The Ambassadors

𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘

Long before the final layouts were submitted and the last headlines were written, there were students who chose to stay behind after classes, chase deadlines, write stories, and carry The Ambassadors through every challenge the year demanded.

Some worked in silence behind the scenes. Others led from the front, guiding every issue with steady hands and sharper minds. Together, they built more than a publication, they built a space where voices were heard, stories mattered, and truth was given a place to live.

Every feature published, every caption perfected, every page finalized carried pieces of them: their passion, sacrifices, laughter, pressure, and persistence. What readers saw as finished outputs were actually the result of countless unseen hours and unwavering dedication.

Now, the press room grows quieter as our Editors and Publication Staff Graduates write their final chapter with The Ambassadors.

But even after the last issue, traces of them remain in every story we continue to tell.

Padayon, Ambassadors. The ink may dry, but what you left behind never will.

𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Today, we honor all mothers and mother figures whose love, sacrifices, and dedication continue to inspire and shape lives every day. Behind every achievement and every dream is often a mother who never stopped believing and caring.

We also extend our gratitude to our teachers who became second mothers inside the classroom, guiding students not only through lessons, but also through life with patience, wisdom, and compassion.

To all mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and teachers, thank you for the endless love and guidance you give to others.

𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝔂 𝓜𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻’𝓼 𝓓𝓪𝔂 𝓽𝓸 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓭𝓲𝓫𝓵𝓮 𝔀𝓸𝓶𝓮𝓷 𝔀𝓱𝓸 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓮 𝓽𝓸 𝓷𝓾𝓻𝓽𝓾𝓻𝓮, 𝓰𝓾𝓲𝓭𝓮, 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓲𝓷𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓻𝓮.

𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | Anchored in truth, enriched by knowledge, and fueled by passion, we honor the sacrifices, resilience, and dignity of workers whose labor sustains families, strengthens communities, and remains a pillar of the nation, shaping our future.

Thank you for service and hard work!

From 𝐔𝐏 to 𝐂𝐯𝐒𝐔, our brilliant passers are making waves and opening doors to their dream universities! 🎓✨

Congratulations to:
𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐋. 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚 — 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐢𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟, passer of the University of the Philippines
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐆. 𝐀𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐨 — 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫, passer of the Cavite State University
𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐀. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨 — 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, passer of the Cavite State University
𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐞 𝐓. 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧 — 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫, passer of the Cavite State University

May this milestone serve as a strong foundation for your continued growth and future success. We extend our sincere congratulations and commend you for bringing pride and honor to the organization and institution.

𝙃𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 | 𝗨𝗖𝗖 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

April 17, Harvest Night at the UCC Gymnasium brought together academic achievers, champion athletes, supportive mentors, and generous partners to celebrate feat, talent, and service.

The evening also featured inspiring performances and the symbolic turnover of student leadership through the school’s Commission on Elections and Student Government Executive Assembly.

As the first ever Harvest Night, the program showcased SHS’s commitment to excellence by honoring students who excelled in academics and sports, along with sponsors who contributed to the community’s success.

School Administrator Dr. Eva D. Arcena formally opened the celebration, joined by Principal Ms. Jacquelaine L. Jacob and members of the Parent-Teacher Association.

Inspiring performances, including a song number by Juliel Margo C. Orap and Matteo Santino P. Valera and a storytelling demonstration from Jae Won F. Han, added vibrancy to the evening.

The program also included heartfelt testimonials from Joshua Vaughn Q. Asuncion and the incoming SGEA Presidents Akio A. Tanimoto (Elementary), Hadi Lu R. Magpayo (Junior High School), and Prince Stephen D. David (Senior High School).

The night concluded with the singing of the UCC Hymn, leaving the community inspired and proud of its collective achievements.

In an exclusive discussion with Ms. Pauline Jen L. Belamide, the Student Affairs Supervisor, she emphasized that “The best harvest comes from hard work and a genuine smile — just like sweet crops after a long season of effort.”

