The Borderline

Behind every great issue, every polished draft, and every smooth layout process is an Associate Editor who keeps everything and everyone running seamlessly line by line. 📰✨

Today, The Borderline family comes together to celebrate a truly indispensable voice in our newsroom. Happy, happy birthday to our incredible 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐁𝐞𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚! 🎉🎂

Bea, your sharp eye for detail, unwavering commitment to truth and quality, and tireless dedication behind the scenes do not go unnoticed. Thank you for always stepping up to keep our publication on point, for guiding the team through every tight deadline with patience, and for bringing your passion to every single page we publish.

May your special day be filled with endless celebration, great stories, heartfelt moments, and—most importantly—zero major revisions! Here’s to another year of growth, creative breakthroughs, and inspiring leadership.

Enjoy your day to the fullest, Bea! You deserve all the love and appreciation today and always! 🥂🥳✨

Happy Birthday, Ma’am 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐁. 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐋𝐂𝐁!🌸💐

On behalf of the Borderline family, we extend our warmest birthday wishes to our dedicated 𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. Thank you for your unwavering guidance, patience, and commitment to helping us grow both academically and personally. Your leadership and genuine care for your students continue to inspire us to strive for excellence.

May this special day bring you the same joy and kindness that you share with everyone around you. We wish you good health, happiness, and continued success in all that you do. Happy Birthday, Ma’am Sheena! Thank you for being an inspiration to us all. 🩷✨

Happy Birthday, Vince Mikko Aplejido! 🎉

On behalf of the Borderline family, we celebrate not only your special day but also the creativity, dedication, and leadership you bring as our Layout Head. Your talent and hard work help transform ideas into visually compelling stories, making every publication more engaging and impactful.

Thank you for your commitment, patience, and passion for your craft. Your eye for design and attention to detail continue to inspire the team and contribute greatly to Borderline’s success.

As you celebrate another year of life, may you be blessed with endless inspiration, exciting opportunities, and countless reasons to smile. Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, laughter, and all the happiness you deserve. 💙

Finals season na, Aduanas! 📚

Padayon future customs brokers! AJA! one exam closer to the dream. 💙

Behind every sleepless night, endless computations, and review sessions is a dream worth fighting for. This final exam is not just about passing grades, but about proving how far dedication, sacrifice, and perseverance can take you. Laban lang, future customs brokers ! your hard work today will become your success tomorrow.

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 | 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘻𝘢
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 | 𝘑𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘎𝘸𝘦𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘵𝘰

Happy Birthday, 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨!
On behalf of the Borderline family, we celebrate you and the passion you bring as one of our Editorial Writers. Your words carry insight, purpose, and meaning, helping give voice to ideas that inspire and inform others. 🥳

Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence in every piece you write. Your talent and hard work continue to make a valuable impact on our publication. May this year bring you more inspiration, success, and moments worth celebrating. Wishing you a joyful and blessed birthday, Kailah! 💙

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

To the women who raised us, guided us, and loved us through everything—Happy Mother’s Day.

Today, we honor every mother, guardian,furmom, and mother figure whose sacrifices often go unseen but are deeply felt in who we are today. Your strength, patience, and unconditional love continue to inspire us to strive, to dream, and to become better every day.

From all of us at The Borderline, thank you for being our first teachers, our constant support, and our greatest source of strength. 💐✨

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 | 𝘕𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘦
𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 | 𝘉𝘦𝘢 𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢

Behind the “𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧” The silent guilt of a college student witnessing their parents’ sacrifices.

“𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧.”

As a college student, this word hits different. Hindi na siya simpleng “go lang” or “kaya mo yan.” It feels heavier, deeper, and more personal because every time I say padayon, I’m not just thinking about my exams, deadlines, or sleepless nights. I’m thinking about my parents kung paunsa sila nagapangita og paagi every single day just to keep me here, just to make sure maka eskwela ko.

There are moments nga murag dili na kaya. Kapoy na kaayo maskin ako mismo sakong kaugalingon makaingon; physically, mentally, and emotionally. There's something that feels so heavy everyday, pero mas lisod tong feeling nga makita nimo sila naglisod pud. Kanang makita nimo nga nagtipid sila, mag-sacrifice sa ilang own needs, just so I can continue my studies.
It feels like I'm being selfish when I say "kapoy nako" because I know mas gikapoy akoang parents, and honestly, that’s where the guilt starts.

"Worth it ba lahat ng ‘to? Paano kung hindi ko kayanin? Paano kung mag-fail ako?”

Kay dili lang man gud ni akong journey, this is our journey. Every tuition paid, every baon given, every small support they all come from their hard work.

Usahay, dili na lang ko mangayo, even if kailangan. Mag-adjust nalang ko, magtiis, mag-pretend nga okay ra tanan kay kabalo ko nga behind every “okay ra,” naa silay ginabuhat nga dili nako makita just to provide. I tend to get so emotional everytime magka utang akoang parents because of my studies, and with that I promise to myself that puhon I will pay their sacrifices.

“𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧” becomes more than motivation.It becomes a promise.

A promise nga dili ko muhunong.
A promise nga paningkamotan nako nga dili masayang ilang sakripisyo.
A promise nga bisan kapoy na, mulaban gihapon ko sa akong pangandoy para nako, ug para nila.

But along the way, I realized something, hindi pala dapat guilt ang magdala sa akin forward. Hindi dapat pressure ang dahilan kung bakit ako nagpapatuloy. My parents didn’t sacrifice everything para lang mabigatan ko. They did it because they believe in me. Because they see something in me that sometimes I fail to see in myself.
So now, when I say padayon, I say it with a different kind of strength.

Padayon not because I’m afraid to fail, but because I choose to rise.
Padayon not because I feel guilty, but because I carry their dreams with courage.
Padayon not because everything is easy, but because I know someday, all of this will make sense.

As a college student, I am tired. I am pressured. I am scared. But I am also hopeful. And maybe that’s what “padayon” truly means; not just to keep going, but to keep believing even when things are hard.

So to every student like me, silently carrying this weight—𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧.

Hindi ka nag-iisa.We keep going not just because we have to, but because deep inside, we know we're meant for something greater. 🩵

✍️🏻 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝙹𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙶𝚠𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚞𝚎𝚝𝚘

Congratulations to our amazing Borderline 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and passion 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨 and 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃. 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞 in capturing stories that truly matter. Through their lens, moments are preserved, voices are amplified, and stories are brought to life.

Their creativity and commitment continue to inspire the entire Borderline family, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve achieved. May they continue to chase the light, capture the truth, and tell stories that make a difference.

Once again, congratulations—this is only the beginning of many more milestones ahead! 💙

Today, we pause in the rhythm of our busy days to honor the hands that build, the minds that create,and the hearts that keep going—even when it’s hard.

Every effort, seen or unseen, is a quiet force shaping tomorrow.

This Labor Day, we celebrate not just the work, but the people behind it.💙

Hard work, sleepless nights, and determination have finally paid off.✨

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding students of the Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration who made it to the Dean’s List for S.Y. 2025–2026. This moment is not just about achievements, but also about perseverance, dedication, and the journey behind every success.

📅 April 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Veranza Mall Atrium

Let’s come together to honor their efforts and inspire others to keep striving for excellence.💙