Safestay Connect

𝙈𝙖𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙖𝙬, 𝙄𝙄𝙏 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨!

It’s finally happening tomorrow — the first-ever gathering of working students in IIT!

This initiative is part of the advocacy of 𝙈𝙭. 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙎, aiming to create a platform that amplifies the voices and experiences of working students.

This is a safe and open space where we can come together to share our experiences, raise the challenges we face and collectively propose solutions and policies that can better support working students. Expect meaningful conversations and engaging activities throughout the event!

⚠️ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆!
There are only 20 participant packs available, so make sure to secure your spot as soon as possible.

👉 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱? Join through the link in the comment section and reserve your slot now

Kita-kits ta! 𝗦𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗞𝗢𝗗 ta! ✊💙

Credits | Mx. Rich Adonis

𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗨𝗚𝗧𝗨𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗛𝗔𝗡 💜✨

A celebration of talent, expression, and empowerment, this FEAST Day, we move, we speak, and we create spaces where every voice is heard.

Join us for an afternoon filled with performances, stories, and shared experiences that highlight the strength, creativity, and resilience of women in our community. Let’s come together in solidarity, appreciation, and celebration of women, honoring their journeys and uplifting one another through art and expression.

📌 Meow-Meow Park (beside OSDS)
⏳ March 25, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: 1𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 (MISSC) successfully conducted its 𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 last March 12, 2026 in honor of the 1st Semester officer graduates for AY 2025–2026.

The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the achievements and dedication of the graduates as they reach a significant milestone in their academic journey. It was graced by the presence of MISSC Adviser, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗹 𝗖. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗼, whose support continue to inspire the organization.

MISSC extends its warmest congratulations to all graduates and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴

Layout & Caption | Harold Cañas
Photos | Charmaine Romero, Rex Sumalinog

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 2𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

The MSU-IIT SafeStay Connect (MISSC) successfully conducted its Monthly Meeting and Strategic Planning for the second semester, presided over by President Harold Cañas. The session served as a vital platform to align the organization’s direction, focusing on upcoming plans and partnerships.

Through collaborative discussions and shared insights, the organization was able to map out initiatives that aim to further strengthen its advocacy and enhance its service to the student community. This strategic effort reflects MISSC’s dedication to purposeful leadership, active engagement, and continuous growth.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴

Layout & Caption | Harold Cañas

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 2𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼

The MSU-IIT SafeStay Connect (MISSC) proudly secured 2𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 out of 9 participating recognized student organizations in the 𝘾𝙊𝙊 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙤: 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, held on March 18 at Meow Meow Park.

Representing MISSC were 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗖. 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘄𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱 and 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗮𝘆, who demonstrated exceptional knowledge, teamwork, and critical thinking throughout the competition.

Organized in collaboration with the MSU-IIT Office of Student Development Services (OSDS), the League of International Parliamentarians for Global Initiatives (LIPGI) and MSU-IIT Student's Initiative for Nurturing Advocacy and Growth (SINAG), the event highlighted the vital contributions of women in Philippine history.

This achievement reflects MISSC’s continued commitment to academic excellence and active engagement

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴

Layout & Caption | Harold Cañas

𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 | This 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, we celebrate two inspiring women from the SafeStay Connect Community whose leadership continues to create meaningful impact within the student community.

𝗠𝘅. 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮, founder and former President of MISSC, transformed her advocacy during Mx. IIT Influencer 2024 into a lasting initiative. What began as a vision became a platform that empowers students—showing that true leadership lies in taking action and turning purpose into reality.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗹 𝗖. 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗼, MISSC Adviser, whose unwavering dedication to student welfare makes her a true woman by example. Through her guidance, compassion, and commitment, she continues to inspire and uplift future leaders.

Together, they embody leadership with heart, purpose, and impact.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴

Recap | Day 3 at 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗦𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 has come to a close, wrapping up the fair with unforgettable highlights. From joyful challenges to heartfelt services, our booth became a true home for artistry, laughter, and belonging.

As the 𝗖𝗢𝗢 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 2026 concludes, MISSC proudly carries forward its mission: to advocate for student boarders and to create spaces where safety, support, and creativity thrive together.

This is more than an ending — it is a promise that wherever you go, art will always find its way home.

📍 Thank you for joining us at the MSU-IIT Multipurpose Hall for another round of 𝘈𝘯𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯, 𝘎𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘥.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦

Photos by | Charmaine Romero, Rebecca Antonio
Caption by | Wayne Josh

Recap | Day 2 at 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗦𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 has ended with even more color and connection! Students once again brought energy and creativity to our booth, embracing challenges and services that turned ordinary moments into art.

Every interaction reaffirmed MISSC’s vision: to be a safe and supportive space where student boarders thrive, and where artistry builds community.

As the fair continues, we look forward to more highlights and shared experiences. Truly, this is where art meets home.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦

Photos | Charmaine Hazel Romero, Rex Sumalinog, Rebecca Antonio
Caption | Wayne Josh

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝗢 𝗢𝗿𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 2026: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

The 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 – 𝘐𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 (𝘔𝘐𝘚𝘚𝘊) once again demonstrated excellence and creativity as it emerged as a Back-to-Back Champion during the Organization Fair 2026. The organization proudly secured the prestigious 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙, solidifying its reputation for delivering engaging, innovative, and meaningful presentations.

Staying true to its commitment to service and advocacy, SafeStay Connect captivated visitors through a dynamic and interactive booth that reflected both artistry and purpose. Every detail — from the visual elements to the activities prepared — showcased the organization’s dedication to creating a memorable and impactful experience for the MSU-IIT community.

Further elevating this milestone, SafeStay Connect also received the special recognition “𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙” for its exceptional ex*****on of the theme “𝘈𝘯𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯, 𝘎𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘥.” The booth concept and implementation were led by the organization’s Org Fair 2026 Officer-in-Charge, VP Vinz Pedrano, whose leadership and vision played a vital role in bringing the theme to life.

This triple achievement reflects the collective effort, unity, and passion of every MISSC officer, member, and volunteer. More than the awards, the victory symbolizes the organization’s unwavering dedication to service, collaboration, and excellence in representing the student boarder community.

Caption | Harold Cañas
Graphics | Kyle Reno Orlanes & Harold Cañas

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴

Day 1 at Safe Skwela Connect was a celebration of artistry in motion! Our booth came alive with games, challenges, and services that brought creativity closer to home. Students laughed, competed, and expressed themselves — proving once again that MISSC is a home away from home, where safety and support meet creativity.

📍 See you tomorrow at the MSU-IIT Multipurpose Hall for another round of 𝘈𝘯𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯, 𝘎𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘰𝘥.

𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