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10/10/2026

| FEU Diliman Holds TamRally 2026 Ahead of UAAP Season 89

FEU Diliman held TamRally 2026 at the FEU Diliman Gymnasium on Friday afternoon to rally students, faculty, and alumni behind the university’s athletes ahead of UAAP Season 89.

As Far Eastern University prepares to host this year’s games under the theme “For Everyone, UAAP,” the event featured performances, an athlete parade, and activities celebrating the university’s athletic community.

Senior High School Director Ms. Mary Ann E. Alon delivered the opening remarks, encouraging athletes and members of the FEU Diliman community ahead of the upcoming season.

Senior High School faculty members Ms. Jhocel Dela Peña and Mr. Mark Andrei Villanueva entertained the audience with a dance performance to “Ooh Lala Baby” by Showtime Baby Dolls.

The FEU Diliman Drummers and Cheerleaders energized the crowd with FEU chants before student-athletes from various sports participated in the athlete parade.

The cheerleading squad’s co-captain later performed a solo routine, while competing teams presented performances inspired by viral social media trends and popular culture.

Student-athletes and school personnel also joined a synchronized dance to “Dito Sa Amin” by Gloc-9, an FEU alumnus, which serves as the official theme song of UAAP Season 89.

To conclude the program, UAAP Season 89 President and FEU Athletic Director Mr. Mark Oliver Molina highlighted the university’s athletic legacy and commended its sports programs. He also expressed confidence in the Baby Tamaraws as they prepare to compete in the season.

Caption by: Bordy Ang
Photos by: Janelle Calibo, Mikko Mercado, and Ramcel Carpiso

08/10/2026

| Dane Eleazalouise Dizon

FROM HESITATION TO THE PEP SQUAD

By Kate Sofia Valiente

Dane Eleazalouise Dizon never planned on becoming a cheerleader.

For a student who was already thinking about how a squad might affect her academics, joining the FEU Diliman Pep Squad seemed like a risk. She had no background in cheerleading or gymnastics, and the thought of stepping into a space where others already had skills she did not possess made the decision even harder.

Then her friends encouraged her to try out.

She took the chance—and found something she did not expect: a genuine passion for pep.

“As I started doing more with pep, I realized that I actually enjoyed it, especially since I already love watching sports and now I get to cheer during the games too,” Dane shared. “I also realized that being part of pep gives me a lot of experiences and opportunities that I probably wouldn’t have gotten if I didn’t join.”

Her first days in the squad were far from easy.

Without previous training in cheerleading or gymnastics, Dane had to work on flexibility, strength, jumps, and tumbling while learning how to perform alongside teammates with different levels of experience.

“It was hard seeing others do things that I couldn’t do yet,” she admitted.

But instead of comparing herself with others, Dane used the gap as motivation.

“I didn’t really feel jealous though. Instead, I thought that I could be as good as them too if I worked hard and kept practicing.”

That mindset became part of her adjustment to the squad. Skills that initially seemed out of reach became goals she could work toward through repetition and practice.

Much of the work behind a short pep routine happens long before the audience sees it.

Dane said the squad spends considerable time reviewing routines, repeating difficult portions, and working toward synchronization. What may appear to be only a few minutes of movement during a game or school event can require hours of preparation.

“We spend a lot of time going over the routines and repeating parts that we need to improve or clean up,” she explained. “I think what might surprise people is that even though a performance can be pretty short, we actually spend a lot of time practicing it and making sure everyone is synchronized.”

Still, preparation does not completely erase the nerves that come with performing before a crowd.

Dane admitted that she feels nervous before performances, but she has learned to manage those feelings rather than allow them to control her.

“Before we perform, I try to calm myself down and think about the good things instead of thinking about what could go wrong,” she said. “If I make a mistake, I just keep going and act like nothing happened. I also remind myself to be confident because I know I can do it.”

For Dane, that ability to move forward after a mistake has become one of the most valuable lessons she has gained from cheerleading.

