The Hone

‎𝗧𝗗𝗖𝗜 𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Sa Bukirin ng Pagkain, Gutom ang Nagtatanim
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‎Hindi dapat maging normal na ang magsasakang nagtatanim ng pagkain para sa bansa ay siya ring walang maihain sa sariling hapag. Ngunit ito ang reyalidad, isang tahimik ngunit malubhang krisis na matagal nang binabalewala.
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‎Ang sektor ng agrikultura ang gulugod ng ating bansa. Sila ang dahilan kung bakit may pagkain sa ating mga mesa araw-araw. Ngunit sa kabila ng kanilang mahalagang papel, nananatili silang isa sa pinakamahihirap na sektor. Habang patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin at gastusin sa produksyon, ang kanilang kita ay nananatiling kulang, hindi sapat upang mabuhay.
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‎Ito ay hindi simpleng suliranin. Isa itong malinaw na anyo ng kawalang-hustisya.
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‎Panahon na upang hindi lamang tayo makaramdam—kundi kumilos.
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‎Ito ay isang panawagan sa pamahalaan: unahin ang tunay na reporma sa agrikultura. Tiyakin ang makatarungang presyo ng ani, maglaan ng sapat at tuloy-tuloy na suporta, at protektahan ang mga magsasaka laban sa mapagsamantalang sistema ng kalakalan.
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‎Ito ay isang panawagan sa mga institusyon at pribadong sektor: kilalanin ang halaga ng magsasaka hindi lamang bilang tagapag-supply, kundi bilang pundasyon ng ating pagkain at ekonomiya. Magbigay ng patas na oportunidad, direktang pakikipag-ugnayan, at responsableng kalakalan.
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‎At higit sa lahat, ito ay panawagan sa bawat mamamayan: maging mulat, maging mapanuri, at makiisa. Suportahan ang lokal na ani, pakinggan ang tinig ng mga magsasaka, at igiit ang kanilang karapatan.
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‎Hindi sapat na sila ang nagpapakain sa atin, panahon na upang sila naman ang ating ipaglaban.
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‎Sapagkat ang gutom sa hapag ng magsasaka ay hindi lamang kanilang laban. Ito ay laban ng buong bayan.

𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬 | Hands that Moved the World

𝘽𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

There are boots hitting the pavement, engines humming to life, and hands steady at work long before the day is seen. There are stories in every calloused palm, silent sacrifices in every hour unseen, and strength in every task carried without applause.

This is a day shaped by effort, carved by resilience, and held together by those who keep moving even when no one is watching.

Today, we honor the early mornings, the long shifts, and the unseen sacrifices woven into everyday work. It is both a remembrance of struggles once fought for dignity and fair labor, and a celebration of how far those efforts have carried us.

𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is more than just a day off. It is a pause to remember the hands that build, the minds that strive, and the hearts that endure.

So we remember and we celebrate.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘔. 𝘐𝘳𝘢 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘢𝘩 𝘊. 𝘋𝘶-𝘰𝘵
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 𝘊. 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰

𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗬 | Hello, May

You feel like a quiet beginning. Not loud, not rushing… just there, waiting for me to notice you.

April felt long. There were days that went by too fast, and nights that stayed a little too quiet. I kept a lot of things to myself. Thoughts I couldn’t explain, feelings I didn’t know how to show. Some days I was okay, some days I was just getting through.

And now you’re here.

I don’t expect everything to suddenly change. I know life doesn’t work that way. But there’s a small part of me that hopes you’ll be a little lighter. A little softer. Maybe this time, I can breathe without feeling so heavy inside.

I want slow mornings where my mind is calm. Afternoons that don’t feel rushed. Nights where I can finally rest without overthinking everything. I want to find small moments that make me feel something good again, even if it’s just for a while.

I’m still carrying things from before. I won’t pretend I’m not. But I’m trying. Trying to move forward, even if it’s just one small step at a time.

So here I am, May. Not fully okay, but still here. Still hoping, even in quiet ways.

Please be gentle with me.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘗
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘊. 𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | No Classes in Observance of Labor Day

Please be informed that there will be no classes tomorrow, April 30, 2026.

Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy your day! Classes will resume as scheduled after the holiday break.

Stay safe and have a meaningful break!

