The Kalaw Chronicles

06/11/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗨–𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗗 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

In light of recent natural events across the country, universities and colleges nationwide were required to participate in a simultaneous disaster preparedness activity, which was joined by Partido State University – Tinambac Campus.

A Disaster Risk Reduction Seminar and the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill were conducted at the ParSU-CESD Campus on the afternoon of November 6, 2025. The activity is just one of the proactive approaches imposed by the institution to promote awareness and strengthen the readiness of the student body and employees during disasters, particularly in times of unpredictable earthquakes in campus settings.

Engr. Wilma C. De Los Santos, MSDRRM, was the resource speaker, who also assessed the campus’s level of earthquake preparedness. All students, faculty members, and staff present on campus took part in both the lecture and the earthquake drill. Important safety procedures to follow during an earthquake were properly demonstrated and carried out with organized coordination among committee members and assigned responders.

CESD received a positive rating in the final evaluation of the drill, with only a few areas identified for improvement.

The seminar and drill were organized by Ms. Haiqa Shadel A. Paclibar, with assistance from the Campus Nurse, Mr. Ervin Bryan G. Gallarte, RN, who ensured the smooth flow of the event.

Words by: Janaiza Vargas | The Kalaw Chronicles
Lay-Out by: Don Manuel Borja | The Kalaw Chronicles
Photo Credit: Sir Jade Sarmiento

01/11/2025

Happy birthday to one of our awesome student pub fam — our fashio-newster, 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮! 🥳 Wishing you good vibes, more creativity, and all the happiness you deserve today and always! 💛

Greetings from your TKC family 🖤

30/10/2025

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚. 𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚.

I saw a quote on social media that says, “𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗅𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗒 𝖼𝗋𝗎𝖾𝗅, 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾𝖿𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖨 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝖻𝖾.” – Unknown.

Then, realization about life hits me — that an act of kindness in our daily lives can help those who are struggling to live. Who would have imagined that a simple smile and compassion might ease someone's anxiousness? Or that a simple conversation could provide meaning to someone who is on the verge of drowning in life's misery?

We get to meet different kinds of people as we go through our days. Some simply walk by, keeping up with the crowds. Some smile and even greet you, while others are simply there, quietly existing. We always perceive that people were doing fine based on how they act when we meet them — happy, energetic, and carefree. Yet, the hardest battles are sometimes fought by those who wear the brightest smiles. In silence. By themselves.

Nowadays, freedom of expression has sometimes led to an uncontrollable sense of entitlement. A power that can destroy someone’s well-being, inflicting self-doubt and humiliation. People easily throw criticisms without validating someone else’s feelings. Isn’t it disappointing how some people go low just to make someone feel that their life is not worth living for? We need to understand that not everyone walks with the same shoes, and that we came from different roots — each of us carrying our own burdens. We differ in stories, struggles, and battles, that are personally fought, and some did that unnoticed. We were left with a single choice: To act and show that everything is okay, because that’s what the society is expected us to be. There is no place for being vulnerable and weak — the very reason why some chose to stay quiet and keep it by themselves. The undying judgement and social stigma made it difficult to ask for help; and this sad reality has to end.

The somber news lately gives emphasis on being gentler and kinder in our everyday life. Always choose to be understanding, considerate, and sensitive enough about someone’s feelings. We should be aware that words matter, that even the simplest can leave a lasting emotional wound affecting self-esteem, and worst — robbed one’s life. Don’t be the reason why someone skips meals, lacking sleep, and silently cries at night. Never let anyone feel that their life is unworthy. This is also a timely reminder to check on our peers, friends, and family members. Showing up and a constant conversation is important to make others feel that they are seen, heard, and loved. You may not know it, but your presence is enough for someone to hold on to.

And to those who are suffering, call a friend, talk to a family member, or better reach out to someone you trust the most. Sharing might ease the weight that you have been carrying all along. If you feel anxious upon the idea of talking to anyone, open your heart to 𝖦𝗈𝖽. Talk to Him — pray, and He will walk with you through the darkest time.

Talk. Reach out. Ask for help. May you find the strength to carry on, because no one deserves to suffer.

A reminder that each life matters.
𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧.

🎨: Wilhelm Jay Regidor | The Kalaw Chronicles

29/10/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐃) hosted a seminar titled "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" on 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at the CESD Campus Function Hall.

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Behind every smile, every submission, and every class attendance, we sometimes carry unseen burdens.

“𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘪 𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘰𝘬𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦, 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱.” – Mr. Frances O. Turiano, Event Chief

The event highlighted the importance and key dimensions of self-care and su***de awareness and prevention that help students of ParSU–CESD understand how to communicate their emotions and feelings. It aimed to promote mental health awareness and emphasize the role of self-care in maintaining overall well-being. The seminar encouraged students to recognize signs of mental distress, learn healthy coping strategies, and understand the value of reaching out for help when struggling.

“𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘮𝘰 𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘪𝘯. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵.” – Ms. Sam T. Patriarca, RPm, Resource Speaker.