“Whenever I make a mistake or feel like I could have done better, I just remind myself that I can do better next time,” she reflected. “One lesson cheerleading has taught me is that not getting chosen for something or not getting the result you wanted doesn’t mean you should give up.”

The lesson reaches beyond the mat.

What once seemed like a possible threat to her academics became another responsibility she learned to navigate as a student-athlete. Dane said her teachers also help student-athletes manage academic requirements when games overlap with classes, making it possible for her to continue working toward both her academic and extracurricular goals.

For someone who once hesitated to join, Dane now sees the experience as more than simply learning how to perform a routine.

She does not aspire to be remembered for one spectacular performance. Instead, she hopes to be remembered as someone who gave her best, enjoyed being part of the team, and supported the people around her.

Her advice to students who are hesitant to try something new is rooted in the opportunity she herself almost missed.

“Don’t give up just because something doesn’t go the way you wanted. Just keep improving, give your best even when no one is watching, and don’t be scared to take opportunities just because you’re unsure at first,” Dane said. “Sometimes, the things you never even planned to try can end up becoming some of the best experiences you have.”

Dane's story began with uncertainty. She did not know if she belonged on the mat, whether she could keep up with her teammates, or whether joining the squad was the right decision.

She tried anyway.

And sometimes, taking the opportunity you are most uncertain about is how you discover where you belong.

Pubmat by Jade Garcia

07/10/2026

| FEU Diliman celebrated Diary Ng Teacher: 2016 Throwback on Oct. 5, 2026, in collaboration with the High School Student Coordinating Council (HSSCC), honoring K–10 teachers for their hard work and dedication.

The celebration featured tributes from students, highlighting the teachers’ contributions and expressing appreciation for their service to the school community.

Adding to the festivities, teachers embraced the 2016 theme through nostalgic jejemon-inspired outfits and showcased their talents through dance and other performances, bringing the throwback concept to life.

Caption by Karol Ibay & Mandy Gamez
Videography by Zephaniah Evangelista & Camille Cabatuando
Edited by: Jirou Lago & Giovienne Anciro

05/10/2026

Behind every lesson learned and dream pursued is a teacher who cared.

Today, we celebrate our amazing educators who go above and beyond for us every day. Teaching is much more than what goes on in the classroom. The endless patience, checking of late work, and words of encouragement are just a few reasons why we are so grateful for our teachers.

To our teachers, we are so happy that you are in our lives as our guides, mentors, and cheerleaders. We are grateful for your devotion and care.

Happy Teachers' Day!

Caption By Kate Sofia Valiente
Pubmat By Dianne Grace Ortega

05/10/2026

Yoohoo~! Sa kanila ang tingin! 👀

Everyday, we leave school with new lessons learned. But do you really think you know the exact faces behind those lessons? Put your knowledge to the test and guess that teacher!

Drop your answers in the comment section. We can’t wait to see your answers! 🗣️

Caption by Bordy Ang
Pubmat by Megan Santos, Milley Marasigan

01/10/2026

| Miguel James A. Padojinog

By Bianca Castañeda

Before the cheers, medals, and championship banners, there was a concrete court, a volleyball, and a young athlete willing to keep showing up.

For Miguel James A. Padojinog of the FEU Baby Tamaraws Boys Volleyball Team, becoming a champion did not happen in a single game. It was built through daily training, discipline, and the willingness to keep improving—even when no one was watching.

In 2026, that persistence brought Miguel to one of the biggest stages in Philippine youth sports: the Palarong Pambansa, where he helped secure a gold medal. Supported by his team, coaches, family, and the Quezon City Government, the FEU Diliman athlete found himself turning years of hard work into a championship season.

But for Miguel, the journey has never been simply about winning.

“I wanted to play and get better, and to do that, you have to work hard for it,” he said.

That mindset is reflected in his routine. Daily training challenges him to sharpen his control, endurance, and agility—skills that become crucial when every point can change the momentum of a match.

Among all his experiences on the court, one memory stands above the rest.

“My favorite memory is qualifying for Palarong Pambansa 2026 and winning gold. That’s why I love playing,” Miguel shared.

