UPPsyMA - University of the Philippines Psychology Majors Association

03/10/2025

𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧

UP Cebu’s BA Psychology Program has once again proven its tradition of excellence, recording a 100% passing rate in the September 2025 Psychometricians Licensure Examination. All twelve first-time takers from the Classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025 successfully passed, continuing the department’s consistent legacy of producing competent and compassionate psychology practitioners.

We extend our warmest congratulations to our newly licensed psychometricians for their perseverance, discipline, and dedication. This milestone is both a personal triumph and a reflection of the collective effort poured into their journey as iskolar ng bayan.

As you embark on this next chapter, may you never lose sight of the deeper mission we were taught to always uphold: that psychology is not only to be studied, but to be lived----applied to alleviate suffering, nurture understanding, and empower communities. Do all that while carrying with you the responsibility of making psychology truly serve the people.

𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙪𝙥𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙮, 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙜-𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣! 𝙈𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙮𝙖 𝙪𝙜 𝙨𝙞𝙠𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙣! 🌻🧠✊

03/10/2025

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓

We extended our deepest gratitude to everyone who generously supported our donation drive. As of October 3, 2025, we raised a total of ₱17,145 (refer to the pub for breakdown).

Your contributions had already been put to work—our volunteers diligently repacked the goods purchased with your donations and prepared them for distribution today to the different municipalities in Northern Cebu affected by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.

May God bless each of you abundantly for your kindness and generosity. May your pockets never run dry and may the spirit of compassion you shared return to you a hundredfold. ❤️🙏🏻

Detailed breakdown: bit.ly/bangoncebudonations

02/10/2025

𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙇𝙄𝙀𝙍 | Our hearts are full of gratitude to the volunteers from Cebu Normal University, University of San Jose - Recoletos, University of San Carlos, University of the Philippines Cebu, and people from the City of Naga who joined us in repacking the relief goods. Your selfless service and willingness to help truly made a big difference in making this initiative possible. Each pack you helped prepare will reach families in need TOMORROW, carrying with it the care and compassion you put into it.

Note: 𝘈 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘿𝙖𝙜𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩 for being part of this mission of hope and solidarity. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙚𝙗𝙪! 🤝❤️

02/10/2025

RELIEF OPERATIONS: DONATION DROP-OFF POINTS

UP Cebu, in collaboration with Robinsons Malls, has set up drop-off areas to extend assistance to communities in Northern Cebu affected by the recent earthquake. Kindly refer to the details below.

Designated Areas
Robinsons Cybergate Cebu (near Jollibee)
Robinsons Fuente Cebu (near Jollibee & Atrium)
Robinsons Galleria Cebu (near PUMA & Atrium)

Dates: October 3-5, 2025 (Friday-Sunday)
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM

Urgently needed donations:
Bottled water
Ready-to-eat food
Blankets
Mats
Clothing
Hygiene kits
First-aid supplies
Tents
Tarpaulins

Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and vigilant.

RELIEF OPERATIONS: ADDITIONAL DONATION DROP-OFF POINTS

UP Cebu, in collaboration with Robinsons Malls, has set up additional drop-off areas to extend assistance to communities in Northern Cebu affected by the recent earthquake. Kindly refer to the details below.

Designated Areas
Robinsons Cybergate Cebu (near Jollibee)
Robinsons Fuente Cebu (near Jollibee & Atrium)
Robinsons Galleria Cebu (near PUMA & Atrium)

Dates: October 3-5, 2025 (Friday-Sunday)
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM

Urgently needed donations:
Bottled water
Ready-to-eat food
Blankets
Mats
Clothing
Hygiene kits
First-aid supplies
Tents
Tarpaulins

Thank you for your continued support. Stay safe and vigilant.

01/10/2025

ALL CLASS MODALITIES SUSPENDED

Classes in all forms and modalities at UP Cebu are suspended from October 2 to 5, 2025. Faculty members may schedule makeup classes at a later date.

Relief operations are ongoing at UP Cebu. In-kind donations may be dropped off at the Administration Building, while monetary contributions are also welcome to support affected students and communities.

Cash donations may be sent through:
Account Name: UP Cebu Educational and Research Foundation, Inc. (UP CERFI)
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Number: 3611 0061 43
Branch: Lahug, Cebu City 6000

Everyone is encouraged to prioritize safety and well-being during this time.

01/10/2025

𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗! 𝗣𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧!

