Brokenshire College Psychology Society

For most, February is a month meant for love. For some, it is a gentle reminder. February is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 in the Philippines, and for me, it will always be about my sister.

Growing up with her never felt unusual. It was just me seeing those almond eyes glimmering with joy. The way that cute nose crinkles when she laughs. Tiny ears that lean close to listen. And those little hands that always find mine. Features she shares with others who have the same condition as her.

Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, or Trisomy 21, as some would call it. It often results in distinct physical features, complications, and cognitive delays. That is the scientific explanation. But in our home, we call it something else. Something that makes her uniquely her.

I always tell her, “𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦, 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢-𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦." And I mean it. She’s special not because she’s different, but because she truly is special.

Individuals with Down syndrome make up less than one percent of the global population. Less than one percent. In a world of billions, that makes them incredibly rare — truly one in a billion in their own beautiful way. For others, rare could be something off. But rare does not mean incapable. It doesn’t mean fragile. Most importantly, rare doesn’t mean less. And rare things are meant to be valued.

As a psychology student, I spend hours studying theories of behavior, development, cognition, and emotion. I read about resilience. I memorize stages. I analyze patterns.

But she has taught me more about psychology than any textbook ever could. Not through lectures or research papers. But through lived experience — patience, emotion, joy, and determination in its purest form..

National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month is not about sympathy. It is about recognition. It is about creating spaces where individuals with Down syndrome are included in classrooms, in workplaces, in communities — not as exceptions, but as part of the whole. And may we all give the support that they deserve.

They are siblings.
They are friends.
They are students, artists, dreamers.
They are people with personalities far bigger than any diagnosis.

At home, my sister is not defined by a condition. She is defined by her humor, her sweetness, her occasional stubbornness, and her deeply felt heart.

She is extra — in the best way possible. And yes, an extra chromosome included.

So this February, as we celebrate love in all its forms, may we also celebrate understanding. May we look beyond labels and see individuals for who they truly are and who they can be.

𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀.

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FEATURING: Belle Dorothy Bucay
WRITTEN BY: Jazmine Sophia Bucay

The Psychology Department proudly extends its heartfelt appreciation to all our amazing Psychies who represented us under 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 (𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧) during 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 with the theme “𝐀𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬," held last February 9-13, whose talent, effort, and spirit brought pride and honor to the department:

𝐌𝐫. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬
Daryl Gacasan – Best in Advocacy & Ms. Congeniality
John Lois Parrera – Mr. Photogenic & Mr. Congeniality

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – 1𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩
Marvina Engreso
Jazmine Sophia
Clear Daplin
Princess Angel Zamora
Trisha Aranda
Althia Balucan
Veniz Xandrienne Benetua
Rhyza Kim Bulacito
Jasmine Miradores
Jastine Plaza
Abegylle Minquito
Kirby Catahum
Rex Ian Boquinquito
Mark Vincent Gocor

𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 – 2𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩
Jillian Sugala
Thea Ortiz
Lovely Kaye Oxales
Cyrell Alvarez

𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 – 1𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩
Led by: Prince Constantino
Maria Aguilar
Jash Obenza

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 – 1𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐩
Keziah Abiera

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐤 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐰 – 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧
Jethro Padilla

𝐊-𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐱 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛
Keziah Ipanag
Faith Beniga
Adrian Maranga

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
Led by our dedicated 3rd-year Psychology Students

From the loudest cheers to the strongest teamwork, every effort reflects the true heart of psychology: unity, resilience, and excellence. ✨

Once again, congratulations, our dear Psychies! Through your unity and resilience, you didn’t just compete—you rose, you showed what it means to rise as one and embodied the spirit of ascendance. 💜🦉✨”

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PUBMAT BY: Juleana Bentayao

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐡! 🥳🎂🎉

Thank you for your dedication, initiative, and genuine service to the BCPS community. Your commitment to representing your batch and your willingness to step up for others truly make a difference. We appreciate the effort, time, and heart you give in serving the organization.

May this new year bring you growth, success, and countless opportunities to shine even more. Wishing you good health, happiness, and continued passion in everything you do. Enjoy your special day—you deserve it! 🎈✨

With love,
💌 𝐁𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲

PSYCHIES!!!!! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY HEART REACTING, COMMENTING, AND SHARING!!!!

UP THE POST BY COMMENTING: KAY PARRERA ANG KORONA 💜💚

MISTER PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHIES!!!!! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY HEART REACTING, COMMENTING, AND SHARING!!!!

UP THE POST BY COMMENTING: KORONAHAN SI GACASAN 💜💚

MISS PSYCHOLOGY

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Brokenshirians!!! For the upcoming and much-anticipated Intramurals 2026, the Brokenshire College Psychology Society presents you 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 (𝐢.𝐞., 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆 𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔) showcasing the four (4) official houses of the Intramurals 2026: Harmonia, Verdantia, Luminara, Vitalis!

We also have an Embroidered Patch, Half Zip Sweater for the Psychology Department Merchandise!!

📌 PRE-ORDER NOW: https://forms.gle/QCoTAsPNoHp8Rvz16
[Note: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦-𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺. 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘩]

📍 Pick-up: BCPS Booth
📅 Starting Monday, February 9

Merch by: Juleana Bentayao & Nicole Bernadette Prado

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐳! ✨

The BCPS community extends its deepest gratitude for your dedication, commitment, and willingness to contribute to the Psychology Society. Your continuous support and active involvement have played a significant role in the growth and strengthening of our organization.

Your readiness to share your time, effort, and expertise reflects your genuine care for both the students and society as a whole. Your contributions continue to leave a meaningful and positive impact on the Psychology Program and its members.

May this year bring you good health, fulfillment, and continued success in all that you do. Thank you for being a constant source of support, motivation, and inspiration to the BCPS community.

With love,
💌 𝐁𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐃. 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧! 🎉

On your special day, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Psychology Program. Your guidance and support have greatly influenced not only the growth of the program but also the development of the students under your mentorship.

Your passion for psychology, combined with your tireless efforts and well-rounded leadership, continues to inspire us to aim higher and remain motivated in our academic journey. You consistently set an example of excellence, professionalism, and genuine care for the community you lead.

We are truly grateful for the time, effort, and energy you give in guiding us, supporting us, and believing in the potential of the program and its students. Your presence as our Program Head has made a meaningful difference, and we are honored to learn under your leadership.

May this year bring you good health, happiness, and continued success in all that you do. Once again, happy birthday, and thank you for being an all-around mentor and leader to us all. ✨

With love,
💌 𝐁𝐂𝐏𝐒 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲

As the stage is set and the spotlight shines, only two will rise to claim the ethereal crown.

Let us show our full support for Mr. John Lois Parrera and Ms. Daryl Santos Gacasan as they take the stage for 𝐌𝐫. 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 this coming February 12.

The journey begins—see you there!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈𝐯𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧!

The BCPS community extends its warmest congratulations to Ivy Grace Morada Cutin for successfully passing the 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 (𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗔)™ 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Your success not only brings pride to yourself but also serves as an inspiration to the entire BCPS community

May this achievement open doors to greater opportunities and meaningful contributions that come your way. ✨