CM - Liberal Arts and Education Department

📖 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐎, 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐖? 🤨

Kamusta ang araw bago exam, mga Ka-tribu? Nasa point na naman ba tayo ng buhay kung saan mas kabisado pa natin ang last chat, last seen, at last kiss niya sa Messenger kaysa sa lesson na kailangan nating i-review?

Hindi pa nga Pasko, pero puro parinig na kayo ng Merry Christmas, I miss you na kanta sa notes niyo! Notes naman sa mga subjects ang next, baks! 🤨🫵🏻

Kaya bago ka mag-backread ng conversation mo with your ka-situationship na hindi ka naman pinursue at lalong hindi naman magbibigay sa’yo ng mataas na score, mag-review ka muna.‼️

1, 2, 3—go! Kanya-kanyang usad at review na ’to! 🗣️❤️‍🩹

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀:
📅 July 23 — Monday & Wednesday schedules
📅 July 24 — Tuesday & Thursday schedules
📅 July 25 — Friday schedules

Good luck, mga Ka-Tribu! Pumili ng tamang sagot, kahit hindi na tamang tao. 📚‼️

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Words: Mikaella Nicole A. Orit | LAED Auditor
Graphics: Vyje Athena S. Meking | LAED President

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐋𝐏𝐓 🎉✨

You inspire your high school and college students every day with your passion, knowledge and love for teaching. It's incredible how you can challenge and empower your older learners, while developing the minds of our younger learners. Your love for education, patience, and genuine care for your students shine even brighter because of these characteristics.

May you have a very happy and joyous day, much like you do in your classroom all year long. Another year of shaping lives, sparking curiosity, and making so many impacts in the future.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦,
𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐦: 𝐋𝐀𝐄𝐃'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡

July 15, 2026 — The Liberal Arts and Education Department held its first Religious Convocation of the 2026–2027 academic year at the MI-CM Gymnasium—a hands-on gathering that brought students from different programs together around faith, service, and compassion.

The program opened with a solemn procession of the department officers, the Program Head, the guest speaker, and the school chaplain, setting a reverent atmosphere for the celebration. Serving as the liturgists of the convocation were Ms. Bea Anne Espoltero, BSED 4-English Representative, and Mr. Seif Bandibas, AB Political Science 1 Representative, who guided the flow of the convocation.

Carrying the theme “Walking with God, Journeying with the Anawin” and the sub-theme “Walking with Rural and Working Communities, Justice for Farmers and Workers”, which invited the students to develop their faith and to reflect on the sacrifices made by farmers and workers who contribute to society on a daily basis.

In her inspiring message, Ma'am Honey M. Castillo reminded everyone to appreciate the hardworking people behind the food we eat and the comfort we enjoy. She also explained what LAED meant - L – Love Mercy, A – Act Justly, E – Embrace Humility, D – Draw Near to God, and asked the students to apply these to their lives.

Adding to the solemnity of the celebration, the Selah Choir rendered a heartfelt offertory song that enriched the spiritual atmosphere of the gathering.

The program ended with a closing prayer and benediction led by Pastor Renee Rose Isaac, leaving students inspired to continue walking with God and serving others with love, justice, and humility.

The Religious Convocation was not only an end to yet another school assembly, but an awakening of students' purpose. They left the gymnasium with words of encouragement and most importantly, a renewed sense of duty to protect the hands that feed the communities and the people whose hard work constructs society. They were called to “love mercy, act justly, embrace humility, and draw near to God” and they were challenged to demonstrate these values in the day-to-day through simple acts of kindness, unwavering solidarity and true service.

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Words: Baron Siano | LAED Multimedia
Photos: Divine Grace Amaca, Sabine Gabrielle Corral and Cathleen Mae Gatallo | LAED Multimedia

𝐋𝐀𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Come together with the Liberal Arts and Education Department for our Religious Convocation 2026: “Walking with Jesus: Journeying with the anawim.” Together we’ll center our community on faith rooted in solidarity, reflecting on what it means to walk alongside the anawim—the poor, marginalized, and humble—especially those who till the soil and power the factories.

Reflections, prayers, and calls to action will be oriented towards our sub-theme, “Walking with Rural and Working Communities: Justice for Farmers and Workers,” and will bridge Gospel compassion with concrete acts of solidarity toward agricultural and working communities.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the MI–CM Alumni Gymnasium meeting on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 4:00 PM. Be ready to listen, pray and agree to walk alongside those who tend our nation's farms and fields.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Liberal Arts and Education Department Officers convened a meeting on July 10, 2026, in PTCA 102. The session commenced at 9:27 a.m. and adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

The agenda featured items for the Department Religious Convocation set for Wednesday. Department President Vyje Athena S. Meking gave updates on event arrangements and assigned tasks to ensure readiness in all areas. The planned Department Parents Orientation was also addressed; its scheduling will depend on the availability of the Program Head. Originally, a Department Assembly was to follow the General Assembly for Parents on July 11, 2026, but that assembly will not take place due to the Program Head’s travel commitments.

