BU SOSOG

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗛𝗔𝗬'𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦! 💋

Happy Birthday to our very own Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Drag Queen and Former 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗢!

We thank you for your service in our organization and for making it engaging through your skits, memes and for witty type of postings for more page engagement. Your dedication for BU SOSOG truly feels remarkable. May this year be filled with success and happiness and we wish you a year full of blessings! 🎉

𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔! 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏

Love,
𝗕𝗨 𝗦𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗠 💚




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🌊 🏟️

𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 | 𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗞 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥 🔎

As the curtains fall on USWAG PA Series 2025, the 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐎) proudly presents the official flow of activities for:

𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑: Strengthening Literacy Against Fake News
Read beyond the surface. Question what you see.

Save the Date | Strengthen your literacy 🔎✨
📅 May 8, 2026
🕐 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 BUJMRIGD Aquilino P. Bonto Building, Room 310

In today’s digital landscape, information travels faster than ever—making it increasingly difficult to distinguish facts from misinformation. With content generated and shared instantly across platforms, the responsibility of becoming discerning and informed individuals becomes more important than ever.
TATAK ROBREADER is an initiative that encourages students to develop critical reading and analytical skills necessary in navigating the modern media environment. Through meaningful discussions and learning opportunities, participants will gain a deeper understanding of responsible information consumption, fact-checking, and the ethical use of digital platforms.

More than promoting literacy, this initiative aims to cultivate students who are mindful, informed, and capable of making sound judgments in an age shaped by technology and rapid communication.

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
BU Isarog
BU SOSOG

Think critically. Verify responsibly.Stand for truth. Join us as we empower minds to become vigilant readers and responsible digital citizens.




𝗕𝗨 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟! 🤩

“ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑝𝑦 𝑏𝑖𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑚𝑟. 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑟 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑛 “𝑠”!” 🤫

The Bicol University Society of Sorsoganons extends its warmest greetings to our very own 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢.

𝑶𝒌𝒂𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 2 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒕:

Happy birthday to someone who truly makes every day brighter just by being in it. You’ve reached another incredible milestone, and I couldn’t be prouder of the person you are becoming. May this year bring you all the success and happiness you’ve been working so hard to achieve. Cheers to more adventures and making even better memories together.

Another trip around the sun is officially in the books, and you’re still looking like a classic. I’m so glad we get to celebrate another year of your life and all the chaos that comes with it. Here’s to a day filled with way too much cake and a year that tops the last one. Stay legendary and keep being the life of the party.

𝐉𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞, we thank you for leading our organization with commitment and purpose—your vision for our organization helps us navigate our ambition to aim for what's good and better for us. The BU SOSOG community is fortunate to have a Chairperson like you who aims to raise a better horizon and ensures that our roots and identity are shared as one. May this year be filled with success, and may your day be filled with love and poging lalaki. (jk)😜

𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒓 𝑹𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒍! 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏!✨

Love,
𝗕𝗨 𝗦𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗠 💚




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🌊 🏟️

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬! 🥳

“𝑏𝑒𝑏 𝑝𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑤𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑚𝑎𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠…”🫨💻

The Bicol University Society of Sorsoganons extends its warmest greetings to our very dedicated 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗼-𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 officer, 𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗟. 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜

We thank you for your hard work and dedication to our organization– your sleepless nights drafting publication materials (𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬??!) just to make our page engaging and lively truly reflects on your service and your desire to make our organization enjoyable and full of love. May this day be filled with happiness and joy and we wish you a year with blessings.

𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑽𝑪 𝑴𝒂𝒖! 𝑴𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒍 𝒌𝒂 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏 ✨

Love,
𝗕𝗨 𝗦𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗚 𝗙𝗔𝗠 💚




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🌊 🏟️

"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭" 🌍💚

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Together, we can make a difference. Every small action—reducing waste, conserving energy, planting trees, and cleaning our oceans—brings us closer to a goal that truly matters, a future where Earth can be enjoyed by generations to follow. One dirty hand can make a difference, but a community of people willing to dirty their hands to protect the only home we have can change the world. We have the power, and with it is a responsibility to act and take a stand for a clean and sustainable future.

The province of Sorsogon, with its renowned beaches, mountains, and countless natural wonders, is a home worth protecting. We, the BU SOSOG, continue to commit ourselves to serving the Sorsoganon community by taking a stand and realizing our power in protecting our home.

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔.
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𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗢
Vice-Chairperson for Advocacies and Internal Affairs

𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢
Member, Advocacies and Internal Affairs Committee

Creatives by:
𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗟. 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜
Vice-Chairperson for Sociocultural Arts and Creatives





𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🏟️🌊

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢
Chairperson, BU SOSOG

𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗢 #𝟰 | 𝗖𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔 𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗭 : The Queen of Villains 🎬

Did you know that one of the most legendary 'villains' in Philippine cinema history hails from the coastal town of Bulan, Sorsogon? Born Cecilia Rodriguez, this iconic actress often reflects on her roots as the foundation of her 'perfect childhood.' Growing up in a large family of eight daughters, she was raised on a vast hacienda where her early years were shaped by the raw beauty and quiet discipline of our province. This grounded, provincial upbringing gave her the fierce sense of identity and sophistication she would later bring to the silver screen.