✒️: Ms. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗖. 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀
📸: 𝘿𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙊, 𝗝𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 | Photojournalist

As of April 2026, from 𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐓, 𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐓, to 𝐂𝐕𝐒𝐔, our brilliant passers are making waves and opening doors to their dream universities! 🎓✨

Congratulations to:
𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐋. 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚 — 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐢𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟, passer of the DCAT 2026 and CVSU Admission Test 2026
𝐂𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐀. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 — 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫, passer of the ACET 2026

May this milestone serve as a strong foundation for your continued growth and future success.

We extend our sincere congratulations and commend you for bringing pride and honor to the organization.

𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝗨𝗖𝗖 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔.𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

Unida Christian Colleges (UCC) is adopting the Strengthened Senior High School Curriculum for Academic Year 2026–2027, replacing traditional strands with clusters that allow incoming Grade 11 students to choose between the Academic and Technical Professional (TechPro) tracks.

The new curriculum was introduced by Mr. Mark Anthony Corres, Mr. Reymart Almaroza, Mr. Jerome Ramos, and Ms. Lorena Lañohan to incoming students and their parents during the orientation at the Main Building on April 13, with additional sessions on April 20 and April 27 for families who were absent from the initial meeting.

Under the Academic Pathway, learners can choose specialized clusters in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (ASSH), and Business and Entrepreneurship (BE).

Meanwhile, the Technical Professional (TechPro) Pathway offers industrial skills focusing on Hospitality and Tourism (HT) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The HT cluster includes Food and Beverages Services, Bakery Operations, Events Management Services, Tourism Services, and Housekeeping Services clusters. On the other hand, the ICT cluster offers Java programming, .NET programming, and Computer System Servicing (CSS).

Mr. Corres stated that the changes in the curriculum will alter subject offerings and require adjustments from teachers, students, and parents.

"This new curriculum makes changes in the subjects as well as the way we design the career paths for our students," Corres said.

Students may also combine Academic and Technical Professional (TechPro) tracks to attain multiple sets of skills. In addition, strands were no longer to be used to refer to the categories that a student may fall into, now replacing them with clusters.

As the orientation ended, former SGEA officers led by Ms. Faith Francisco, Mr. Jayson Babansag, and Mr. Yohan Kenji Atanacio brought the incoming students and anticipating parents on a campus tour to familiarize them with UCC’s environment.

Ultimately, the new SHS strengthened curriculum aims to instill an understanding of a modified educational system that has been improved for better and more efficient learning, ensuring a future where every student’s skills will be developed while fulfilling their passions.

✒️ : 𝘾𝙍𝙐𝙕, 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹 | Chief News Editor
📸 : 𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙉, 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 | Associate Editor & Chief Photojournalist

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁
🖊️: 𝗚𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗭, Ember Jane M.
💻: 𝗕𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗔, Russell L.

There are moments in life when time seems to pause—not to stop us, but to allow us to finally see. In every song lifted and every quiet moment shared, hearts slowly opened, learning to surrender, to trust, and to simply be.

Somewhere between the laughter and the stillness, we found each other in ways we never expected. Walls softened, stories were shared, and bonds grew deeper—not just as classmates, but as individuals walking the same path, carrying the same hopes as we near the end of this chapter.

As we stand on the edge of what comes next, this retreat became more than a pause—it became something we will carry with us moving forward. A reminder that before we take our next steps, we are grounded in something greater than ourselves. That in every step ahead, we are guided by the connections we’ve built and the clarity we’ve come to understand.

And maybe that’s what makes this experience unforgettable—not just the moments we shared, but the way it brought us closer to one another and allowed us to grow, reflect, and find meaning in both the noise and the quiet.

𝑯𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒏!
Today, we celebrate the triumph of life, hope, and salvation through His resurrection. May this day renew our faith and remind us that every ending holds the promise of a new beginning.

“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay.”
— Matthew 28:6