NU PEERS - National University Peer Facilitators

14/11/2025

🎙️💫 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄, 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒! 💫🎙️
After days of counting down and conversations waiting to unfold, we’re finally stepping down to our happy lane. 😊

Join us as NU PEERS proudly unveils our special podcast episode, “𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚.” This isn’t just another discussion, it’s a movement of voices, stories, and shared experiences that remind us that behind every smile is strength, struggle, and hope. 🌼

With our esteemed speakers — 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨, 𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀. 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐫. 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑. 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨, we’ll uncover the truth behind the smiles, one story at a time. Guided by their wisdom, empathy, and genuine care for every Nationalian, this episode reminds us that healing begins when we choose to talk minds and break stigma. 🌼

So grab your earphones, take a deep breath, and tune in. Listen, reflect, and connect with us.



🎨: Alexine Tapaya
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

13/11/2025

In the midst of deadlines, noise, and everyday chaos, we all deserve a moment to slow down and reconnect with ourselves. 🌿

Here’s the series of the event
✅Unwind and Thrive: Strategies for Effective Stress Management
✅General Assembly
🔜The Art of Loving: Unlocking Self-Worth,
🔜Redpocket
🔜Healing Through Meditation: Harnessing the Power of Your Breath,

Invites you to do just that. 🌸 Each activity is a reminder that healing, growth, and self-love begin when we choose to listen to our minds and hearts. 💫

Together, let’s build a culture of compassion and mindfulness — one that encourages every student to breathe, reflect, and believe in their own worth. 💚
Join us as we create meaningful conversations, share healing spaces, and celebrate mental health with openness and hope. 🌈

13/11/2025

ALL NATIONALIANS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
✨ NU HOPE Sessions: Nurturing the Self, Sharing Gratitude, and Embracing Healing ✨
Take a mindful pause in the middle of the busy days and join us for the NU HOPE Sessions — your safe space to reflect, connect, and recharge. 🌿
🌱 Self-Worth Session – Celebrate who you are and rediscover your strengths.
🎁 Red Pocket Exchange – Share simple gifts and express gratitude in meaningful ways.
🧘 Healing Through Meditation – Breathe, let go, and find peace within.
We will be opening our pre registration next week on each activity and we are excited to see you there and meet new people!
Let’s enjoy the rest of the academic year with hearts full of hope, gratitude, and calm. 💙
Together, let’s nurture our minds, uplift our spirits, and heal as one NU community.

ALL NATIONALIANS ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!

✨ NU HOPE Sessions: Nurturing the Self, Sharing Gratitude, and Embracing Healing ✨

Take a mindful pause in the middle of the busy days and join us for the NU HOPE Sessions — your safe space to reflect, connect, and recharge. 🌿

🌱 Self-Worth Session – Celebrate who you are and rediscover your strengths.
🎁 Red Pocket Exchange – Share simple gifts and express gratitude in meaningful ways.
🧘 Healing Through Meditation – Breathe, let go, and find peace within.

We will be opening our pre registration next week on each activity and we are excited to see you there and meet new people!

Let’s enjoy the rest of the academic year with hearts full of hope, gratitude, and calm. 💙

Together, let’s nurture our minds, uplift our spirits, and heal as one NU community.

13/11/2025

✨ 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬.

On this World Kindness Day, we are reminded that even the simplest gestures, a gentle check-in, a patient ear, or a comforting presence, can be the turning point in someone’s day, or even their life.

At NU PEERS, we believe that kindness is more than an act; it is a commitment to see one another with empathy and compassion. It is choosing to respond with softness in a world that can often feel overwhelming. It is understanding that everyone carries unseen stories, and that a little warmth can go a very long way. 🌍✨

As Nationalians, may we continue cultivating a community where people feel safe, valued, and supported. Let’s show up for one another. Not only when it’s easy, but especially when it matters most. Every hand extended, every moment shared, and every word said with sincerity helps build a campus grounded in genuine care.

Today, let us celebrate kindness not as a single day, but as a practice we nurture daily. A smile, a message, a “𝘒𝘶𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘢?” these small things can spark hope in ways we may never fully realize.

💛 May kindness be the thread that weaves us together.





🎨: Reuben Reyes
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

02/11/2025

As we observe All Souls’ Day, we pause to honor the quiet spaces in our hearts where memory, love, and longing continue to live. Today, we remember all those who have gone before us; family, friends, mentors, and loved ones whose presence shaped our lives in ways both seen and unseen. Though they are no longer with us physically, the lessons they taught, the warmth they shared, and the moments they left behind continue to guide us every day.

In the midst of our busy lives as students, it is important to slow down, breathe deeply, and allow ourselves to reflect. Grief is not linear, and healing does not happen all at once, but remembrance is a gentle step toward peace. May this day remind us that it is okay to feel, to miss, and to honor the people who made our world brighter.

From all of us at NU PEERS, we light candles of hope, comfort, and love for the souls we carry with us. May we find solace in knowing that they live on in the stories we tell and in the kindness we continue to give.

🕯️ Eternal rest grant unto them, and may perpetual light shine upon their memory.
🕊️ May their souls—and the souls of all the faithful departed—rest in peace.





🎨: Ryka Vidal
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

01/11/2025

As we observe All Saint’s Day, we pause to honor the quiet spaces in our hearts where memory, love, and longing continue to live. Today, we remember all those who have gone before us; family, friends, mentors, and loved ones whose presence shaped our lives in ways both seen and unseen. Though they are no longer with us physically, the lessons they taught, the warmth they shared, and the moments they left behind continue to guide us every day.

In the midst of our busy lives as students, it is important to slow down, breathe deeply, and allow ourselves to reflect. Grief is not linear, and healing does not happen all at once, but remembrance is a gentle step toward peace. May this day remind us that it is okay to feel, to miss, and to honor the people who made our world brighter.

