The Brahmans' Journal

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑!

The recruitment period for The Brahmans’ Journal, the official student publication of the University of Batangas - Lipa City, has officially come to a close.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all aspiring writers, artists, photojournalists, layout artists, and broadcasters who stepped forward with creativity and conviction. Your passion for storytelling is the foundation of campus journalism, and we are excited to see how your voices will shape the UBian community.

For those who applied, take note of the following details for the 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍:

🗓️ August 24–26, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 CoPWell Testing Room

Kindly check your emails and join the Group Chat link provided to stay updated for further announcements.

Though the recruitment has ended, the mission to inform, question, and empower continues.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬!

𝐒𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞. 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐭.

If you’re a creative mind who thrives on turning blank canvases into bold statements, this is your stage. Whether your passion lies in digital design, traditional sketches, editorial illustrations, comics, or literary graphics, your artistry can shape how stories are seen and remembered.

We’re searching for visionaries who can transform ideas into visuals that resonate, inspire, and empower. From playful doodles to polished masterpieces, your work will be the medium through which narratives come alive.

So if you’re ready to collaborate, innovate, and leave your mark, this is your moment.

The application period runs from August 16 to August 23.

Fill out the Application Form through this link:
https://forms.gle/8kZ7t4fEyRNXz6d66

Join The Brahmans’ Journal and become one of the voices that inform, question, and empower.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

𝐄𝐡𝐞𝐦… 𝐌𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤!

Some voices don’t just speak—they command attention. From breaking campus updates to voices that never falter, broadcasters bring clarity, energy, and presence to every announcement.

With a face card that never declines and a voice that carries beyond the crowd, they turn ordinary into the extraordinary. We’re looking for someone who can step up, speak out, and let their voice lead the way.

So if you’ve got the confidence to stand before any angle, then the mic is waiting for you.

The application period runs from August 16 to August 23.

Fill out the Application Form through this link:
https://forms.gle/8kZ7t4fEyRNXz6d66

Join The Brahmans’ Journal and become one of the voices that inform, question, and empower.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

𝐂𝐭𝐫𝐥 + 𝐙 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐂𝐭𝐫𝐥 + 𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!

Layout artists don’t just tweak drop shadows or adjust margins—they shape the entire visual experience of every story. From Canva hacks to Photoshop wizardry, they turn blank spaces into bold statements.

Night owls by nature, they thrive when the world sleeps, crafting visuals that speak louder than words.

So if your vision boards are overflowing and your layers never stay flat, you just might be the one we’ve been searching for.

The application period runs from August 16 to August 23.

Fill out the Application Form through this link:
https://forms.gle/8kZ7t4fEyRNXz6d66

Join The Brahmans’ Journal and become one of the voices that inform, question, and empower.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐤 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐩𝐨!

From full SD cards to endless logbook sign-ins, photojournalists know the grind. But behind every “any angle just for the shot” moment lies the power to freeze time, capture truth, and tell stories without words. This isn’t about filters or staged poses—it’s about catching the raw, the real, and the fleeting. If you’ve got the patience to wait for the frame and the guts to capture it, then your lens belongs with us.

So if you believe every shot has a story, you just might be the one we’ve been searching for.

The application period runs from August 16 to August 23.

Fill out the Application Form through this link:
https://forms.gle/8kZ7t4fEyRNXz6d66

Join The Brahmans’ Journal and become one of the voices that inform, question, and empower.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐂 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲

Face-to-face classes remained suspended for four consecutive days from Aug. 17-20, as Tropical Depression ‘Neneng’ intensified the southwest monsoon and prolonged heavy rainfall across Luzon, Aug. 22.

Widespread weather disruptions prompted Malacañang to issue Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 129, shifting classes and government work to alternative modes on Aug. 19, extending the setup through Thursday, Aug. 20, under MC 131. Implemented across heavily affected areas, including the National Capital Region and Batangas, the directives came as PAGASA monitored active weather systems enhancing monsoon rains across Luzon.