Throughout the session, students shared personal experiences about their problems and emotional struggles.

“𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦.” – Ms. Jessa Loraine B. Ortinero, RPm, Resource Speaker.

The event served as a reminder that every person’s life has worth and meaning, and that taking care of your mental health is just as vital as caring for your physical health. Let's create a space where everyone feels safe to talk, to listen, and to reach out for help.

If you're struggling, know that you are not alone. There is always help available.

✍️: Katrina Quimada | The Kalaw Chronicles

22/10/2025

17/10/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗦𝗨-𝗪𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

The 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, held from 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑-𝟏𝟕 at the 𝐆𝐨𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬, was a resounding success, filled with spirited competition and remarkable achievements. Among the other colleges, the 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 of the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐃) distinguished itself with a notable medal haul across various sporting events, taking in a total of 𝟏𝟓 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 (𝟏 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝟕 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝟕 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞) in the final tally.

𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐣𝐚 displayed his martial arts skill capturing a 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 in 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐨 and a 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 in 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨.

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧 showcasing his strength, agility and speed, emerged as one of the top performing athletes of CESD, claiming three 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐬 in the 𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫, and 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬.

The relay events saw CESD's teamwork and athleticism shine. The team of 𝐉𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐫, 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚, and 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧 earned a 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 in the 𝟒𝐱𝟏 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 and a 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 in the 𝟒𝐱𝟒 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲.

𝐑𝐡𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 secured a 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 in the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰, showcasing her strength and precision.

𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 also demonstrated his endurance and speed, earning a 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞 in the 𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧.

Adding to their accolades, the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 was recognized and honored with the 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, reflecting their commitment to sportsmanship and respect throughout the intramurals.

🖼️✍️: Marvin Sabalan | The Kalaw Chronicles

15/10/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲𝘀

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 of the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐃) added two bronze medals to their tally on October 10, 2025. 𝐑𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 secured a bronze in 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰, while 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧, 𝐉𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐫, 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨, and 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐚 brought home another bronze in the 𝟒𝐱𝟒 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 event.

As of this afternoon, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥 of the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 has a recorded medal tally of 𝟏 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝟑 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫, and 𝟒 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞.

Stay tuned and stay updated on the latest intramurals happenings by following our publication page for more news and updates!

📸: Ma'am Divina Chica | Athletics Coach
✍️: Hianna Delos Angeles | The Kalaw Chronicles

15/10/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀' 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱

The 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 community is abuzz with excitement as 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐣𝐚, a first-year student from BS in Environmental Science, claimed the college's first gold medal in the on-going university intramurals. Borja triumphed in the 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐨 (Male Category) event, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.

“𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬. 𝐓𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐫 𝐄𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐪𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚. 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐢 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚'𝐭-𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚, 𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧, 𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐤𝐨, 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐠-𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐤𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐮𝐧.” Borja said during an interview.

In an outstanding display of versatility, Borja also brought home a bronze medal in the 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨 (Male Category) event, that he described as "unexpected." “𝐒𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨, 𝐬𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞, 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐤𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐚𝐤𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐧. 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐤𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐨. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝐰𝐨𝐰, 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐝.” He said with a mix of surprise.

The CESD community is thrilled with Borja's achievement, which contributes to the college's standing. As of today, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥 from the College of Environmental Science and Design (CESD) has one (𝟏) 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝, three (𝟑) 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫, and two (𝟐) 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐞, as they compete against other departments.

📸: Melody Arandia | The Kalaw Chronicles
✍️: Shaina Mae Capal | The Kalaw Chronicles

15/10/2025

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐕. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧, a first-year BS in Environmental Science student from the 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐒𝐔 – 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧, won another silver for 𝟏,𝟓𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, following his silver podium finishes yesterday on 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 and 𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧.

“𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐚𝐤𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐨, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐚 𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐚-𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝... 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐒𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢 𝐤𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐤𝐨 𝐩𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫,” Alarcon said.

Alarcon also expresses his gratitude to everyone for the overwhelming support throughout his race. “𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭, 𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐌𝐚'𝐚𝐦 𝐕𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐠-𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫—𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥!”

Alarcon has been an athlete and played during the 2023 Palarong Pambansa. With his remarkable performance, he proves that his talent and dedication will surely take him to greater heights in the future. Alarcon is determined to come back stronger next year. His determination to improve will undoubtedly make him a force to be reckoned with in the track and field arena.

📸✍️: Shaina Mae Capal | The Kalaw Chronicles

14/10/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗲

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 of the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 (𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐃) added to their medal tally as their athletes secured two more podium finishes in the track events. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐧 earned his second silver medal of the day in the 𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧 (men’s category) with a time of 10:13.08, while 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 brought home the bronze in the 𝟖𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧 (men’s category) with a finish time of 2:13.07.

These impressive performances come on the heels of CESD’s earlier success in the 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎-𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐮𝐧, where the college clinched another silver medal.

The CESD athletes are determined to make a mark in every game as 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥 basketball team also emerged victorious against the College of Arts and Humanities in their afternoon match.

Stay tuned for more updates as the 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 continues to soar higher in this year’s university-wide intramurals.

📸: Ma’am Divina Chica, Coach