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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 |𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬

Today, July 16, 2026, the 2nd-Year BSED-English students strutted in the UMPC gym to showcase their portrayal of gods and goddesses of mythology and folklore in compliance with their final requirement for the subject ELT 212.

From Zeus to Aphrodite, Athena to Freya, and Apollo to Artemis—these divine figures came to life! This event holds deep importance as it brings ancient stories to life, helping students connect with cultures from around the world.

it sparked curiosity and made learning about history and literature both exciting and memorable.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.
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✍️📷: P.M. Genita

🍀 𝐀 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫-𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! ✨

Manifesting 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 kay kabalo ta nga dili ra puro review ug kape ang kailangan, usahay kinahanglan pud ug gamay’ng swerte 😭

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. It may have been challenging, but with courage, prayers, and determination, you can get through it.

Good luck, everyone! 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬! 🍀💚

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: Choi
🎨: K. Lazaga

IN PHOTOS | LUMINA JOINS CJ TALKS S4

Campus journalists, publication advisers, and student leaders gathered at CJ Talks Season 4 on July 11 for a whole-day journalism program focused on ethical reporting, conflict-sensitive journalism, and collaboration among campus publications. The event served as a platform for aspiring journalists to enhance their skills while reaffirming their commitment to truthful, responsible, and socially responsive reporting. It also provided an opportunity for different campus publications to learn from one another through meaningful discussions and shared experiences.

The program began with registration, preliminary ceremonies, and the acknowledgment of participating publications before the members of Collegium formally welcomed the attendees. Dr. Clarice Cabrera, Collegium adviser, delivered her opening remarks on behalf of Dr. Evelyn Saludes, setting an inspiring and welcoming tone for the event.

The learning sessions opened with the rationale of the activity presented by Mc Donie Pulido, Managing Editor of Collegium, followed by the Journalist’s Creed led by Nathazsa Ashley Papas, Associate Editor of Collegium. Althea Micah Nueva, Features and Literary Editor of Collegium, introduced the resource speaker before the morning lecture officially began. The discussion highlighted the importance of responsible journalism, ethical reporting, and the role of campus media in addressing community concerns.

The afternoon session resumed with an intermission number before Jella Kudera, Editor-in-Chief of Collegium, delivered her message to the participants. A moderated discussion allowed attendees to exchange insights with the speakers, followed by the sharing of best practices from different campus publications. The activity fostered collaboration and encouraged student journalists to embrace innovative and effective newsroom practices.

The program concluded with the Journalist’s Pledge led by Karl Kirvy Enojas, Layout Editor of Collegium, followed by a photo opportunity that captured the participants’ shared commitment to journalism. Nathazsa Ashley Papas delivered the closing remarks, reminding everyone of the responsibility that comes with every published story. Participants left the venue carrying not only new knowledge but also a renewed dedication to truth, accountability, and public service.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: C.A. Sangco
📸: P.M. Genita

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | 𝘾𝙅 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙨: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 2026

The 𝙇𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖 - 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 joins CJ Talks with a theme, "One Torch of Truth: UMian Journalism toward Conflict-sensitive and Socially-responsive Reportage." This gathering is officially underway today, July 11, 2026, at New City Hall (Audio-Visual Room 5).

Student journalists, editors, and contributors from different UM branches have come together to stand as one bearer of truth—learning reportage crafts that is ethical, sensitive in times of conflict, and deeply responsive to the needs of our students.

May this event ignite our student journalists commitment to responsible, meaningful, and fearless campus journalism. Let us set ablaze and make the torch burning bright! 🔥✍️

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: E. Sombilon
📸: P.M. Genita

𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬

A school is meant to be a sanctuary where children discover their potential, build friendships, and prepare for their future.

In Tacloban City, that sense of safety was shattered by a tragic incident that claimed the lives of three young students. What should have been an ordinary school day turned into a heartbreaking event that left families grieving, classmates traumatized, and an entire nation searching for answers.

Now, three empty chairs serve as agonizing reminders of lives lost too soon. Now, three families have to deal with dreams that will never come true, graduations that will never be witnessed, and birthdays that will never be celebrated. There are no words to describe the suffering of parents who sent their kids to school with the hope that they would return home safely.

This heartbreaking incident is more than an isolated act. It is a wake-up call that serious problems among young people often begin long before a tragedy occurs. It begins with problems that go unnoticed, emotions left unaddressed, and warning signs that are too often ignored. Every cry for help that goes unheard increases the risk of another tragedy.

How many students continue to suffer in silence because they fear being judged? How many cases of bullying are dismissed as part of growing up? How many children struggle with emotional pain while believing no one is willing to listen? These questions demand honest reflection because every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected.

Responsibility does not belong to one person alone. Parents must nurture compassion and discipline at home. Schools must strengthen programs that promote mental health, conflict resolution, and bullying prevention. Communities need to foster an atmosphere where kids are taught empathy rather than hatred. Collective action, not personal blame, is necessary to protect young lives.

Every child lost is more than another statistic. Each one represents a future doctor, teacher, engineer, artist, or leader whose potential was stolen in an instant. When violence enters a classroom, it destroys not only lives but also hope, trust, and the very purpose of education.

