The Borderline

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.💙

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙣'𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧

Every end of a semester, may isang listahang lumalabas na puno ng mga pangalan. Student's labelled as 'Dean's Lister'.

Nakakatawa na noong una, pangarap ko lang na masali rito. I thought, kapag nandoon na ang pangalan ko, doon lang magkakaroon ng saysay ang puyat at pagod ko. Na para bang ‘yong listahan ang basehan ng halaga ko bilang tao.

Pero habang tinititigan ko ang sarili kong pangalan sa screen, hindi pride ang nararamdaman ko kundi bigat. Kinuha ko ang calculator, hindi para mag-compute ng GWA, kundi para itanong sa sarili ko: Magkano nga ba talaga ang maging isang Dean’s Lister?

When I saw my name, the next thing I thought was 'kaya pa kaya next sem?', it's as if the real battle began when i saw my name included sa listahan. Imbis na mag-celebrate ang nasa isip ko "𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘮 𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢 𝘢𝘬𝘰 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘪?" " 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘰𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨?". Na para bang ang down payment para maging DL ay 'yong kapayapaan ko.

The fear of failing starts here, every quiz feels like a life or death situation. Ngayon kapa ba mawawala kung kailan may napatunayan kana? From then on magsisimula ka ng tumakbo palayo sa fear of failure mo, instead of running towards your goal. Iisipin mo na palagi na hindi ka lang dapat "basta pumasa".

Then comes the second cost, eto 'yong bayad na hindi mo napapansin pero nararamdaman ng mga nakapaligid sayo. The empty chair sa dining table, 'yong seen messages sa groupchat ng barkada, at 'yong best line "sorry, may tinatapos lang ako". Sabay hirit pa ng barkada mo sa joke na hindi naman nakakatawa, " oy! Si Dean's lister 'yan bawal distorbuhin". Then you'll suddenly realize, you're slowly turning into a stranger to the people who actually matter.

At ang pinakamahal na bayad sa lahat, ang sarili ko. Nakakalimutan ko na kung ano 'yong gusto ko. Basta makapag-aral lang. Wala ng pake kung isang oras ang tulog, palpitate malala dahil sa oras oras na kape para hindi makatulog, sobrang desperada iniisip na "sino ba ako kung wala ako sa listahan?" Ano na lang 'yong worth ko? Anong napatunayan ko? Hindi ko man lang naisip itanong "Ano bang gusto ko?".

Habang tinitignan ko ang post kung saan nakalagay ang pangalan ko sa ilalim ng naka bold letters na DEAN'S LISTER. Nararamdaman ko rin ang paunti-unting pagbigat ng responsibilidad ko. The silent expectations, 'yong mga tao na ikaw na palagi ang pambato, at sa mga naniniwala sayo.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 "𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘯'𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳" 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘶𝘦. 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨? Kaya bago ko shinare ang post kung saan nakalagay ang pangalan ko, ang tanong ko sa ibang mga kasama ko...

𝘼𝙣𝙤 𝙣𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙞 𝙨𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙞𝙩𝙤?

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✒️ | 𝘒𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘢
💻 | 𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘬𝘬𝘰 𝘈𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘫𝘪𝘥𝘰

𝐌𝐎𝐂𝐊 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The two-day Mock Board Examination last March 27-28 for our 4th Year Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration students is now complete.

For the past two days, you showed up, gave your best, and pushed through every challenge. That alone is something to be proud of.

Take this moment to rest, breathe, and appreciate how far you’ve come. This experience is just one step closer to your goal. Keep your faith strong, believe in yourself, and continue moving forward.

You did well—and this is only the beginning. We’re proud of you and always cheering you on. 💙✨️

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𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 | 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨, 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭 | 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨

The wait is over—our 4th Year Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration students are set to take their Mock Board Examination on March 27-28, 2026.

This isn’t just another exam. It’s a meaningful step toward achieving your goals. Keep your focus, believe in all the hard work you’ve put in, and give it your absolute best. Every bit of effort you’ve invested is bringing you closer to success.

Best of luck to all mock board takers! We’re cheering you on every step of the way!💙✨

𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘢𝘵 | 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘻𝘢

Happy Birthday, 𝘼𝙞𝙧𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙮𝙣 𝙇𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖! 🥳

On behalf of the Borderline family, we celebrate not only your special day but also the inspiring leader you are. As our 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧-𝙞𝙣-𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛, your vision, dedication, and passion have shaped Borderline into a space where creativity, truth, and excellence thrive.

You lead with strength, grace, and purpose—constantly pushing us to grow, to improve, and to believe in what we are capable of. Behind every success of the publication is your hard work, patience, and unwavering commitment. More than a leader, you are a mentor and an inspiration to all of us.

Thank you for guiding us, for trusting us, and for bringing out the best in each member of the team. May this year bless you with even more achievements, happiness, and opportunities to shine. The Borderline family is truly grateful for you. Wishing you a beautiful, meaningful, and joy-filled birthday! Happy Birthday, Aira Shyn Leigh Vergara! 🥳