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Today, we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of Evelio Javier, a central figure in the struggle for democracy in Western Visayas.

Evelio Javier served as Governor of Antique during one of the most turbulent periods in Philippine political history. At a time when authoritarian rule, electoral fraud, and political violence were widespread, he emerged as a fearless advocate of clean elections, accountable governance, and people’s participation. His principled opposition to political repression made Antique a critical site of resistance in the years leading to the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.

On February 11, 1986, Evelio Javier was assassinated. It was an event that shocked the nation and intensified public outrage against political violence and injustice. His death became a powerful catalyst for mobilization in Panay and beyond, reinforcing the resolve of ordinary citizens to defend democratic institutions and resist tyranny. History remembers him not merely as a local leader, but as a martyr of Philippine democracy whose sacrifice helped hasten the collapse of authoritarian rule.

As we observe this holiday, the College of Arts and Sciences reflects on the enduring lessons of Evelio Javier’s life: that democracy is fragile, that courage often demands sacrifice, and that education, critical thinking, and civic engagement are essential in safeguarding freedom.

May his legacy continue to inspire scholarship, public service, and active citizenship.

ANNOUNCEMENT | Please be informed that tomorrow, February 11, 2026, is a local holiday in commemoration of Evelio Javier Day.

In view of this, there will be no classes and office work on the said date.

Please be guided accordingly.

Congratulations, Filamer Christian University, Inc.!

𝐀 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

Congratulations, Filamer Christian University, Inc. for passing the ISO EOMS 21001:2025 Stage 1 Audit!

FCU is acknowledged for its successful implementation of Stage 1 certification requirements, as specified in the International Standard(s), based on the results of the external audit from February 2-3.

Filamer shines!

CONGRATULATIONS, FCU POLSAY!

The FCU College of Arts and Sciences proudly congratulates the Political Science Debate Team for their victory in the 3rd match of the Elimination Round of the Alliance of Political Science Students of Iloilo Debate Cup, defeating Western Institute of Technology.

FCU Political Science Debating Team competed as a guest team from Roxas City, Capiz, earning a well-deserved spot in the SEMI-FINALS on Wednesday, January 14.

Individual Awards
• Best Speaker: Rollyn Angelie Oso
• Best Debater: Rollyn Angelie Oso
• Best Rebuttalist: Rollyn Angelie Oso

Debate Team Members
• Joevan Reliente
• Christian Paul Aguirre
• Rollyn Angelie Oso
• Angel Benedict Lopez
• Ed Christian Amorin
• Mia Factolerin

Your achievement reflects the strength of our academic formation and the excellence of the FCU Political Science program. Onward to the Semi-Finals!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW LAWYERS!

Atty. Rey V. Casa
AB Political Science, Batch 2019

Atty. Julius C. Daliva
AB Political Science, Batch 2019

Atty. Adrian D. Devano
AB Political Science, Batch 2017

Atty. Lara Karla L. Endaya
AB English, Batch 2019

Classes are
suspended for
Nov. 10 & 11, 2025.

Congratulations, CAS Debating Team!

Champion
2025 FCUSR Inter-departmental Debate Competition
121st FCU Foundation Anniversary Celebration

FOUNDER’S UPDATE | The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrates victory as they secure back to back championships in the Interdepartmental Debate Competition 2025.

Outstanding debaters were also recognized, with Icel Dwen Sitchon of CN named Best Speaker and Joevan Reliente of CAS awarded Best Debater.

Words by Kieth Danrev Adam | The Hillside Echo
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📌📜𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!📜

The College of Arts and Sciences of Filamer Christian University congratulates 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚. 𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗼 and 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗕. 𝗙𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼, for the publication of their 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 titled:

“𝗚𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺: 𝗔 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆”

This book chapter appears in the edited volume 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘴 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 (ISBN 978-986-6585-75-3), edited by Wen-Pin Lin, Yufita Ng, and Anthika Manowong, and published by Wenzao Ursuline University Press, Taiwan (October 2025).

📖 Read the chapter here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396824275_Gawad_Kalinga_Enchanted_Farm_A_Solidarity-Based_Micro-Economy

How to cite:
de Pio, S. L. G., & Fajardo, M. A. B. (2025). Gawad Kalinga Enchanted Farm: A solidarity-based micro-economy. In W. Lin, Y. Ng & A. Manowong (Eds.), 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘴 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 (pp. 176-207). Wenzao Ursuline University Press.

*This paper was initially presented at the Wenzao Ursuline International Conference on Southeast Asian Studies (ICSEAS), held on October 17-19, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, which served as its first round of peer review. Among 70+ papers presented at the conference, it was selected as one of the ten invited for publication.

📌📜𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!📜

The College of Arts and Sciences of Filamer Christian University proudly congratulates 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗕. 𝗙𝗮𝗷𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼, Chairperson of the Social Science Department, and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗕. 𝗢𝘀𝗼, senior BA Political Science student, for the publication of their 𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 titled:

“𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀”

This chapter appears in the edited volume 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘴 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 (ISBN 978-986-6585-75-3), edited by Wen-Pin Lin, Yufita Ng, and Anthika Manowong, and published by Wenzao Ursuline University Press, Taiwan (October 2025).

📖 Read the chapter here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396824945_Economic_Liberalization_among_Southeast_Asian_Nations_A_Comparative_Analysis_of_Market_Freedom_in_Singapore_Vietnam_and_the_Philippines

How to cite:
Fajardo, M. A. B., & Oso, R. A. B. (2025). Economic liberalization among southeast asian nations: A comparative analysis of market freedom in Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines. In W. Lin, Y. Ng & A. Manowong (Eds.), 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢: 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘷𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘷𝘴 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 (pp. 104-175). Wenzao Ursuline University Press.

*This paper was first presented at the 2024 Wenzao Ursuline International Conference on Southeast Asian Studies (ICSEAS), held on October 17-19, 2024, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, which served as its first round of peer review. Among 70+ papers presented at the conference, it was selected as one of the ten invited for publication.

Congratulations, CAS Debating Team!
Off to the finals!

UNIVERSITY | The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) face off in the Semifinal Round of the Interdepartmental Debate Competition tackling the motion “LIBRT: A Unicameral Parliament Should Replace the Philippine Congress to Streamline Governance,” with CBA on the Affirmative side and CAS on the Negative at FCU Roblee Hall, Oct. 13.

CAS emerged victorious after a heated exchange of arguments, securing Best Debater and Best Speaker awards, both earned by their Practicability speaker, Rollyn Angelie Oso.

The team will advance to the Final Round to face the College of Nursing (CN) on October 24.

Story by Kieth Danrev Adam | The Hillside Echo
Layout by Rhenz Adrian Dublon | The Hillside Echo

Congratulations to our 11 new Filamerian Psychometricians! 💙

Filamer Christian University celebrates the success of its 11 passers in the September 2025 Board Licensure Examination for Psychometricians (BLEPP), earning an impressive 71.43% passing rate.

The FCU community and the College of Arts and Sciences take great pride in your dedication, perseverance, and outstanding achievement. Your success reflects Filamerian excellence and faith in action.

through you!