The Lifeline

30/03/2026

In the pulse of every game and the roar of every crowd, your presence is defined by a character that is bold, relentless, and driven. You do not just follow the action, you move with it, bringing each moment to life with sharp instinct and undeniable flair. Complementing this is your writing ability, a true testament to your craft, capturing the intensity of sport with a voice that is both powerful and precise.

The Lifeline extends a Happy Birthday to its always on the go sports writer Dominic Marañon! May your journey ahead be filled with victories, unforgettable highlights, and stories that keep the crowd engaged. We wish you all the best as you continue to chase excellence and make your mark in the world of sports.

29/03/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 || 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀

In light of the forecast 40°C heat index in Iloilo City, 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 on March 30, 2026.

Morning face-to-face classes will end at 11:30 a.m., while afternoon sessions will shift to asynchronous learning. Limited in-person classes may continue in air-conditioned rooms, with flexible modalities applied across colleges, except for the College of Law, College of Medicine, and courses with RLE.

Satellite campuses will follow the same directive if a comparable heat index is observed in their areas. Class arrangements will be determined by the respective campus administrator.

All are advised to stay updated and observe health and safety measures.

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Words by Camille Faye Dema-ala
Photo via Iloilo City Disaster Tisk Reduction and Management Office

29/03/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 || 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗶

𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙

Stepping into the WVSU-CON Amphitheatre, I was faced with a dilemma—should I finish handwriting my Nursing Process, or should I focus on the film?

I initially thought, "Okay, I could probably multitask," since I am used to handwriting my NP on bed while a movie plays in the background.

But no. Right from the beginning to the end of 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘸𝘪, I was hooked, leaving the 46 pages I had intended to handwrite barely touched—almost abandoned, well, until I remembered that I had left it hanging in my tote bag for the duration of the movie.

For a bit of background, 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘸𝘪 is a Hiligaynon film directed by Tara Illenberger, a Dumangasnon whose excellence garnered her international acclaim. 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘸𝘪 is a term used to describe the difficult, unbalanced time between harvest and planting seasons, marked by financial hardship, lack of work, and survival struggles.

The story revolves around two orphaned children, Marlin and her younger brother Tata. After the loss of their mother, Marlin had to work in the city just to fill their stomachs and reconnect their electricity. Marlin also told Tata that one of the first things she’ll purchase is a mirror because she doesn’t know how she looks anymore.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Like many children, Tata’s magical thinking sets him on a quest to find Theresa Mae, who was believed to have been cooked and eaten by Nay Pansay, an empty-nester rumored to be an 𝘢𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨. One day, in the middle of his search, he follows Nay Pansay to her home—filthy, cluttered, and chaotic. He is eventually caught by the woman, who unsettlingly confirms that she is, indeed, an 𝘢𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨. After that confession, she orders him to sit down and serves him a drink she calls 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘯. Tata, convinced that it was made from his missing friend, bolts in fear and spends the entire night babbling about the incident to his sister.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Although the movie began with a touch of eeriness, the atmosphere shifts to something deeply wholesome. Tata, with Marlin's intervention, realizes that Nay Pansay wasn't the 𝘢𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨 they all thought she was. Instead, the story reveals that those most feared are sometimes the ones carrying the gentlest hearts.

Nay Pansay spends most of her time tending to her Cacao plantation, one that she started with her late son. Without anyone to help her since his demise, she could only produce small amounts of tablea for herself, while also calling it 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘯 to mess around with the kids.

It was revealed that Nay Pansay was actually close friends with the orphans’ mother. Their bond was forged under the heat of the scorching sun as they shared a similar hobby—planting. She emphasized that as long as you tend to your plants, you will never go hungry.

Since rebuilding their connection, the siblings began treating her like their own mother, helping around her house and her plantation.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Well, the movie was originally written for an agricultural film festival, which no longer exists. So, the narrative was rewritten, and elements of women empowerment were seamlessly fused into the storyboard, giving us a genuine must-watch.