Unity Statement of 88* Youth Formations in Cebu

𝗪𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁. This means ensuring that school buildings, dormitories, and workplaces have been properly inspected and declared safe; that students displaced from their homes and dorms are provided with secure housing alternatives; that genuine psychosocial first aid and therapy are given to those traumatized or who have lost loved ones; and that academic requirements are adjusted with leniency, including the postponement of exams and deadlines, so that no student is forced to choose between survival and compliance.

This crisis has exposed how corruption and chronic neglect have left our infrastructures weak, our hospitals unfinished, and our schools unsafe. Funds that could have gone into resilient facilities, student services, and disaster-proof infrastructures have been squandered. The cracks we see in our buildings are also the cracks in a rotten system that prioritizes profit and patronage over the lives of the people.

We demand that resources be rechanneled towards education, student services, and disaster response. As youth and students, we refuse to be silenced or forced back into unsafe conditions. We call on school administrations and government agencies alike to suspend 𝗮𝗹𝗹 classes now.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, not half-measures that put lives at further risk. We, the youth, will remain vigilant and united in raising our voices to prioritize our lives over bureaucracy, our safety over corruption, and our welfare over profit.

-- 📋 The text above is an abridged version, read the full statement here: https://docs.google.com/.../19uNk78z2u4S-s71GtNN.../edit...

* For organizations: 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧‼️ Fill out the GForm below for your organization to be a signatory. This post will be updated regularly as more organizations sign on. Thank you for your cooperation!

📋 Sign-on form: https://forms.gle/V6dQsVu2dEhpkhhX9

📝 Current list of signatories:
1. Kabataan Kontra Korapsyon
2. Kabataan Partylist Cebu
3. USC Pawrolinian
4. UP Cebu University Student Council
5. Nagkahiusang Kusog sa Estudyante - UP Cebu
6. Anakbayan - UP Cebu
7. Anakbayan - USC
8. UP Political Science Society
9. UP Cebu Sciences Federation
10. What Women Want - USC
11. The SBE Gazette
12. UP Cebu Tug-ani
13. Lanog
14. Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines - Visayas
15. SCIRE Publication
16. Today’s Carolinian
17. TINGOG! Carolinian Party
18. SAS Bulletin
19. Gabay Isko UP Cebu
20. University of the Philippines Computer Science Guild
21. Safe Spaces Movement
22. Union of Progressive Students
23. Balangaw - CTU Main
24. Kabataan Partylist - CTU
25. USC - SBE Student Council
26. DOST Scholars’ Association in USC
27. UP Simantikos Statistical Society
28. ArtsComm Federation
29. Management Circle
30. USC Vamos Warriors
31. USC-JPIA Echoes
32. Anakbayan Cebu
33. DOST Scholars’ Association in CIT-U
34. Anakbayan USC
35. University of Cebu Council of Presidents - Main Campus
36. Philippine Society of Information Technology Students UC-Main
37. Philippine Society of Information Technology Students CTU- Main
38. Sosciety Organization
39. Kabataan Partylist - CNU
40. USC All Access
41. USC Psychology Society
42. USC - Junior People Management Association of the Philippines (USC-JPMAP)
43. USC School of Arts and Sciences Student Council
44. The Psyche: USC Psychology Society Publication
45. CNU - English Fellows Organization
46. DOST Scholars’ Association in Cebu Normal University- DOST SA CNU
47. CNU Konseho ng Alab sa Sining, Kultura, at Sports
48. Cebu Normal University - Educators’ Council
49. Carolinian Environmental Society
50. Societatis Lingua Artes
51. NORMALISTAR CNU
52. CNU-Junior Broadcasters’ Alliance
53. CNU-Esports League
54. USC Chemistry Students’
55. CTU- Association of Civil Technology Students (ACTS)
56. USC - Nutrition and Dietetics Student Organization
57. USC Junior Jaycees
58. USC-Pathways
59. USC Warrior’s Arena
60. UC - University of Cebu Political Science Society
61. University of the Philippines Ecological Society
62. Philippine Society of Customs Administration Students- UC Main
63. CTU MC-Young Entrepreneurs Society
64. DOST Scholars’ Association in the University of San Carlos
65. University of San Carlos - Computer Engineering Council
66. USC - Kinesyx
67. KANAFIL-CTU MAIN
68. CTU - Designers Society Nurturing the Youthful Opportunities (DSNYO)
69. USC Chemistry Students’ Association
70. Kabataan Partylist USC
71. CTU Dance Premier (CTU-DP)
72. Philippine Society of Information Technology Students - CTU Main (PSITS - CTU Main)
73. CTU Main - Supreme Student Government
74. CNU- CiNe-U
75. CNU - Drama Society
76. CNUwat Organization
77. CNU - MILESTONE
78. USC Electronics Engineering Council
79. Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines - USC Student Chapter
80. University of San Carlos - Students’ Electronics Society
81. Kinatawan ng mga Tagapaglingkod sa Araling Panlipunan (KITAAP CTU-Main)
82. University of San Carlos - Amateur Radio Club
83. University of San Carlos - Electrical Engineering Council
84. UC Main - AWS
85. USC Engineering Cheerdance Organization (ECHO)
86. University of the Philippines Psychology Majors Association (UPPsyMA)
87. The Nation Builder - CTU Main Student Publication
88. Youth Claim - UP Cebu

01/10/2025

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞
After an earthquake, it’s not just buildings that need rebuilding — our minds and hearts do too. Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength.