Other departmental matters were brought up for discussion and appropriately recorded for future action of the department.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐂. 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐋𝐏𝐓 🎉✨

You have always been a good teacher, a guide who illuminates the way of learning from Senior High to the College classroom. Through your kindness, wisdom and passion, every lesson is a memorable one in our lifelong journey. Thanks to you, students depart inspired, confident and ready to make a difference.

May you have a wonderful year full of joy, success and opportunities to lift and inspire. Keep shining – you make a difference in people's lives.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦,
𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐲. 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔. 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐨, 𝐋𝐏𝐓 💐✨

What a gift you have for teaching and commitment you have to justice, that you are able to touch, move and inspire even the strongest hearts. Your guidance, explanations and faith in every student's ability not only transmit knowledge but also instill character and confidence. Your words and deeds both demonstrate fairness and dignity; you inspire others to act and speak with integrity and even bravery.

We hope you enjoy more success, fulfillment and happiness in the year ahead in all your endeavors. May you continue to teach, lead, and inspire; may each success reflect your care and passion for others.

Thank you for being a beacon of hope, a constant guide and a motivating role model for so many lives. Wishing you a wonderful birthday, full of joy, laughter, moments and acknowledgement that you most certainly deserve.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦,
𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲

The First General Assembly for the Liberal Arts and Education Department (LAED) for the academic year 2026–2027 was held on July 3rd at the MI‑CM Alumni Gym. Students—new freshmen and familiar returning faces—filled the gym with a lively mix of curiosity and excitement. The event buzzed with anticipation as everyone renewed their commitment to learning and campus life, ready to begin another year of academic growth and student engagement.

The event was kicked off by the emcee, Department Auditor Mikaella Nicole A. Orit, who welcomed the students and introduced the program. BSED 3-English representative Sherwin O. Salar delivered the prayer, setting the scene for the solemn and purposeful atmosphere. Following the invocation, Bea Anne D. Espoltero, representative of BSED 4-English, led the assembly in the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, officially opening the day’s proceedings.

In the program's opening address, President of the Department Vyje Athena S. Meking welcomed students and highlighted the importance of exercise of participation, leadership, and collaboration to the life of the department. She encouraged students to take the opportunities ahead and actively participate in community building of the academic environment.

The highlight of the assembly was when Dr. Cristean P. Sumelheg being the department program head, walked the students through the policies, rules and regulations governing the department life. It was also an opportunity for Dr. Sumelheg introduced the department officers, encouraging the students to reach out to them for guidance and support.

To increase fiscal transparency, Department Treasurer Joana T. Caube presented a thorough rundown of needed contributions and the fees that will go in these coming fiscal years. Following the financial briefing, the department leadership issued an intra-departmental resolution that would spell out the repercussions of not attending officially and the department’s contributions would not be refundable. The measure was opened for a student vote, reinforcing procedural legitimacy and the department’s emphasis on collaborative governance.

During this assembly, students were being reminded of their involvement outside of the classroom through announcements on each organisation's engagement in the community. Calls for new members for the department choir and dance troupe were made, encouraging students to showcase talents and take an active role in departmental life.

The Program culminated with the singing of The College of Maasin Hymn. Afterwards, each program organization conducted its respective assembly to elect a new set of officers, discuss organizational plans and concerns for the academic year, and formally welcome first-year students into their respective academic communities.

The First General Assembly was not just an orientation and organizational meeting, but it was a way of emphasizing the ideals of unity, accountability, and active involvement of the students. The Liberal Arts and Education Department is eager to build important experiences, increase inter-student relationships, and develop a space for student learning, student leadership, and a spirit of student service to flourish as the new academic year begins.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞: 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧

The opening day of the 2026–2027 academic year was marked by welcome remarks and introductions at the College of Maasin’s Liberal Arts and Education Department on June 29, 2026—a morning filled with campus discovery despite the inclement weather.

To start the first day, the Supreme Student Council organized a brief program that introduced the department officers and included some fun mini-games while everyone waited for the rain to stop so the departmental campus tour could begin.

Following the short program, new students joined a guided tour that mapped out the College of Maasin’s facilities and support services. From lecture rooms to faculty offices, from the student-service centers to recreation facilities, it was all covered, so freshmen would leave with a clear understanding of the campus layout. In the process, officers from the department discussed the various resources available to Liberal Arts and Education students, such as advising services and designated study spaces.

At the end of the tour, students received lollipops and short inspirational quotes to keep them motivated for their first day. A photo was also taken of each program to commemorate students’ first day as freshmen in the department.

As the academic year begins, the Liberal Arts and Education Department continues its efforts to provide welcoming, student-centered support—ensuring newcomers find both the resources and relationships they need to thrive at the College of Maasin.