There are not many films directed by Ilonggos for Ilonggos. I guess we could say that we are blessed to have such a work which tackles how women are treated in a very accurate Ilonggo setting. Aside from the 𝘢𝘴𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨 allegations and agriculture, the film also included realities of misogynistic men treating women like accessories, being insecure about highly successful women, belittling women to make themselves look better, and remembering only the worst about women.

𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝘆 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆.

Growing up, I was primarily raised by my late grandmother with support from my father, aunts and uncles, and whenever she has the chance, my mother. In short, I was raised by an empowered woman who never let rumors about her outshine the sparkle of her heart.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗿.

Just like in the movie, although not everyone knows this reality, there really are those who take in others like family without regard for blood. My grandmother was known for raising children who were not even of her own kin. How Nay Pansay took in Pol and Jutay, an abused son and a homeless woman, without expecting anything in return, reminded me of how my grandmother cared for people.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀.

Pol is the son of Poldo, a guy who represents probably every misogynist in society. An insecure rag, he depends on his wife for money while he beats her and their son to make himself feel better because, in essence, he is a good-for-nothing drunkard who can’t even provide for his family.

When Pol had enough of his father’s abuse, with encouragement from his mother, he fled. Tata brought him to Nay Pansay’s place, as he knew that her living alone meant that she had numerous spare rooms. Hesitant at first, Nay Pansay ultimately exposes who she really is and allows him to stay with her—treating him like family.

On the other hand, Jutay is a homeless woman with a dark past. She sleeps inside the church, acting insane because people treat her better than if they knew the past she had long left behind. Tata also found her and brought her to Nay Pansay’s. After knowing her situation, she also welcomed her into her home.

Jutay’s story reflects how misogynists and closed-minded individuals fail to believe that every person has the capacity for change. Being an entertainer for money might be her past, but it should never remain her definition for the rest of her life.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗴𝘆𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘀.

Maya, Nay Pansay’s niece, is a lawyer. She was branded as someone who would become an old maid because the men around her simply do not find her attractive for being more successful than they are. This highlights how the misogynists simply can’t take it if women are better than they are. Insecurity? Intimidation? Whatever the reason may be, in today’s society, it is not only outdated but it is an outright joke for an excuse to practice toxic masculinity.

Aside from the misogynists, Dave, Marlin’s employer, and Nay Pansay's coward of a husband, represent opportunistic cheaters—the types that have a wives and children but still have the time for side chicks. He love bombs Marlin with gifts, intending to use her for his pleasure. Unaware of his married status, she falls for him. This kind of manipulation is not a rare phenomenon in our country. Countless stories with this same narrative exist not just in the Ilonggo culture, but all over the world.

On the other hand, Nay Pansay's husband staged his own fake death because he simply did not have the courage to tell it to her face that he has fallen in love with someone else. This led their son to seek vengeance for his father, ultimately leading him to his own demise. What her husband had done just proves that not all men have the balls to face their problems head on.

Don't get me wrong, I am not incriminating all men. I am referring only to those who are so stuck within their own little bubble that they are unable to accept their own flaws nor the fact that the world is changing and we are now beginning to think less primitively.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

When Poldo attempted to sexually assault Jutay, Pol was filled with anger. In pursuit of avenging his friend, he stormed home and began beating his father. His friends tried to stop him, but later, they joined him. Poldo tried to beg help from his wife, but she joined them instead. This moment gave me satisfaction, even though I felt as if he deserved far worse—just like every misogynist out there does.

𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄.

With the help of her newfound family, Nay Pansay resurrected her Tablea business, and her first batch of produce was a resounding success. Soon, however, her health began to fail, and this slowly led to the conclusion of the movie.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵, 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱.

She left a legacy in people who were not even of her blood. Not wealth, not property—but love, forging a bridge that lasts beyond lifetimes.

This is why 𝘛𝘪𝘨𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘸𝘪 is perfect for showing this National Women’s Month. It was able to honor women’s achievements, advocate for gender equality, and highlight the contribution of women in our society.

Before the Spanish colonized our country, Babaylans existed and served as spiritual leaders, healers, and community advisors among their many functions. Filipinos have long held women in high regard, and it is about time to remind ourselves that no gender is above another.