No parent deserves to bury a child because another child chose violence. If this tragedy teaches us anything, it is that silence can be just as dangerous as violence itself. We must listen sooner, care deeper, and act before another family experiences the same unimaginable loss. The greatest tribute to the victims is not only remembering them, but ensuring that every school remains a place where children learn, dream, and return home safely.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: C.A Sangco
🎨: H. Hemota

𝐍𝐚-𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐤𝐚? 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡? 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐠𝐚... 𝐬𝐢 𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐂 𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐢.

𝐆𝐚, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚 𝐤𝐚?

Nag-study na ba ka o nag-scroll lang gihapon sa epbi? Notes ready na ba ka and well prepared na? Pagdali kay PRELIMS NA?!

Heating up this summer class again kay I challenge napud ang atong brains, ano kaya pa ba? KAYANON JUD AH!

Bitaw, ga. Take this as your sign nga mag-review na. Trust yourself sa mga knowledge na imong na gain, but rest pud kung kinahanglan, ug ayaw ka-pressure kaayo. Also, dont forget to pray! Do your best and give it your all. Good luck sa inyong Preliminary Examinations, UMPCians! ✨💛📚

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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🎨: M. Casa
✍️: Choi

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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝟕𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐔𝐌 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

𝐔𝐌 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 – Seventy-five years of excellence, resilience, and service took center stage as the University of Mindanao Panabo College celebrated its 75th Founding Anniversary on June 30, 2026, at the UM Panabo Gym. Carrying the theme, “75 Years of Transformative Education: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future,” the milestone celebration became more than a commemorative event. It was a sincere homage to generations of educators, students, alumni, and partners who have shaped the institution’s enduring legacy.

The celebration unfolded through three meaningful chapters: the Formal Program, the Dinner and Fellowship, and the vibrant Celebration Night. Each strengthened ties throughout the university's community while reflecting its dedication to academic success.

The afternoon began with registration and fellowship before guests gathered for the formal opening ceremony. The atmosphere turned solemn as the invocation, the Philippine National Anthem, and the University Hymn echoed throughout the venue, reminding everyone of the institution’s values and shared identity. The event began with a heartfelt welcome from Dr. Celso L. Tagadiad, who also set the tone for an inspiring and thankful evening.

One of the program’s defining moments was the audio-visual presentation titled “75 Years of Transformative Education: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future.” Through photographs, milestones, and stories, the presentation retraced UM Panabo’s remarkable journey—from its humble beginnings to becoming an institution that continues to mold competent professionals and responsible citizens. It served as a reminder that behind every achievement lie decades of perseverance, innovation, and unwavering dedication to quality education.

Recognition remained at the heart of the celebration as distinguished awardees, valued partners, sponsors, and stakeholders were honored for their invaluable contributions to the university’s growth. Their acknowledgment highlighted a crucial reality: an educational institution's achievement is not built by an individual alone, but rather, it is always the product of a community's collective efforts and combined dedication.

The event also featured inspiring messages from respected university leaders and alumni representatives, who encouraged the audience to preserve the institution’s rich heritage while embracing new opportunities in an ever-changing world. Their words resonated deeply, emphasizing that education continues to evolve, but its mission of transforming lives remains constant.

Following the formal ceremonies, guests shared moments of camaraderie during the dinner and fellowship, where conversations extended beyond classrooms and offices. Former classmates reunited, colleagues reflected on shared memories, and new friendships were formed. These moments illustrated that education creates lifelong connections beyond academic achievements.

As night fell, the atmosphere transformed into an exhilarating celebration. With upbeat performances, a dance showdown, raffle draws, and an exciting social night, the gym came to life. In addition to showcasing the abilities of the UM Panabo community, the entertainment showcased the vibrant spirit that has characterized the university for many years. Participants embraced the moment with pride and enthusiasm, and the venue was filled with laughter, applause, and excitement.

Beyond the festivities, the 75th Founding Anniversary stood as a testament to the university’s enduring mission. Every story told, every performance put on, and every award given demonstrated a community bound by a single goal: to recognize the sacrifices made by the institution's founders while motivating the current generation to continue its legacy.

As the celebration concluded with an anniversary toast and the joyful fellowship that followed, one message became unmistakably clear: the University of Mindanao Panabo College is not simply celebrating 75 years of existence—it is celebrating 75 years of transforming lives, nurturing dreams, and empowering generations to shape a better future.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺 × 𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: C.A. Sangco
🎨: P.M. Genita

istoriUM | Minahal ka niya sa paraang alam niya, hindi sa paraang gusto mo.

Masakit tanggapin na may mga taong totoong nagmahal sa atin, pero hindi sa paraang kailangan natin.

Minahal ka niya sa katahimikan ng kanyang mga sakripisyo, habang hinihintay mong marinig ang mga salitang matagal mo nang gustong marinig. Minahal ka niya sa mga paraang kabisado niya—sa pag-aalala, sa pananatili, sa mga bagay na ginawa niya nang hindi mo napapansin. Ngunit ikaw, naghihintay ka ng yakap kapag gumuho ka, ng pag-unawa kapag napapagod ka, ng pagmamahal na mararamdaman mo, ang pagmamahal na kusang naibibigay galing sa puso.

