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Happy Birthday, Kyra! 🎉

Wishing a fantastic birthday to our amazing Editor-in-Chief! Your creativity, leadership, and sharp eye for detail keep everything running smoothly and inspire all of us to do our best. Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the way you bring out the best in the team.

May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and well-deserved appreciation—and may the year ahead bring you even more success, exciting opportunities, and happiness.

Cheers to 20 years, Ms. EIC! 🥳✨

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗜 𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬

A promising voice in regional cinema is steadily gaining recognition as 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞, an alumnus of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, continues to make waves in the independent film scene with his compelling documentary work.

Hate first drew attention during his senior year when his film “𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻” (𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆) emerged as a finalist in the 10𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of the 𝑹𝑴𝑴𝑪 𝑫𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒎 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 (𝑹𝑫𝑭𝑭). Demonstrating both technical skill and narrative depth, the film earned nominations across all major award categories and received a Special Jury Citation, signaling exceptional qualities in storytelling, cinematography, subject matter, or social impact and showing that the film made a strong impression on the juries.

The momentum did not stop there. “Kagahapon” was later selected for exhibition at 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗵𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗻 15, a prestigious platform that celebrates regional filmmaking across the Philippines. This milestone marked Hate’s transition from a student filmmaker to a rising contributor in the broader cinematic landscape.

Hate's remarkable journey continues as the upcoming 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 will showcase his film. Screenings are scheduled to take place in Davao and General Santos City on 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 10–11 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 17–18, 2026. The festival will provide yet another avenue for Hate’s work to reach diverse audiences and spark meaningful conversations.

This year’s full lineup reflects a diverse range of voices and cinematic approaches:

• “The River That Never Ends” by JT Trinidad
• “Ang Kabug Aton sa Nangabilin” by Herald Guillena and Katrina Rustia
• “No More Crying” by John Peter Chua
• “I Was Sitting by the Street Ruminating About the End of the World but I Got a Cookie Instead” by Dale Gugudan
• “Even If No One Watches” by Kan Lumé
• “Ligawang Malay” by Regina Alba
• “Violet Violet!” by Jerome Zamora
• “Nostalgia” by Aries Ferrer
• “Old World” by Roland Cartagena
• “Untethered” by Eric Vinze Soledad
• “𝗞𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻” by Emanuel Hate

Beyond his achievements in film, Hate brings with him solid industry experience. He is a former video editor of Brigada News TV and currently serves as the Video/Graphic Producer for Brigada Network Digital Media (SocMed), where he continues to hone his craft in visual storytelling and digital content production.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗜 Courtesy of Mindanao Festival of Slow Cinema





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To the man who doesn't just moderate a publication, but mentors a family—Happy Birthday, Sir Marlon Rañises!
‎More than just the guiding force behind Ugyon, you’ve been a "Father" to the BACOMM community, constantly pushing us to find our voices and tell stories that matter. Thank you for the patience, the wisdom, and the occasional reality checks that keep us grounded.

Your dedication to excellence in communication inspires every BACOMM student to strive for more.
‎Cheers to more years of service, mentorship, and success!

‎Sending the biggest birthday greetings to the heart of Ugyon Publication! ✍️
‎Happy Birthday, Sir Marlon! Whether you’re wearing your Moderator hat or being a "BACOMM Dad," your impact is felt by us all. Have an amazing day, Sir!
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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐑𝐌𝐌𝐂 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 2026 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges (RMMC) officially launched Kalingawan 2026, the school’s annual college day celebration, on March 11, 2026, with a vibrant Parasol Parade in the afternoon.

The parade featured six participating colleges, along with teaching and non-teaching personnel; all engaged enthusiastically, making the parade a colorful start to the annual celebration. Participants carried decorated parasols as they marched along the route, starting from OLPGV, passing through Oval Plaza and BIR, and ending at Pioneer Avenue.

The opening event highlighted teamwork, artistry, and pride in college identity, setting a festive tone for the rest of the Kalingawan 2025 activities.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗜 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗜-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿’ 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

The 3rd-year Bachelor of Arts in Communication students under the 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗟-7 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 & 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 participated in a seminar-workshop titled “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬,” held at the RMMC AVR this afternoon, March 6, 2026, as part of the subject enhancement program facilitated by their course instructor Marlon C. Rañises, MAEd, LPT. The session explored emerging strategies in digital communication and content production, highlighting the growing role of generative AI and multimedia platforms in modern marketing and communication campaigns. Participants gained practical insights into AI prompt engineering, paid and organic advertising strategies, marketing automation, creative production, copywriting, SMS campaigns, and local marketing approaches relevant to contemporary media practice.

Serving as keynote speaker was 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝 𝗗 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲, a digital marketing professional with over ten years of experience supporting digital marketing operations, website content management, and performance-driven campaigns across global industries, including travel, cruise, consulting, IT, and tourism. In her lecture, Falle shared industry-based practices on optimizing digital content for search visibility, managing marketing workflows independently, and integrating AI-assisted content production into communication strategies. She also emphasized the importance of translating analytics into actionable insights, equipping student participants with practical knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of digital communication and marketing.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗥𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓—Mr. Leonardo Rey Cariño, cultural officer, faculty member, and Artistic Director of Teatro Ambahanon, was among the six distinguished individuals recognized as awardees at the 3rd GADOR Awards, held at the Cultural Center in Koronadal City.

Mr. Cariño’s recognition highlights his sustained contributions as a visual artist, cultural worker, and contemporary dance master in Mindanao. As a faculty member and cultural officer, he has been instrumental in nurturing artistic excellence and cultural awareness, particularly through his leadership of Teatro Ambahanon.

Joining Mr. Cariño as individual GADOR awardees were Bayang Barrios, a music artist from Agusan del Sur; Carlo Ebeo, a cultural manager from Koronadal City; Dr. Nagasura Madale, an anthropologist and literary artist-educator from Marawi City; Gutierrez “Teng” Mangansakan, a filmmaker from Maguindanao; and Romeo Narvaez, a theater director from General Santos City. Together, the awardees represent the rich diversity and vitality of Mindanao’s artistic and cultural landscape.

Meanwhile, Teatro Ambahanon, RMMC's resident contemporary dance group, also received a GADOR Award under the organizational category. The group was recognized alongside the Koronadal Hinugyaw Cultural Dance Troupe and the University of Mindanao Chorale, affirming its impact on contemporary dance and cultural expression in Mindanao.

The GADOR Award is a prestigious regional cultural recognition in the Philippines, honoring outstanding artists, cultural workers, and organizations in Mindanao. The award is part of a recognition program initiated by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) through its Kaisa sa Sining (KSS) Mindanao Network, which acknowledges individuals and groups who have demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to the development of arts and culture in the region.

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗥𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 along with the celebration of the 65th founding anniversary, light up the night as students, teachers, and staff converge on campus for one of the biggest and most highly anticipated events of the year- Christmas celebration.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Seminar-Workshop on Basic News Writing for Campus Journalism for First-Year BACOMM Students. With the theme "𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 21𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢.”

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𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝗥𝗠𝗠𝗖 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 at A. Biscayda elementary school.

In celebration of National Book Week, the RMMC College Library, in partnership with Book Nook RMMC, RMMC Senior High School Department, the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and the Bachelor of Information and Library Science programs, formally opened a new reading center at A. Biscayda Elementary School, on November 17, 2025. marking a meaningful milestone in its community outreach efforts.

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