And perhaps the most striking reminder came not from a scholar, but from a child.

When asked by a member of the audience about what he would tell women, as part of the cast, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿, the actor who played Tata, said: “𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠,” reminiscent of his line, “𝑰𝒔𝒐𝒈 𝒂𝒌𝒐.”

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧.

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚, 𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮.

Words by Jericho Francesco Jandongan
Photos by Dominic Maranon, John Benney Albito, and Ma Carmela Joan Espartero

28/03/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗗𝗣𝗖𝗡 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗜, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

The 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 – 𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 delegates showcased exceptional academic excellence after securing multiple top awards and hearts of service during the 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐀𝐃𝐏𝐂𝐍) 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 held at Filamer Christian University in Roxas City, Capiz, on March 26–27, 2026.

The event was graced by WVSU-CON Dean 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐒. 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐬, SNAP Adviser 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐀. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚, and 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐡 𝐃. 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐭𝐚. Serving key roles in the contest streams, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐏. 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧 and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐂. 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐚 contributed as moderator and judge respectively. Moreover, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐅. 𝐎𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨 delivered an inspiring message as the keynote speaker of the event.

Poster and podium presentations marked the first day, showcasing student researchers’ critical thinking, rigor, and commitment to evidence-based practice. 𝐍𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐨 was awarded Best Podium Presenter (Nursing Practice Category) for “Career Benefits of Pre-Service Leadership Among Filipino Nurses: A Qualitative Descriptive Study,” while 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐥 earned Best Podium Presentation (Nursing Education Category) for “Decision Fatigue and Stress Level Among Clinical Instructors in Selected Nursing Schools in Iloilo City.”

In the poster category, 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐨, 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬 secured Best Poster (Nursing Education Category) for their study “Perception and Willingness to be Cared for by Nursing Students Among Patients in a Public Training Hospital,” while 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚 garnered 1st Runner-Up (Poster, Nursing Practice Category) for “Health Literacy Among Household Heads in a Selected Barangay in an Urban Community.”

Other presenters included 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨, who presented “Attitudes toward Death and Dying and Self-Efficacy for End-of-Life Care among Student Nurses in Iloilo City,” alongside participants 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚, 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚. 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫, who contributed to the university’s strong representation in the event.

On Day 2, the event shifted from the intensity of competition to a focus on service. Delegates took part in a Leadership and Team-Building Activity with a community outreach program in Brgy. Balijuagan, Roxas, Capiz. They conducted vital signs monitoring and assisted healthcare professionals in basic procedures. They also facilitated health education sessions and provided support, primarily to senior beneficiaries. Meanwhile, another group of delegates stayed at Filamer Christian University to participate in organizational activities, reflecting the collective commitment of attendees to both community service and professional engagement.

The two-day event brought together nursing institutions from across Western Visayas for the dissemination of research, scholarly exchange, and community engagement. Despite the heat and demanding tasks, student nurses and faculty members found fulfillment in every moment and opportunity they had. They truly experienced firsthand the profound meaning of nursing as a compassionate, human, and genuine connection beyond academic walls.








Words by Lanz Dave Rumbines
Photos via Dr. Ayesha C. Penuela, Prof. Sheila P. Beliran, Prof. Willah D. Gorriceta, and Mrs. Ana Mae A. Secherita | ADPCN VI

28/03/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 || 𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗗𝗦

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩

After the towering waves and howling winds of a tropical cyclone struck the land, one could hear the thumping sounds echoing across the gloomy skies. Upon looking, a helicopter, in its most attention-grabbing form, strides across the clouds—either trying to assess the damage or deliver aid. But leading that flight is no less than a woman, the most unexpected in the field, shifting from one cloud to another.