Yet championship matches demand more than physical strength. With rallies moving quickly and pressure building with every point, Miguel has learned to control what he can: his breathing, his energy, and his focus.

“Always breathe in and breathe out, and keep your energy high in the middle of the game,” he said.

For Miguel, staying composed also means communicating with his teammates instead of becoming consumed by the scoreboard. On the court, every player has a role, and success depends on trusting one another.

That same discipline extends beyond volleyball. As a student-athlete at FEU Diliman, Miguel has to divide his time between academics, training, and the responsibilities that come with being part of a team. Rather than choosing between being a student and an athlete, he works to give each part of his life its own time and attention.

For him, however, hard work does not mean forgetting the people around him.

“Working hard as an athlete takes determination, always giving your best, and always listening to our coaches’ advice,” Miguel said.

His philosophy is simple: remain humble, support one another, and give everything to the team.

The gold medal may be one of the most visible results of Miguel’s hard work, but it is not the final destination. Looking beyond junior high school, he hopes to earn a college degree and one day wear the Philippine colors as part of the national volleyball team.

Until then, Miguel continues to train, study, communicate, and compete—one practice and one point at a time.

For younger athletes who dream of reaching the same stage, his message is equally straightforward: “Always communicate, focus on teamwork, stay healthy, and stay humble. Respect one another, fight your best, and don’t give up on your dreams.”

For Miguel, the road to a championship was never about finding a shortcut. It was about returning to the court every day—and choosing to get better.

Pubmat by Dianne Ortega

14/09/2026

| PLDT Outlasts Creamline, Snags Bronze

By Francheska Chanel R. Livara

The PLDT High Speed Hitters capped their Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference campaign with a hard-fought 25-20, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22 victory over the Creamline Cool Smashers to claim the bronze medal Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Just days after eliminating the Cool Smashers from finals contention, PLDT once again prevailed over Creamline, securing their second consecutive third-place finish of the season.

Savannah Davison led PLDT with a game-high 29 points, 15 digs, and 13 receptions, while setter Kim Fajardo anchored the offense with 15 excellent sets. Davison and Fajardo helped PLDT overcome the combined 35-point effort of Creamline stars Tots Carlos and Jema Galanza.

Davison spearheaded PLDT’s attack early, while Mika Reyes provided crucial net defense as the High Speed Hitters controlled the tempo and took the opening set, 25-20.

Creamline answered in the second set, with Carlos and Galanza leading the charge. Despite a series of spectacular digs from PLDT libero Kath Arado, the Cool Smashers pulled away to even the match at one set apiece, 25-20.

In a tightly contested third set, Fajardo masterfully directed PLDT’s offense, connecting with Jovie Prado and Kianna Dy to ignite a late scoring run and give the High Speed Hitters a 25-21 advantage.

Creamline appeared poised to force a deciding set after building an 18-14 lead in the fourth. PLDT, however, refused to relent as Davison and Prado spearheaded the comeback. Davison delivered the final blow to seal the set, 25-22, and secure the bronze for the High Speed Hitters.

Pubmat by Milley Marasigan

10/09/2026

| When Your Eyes Become the Mind

“Give me your eyes; I need sunshine.”

It is important to care for others,
especially when we do not know
what battles they carry in silence.
Be their hope, their comfort,
the light they need to find their way home.

Give them understanding.
Give them peace.
Give them patience
when the world has given them none.
For they may be fighting battles
we cannot see.

If you are the one struggling,
remember this:
you are important,
you are loved,
and you are needed.

By your family,
by your friends,
by the quiet presence of a pet
waiting for you at the end of the day—
and most of all,
by yourself.

There will be days
when nothing makes sense,
when what you see before you
is only darkness.
But not everything unseen
is lost.

Sometimes,
we only need another pair of eyes
to remind us that there is still light.

So look closer.

See the person behind the smile,
the silence behind the laughter,
the wounds hidden beneath
“I'm okay.”

Remind them that they are loved
even when life pushes them down.
Remind them that they matter
even when they have forgotten how to believe it.

No matter who they are,
no matter what they have done,
let your words become a light:

“I love you.”