At doon kayo unti-unting nagkalayo.

Dahil habang ibinibigay niya ang lahat ng kaya niyang ibigay, unti-unti ka namang nauubos sa kakahintay ng mga bagay na hindi niya kayang maibigay. Hindi dahil ayaw niya. Hindi dahil hindi ka mahalaga. Kundi dahil iyon lang ang paraan ng pagmamahal na alam niya.

May mga taong mahal ka nang buong puso, pero hindi nila alam kung paano ito iparamdam sa paraang magpapagaan ng iyong lungkot. At may mga pusong handang ibigay ang lahat, ngunit hindi sapat ang lahat kung hindi naman iyon ang kailangan ng taong minamahal.

Kaya minsan, ang pinakamalungkot na pagtatapos ay hindi pagtataksil, hindi pagkawala ng pagmamahal, kundi ang katotohanang nagmahalan kayo nang totoo—ngunit magkaiba ang wikang gamit ng inyong mga puso.

At habang lumilipas ang panahon, maiisip mo na lang na:

"Hindi pala kulang ang pagmamahal niya. Hindi lang iyon ang pagmamahal na kailangan ko."

At marahil, iyon ang pasakit na pinakamahirap tanggapin—ang minahal ka niya sa paraang kaya niya, ngunit hindi sa paraang hinahanap ng puso mo; ang pagmamahal niya sayo sa paraang tahimik, ngunit hindi sa paraang makapagpapatahimik sa’yo.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: CHOI

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚

Now I know why 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙖 falls into such quiet after work, his steps heavy, his words few, his gaze distant. There is a kind of exhaustion that words cannot carry—burdens too large, too raw, too heavy to be spoken aloud. He rests in silence not because he has nothing to say, but because some sacrifices are better felt than explained.

Now I finally understand why 𝙈𝙖𝙢𝙖 is always cleaning—polishing every surface, arranging every thing in its place. For sometimes, it is far simpler to bring order to a room than to calm the storms swirling inside her own mind. Her hands stay busy, not just to keep our home neat, but to quiet the worries she never let us see.

And now I see why 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙖 never asks to wear my medals on graduation day. It is not pride he lacks, but a quiet fear he carries deep inside—fear that his simple clothes and calloused hands will draw unwanted eyes, fear that the world will judge him, and in turn, judge me. He holds back his pride to shield me from mockery, never knowing that his humility shines brighter than any gold, that his name is the greatest honor I will ever carry.

Now it all unfolds why 𝙈𝙖𝙢𝙖 always says she is “already full” every time we sit to eat at Jollibee, her plate barely touched. Because when the budget is stretched thin and every peso counts, she folds her own hunger away like a forgotten blanket. She feeds us until our laughter is loud and our hearts are light, choosing our joy over her own need, turning empty portions into love.

These are the loves that do not shout or demand attention, the kind that speak only through what they do, not what they say. They dwell in the clean floors, the quiet evenings, the half-eaten meals, and the medals kept safe in my hands. They flow like quiet rivers beneath the story of my life, nourishing every part of who I have become.

Now I finally understand that the deepest love does not always need a voice—it lives in every choice they made, the emotions and wants they suppressed, just so I could have more, and worry less.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: E. Sombilon
🎨: K. Lazaga

istoriUM | Blessings Become Standards: Hedonic Treadmill Theory

There was a time when the things we have today were once our greatest dreams.

The phone in our hands was once something we wished for. The achievements we now overlook were once goals we worked hard to reach. Even the people in our lives were once those we prayed would stay.

Yet after some time, the excitement fades.

Psychologists call this the Hedonic Treadmill Theory—the idea that people quickly get used to good things and return to their normal level of happiness. A new phone feels exciting at first, but eventually it becomes ordinary. A promotion brings joy, but soon we begin wanting another one. Even major achievements lose their spark with time.

It is like running on a treadmill: no matter how fast we run, we remain in the same place.

This leads to what we may call the inflation of happiness.

Just as inflation reduces the value of money, constant success and pleasure can reduce the feeling of happiness. What once made us happy is no longer enough. We start wanting something bigger, better, or newer.

The dream becomes normal.

The normal becomes expected.

And the expected becomes insufficient.

This is why some people have everything they once wished for, yet still feel incomplete. Happiness that depends only on achievements, wealth, or possessions keeps moving farther away, like a finish line that never stays in one place.

The problem is not that humans dream or strive for more. Growth is part of life. The problem begins when we forget to appreciate what we already have while chasing what we do not.

The Hedonic Treadmill Theory reminds us of an important truth: lasting happiness does not come only from gaining more, but also from learning to value the present.

Because sometimes, the life we complain about today is the very life our past self once dreamed of living.

𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝑼𝑴𝑻𝑽𝑵𝑩𝑺𝐱𝑳𝑼𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑨
𝑾𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎, 𝒘𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏, 𝒘𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆.

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✍️: C.A. Sangco
🎨: K. Lazaga