Celia Rodriguez has made an extraordinary contribution to Philippine arts, becoming the gold standard for "Kontrabida" roles with her unmatched elegance and sharp wit. Her portrayal of the glamorous yet lethal Valentina in the 1971 Darna film remains one of the most iconic performances in pop culture history, proving that she could often steal the spotlight from the lead protagonists. Beyond her fame as a villain, her excellence has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including FAMAS and Gawad Urian trophies. As a proud daughter of Sorsogon, Celia Rodriguez serves as a powerful inspiration, showing that the character built in the heart of Sorsogon can conquer the national stage and leave an everlasting mark on the world of performance.

References:
​Lo, R. (2002, August 8). Celia: A study in contradiction. Philstar.com. https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2002/08/08/171235/celia-study-contradiction
Francisco, B. (2013, June 19). Celia: A study in contradiction. Star For All Seasons. https://starforallseasons.com/2013/06/19/celia-rodriguez-and-vilma-santos/

Research by:
𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟 𝗛. 𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢
Vice Chairperson for Research and Audit

Creatives by:
𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗟. 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜
Vice Chairperson for Socio-culture and the Arts

#4




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🏟️🌊

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢
Chairperson, BU SOSOG

𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗜 #𝟮 | 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗢

Did you know that the shores of Magallanes, Sorsogon once echoed with the sounds of the grandest shipbuilding in the world? During the 17th and 18th centuries, Bagatao Island was home to a Royal Astillero (Royal Shipyard), a high-tech hub of its time. This location was chosen for its strategic position at the mouth of Sorsogon Bay and its once-vast forests of premium hardwoods like Narra, Molave, and the now-extinct Parina. Our ancestors, known for their unrivalled skills in craftsmanship, were the primary hands that built these massive vessels. Among the most famous was the Santisima Trinidad y Señora del Buen Fin, nicknamed "El Poderoso" (The Mighty). Launched in 1751, it was the largest and swiftest galleon of its era, a true "mountain in the water" with sides so thick that enemy cannonballs famously bounced off without leaving a dent!

While these "Floating Castles" brought global fame to the region, they also tell a profound story of Sorsoganon resilience. Building just one of these titans was a monumental task, requiring the harvest of roughly 2,000 trees and the tireless labor of thousands of local men. Despite the immense hardships and the eventual disappearance of the ancient Parina forests, the legacy of Bagatao stands as a testament to the incredible strength and technical skill of our forefathers. Today, SARSI invites you to look at the horizon of Magallanes and remember that our very own waters once launched the most formidable ships to ever navigate the Manila-Acapulco route, proving that Sorsoganon excellence has always been world-class.

References:
Arambulo, Z. O. (2017, February 6). Bagatao and the ancient town of Magallanes in the galleon times. Magayagayang Magallanes; Official Website of the Municipality of Magallanes, Sorsogon. https://www.magallanessorsogon.gov.ph/bagatao-and-the-ancient-town-of-magallanes-in-the-galleon-times-2/

​Banzuela, R. (2022, November 6). Bikol in the galleon times (Part 1). Dateline Ibalon. https://dateline-ibalon.com/2022/11/bikol-in-the-galleon-times-part-1-raffi-banzuela/

​Sorsogon City. (2020, June 15). Galleons of Magallanes. Sorsogon City Guide. https://sorsogoncity.wordpress.com/2020/06/15/galleons-of-magallanes/

Research by:
𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟 𝗛. 𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢
Vice Chairperson for Research and Audit

Creatives by:
𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝗟. 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗜
Vice Chairperson for Socio-culture and the Arts

#2




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🏟️🌊

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢
Chairperson, BU SOSOG

𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐎 #𝟑 | 𝐄𝐔𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐋 : 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 📝

Did you know that one of the most powerful figures in the history of Philippine journalism hails from our very own province? Born in Sorsogon City in 1925, Eugenia "Eggie" Apostol became a titan of the press during some of the country’s most turbulent years. While she began her career in women’s magazines, her true legacy was forged in the fire of the "Mosquito Press", the small but brave publications that challenged the status quo during the Martial Law era. Apostol’s Sorsoganon roots provided a foundation for her unwavering courage and sharp intellect, traits that eventually led her to found the Philippine Daily Inquirer in 1985. What started as a small weekly tabloid quickly became a national powerhouse, providing a critical platform for the truth during the People Power Revolution and forever changing the landscape of Philippine media.

