

📢 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓-𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐔𝐏

Attention, CTE students! This is the final call for all buyers who have not yet claimed their CTE T-shirts. Please take note of the following schedule:

📍 Where: TEC101 Enhancement Room
📅 When: August 17–18, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 NN & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

We encourage everyone with unclaimed orders to claim their shirts within the given schedule.

⚠️ Please be reminded: 𝑼𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆/𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚.

Please claim your orders on time. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙




🖼️ Kurt Ryan Bless O. Palad & Edmar Jhon G. Aberte
✍️ Jacquelyn Alvar

📢 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓-𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐔𝐏

Attention, CTE students! This is the final call for all buyers who have not yet claimed their CTE T-shirts. Please take note of the following schedule:

📍Where: TEC101 Enhancement Room
📅 When: August 17–18, 2026
🕙 Time:10:00 AM–12:00 NN & 1:00 PM–3:00 PM

We encourage everyone with unclaimed orders to claim their shirts within the given schedule.

🧾 Please bring your Official Receipt (OR) upon claiming your T-shirt. If you do not have your OR, you may show your payment history through the UM Student Portal as proof of payment.

⚠️ Please be reminded: 𝑼𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒆/𝒂𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, a𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚.

Please claim your orders on time. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙




🖼️ Kurt Ryan Bless O. Palad & Edmar Jhon G. Aberte
✍️ Jacquelyn Alvar

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗦𝗦𝗧 | 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻

‎In a society where cultural diversity, cultural diffusion and apathy continue to shape our identity, Christine Faith Gawilan of the Matigsalug reminds us that modernization does not require abandoning our roots. Her winning response during Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026 reflects the idea that culture and progress can coexist harmoniously.
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‎As she emphasized, it is important to build an interface between scientific knowledge and cultural knowledge, bridging modern technology and indigenous wisdom to create better opportunities, improve healthcare, and foster a more inclusive future not only for Indigenous Peoples but for society as a whole. Her message underscores that progress becomes more meaningful when it respects, preserves, and learns from the heritage that has shaped us.
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‎Her advocacy also highlights the importance of empowering Indigenous youth to take pride in their identity while actively participating in nation-building. By amplifying their voices in platforms like Hiyas sa Kadayawan, we are reminded that representation matters in shaping policies, narratives, and opportunities that are truly inclusive.
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‎Congratulations to Christine Faith Gawilan of the Matigsalug for her powerful and meaningful response, and congratulations to all the candidates of Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026. May their voices continue to celebrate the richness of Davao’s cultures while inspiring a future where heritage and innovation advance together.
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‎𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹
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‎—𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘰, 𝘣𝘪𝘣𝘰 𝘬𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘰. 𝘒𝘢𝘺 '𝘥𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢, 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘪 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘮𝘰. 𝘚𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘸 𝘴𝘢 𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘰𝘯 𝘶𝘨 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘨 𝘒𝘪𝘢𝘺-𝘒𝘪𝘢𝘺, 𝘒𝘢𝘺 𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯!
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‎From the vibrant streets of Davao City comes a celebration that reminds us of the beauty of our roots. The Kadayawan Festival is more than a festival it is a living expression of the diverse cultures, traditions, artistry, and stories that make Dabawenyos proud.
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‎A time to honor our heritage, celebrate our diversity, and come together in gratitude for the blessings that make Davao truly remarkable. May the colors, rhythms, and traditions of Kadayawan continue to remind us that our culture is not only something we inherit it is something we proudly carry forward.
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Happy Kadayawan Festival!

‎— Mark Relatado
‎Layout by Romeo Martin Ticon
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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗺'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

Happy Birthday to Reynkim, our dedicated Secretary of ILUSSTRADO!

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the passion and dedication you bring to our organization. As one of our officers, your role in keeping our organization organized, connected, and moving forward is truly valuable. We’re grateful to have someone like you who is willing to serve, contribute, and be part of building a stronger ILUSSTRADO family.

May this new year of your life be filled with wonderful opportunities, meaningful experiences, and countless reasons to smile. Continue to shine, serve, and inspire those around you!

Have a wonderful birthday, Reyn! 🙌🏻
— Your ILUSSTRADO Family

| 𝐂𝐓𝐄-𝐂𝐒𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 2026-2027 📣

The College of Teacher Education- College Student Government (CTE-CSG) is now accepting applications for its Committees for Academic Year 2026-2027

This initiative provides CTE students with an opportunity to contribute their skills, talents, and ideas in support of the programs, projects, and activities of the CTE-CSG. Through active participation in the committees, students can gain meaningful experience in leadership, collaboration, event management, communication, and community engagement while contributing to a more dynamic and responsive CTE community.

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: Please use your umindanao email when answering the google forms

(1) CREATIVES, MEDIA, AND PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
APPLICATION LINK:
🔗 https://forms.gle/wkTDmxDKFRJCE8439

2. OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
Application Link
🔗: https://forms.gle/GcF3VTpUBz4E3ij68

(3) PRODUCTION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
APPLICATION LINK
🔗: https://forms.gle/cUfZAauJFZggmxR58

(4.) LOGISTICS COMMITTEE
Application Link
🔗: https://forms.gle/ERPHc3nfFS3QfPfz9

(5) TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Application Link
🔗: https://forms.gle/caugwLqqXQLvXy9t7



🖼️ Romeo Martin L. Ticon
✍️ Jacquelyn Alvar