Bicol University College of Nursing- Peer Counselors' Organization

𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄

Congratulations to the Peer Counselors Organization for being recognized as the 3𝒓𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆-𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑶𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏🏅

This recognition is more than an award—it is a reflection of every quiet act of care, every listening ear, every moment of choosing empathy over judgment, and every effort made to be present for others in their most vulnerable times. It speaks of what we stand for as peer counselors: compassion in action, and service from the heart.

To our 𝑷𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒌𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒔, 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓-𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒓—thank you. This milestone carries your dedication, your sacrifices, and your unwavering commitment to creating a safe space where students feel heard, understood, and valued. Every effort, big or small, has shaped this achievement.

May this inspire us to continue showing up for others with even deeper empathy, gentleness, and sincerity—because what we do truly matters.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆.

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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨?

𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭: 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐍 𝐏𝐂𝐎 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫

A meaningful gathering filled with shared stories, genuine connections, and reminders that no one has to face challenges alone. Through laughter, conversations, and moments of support, we continue to strengthen our bond as one community committed to peer support and mental wellness.

Together, we create a safe space where every voice is heard, every feeling is valid, and every connection matters. 🌱

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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨?

Creatives by:
𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐍 𝐁. 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃
BUCN PCO, PIO

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Bicol University and Mx. Katrina Yasmien B. Atienza for taking the time to cover and document our activity.

Your presence, effort, and support are truly appreciated. Thank you for helping us capture and share these meaningful moments with the community!

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Graduating students of Bicol University College of Nursing (BUCN) from Batch Alpas embarked on a spiritual journey to reflect, reconnect, and renew their sense of purpose in the Recollection 2026 held today, May 20, at the BUCN Amphitheater.
With the theme, “Called to Care: Serving with Competence, Compassion, and Commitment,” the event spearheaded by the BUCN Peer Counselors' Organization (PCO) served as a testament to their shared purpose as camaraderie and spiritual enlightenment come together in pursuit of compassionate service. — Erika Mae Campantero, The Vital Signs
Photos by
Marc John Galan
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵
Block 4C
Block 4D
Peer Counselors’ Organization (PCO) Officers
𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴

🌈✨ 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐍𝐀 𝐁𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐎, 𝐋𝟒? ✨🌈

As we take a pause from the busy demands of nursing school, let us prepare our hearts and minds for a meaningful and reflective journey this upcoming L4 Recollection 2026 💙

📍 BUCN Amphitheatre
📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Please don’t forget to bring the following:
🩹 Handkerchief / Triangular Bandage
🖊️ Marker and Pen
📄 4 pcs short bond paper
🎨 Coloring / art materials
🕯️ Small candle
✉️ Envelope
👕 Plain light-colored T-shirt (old/unused)
🥤 Snacks, water, and small fan

See you there, Level 4! Let’s reconnect, reflect, and recharge together. 💫

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐬!

Today is our time to pause, reflect, reconnect, and build memories that we will carry forward as future nurses. May this recollection be filled with meaningful conversations, realizations, laughter, healing, and inspiration as we continue our shared journey in nursing.

Please remember to bring all necessary things for the day—and most importantly, come with an open heart, a positive mindset, and the willingness to fully embrace this meaningful experience.

We encourage everyone to actively participate, cooperate, and engage in all prepared activities for a more enriching and memorable recollection.

See you at the BUCN Amphitheatre! Let’s make this day truly meaningful and unforgettable together.

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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨?

𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓

As the Bicol University College of Nursing Level IV students embark on their final recollection journey, we are honored to welcome 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐂. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚, 𝐋𝐏𝐓, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 as our 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 this May 20, 2026.

A distinguished educator, mentor, and campus minister, Dr. Palanca has dedicated his life to values formation, faith development, and holistic education. Currently serving as the Quality Assurance Officer of Divine Word College of Legazpi, he continues to inspire students through his wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to service.

With years of experience in teaching, ministry, and student formation, his guidance will surely leave meaningful reflections and lifelong realizations to every future nurse. As we prepare to step closer to the profession we once dreamed of, may this recollection remind us to lead with empathy, serve with humility, and care with purpose.

“𝑩𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔.”

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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨?

𝑨 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕, 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘

The 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 4 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐲 20, 2026 is finally here — a meaningful journey filled with inspiration, self-discovery, affirmations, and heartfelt moments with our future nurses. 💖🩺

From reflection talks to symbolic offerings and love notes, may this day remind us why we started and who we are becoming. 🌷

“Sometimes, the most important healing begins within ourselves.”

𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐩𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐘𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐩

The Bicol University College of Nursing Level IV students will take a meaningful pause from their busy routines to reflect, reconnect, and renew their sense of purpose during Recollection 2026, organized by the BUCN Guidance Office in collaboration with the BUCN Peer Counselors Organization, with the theme “Called to Care: Serving with Competence, Compassion and Commitment”

Prepare yourselves as BATCH ALPAS embarks on a spiritual journey this 𝐌𝐚𝐲 20, 2026, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐍 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 7:30 𝐀𝐌 – 5:00 𝐏𝐌.

𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞. However, we kindly ask everyone to bring the following materials and necessities:

1. Handkerchief / Triangular Bandage
2. Marker and Pen
3. Four (4) pieces of short bond paper per participant
4. Coloring / Art material
5. Small candle
6. Envelope
7. Plain T-shirt that you no longer use (must not be dark-colored)
8. Snacks, water, and a small fan in case it gets warm

Attire: Batch Alpas shirt and comfortable bottoms that adhere to the BU Handbook.

Please arrive on time and come prepared for the activities throughout the day.

This event serves as a testament to purpose, where camaraderie and spiritual enlightenment meet compassion, bringing smiles and meaning to everyone.

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𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚, 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐨?

Spiels by:
𝐑𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐄. 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐚
Deputy Secretary, BUCN PCO

Layout by:
𝐀𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐚𝐧
Vice President, BUCN PCO

𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙏, 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙋𝘼𝙒𝘼: 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 2026
📍 Pawa Covered Court, Manito, Albay
📅 February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Inaanyayahan ng Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Pawa ang ating mga kabarangay sa isang 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 para sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng ating komunidad.
👥 Bukas para sa:
• Mga Bata na 2 taong gulang pataas (20 slots)
• Mga Senior Citizen (30 slots)
⚠️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 50 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆
Mga Serbisyong Handog:
✔ Konsultasyong Medikal
✔ Libreng Gamot
✔ Pagkuha ng Vital Signs
✔ CBG Monitoring (Blood Sugar Test)
✔ Pamamahagi ng Hygiene Kits (para sa mga bata)

𝙁𝙍𝙊𝙈 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙏, 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙋𝘼𝙒𝘼: 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 2026

📍 Pawa Covered Court, Manito, Albay
📅 February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Inaanyayahan ng Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Pawa ang ating mga kabarangay sa isang 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 para sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng ating komunidad.

👥 Bukas para sa:
• Mga Bata na 2 taong gulang pataas (20 slots)
• Mga Senior Citizen (30 slots)
⚠️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 50 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆

Mga Serbisyong Handog:
✔ Konsultasyong Medikal
✔ Libreng Gamot
✔ Pagkuha ng Vital Signs
✔ CBG Monitoring (Blood Sugar Test)
✔ Pamamahagi ng Hygiene Kits (para sa mga bata)