Say it when they are hurting.
Say it when they are healing.
Say it before they learn
to believe they are alone.

Because sometimes,
all a person needs
is someone willing to see them—
not with the eyes that judge,
but with the eyes that understand.

And perhaps,
when your eyes become the mind,
you will finally see
what the heart has been trying to say all along:

Everyone deserves to be seen.
Everyone deserves to be loved.
Everyone deserves a reason
to keep looking toward the light.

Poem by Cadence Naomi C. Melorin
Pubmat by Megan Santos

08/07/2026

| FEU Diliman Welcomes New Tamaraws Through Parents' and Students' Orientation

Far Eastern University (FEU) Diliman welcomed new students and their families through the Parents' and Students' Orientation, with separate sessions held for the Grade School in the morning and the Junior High School (JHS) in the afternoon.

The program opened with remarks from Dr. Cherry Lynne Chavez, Senior Director for Academic Services, who encouraged parents and students to actively engage in the University's learning community. Video presentations introducing FEU Diliman's academic support services followed.

Academic policies were presented by Ms. Mandy Guanlao, Primary Academic Coordinator, together with Mr. Maverick Perez, Junior High School Academic Coordinator, during the morning session. In the afternoon, Ms. Patricia Mae Madrigal, K-10 Director, joined Perez in discussing the academic guidelines for Junior High School students.

Student discipline and the school's Code of Conduct were discussed in both sessions by Mr. Alfonso Victor Castro, JHS Student Formation Unit Coordinator, who emphasized the importance of responsibility, respect, and accountability in campus life.

Parents and students also participated in an open forum, where school administrators addressed questions on academic procedures, student welfare, and campus policies, fostering meaningful dialogue between families and the school community.

The orientation concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Mona Grace Garcia, Senior Director for Basic Education, who welcomed the new Tamaraws and highlighted the shared role of the school and families in supporting students' academic and personal growth.

The annual orientation provided parents and students with essential information on academic expectations, student services, and campus policies as they prepare for the new school year.

03/07/2026

| When Violence Becomes the Norm

By Bianca Castañeda

The Philippines witnessed its first mass school shooting. Another community was left grieving, joining the growing list of those victimized by juvenile crimes this past month. Another wave of public outrage followed, along with a familiar debate over who—or what—is to blame.

Within days, fingers pointed at video games, social media, and the supposed moral decay of today’s youth. The conversation, once again, stopped where it was convenient for those with political authority.

It is easier to blame a screen than to face a mirror.

It is easier to accuse a group of people than to question the world we handed to them. Even so, uncomfortable truths remain true, no matter how inconvenient they are.

The perpetrators will be apprehended, as they should be—but it is not justice if we don’t get an answer to difficult questions.

The Tacloban school shooting was not an impulsive decision made in a single moment of anger. Investigators found that the attack had allegedly been planned for weeks, done with fi****ms that should never have been easy to reach for children.

No single explanation really fits a tragedy this huge. Instead, the attack exposed a pattern of failures, such as gaps in protecting the youth, little intervention before warning signs escalated, and a government that is more eager to look for one cause than to deal with the underlying conditions that make this sort of violence possible in the first place.

What kind of society could produce people capable of carrying out such ruthlessness? Accountability extends to a cycle of violence that many argue has been nurtured by years of rhetoric and policies that encouraged extrajudicial killings and other acts of savagery.

Public officials, influencers, parents, and adults who support this all bear responsibility for the environment they helped shape, one in which these children grew up. It takes a village to raise a child, but a brutal village can only yield a broken child.

They have committed horrific crimes, and they must be held accountable, albeit while acknowledging why so many young people have become desensitized to such acts. When those in power are praised for disregarding due process and glorifying brutality, it ends up molding the mindset the next generation inherits.

Stop searching for the easiest scapegoat to protect your beliefs or your political loyalties.

This did not emerge by accident—it was tolerated and too often applauded. If we refuse to confront this culture of violence that continues to be celebrated, we cannot be shocked when it is eventually repeated.

Pubmat by Dianne Grace Ortega

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