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𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 

by Rhealyn Cala & Heizel Lamayo 

The Social Studies Society (SSS) of the College of Education kept the spirit of the United Nations (UN) Month alive by celebrating it on Nov. 12 at the campus gymnasium, emphasizing that the ideals of unity, peace, and sustainable development extend beyond October. With the theme “Building Our Future Together,” the event reaffirmed the significance of global cooperation in shaping a better world.

College of Education Dean Dr. Romulo N. Lagon opened the program and urged students to take part in nation-building.

“Nation-building is not the work of one person, one group, or one generation. It is a shared responsibility that calls each of us to contribute through knowledge, compassion, and commitment,” Lagon said.

Resource speaker Dr. June Rey Garbosa, multi-faith and DRRM coordinator, energized the audience with a “Calamity Dance” and discussed the UN’s history and goals.

“War creates strong people. Strong people create peace. Peace creates weak people. And weak people create war,” Garbosa shared.

Garbosa stressed the importance of education, saying that without it, societies grow weak. He highlighted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and urged student leaders to create action plans aligned with them.

During the Parade of Nations (Runway Competition), Ymman Benedict Masangkay of EMPIRE won the top award, along with Darling of the Crowd and Best in Costume. Joneboy Andrade of SPEM placed first runner-up and received Best in Stage Presence, Best in Production, and Best in Runway. Nicole Kimberly Tapic of ALSA took second runner-up.

In the Your Peace Sounds Familiar  (Impersonation Contest), Joemari Candido of SPEM won the championship title. The group of Princess Dejasco, Mary Ann Silverio, Kristel Estampador, Arven Luciano, Adrian Nicolas, and Arjay Cezar of SILAW finished first runner-up, while Rechelle Vigo, Rhea Mae Falsario, Maria Carol Jusayan, Charmie Villa, and Angelin Visorio of ALSA placed second runner-up.

The SSS will announce the winners of the Video Presentation, Poster Making, and Bulletin Making contests on Friday.