Beyond her role as a founder of one of the country’s leading newspapers, Apostol’s contributions as a woman in leadership are nothing short of revolutionary. She proved that a woman’s perspective in the newsroom could be both compassionate and incredibly formidable, earning her the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts in 2006. Even after retiring, her passion for justice didn't fade; she launched Pinoy Times to continue investigating government corruption, showing a lifelong commitment to the Filipino people. For the members of our province, Eugenia Apostol stands as a symbol of provincial pride, a reminder that a voice from Sorsogon can reach the highest levels of national influence and serve as a fearless guardian of democracy.

References:

Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation. (2006). Eugenia Apostol: Biography.https://web.archive.org/web/20110611060049if_/http://www.rmaf.org.ph/Awardees/Biography/pdfbio/apostoleug.pdf
Rosario-Braid, F., & Tuazon, R. R. (1999). Communication media in the Philippines: 1521–1986. Philippine Studies, 47(3), 291–318. https://archium.ateneo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4515&context=phstudies
Pascual, F. S., Jr. (2025, July 14). A new chapter for the Inquirer. INQUIRER.net. https://opinion.inquirer.net/184302/a-new-chapter-for-the-inquirer

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𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟 𝗛. 𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗢
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#3




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🏟️🌊

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢
Chairperson, BU SOSOG

𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗜 #4| 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟑𝟓-𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟖𝟒𝟎 🏚️🆘

Imagine waking up to an earthquake, and then the ground literally does not stop shaking for over a month. In early 1840, the province of Sorsogon experienced a truly gag-worthy seismic nightmare: a relentless swarm of tremors that lasted for 35 continuous days. The absolute climax of this geological meltdown hit on the morning of March 21 (with some historical hazard records noting March 22), when a devastating magnitude 6.5 tectonic earthquake tore through the region. The sheer violence of this peak tremor didn't just flatten stone houses and colonial structures across Sorsogon and Casiguran; it physically altered the local geography. According to historical hazard data, the intense shaking caused the entire shoreline of Sorsogon Bay to undergo severe subsidence, sinking a massive five feet below its former level and causing the ocean to swallow the immediate coastal neighborhoods.

The cultural and architectural casualties of this 35-day seismic activity were absolutely staggering, but the disaster also forced a major architectural glow-up rooted in sheer survival. The original heavy stone church of Sorsogon was completely leveled during a Sunday high mass, tragically collapsing and burying parishioners alive in the rubble. The trauma and paranoia from the unending aftershocks were so severe that the municipal leaders and surviving citizens explicitly petitioned the provincial governor for permission to rebuild their town and church using only light, flexible indigenous materials like wood and nipa. They refused to build with heavy masonry again because the earth simply wouldn't stop moving, a decision that fundamentally shifted how colonial infrastructure was approached in this highly active fault zone.

References:
National Centers for Environmental Information. (n.d.). Significant earthquake information: Philippines: Sorsogon, Masbate Is, Casiguran, Albay. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/hazel/view/hazards/earthquake/event-more-info/1820
Provincial Government of Sorsogon. (n.d.). History and culture. Official Website of the Province of Sorsogon. https://sorsogon.gov.ph/about/history/page/11/

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#4




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🏟️🌊

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢
Chairperson, BU SOSOG

𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗢 #𝟮 | 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐀

National Artist Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka was born in the municipality of Pilar on April 3, 1939. His early experiences reflected the dramatic storylines of his later works. At the age of fifteen, Lino's mother fell in love with his father, Regino, a talented Sorsoganon boat builder and carpenter. The couple left to establish a life together on a remote island off the coast of Bicol after facing strong opposition from her family. Although the family ultimately relocated to Nueva Ecija following his father's death amid a perceived political vendetta, Brocka's formative years and earliest recollections were firmly anchored in Sorsogon's vibrant culture and coastal scenery.

Brocka's artistic and political roots were established during those early years in the province, long before he became a well-known filmmaker and dedicated anti-establishment campaigner. The young Lino was individually taught debate, poetry, singing, and dance by his father, a prominent member of their island community. These artistic abilities would eventually define his powerful presence in Philippine cinema. In addition, Brocka was a wonderful example of the ferocious Bicolano uragon spirit, a brave and uncompromising defiance that drove his socially charged works such as Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag and, in the end, his unwavering real-life opposition to censorship and the Marcos dictatorship.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Almario, V. (Ed.). (2015). Brocka, Lino O. In CulturEd: Philippine Cultural Education Online. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/brocka-lino-o/
Bantayog ng mga Bayani. (n.d.). Lino Brocka - Artist and director. https://bantayogngmgabayani.org/bayani/lino-brocka/
Lacaba, J. F., & Lacaba, K. L. (2022, May 8). Moves like Brocka. Philippines Graphic. https://philippinesgraphic.com.ph/2022/05/08/moves-like-brocka/
Lino Brocka: Legacy and influence. (n.d.). Scribd. https://www.scribd.com/document/58480934/GREATWK-Brocka

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Vice Chairperson for Socio-culture and the Arts

#2




𝐏𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐒 𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐘, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊 𝐁𝐔𝐄Ñ𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍! 🏟️🌊

𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟 𝗚. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗢
Chairperson, BU SOSOG