‎𝗧𝗗𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗣𝗺 | Psychology Students Participate in 39th PAPJA Conference at Dela La Salle University
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‎The Psychology Department actively participated in the 39th Psychological Association of the Philippines Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) Conference, held on April 27–28, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center and De La Salle University.
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‎Carrying the theme “Futurescaping Psychology: Our Role in Attaining the Sustainable Development Goals,” the two-day event gathered psychology students and young professionals from across the country to engage in meaningful discussions, academic presentations, and collaborative learning experiences.
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‎The participation of the department highlights its continued commitment to academic excellence, professional growth, and active involvement in national-level psychological initiatives. By joining this prestigious gathering, students were able to broaden their perspectives, enhance their competencies, and strengthen their role as future mental health professionals and advocates of social development.
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‎𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘉. 𝘗𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦
‎𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘋𝘊𝘐 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

Happy Honesty (nasobraan) Day!

𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 | Honesty isn’t always easy, but it’s always powerful.

It isn’t always loud or dramatic. Most of the time, it shows up in small, quiet moments that no one really notices.

It’s when you admit you didn’t study instead of blaming something else. When you tell your friend how you truly feel instead of pretending you’re okay. When someone finds a lost wallet and chooses to return it, even if they need the money too. Even something as simple as saying “I was wrong” takes a lot of courage.

Being honest can feel uncomfortable. Sometimes you worry about getting judged or disappointing others. But honesty builds trust in a way nothing else can. It shows people that you are real, and that they can believe in your words.

This Honesty Day, try to choose truth in the little things. You don’t have to be perfect, just be genuine

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘮 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘣𝘳𝘦
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘒

‎𝗧𝗗𝗖𝗜 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Envision Readers Club Brings the Magic of Reading to Communities via Project LETRA on Wheels
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‎A collaborative literacy initiative recently brought stories, learning, and inspiration closer to children through Project LETRA on Wheels: Gulong ng Karunungan, spearheaded by the Tagum City Youth and Sports Development Office.
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‎In partnership with the Envision Readers Club of Tagum Doctors College, Inc., the Youth Service Philippines Tagum Chapter actively participated in the outreach, delivering interactive reading and storytelling sessions to young learners through engaging storytelling, fun learning activities, and interaction, volunteers help to create an environment where children could explore the value of literacy.
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‎The activity promotes love for reading, making education more accessible beyond the traditional classroom setting. Organizers emphasized that the program is more than just a reading activity by bringing books and learning resources directly to communities, Project LETRA on Wheels continues to bridge gaps in access to knowledge. The collaboration stands to its role for young leaders in community development.
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‎As partners in nation-building, Tagum's youth demonstrate that meaningful change begins with simple yet impactful actions-like sharing the joy of reading.
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𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘐𝘻𝘢 𝘈𝘭𝘤𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳‎

‎𝗧𝗗𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲 | Midnight Rain

𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨…
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‎Some love doesn’t end—it just learns how to fall quietly apart.
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‎𝘏𝘦 was the sunshine she couldn’t keep. While 𝘴𝘩𝘦 became the rain in a weep.

‎One left for everything they wanted, while the other became everything they had.

‎But what if—in a place too ordinary to matter, what will the verdict be,

the sun you once reached for…
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or the rain that once learned your name?

‎𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻
‎Coming soon.

‎𝗧𝗗𝗖𝗜𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | Who am I, without someone is looking?
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‎There are two versions of me, and they do not recognize each other.
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‎One exists in the presence of others, alive, articulate, almost luminous. She knows when to laugh, how to speak, how to take up just enough space to be remembered but not too much to be rejected. She is effortless in ways that feel practiced, a careful performance disguised as personality. In their eyes, she becomes real. Solid. Worth something.
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‎But when I am alone, she disappears.
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‎And what’s left is quieter. Heavier. Uncertain in its own skin. The words don’t come as easily, the laughter feels foreign, like it belongs to someone I only borrow. I sit with myself and feel like a stranger inhabiting my own body, like I’ve stepped out of a role and forgotten who I was supposed to be without it.
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‎It scares me, how different I become.
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‎Because it makes me wonder which one is true or if neither of them are. If I am only ever fragments shaped by circumstance, shifting depending on who is watching, who is listening, who might leave. And when there is no one left to witness me, I am faced with a version of myself that feels incomplete, like a draft that was never meant to be read.
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‎Maybe that’s the quiet tragedy of it all:
‎I know how to exist for others.
‎I just don’t know how to exist for myself.
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‎𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘑

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗗𝗖𝗜'𝗮𝗻𝘀!

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