𝗠𝗮𝗷. 𝗞𝗿𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗔. 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, a 35-year-old military officer, bears the flight of the 𝗦-𝟳𝟬𝗶 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁. But before the flight, Maj. Beatingo traces her roots as one of 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟭. A trailblazer for women in the armed forces, she remains one of the few in such a male-dominated field.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻
To successfully mount a mission in the skies, leadership is a wind beneath the wings for an aircraft—necessary, but often overlooked, and most often socially assigned. Its necessity certainly does not come from whatever gender one identifies with, like how Beatingo noted its effectiveness is dictated by one’s personal, unique character, sharp vision and strong purpose.

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏-𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒉, 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏, 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔,” she asserts.

Moreover, for her, progress in society advances if its components are empowered, equipped and uplifted with capabilities, novel ideas and personal integrity rather than being boxed into their supposed constraints by prejudice. Just like a wind that propels, a society that empowers its women ascends to progress—unprovoked.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲
In the flight, despite all the advanced forecasting technology and sleek equipment, tribulations may come up. Upon Beatingo’s flight, these continuing, deeply rooted stereotypes remain the thing that stops women from achieving equality with men. Thus, breaking it down is a high need that asks no ignorance.

“𝑨𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉. 𝑨𝒄𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏'𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒐𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍,” she stresses, calling it the wind gauge of equality's rise in her workplace.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿
In a mission, it does not only take one goal to be fulfilled. Sometimes, there are things that need urgent attention. Whether it's smaller or bigger than the actual mission itself, its presence is worth it. And for Beatingo, she would focus on ending violence against women and girls if given a global platform.

“𝑨 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏'𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒖𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕,” she urges, highlighting the urgency of ending the issue that drags women even in the absence of the naked eye.

She calls for stronger, formal legal frameworks and processes that women deserve—that all people deserve.

𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

| 𝙎𝙤𝙖𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨.

Maj. Beatingo affirms that another’s skepticism should never define one’s path. Along the way, despite the challenges that make one doubt, it is still one’s thoughts and dreams that matter. In a flight that seems unstable and unclear, she calls for one to trust in God and oneself.

In a world where women struggle for their rightful space, Maj. Beatingo leads the flight in a position usually held by men. And when the time comes, there may be more Maj. Beatingos gliding between clouds.











Words by Yancy Emmanuel Aguilar
Layout by Frances Kayla Noderama

28/03/2026

𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄

In the high-stakes environment of healthcare, the clinical and the legal are not parallel paths, but a single, unified duty. To explore this essential intersection, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼 convened at the WVSU-CON Amphitheatre today, March 28, 2026, for a rigorous discourse: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟.𝗔.𝗪. 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

The seminar focused on the legal frameworks governing 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 and 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 for 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲-𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗧), emphasizing the nurse’s mandate to safeguard patient autonomy during end-of-life decision-making. By bridging the gap between healthcare and the gavel, the program reminded future nurses to view jurisprudential competence not as an option, but as a professional necessity.

Resource speaker 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗢. 𝗗𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲ñ𝗮, 𝗥𝗡, a 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟯 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝘂𝘀 of 𝗪𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗖𝗢𝗡 and current Senior Policy Officer and Health Policy Development Lead at the Unilab Center for Health Policy, shared his unique expertise as both a registered nurse and a jurist. Drawing from his background in critical care and health policy, he provided participants with a comprehensive look at the legal protections and ethical responsibilities that define modern nursing practice.

Throughout the proceeding, Atty. De la Peña guided the assembly through the nuances of Philippine law, offering clarity on how practitioners can navigate complex ethical dilemmas while remaining within the bounds of legal mandates. The session underscored that in the "last word" of a patient, the nurse serves as both a witness and a protector.

As the assembly concluded, the House of Apollo reinforced the message that a nurse’s voice is strongest when backed by both clinical compassion and legal conviction. Through this initiative, the Class of 2026 is better equipped to step into the clinical field—where the law meets care, and where the dignity of the patient finds its rightful place.











Words by Arnie Rose B. Andreo
Photos by Jericho Francesco Jandongan and Graison Clark Trieste
Layout by Cha Maglente

28/03/2026

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𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

As the seminar drew to a close, the 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 invited the participants to complete the post-test and seminar evaluation, providing valuable feedback on both content and delivery. Insights from these evaluations will serve as a compass for future events, ensuring that the House continues to deliver programs that are not only informative but transformative.