"The most urgent concerns that we see are safe transportation, rescue assistance, food and basic necessities, power outages, and safe shelter, especially for dormers and stranded commuters," reported Ashley Shyree Trinity L. Enriquez, President of the UBLC College Red Cross Youth Council (RCYC).

Enriquez stated that the council continuously gathers status reports from students to coordinate relief efforts with the Philippine Red Cross Batangas Chapter – Lipa City Branch. She noted that these reports previously helped rescue stranded dormers and guide the distribution of free load assistance to isolated students during power outages.

To manage on-the-ground action, the RCYC's Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) team handles disaster-preparedness efforts and coordinates emergency responses involving students.

"However, we strictly follow the golden rule of rescue: prioritize safety first. If we aren't safe ourselves, we can't effectively help others," expressed Maria Angela O. Peñamora, RCYC DRRM Director.

While student leaders worked behind the scenes to coordinate emergency support, individual students faced challenges during power outages, internet connectivity issues, and academic disruptions.

“May times na nawawala or nagiging unstable ‘yong kuryente namin pati ‘yong internet connection, kaya nahihirapan ako minsan maging active online lalo’t nandoon pa naman ang mga announcements or activities. Hindi rin naman kaya ang load kasi mahina ang signal," shared Maria Khimberly V. De Rama, a second-year BS Nursing (BSN) student.

Facing a two-hour commute to campus, De Rama noted that late university announcements left her uncertain about traveling for her Related Learning Experience (RLE) or hospital duty. She also emphasized that the pressure of back-to-back quizzes upon returning to campus caused immense mental fatigue.

"Giving students enough time to adjust before major requirements or examinations may be helpful, especially for those who may have been more affected by the typhoons... I believe that flexibility, understanding, and open communication can help make the transition easier for everyone," said Gursimran, a second-year BSN student.

Gursimran suggested that a student survey could help administrators better understand individual home situations and make reasonable arrangements before setting makeup schedules and major exams.

In addition to physical hazards and duty delays, the shift to online modalities during suspensions revealed mixed student experiences with learning efficiency and focus.

"The effectiveness of learning is more efficient if nasa school ang mga students kasi mas mababantayan and mas ma- explain ng ayos ng mga teachers ang topics, which is much better compared sa online class," said Hanz Jerald D. Marqueda, a second-year BS Industrial Engineering student.

Marqueda maintained that online classes fail to ensure proper student engagement due to issues like unstable internet connections, household distractions, and poor attendance during discussions.

Outside the classroom, some students also took to social media to voice their frustration. On pages like the University of Batangas (Student-Based Queries) group, posts asking for official updates quickly drew responses from peers urging caution for those in flood-prone areas.

"If ever man po magkapasok bukas, for those na affected po talaga ng calamity pwede nyo naman po inform ang mga profs nyo na hindi pa kayo makakapasok because of your situation," an anonymous commenter wrote.

Other commenters echoed similar concerns regarding missed preliminary exam coverage, noting that while some students were anxious about falling behind in major subjects, safety remained the primary concern for those residing in severely affected areas.

With weather conditions finally improving, campus operations are set to normalize following today's holiday observance, August 21. As regular schedules resume, students and faculty are preparing to head back to physical classrooms, marking an end to days of storm disruptions and online classes.

Write-up by: Abygail Jane B. Mirandilla & Timothy Armhand Marcus Alipio

𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐠-𝐞𝐦 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡—𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐧!

Pens run out, batteries die, but a true writer? Never. Whether it’s scribbles on scratch paper, Notes app confessions, or the classic “lapis at papel,” your words deserve a stage. We’re not just looking for writers. We’re searching for storytellers who can turn everyday thoughts into headlines, transform campus moments into chronicles, and capture every win, loss, and laugh in between.

So if your mind is buzzing with ideas, you just might be the one we’ve been waiting for.

The application period runs from August 16 to August 23.

Fill out the Application Form through this link:
https://forms.gle/8kZ7t4fEyRNXz6d66

Join The Brahmans’ Journal and become one of the voices that inform, question, and empower.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.

Some moments in history do not fade with time; they ask us who we are.