From all of us at NU PEERS, we light candles of hope, comfort, and love for the souls we carry with us. May we find solace in knowing that they live on in the stories we tell and in the kindness we continue to give.

🕯️ Eternal rest grant unto them, and may perpetual light shine upon their memory.
🕊️ May their souls—and the souls of all the faithful departed—rest in peace.





🎨: Reuben Reyes
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

30/10/2025

🎙️💛 𝟏 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄! 💛🎙️

Can you feel it already? Well, because tomorrow’s the day, Nationalians! 🌻 Get ready to journey Beyond the Smile — where we talk minds, break stigma, and celebrate the beauty of being real. As we prepare for this meaningful conversation, NU PEERS proudly introduces one of the most inspiring figures behind our advocacy for mental wellness — 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚. 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁. 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐨, 𝐑𝐆𝐂, 𝐋𝐏𝐓, 𝐆𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫, 𝐍𝐔 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 & 𝐍𝐔 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. ✨

Known for her warmth, empathy, and unwavering commitment to student well-being, Ms. Vicencio has always guided Nationalians with compassion; reminding us that every smile we see may hold a story worth understanding. 🌼 Her words will lead us to reflect deeper on how connection, openness, and support can truly make a difference in breaking the stigma around mental health.

As we count the final hours before our 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚, let’s remember that healing begins when we choose to speak, listen, and go beyond what’s visible. 💬

🌟 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲! Don’t miss this inspiring episode that reminds us:
Every smile tells a story, and it’s time we start listening. 💛

🗓️ 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧: October 31, 2025
🎧 𝐍𝐔 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 — 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚





🎨: Alexine Tapaya
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

29/10/2025

The NU Guidance Services Office is back at JMB! 💙💛

We’re excited to share that the National University Guidance Services Office has officially moved back to JMB Rooms 405 & 406 as part of the university’s efforts to prepare for the construction of the new building and in time for the upcoming new term.

29/10/2025

🎙️🌼 𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄! 🎙️🌼

Behind every word and every encouraging smile is someone who listens, understands, and guides with compassion. NU PEERS proudly presents another inspiring voice who embodies these very qualities — 𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀. 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐬, 𝐑𝐆𝐂, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬. 💙

As we prepare our journey 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦, Ms. Dimas will help us uncover the value of empathy, vulnerability, and connection in nurturing our mental health. With her years of experience and heartfelt dedication to the NU community, she reminds us that every story matters; that healing begins the moment we allow ourselves to be heard. 💬✨

Join us as we continue the countdown to “𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆” — 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒎𝒂, where conversations become bridges and smiles become stories of strength. 🌻

💫𝟐 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨! Let’s continue to open minds, break barriers, and see what truly lies beyond every smile.

🗓️ 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬: October 31, 2025
🎧 𝐍𝐔 𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 — Beyond the Smile: Talking Minds, Breaking Stigma





🎨: Alexine Tapaya
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

29/10/2025

𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬? 🍟 🍵⋆｡
𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞!

Cheerful, strong, and brimming with contagious brilliant energy; that’s our Fifi! 🤍 Happy birthday to our certified furmom, fries addict, and matcha-loving Vice President for Internal, Sofiah! She's not just a reliable officer but also a one-call away type of friend who's always ready to support our endeavors. Your witty remarks, silly acts of teasing, and funny personal expressions definitely complete your vibe. May your day be golden like fries and as refreshing like your favorite matcha drink (and may you continue to hoard all the best fries and matcha discounts before anyone else finds them 🤭). Sending love, laughter, and puppy cuddles your way! 🐶✨

Your NU PEERS family is beyond grateful for you. Thank you for spreading warmth, leadership, and positivity in everything you do. 🎂

28/10/2025

🎙️✨ 𝟑 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐠𝐨 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄! 🎙️✨

Have you ever wondered what truly lies beyond a smile? 😊 Sometimes, behind the brightest expressions are stories untold, emotions unheard, and minds that long to be understood. This October 31, 2025, NU PEERS invites you to join us as we take a meaningful dive “𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚” — 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙨, 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙢𝙖.

Through this special podcast episode, we aim to create a space where conversations about mental health are open, honest, and empowering. Together, let’s shed light on the silent struggles and celebrate the strength it takes to keep going every single day. 🌻

And who better to join us in this journey than 𝐌𝐫. 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑. 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨, 𝐑𝐏𝐦, 𝐋𝐏𝐓, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐔 𝐏𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞, a passionate advocate for student well-being and mental health awareness. His insights, experiences, and heartfelt stories will help us understand the deeper meaning behind every smile, and remind us that healing begins with empathy, listening, and connection. 💬

🗓️ Mark your calendars and tune in! Let’s uncover what’s beyond every smile.





🎨: Alexine Tapaya
✍🏻: Jullienne Panagsagan

14/10/2025

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐋𝐲𝐬𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐬! 💙💛

Our ever-energetic NU PEERS Business Manager, Tiktoker, and certified good vibes distributor! 🌟 Every time you’re around, the atmosphere instantly becomes lighter and happier. You have this natural way of lifting everyone’s mood and making even the most stressful days feel fun. Your laughter, positivity, and confidence remind us what it means to enjoy every moment while still giving your best.

We’re still proud and amazed at how you handled our sponsorships for our first-ever event. We knew you could do it, and you proved that you truly deserve that position. Your dedication, effort, and leadership inspire everyone in the team to keep pushing forward.

Thank you for always bringing your joy and energy to NU PEERS. You inspire us not only with your talents and drive but also with your authenticity and warmth. We hope your day is filled with laughter, love, and everything that makes you happiest. Keep shining bright, Lyssa. You make NU PEERS proud! 💫