SPUP - PA Legis Club

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Today, June 15, 2026, Third-year Public Administration students were officially deployed to different agencies (DOJ, DAR, DILG, DENR, COA, CSC) for their local practicum this Summer Term, led by their Practicum Adviser, Sir James VInson VIllanueva. This marks the beginning of their journey where classroom knowledge will now be applied through real life public service experiences.

May this practicum help you grow professionally, strengthen your sense of responsibility, and deepen your commitment to serving the people and the community.

Continue striving, learning, and making a difference through excellence, integrity, and dedication. 🇵🇭

All the best, Ates and Kuyas!

From the courtroom to the classroom, and now another milestone unlocked. 🎓✨

Sa kabila ng mabibigat na responsibilidad bilang lawyer at teacher, hindi siya tumigil sa pag-abot ng kaniyang mga pangarap. Maraming pagkakataon na kinailangan niyang balansehin ang trabaho, pagtuturo, pag-aaral, at personal na buhay, ngunit sa bawat hamon ay mas pinili niyang magpatuloy.

Congratulations to ATTY. JOHN RENIEL E. EDA for finishing your masters degree on Masters in Public Administration! ✨ ⚖️📚

Ang pagtatapos ng Master in Public Administration ay hindi lamang dagdag sa mga titulo, kundi patunay ng kaniyang dedikasyon sa larangan ng edukasyon, batas, at serbisyo. Sa bawat gabing puno ng pagbabasa, research, at paghahanda, ipinakita niyang walang limitasyon sa pag-unlad para sa taong may layunin at determinasyon. Dahil sa suporta ng pamilya, mga kaibigan, mga estudyante, at pananampalataya, matagumpay niyang natapos ang panibagong yugto ng kanilang akademikong paglalakbay.

A lawyer who upholds justice, a teacher who inspires minds, and now a Master in Public Administration who continues to lead through service.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement Attorney! The degree has been earned, but the impact will create is only the beginning. ⚖️✨

Mabuhay ang Serbisyong Publiko! 🏛️
Mabuhay ang Serbisyong Pagtuturo! 📚

𝓕𝓲𝓪𝓽 𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓪 𝓻𝓾𝓪𝓽 𝓬𝓪𝓮𝓵𝓾𝓶 ⚖️

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. 🎓

Congratulations to our BATCH 2026 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STUDENTS! ⚖️

𝘚𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘰’𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘥, 𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘥𝘶𝘥𝘢, 𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘬 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘪 𝘥𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘢, 𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘢, 𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘰 𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘣𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘺𝘢!

As SPUP’s Public Administration graduates, they carry with them the lessons of ethical leadership, good governance, and selfless service. The sleepless nights, shared struggles, and unforgettable memories have prepared them for a future dedicated to making a difference.

They came as students. Now, they leave as future leaders committed to serving communities and contributing to nation-building.
Mabuhay ang Serbisyong Bayan! 🏛️

𝓕𝓲𝓪𝓽 𝓳𝓾𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓪 𝓻𝓾𝓪𝓽 𝓬𝓪𝓮𝓵𝓾𝓶 ⚖️

ᴘ.ᴀ.ɢᴅɪʀɪᴡᴀɴɢ ɴɢ ɪᴋᴀ-128 ᴀʀᴀᴡ ɴɢ ᴋᴀʟᴀʏᴀᴀɴ 🇵🇭, ʜᴜɴʏᴏ 12, 2026

Sa bawat sigaw ng kalayaan ay may kasaysayang puno ng pagsasakripisyo at pagmamahal sa bayan. Ngayong ika-128 anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kalayaan, ating alalahanin ang tapang, pagkakaisa, at pagmamahal sa bayan na nagbigay sa atin ng malayang bayan.

Bilang mga mag-aaral ng Pampublikong Administrasyon, nawa’y magsilbing inspirasyon sa atin ang diwa ng paglilingkod, makamasang pamamahala, at makabayang serbisyo para sa taumbayan.

Ang tunay na kalayaan ay hindi lamang tinatamasa kundi ito ay pinapahalagahan at isinasabuhay araw-araw sa pamamagitan ng tapat na serbisyo at responsableng pamumuno. ⚖️🤝

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭

𝐏𝐀𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐠 | 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?

For alumni of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program of St. Paul University Philippines, the answer goes far beyond classrooms and textbooks.
Their stories reflect a common truth: public administration is not merely about governance and policies — it is about people, service, and the responsibility to create meaningful change.

Featured in this edition, our kuya Dr. Charles Irvin P. Tagarino, EnP. (BS PALM Batch 2015), now a Senior Trade Industry Development Specialist at DTI Region 2 Cagayan, shares how a decade of professional service in governance, innovation, and economic development traces back to the foundation built at SPUP. His journey is a testament to what Paulinian education cultivates — not just academically competent professionals, but principled leaders equipped to navigate complex challenges and drive inclusive development.

His story is a reminder that for those who aspire to serve in government, law, public affairs, or leadership, the path begins here — with competence, integrity, and a heart for the nation.

As communities continue to seek leaders who can respond to society's evolving needs, the BS Public Administration program remains committed to developing future public servants equipped with both character and capability.