Today, we join the nation in commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day, honoring the life and sacrifice of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

A prominent opposition leader and former journalist, Ninoy spent years as a political prisoner under martial law. Throughout his career, he advocated for democratic institutions, civil liberties, and the restoration of democratic governance in the Philippines.

On August 21, 1983, after years in exile, Ninoy returned to Manila to pursue peaceful political reform. He was assassinated upon stepping off the aircraft at the then-Manila International Airport. His declaration that “the Filipino is worth dying for” reflected his conviction in the Filipino people and his commitment to the nation—a conviction that would galvanize a movement toward democratic restoration.

As we observe this solemn day, we remember not only the circumstances of his death but also the principles for which he stood: truth, integrity, courage, and civic responsibility.

Honoring Ninoy’s memory means remembering the historical struggles that shaped our democracy and recognizing our own responsibility in preserving it.

May his legacy continue to remind us that serving the nation demands courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the Filipino people.

Layout by: Aliza Ashie Alvero

𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

𝐀𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟒, 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 (𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭) 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬.

Under the latest bulletin, a Red Rainfall Warning remains active across Batangas, including Lipa City, Batangas City, Nasugbu, Balayan, and surrounding municipalities where serious flooding and landslides are expected.

Meanwhile, PAGASA continues to monitor two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) that are pulling heavy monsoon rains across Luzon and Western Visayas. The first LPA, located east of Northern Luzon, has a high chance of becoming a tropical depression "Neneng," within 24 hours as it heads toward Taiwan. A second LPA west of Laoag City also holds a medium chance of development.

While neither system is expected to hit land directly, their combined pull continues to bring heavy rainfall over Batangas and surrounding provinces.
With ground saturated from persistent rain, residents in low-lying and slope-adjacent areas are urged to stay alert for sudden floods. Avoid attempting to cross floodwaters, stay clear of swollen rivers, and keep emergency kits and charged communication devices ready.

𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚ñ𝐚𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟐𝟖, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐂) 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 (𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐰) 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠. 𝟏𝟖. 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐂 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and cautious at all times and to prioritize their safety. Please stay attentive to your surroundings, wait for further announcements, and continue monitoring the official UBLC page for updates.

Emergency Hotlines:

𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐎/𝐌𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐎 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚:

(043) 756-0127
(043) 757-5164
0997-342-7388
0961-358-0544

𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚:

(043) 702-3832
0977-744-9692

𝐁𝐅𝐏 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚:

(043) 757-4618
0927-575-8065

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 911

Stay safe and dry, UBians!

Report by: Timothy Armhand Marcus Alipio

𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄:

𝐀𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧.

PAGASA issued an orange rainfall warning in Nasugbu, Balayan, Calatagan, Lian, and Tuy; a yellow rainfall warning in Calaca, Laurel, and Lemery; and light to moderate with occasional heavy rain for the rest of Batangas.

In the report, PAGASA’s Heavy Rainfall Outlook also forecasts 15-30 mm of accumulated rainfall in Batangas from today through tomorrow afternoon, August 18.

Meanwhile, at 3:00 AM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 1,040 km east of Northern Luzon (18.6°N, 131.5°E) and has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.

The public is advised to stay alert and track official updates from PAGASA and local disaster risk reduction and management offices, particularly for localized heavy rainfall warnings and thunderstorm advisories.

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟐𝟕 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐚ñ𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐂) 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐍𝐍 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and cautious at all times and to prioritize their safety. Please stay attentive to your surroundings, wait for further announcements, and continue monitoring the official UBLC page for updates.

Emergency Hotlines:

𝐂𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐎/𝐌𝐃𝐑𝐑𝐌𝐎 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚:

(043) 756-0127
(043) 757-5164
0997-342-7388
0961-358-0544

𝐏𝐍𝐏 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚:

(043) 702-3832
0977-744-9692

𝐁𝐅𝐏 𝐋𝐢𝐩𝐚:

(043) 757-4618
0927-575-8065
𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 911

Stay safe and dry, UBians!

Report by: Abygail Jane Mirandilla