𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗔𝗖𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 '𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 '𝗣𝗔𝗚- 𝗔𝗕𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗬' 

by Luna Salvador & Elmarie Glemani 

Keen on fostering camaraderie and excellence, Acquaintance Party 2025 unfolded at Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus on Aug. 27 through Pag-abyanay 2025 – Sinadya kag Pagkilalahay sa Burias.

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) and the Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP) Burias Chapter organized the celebration, that provided students an opportunity to connect, interact, and get to know new members of the CAPSU Burias community with its various afternoon and evening activities focused on transformation, fun, and engaging games that created meaningful bonds, strengthened connections, and fostered sportsmanship among participants.

Reflecting on the experience, Jamela B. Locsin, a first-year Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English student, said, "The most memorable moment during this event was the 'Sagot or Lagot' game because we built a great team and fostered friendship during that activity".

Moreover, the evening session gathered students, faculty, and campus personnel, with costumes reflecting the vibrant, creative, and lively culture of CAPSU Burias.

In an interview  Mr. Niel L. Montes, FLP Chapter President, shared his thoughts, saying, "As a student leader, I'd say the event's success is a huge win for our organization, FLP, and SSC! We're proud of how everything came together, and it's great to see everyone having a great time".

 𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 | 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗦 

Journalism stands for individuals whose stories would never be told. It is the hand that extends towards the forgotten ones, the voices that speak for the overlooked ones, the obstinate heartbeat that proclaims no one deserves to fade into silence.

There is power in truth. Detest lies. When the truth is pretty-coated to be sweet even as it festers, and we are manipulated to breathe in that air as if it were natural, to survive in it as if it were the only option, but the human spirit was never crafted to be walled up in darkness.

This is where journalism counts, for it hears the beat in the silence. It hears the whispers others do not. It amplifies the voices of the voiceless and provides them with a space  where they can no longer be overlooked.

Even if the words hurt or the truths cut deep, they still count for silence has never been peace and forgetting has never been security. Be empowered by the truth, and break free from the slavery of lies and manipulation. 

Detest deceit. Deception leads nowhere but to destruction. People speaking truths awakens the hearts that pumps bravery, beating the social cancers.

So we keep writing. We keep telling. We keep bleeding, for the bleeding keeps us alive, and the living will never accept to be buried under silence.

 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀 | 𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗟, 𝗣𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗗𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗦𝗔 𝗕𝗨𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗔 '𝟮𝟱 

by Daveson Fabro

Ibinida ng Sinag ng Lahi at Wika (SILAW), isang samahan ng mga mag-aaral na nagpapakadalubhasa sa Filipino, ang mga pagtatanghal at paligsahan na nagpakita ng galing, talento, at pagpaphalaga sa Filipino at katutubong wika bilang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2025 ng Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus noong Miyerkules, Agosto 27.

Nag-alay ng pagtatanghal ang piling mga kasapi ng SILAW at kabilang sa mga paligsahan inorganisa nito ay ang Larawan ng Katutubong Wika, Rampa ng Katutubong Wika, at Boses ng CAPSU (Family Feud) kung saan ipinamalas ng Silaw at mga kalahok ang kahalaghan ng kabataang Pilipino sa paglinang ng Filipino at katutubong wika tungo sa pagkakaisa at kaunlaran ng bansa sa kabila ng hamon ng modernong panahon.

“Sa mga dakilang hamon ng ating makabagong panahon patuloy tayong tumahak sa landas ng paglilinang ng ating wika na siyang susi sa pagkakaisa at pag-unlad ng ating bansa,” pahayag ni Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, Tagapangasiwa ng Kampus.

Sa ilalim ng temang, "Paglinang sa Filipino at Katutubong Wika Makasaysayan sa Pagkakaisa ng Bansa,” sinimulan ang selebrasyon sa pamamagitan ng isang pambungad na mensahe na ibinigay ng isa sa mga tagapayo ng SILAW na si Dr. Rogelio C. Flores.

“Kahit na ano pa ang mangyari ang wika ay hinding-hindi mawawala at palaging nariyan kaya naman ay dapat natin itong pahalagahan at gamitin,” ani Dr. Flores.

Tampok din sa selebrasyon ang panauhing pandangal na si Gng. Cecil A. Legarda, guro sa Filipino mula sa Mambusao National High School. Sa kaniyang mensahe, nagpasalamat ito sa kanyang pagbabalik sa CAPSU Burias makalipas ang dalawampu’t apat na taon, at ipinahayag niya ang personal na kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino sa pagkakakilanlan at pagtaguyod ng kutura. 

“Ang Wikang Ingles ay magdadala sa iyo ng trabaho pero ang Wikang Filipino ang magpapaalala kung sino ka,” pagbabahagi ni Gng. Legarda.