For students who aspire to make a difference, the message is clear — meaningful change begins with those willing to serve.

𝗕𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀! 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀.

𝐏𝐀𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐠 | 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?

For alumni of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program of St. Paul University Philippines, the answer goes beyond classrooms and textbooks.

Their stories reflect a common realization: public administration is not merely about governance and policies—it is about people, service, and the responsibility to create meaningful change.

Featured in this edition, our ates Krisha Lei Berbano (Class of 2023) and Ma. Angelica Perez (Class of 2024) shares how their Paulinian education shaped their understanding of leadership, strengthened their commitment to public service, and inspired them to become individuals who lead with integrity and compassion. Their journeys highlight the values that define a Paulinian public administrator—faith, excellence, ethical leadership, and a heart for service.

As communities continue to seek leaders who can respond to society's evolving needs, the BS Public Administration program remains committed to developing future public servants equipped with both competence and character.

For students who aspire to make a difference, the message is clear—meaningful change begins with those willing to serve.

𝗕𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀! 𝗘𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁. 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀.⚖️⚜️

“𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 ‘𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦’ 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 ‘𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳?’”
— Alberleen B. Abbariao, BS Public Administration Student

In a time when many Filipinos continue to face challenges in education, healthcare, governance, social welfare, political instability, corruption, this call resonates more strongly than ever. Progress demands more than acceptance, it requires critical thinking, active citizenship, and the courage to imagine systems that are more responsive, inclusive, and just.

As future public administrators, we are reminded that our role extends beyond managing institutions and implementing programs. We are called to listen to communities, challenge ineffective practices, and help shape policies that genuinely address the needs of the people.

The future of public service belongs to those who refuse to settle for what is convenient and instead work toward what is necessary. May we be the generation that transforms compassion into action, ideas into reforms, and public trust into meaningful change.

⚖️ | 𝐏𝐀𝐠𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠

A celebration of growth, purpose, and commitment to public service.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration held its 4th Pinning Ceremony under the theme, “Stewards of Faith, Hearts of the People: Transforming Youth into Architects of Social Justice and Public Governance.” The event gathered students, faculty members, families, and guests in commemorating a milestone that signifies both academic achievement and professional responsibility.

The ceremony featured the formal pinning of students, messages from faculty and student leaders, and moments of reflection on the values that underpin public service. More than a recognition of progress, the occasion highlighted the collective aspiration of future public administrators to contribute to institutions that are accountable, responsive, and people-centered.

As the country continues to confront issues that demand effective governance and meaningful public engagement, the ceremony served as a reminder that leadership is not merely a position to be attained, but a responsibility to be exercised in service of others.

Through every pin bestowed and every pledge made, the event affirmed the students’ commitment to becoming public servants who lead with competence, integrity, and a genuine concern for the communities they will one day serve.

“𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳?’”
— Alberleen B. Abbariao, BS Public Administration Student

The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration proudly celebrates its 4th Pinning Ceremony, a significant milestone that symbolizes the students’ dedication to public service, ethical leadership, and nation-building.

Guided by the theme, 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 for 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, this ceremony recognizes the journey of students who aspire to become catalysts of meaningful change in society.

More than a symbol, the pin serves as a reminder of the responsibility they carry—to challenge outdated systems, champion good governance, and create opportunities that empower communities. As future public administrators, they are called to lead with competence, serve with compassion, and uphold the values of justice, accountability, and integrity.

Congratulations to all BSPA students on this remarkable achievement. May this milestone inspire you to continue building a future where public service remains rooted in faith, guided by purpose, and dedicated to the welfare of the people.

To serve with heart and honor.

Caritas Christi Urget Nos ⚜️

𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐏𝐔𝐏𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐘 | The PA LEGIS Club earned 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩 and received the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐃𝐆 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 during the Hearts and Hopes Activity of Paul-in-Love: A Celebration from the HeArt.

This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of its members, who continue to promote advocacy, leadership, and public service.

Mabuhay ang Pampublikong Administrasyon! ⚖️

| 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝. 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝. 💌

The Paulinian Student Government proudly congratulates the outstanding clubs that poured their creativity, passion, and advocacy into the 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 for 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥-𝐢𝐧-𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞: 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐀𝐫𝐭.

Through their interactive bulletin boards and meaningful displays, our student organizations transformed ordinary spaces into platforms of awareness, engagement, and inspiration.

🏆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻
Junior Psychological Society (JPS)
- Best Interactive Advocacy Board

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽
Society of Pen Enthusiasts, Artists, and Knowledgeable Speakers (SPEAKS)
- Most Creative Design
- Best Audience Engagement

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽
Mentoring Association of Education Students in Touch for Real Opportunities (MAESTRO)

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽
Public Administration Lex et Gubernationis (PA Legis)
- Best SDG Integration

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗽
Junior Social Workers’ Association of the Philippines

These boards did more than decorate hallways—they sparked conversations, encouraged participation, and reminded us that when Paulinians come together, love becomes action and hope becomes visible.

Congratulations to all participating clubs. May you continue to create, advocate, and lead—in the name of Priceless Service. ⚜️