With hearts and minds enriched, attendees departed with both knowledge and recognition in hand—ready to carry the principles learned into their clinical practice, confident in their ability to navigate the law alongside compassionate care.

28/03/2026

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𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐀 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

The 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 presents an immersive workshop as part of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟.𝗔.𝗪. 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with real-world scenarios in Advance Medical Directives and POLST.

Through guided exercises, case analyses, and interactive discussions, attendees are empowered to navigate the legal and ethical complexities of nursing practice, sharpening both clinical judgment and juridical understanding.

Step into this hands-on experience, where knowledge meets action, and prepare to apply the law with confidence and care in every patient encounter.

28/03/2026

𝑰𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕!

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 || 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝘀, 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

Every year on March 20, the world pauses to celebrate something wonderfully simple: 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. Established by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Happiness was born from a powerful idea: that wellbeing, joy, and human connection are not luxuries or afterthoughts. They are fundamental to who we are and how we thrive. The day serves as a global reminder to shift our focus however from the relentless pace of daily life to what truly matters. Research consistently shows that the happiest people are not necessarily the wealthiest or the most successful. They are the most connected to others, to purpose, and to the present moment.

This year, the call is to find happiness not only in milestones, but in the small, everyday things: a genuine conversation, a walk in the sun, a moment of gratitude for what already is. Acts of kindness, community, and generosity are among the most powerful and proven drivers of lasting joy, for the giver just as much as the receiver. So today, smile at a stranger. Call someone you've been meaning to reach. Sit with something that makes you feel alive. Because happiness, at its core, is not a destination we arrive at, it's a practice we return to, again and again. And like all the best things in life, it only grows when shared.







Words and Layout by Kirsten Suropia

28/03/2026

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𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿

In healthcare, the line between clinical judgment and legal obligation can be razor-thin. Few are equipped to navigate both with authority and clarity. One hand listens to the heartbeat, the other wields the gavel. Where medicine ends, the law begins—and some are uniquely called to walk both paths.

The 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 proudly introduces 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗢. 𝗗𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲ñ𝗮, 𝗥𝗡, a dual-professional whose expertise seamlessly bridges clinical care and legal practice. As both a registered nurse and a jurist, he exemplifies the modern Filipino nurse—armed with compassion, insight, and the legal acumen to safeguard patients and practitioners alike.

He is a graduate of the West Visayas State University - College of Nursing, Class of 2013. Before taking on the call of Law, he was a critical care nurse. Currently, he is the Senior Policy Officer and Health Policy Development Lead at the Unilab Center for Health Policy.

Today, he will lead participants through 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟.𝗔.𝗪. 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗, shedding light on Advance Medical Directives, POLST, and the legal frameworks that underpin ethical nursing practice. In a field where every decision can have profound consequences, his guidance promises clarity, confidence, and actionable knowledge.

Join us as we welcome 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗢. 𝗗𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲ñ𝗮, 𝗥𝗡, the Juris Peritus who brings law and care into harmonious alignment.

28/03/2026

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𝐀𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐰

In the practice of nursing, every decision carries with it not only clinical consequence, but legal and ethical weight. It is within this intersection of care and accountability that the necessity for jurisprudential competence emerges—not as an option, but as a professional mandate.

In response to this call, the 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨 formally presents their seminar entitled:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟.𝗔.𝗪. 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

This academic assembly is designed to equip future nurses with a deeper understanding of Advance Medical Directives and Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), emphasizing their critical role in safeguarding patient autonomy and guiding end-of-life decision-making. Through this discourse, participants are invited to examine the legal frameworks that govern practice, the ethical principles that shape judgment, and the responsibilities that define the nursing profession.

As the proceedings unfold, may this seminar serve not merely as a venue for learning, but as a platform for reflection—where knowledge is sharpened, perspectives are broadened, and the “last word” is understood in its fullest legal and human significance.

All participants are hereby enjoined to engage with purpose, for in this forum, the law meets care—and the voice of the patient finds its rightful place.