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞

After an earthquake, it’s not just buildings that need rebuilding — our minds and hearts do too. Remember: asking for help is a sign of strength.

01/10/2025

📢 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬🌍

We understand that aftershocks, stress, and uncertainty can be overwhelming — especially for students away from home. Please remember: it’s okay to feel shaken, and you don’t have to go through this alone. ✨

🫂 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞:
• Acknowledge your feelings
• Stay connected with friends
• Rest and recover
• Create a sense of safety
• Limit doomscrolling
• Use grounding exercises for anxiety
• Seek help when needed

💡 If you need immediate assistance or support, here are 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨:

𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
• Office of Student Affairs: (232) 232-8187 local 115
• UP Cebu Health Services: (to be updated)
• GABAY ISKO DMS ARE OPEN!

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 / 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
• 911 (National Emergency)
• NDRRMC: (02) 8911-1406 / 8912-2665 / 8912-5668 / 8911-1873
• DOH CV Healthline: (032) 411-6900 / 0967-221-9120
• HEMS: (032) 402-1269 / 0916-478-3100
• RESU: (032) 402-3091

𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 / 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮
• Police / Command Center: 166 / 253-0357
• Fire: 160 / Fil-Chinese Fire: 254-0200 / 254-0300
• ERUF (Rescue): 161 / 233-9300 / 255-7287
• Red Cross / Ambulance: 253-4611
• Hospitals: Chong Hua (255-8000), Cebu Doctors (255-5555), Perpetual (233-8620), etc.
• CITOM (Traffic / Accidents): 253-9211
• Cebu Province DRRM: 255-0046
• Barangay Lahug Hotline: 0994-854-2979 / 0967-183-1606 / (032) 234-6813

💖 Take care of your mental health, Iskolars. Support is always within reach.

01/10/2025

Last September 30, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Bogo City, Cebu, leaving casualties and families in urgent need of food, water, shelter, and medical aid. UPPsyMA is calling for donations—monetary or in-kind (relief goods, bottled water, packed food)—to help our fellow Cebuanos. Every act of kindness counts. 🙏

01/10/2025

URGENT: RELIEF OPERATIONS

Following the recent earthquake that struck Cebu Province, many families, particularly in the northern towns, have been gravely affected.

The University of the Philippines Cebu has organized relief operations to extend assistance to affected communities.

📍 In-kind donations may be dropped off at:
Office of the Student Affairs, 2F Administration Building, UP Cebu

The UP Cebu Educational and Research Foundation, Inc. also welcomes any amount and/or kind of assistance you wish to extend to those affected by the earthquake.

💳 Cash donations may be sent through:
Account Name: UP Cebu Educational and Research Foundation, Inc. (UP CERFI)
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Number: 3611 0061 43
Branch: Lahug, Cebu City 6000

If there are UP Cebu students directly affected, please contact the Office of Student Affairs so that relief assistance may be arranged.

URGENT: RELIEF OPERATIONS

Following the recent earthquake that struck Cebu Province, many families, particularly in the northern towns, have been gravely affected.

The University of the Philippines Cebu has organized relief operations to extend assistance to affected communities.

📍 In-kind donations may be dropped off at:
Administrative Building Entrance Gate, UP Cebu
(c/o Office of the Student Affairs, 2F Administration Building)

The UP Cebu Educational and Research Foundation, Inc. also welcomes any amount and/or kind of assistance you wish to extend to those affected by the earthquake.

💳 Cash donations may be sent through:
Account Name: UP Cebu Educational and Research Foundation, Inc. (UP CERFI)
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Account Number: 3611 0061 43
Branch: Lahug, Cebu City 6000

⛑️ Alumni with medical background may volunteer and join the UP Cebu medical team to northern Cebu (c/o Health Services Unit, please call 032 232 8187 loc. 317).

If there are UP Cebu students directly affected, please contact the Office of Student Affairs so that relief assistance may be arranged.