KAPWA sa UPLB

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬! ♍️

𝐉𝐚𝐣𝐚 is a resident member who stops at nothing to achieve her goals never fails to inspire everyone. 🙂‍↔️

She has a lot of things that keep her driven. 💪🏻✨ If she sets her mind on something, you already know she’s going to get it done no matter what. 🌟 𝐉𝐚𝐣𝐚 loves talking about zodiac signs and reading how the stars will guide the path ahead, as any true favorite Virgo would! 🔮✨

Her hard work and focus are unmatched, her immune system just definetely needs a little extra backup and hopefully remembering to take her daily vitamins for once! 🍊✨

Happiest birthday, 𝐉𝐚𝐣𝐚! 🥳🎉 May your day be full of aligned stars and everything that makes you happy. KAPWA sa UPLB wishes you a very stardust-ful birthday! 💫💙💛
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“happy birthday, ajajabunjingbunjing kuhh 🥹 i still have ur birthday saved on my calendar bc i love u and i want to be reminded that the universe were blessed to have u on this very day 😉 im so thankful that i get to share chikas and kwentos with u since we were teens and it always put me at ease that u are being treated gently now grabe kung alam lang ng mga utaw kung anong laman ng convo natin HQHSHHSHS im just so happy for u !!

i miss you, my 4ever virgo babie :(( i hope you enjoyed your day !! pls pls pls know that i will always have ur back !! mahal ka sa akin, jaja 🫶🏻” -Ayen




✍️ Written by: Alessandra Yuson
🖼️ Graphics by: CJ Flor

1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6… 7… 8…9…𝟏𝟎! 𝐲𝐨𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐨! 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎,🎉 and we celebrate our 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐝 𝐄𝐦! 🥳

Em is the 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙖 who can grind ML ranks, is fun to play card games with, AND can pull off all-nighters 💪🏻🌚 and somehow still keep us laughing the entire time. Life is definitely 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗴𝘆𝘂𝗽 🥬🥩 with you around! Here’s to 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿, endless wins, and keeping that babygirl energy 4evah! 💁🏻‍♀️💞

Happiest Birthday, Em! 🥳 May your day be filled with love and joy. Stay pretty, dedicated, and full of positivity.🌟 So grateful for you and everything you do with heart for the org and soul for the resmems. 🫂 KAPWAtids wishes you all the best!💙__________________________

“hi michael!! 🎉 happy happy birthday sa pinakamasipag mag-aral kong kilala 🎂😆 sana ay humaba pa ang buhay mo pati na ang buhok mo! to more ml and card games!! happy birthday ulit, stay funny and happy, we love you! 💕” - Claire




✍️ Written by: Chelsea Herrera
🖼️ Graphics by: CJ Flor

He may look like a serious guy,🧍‍♂️ but when you get to know him, he is actually the warmest person you’ll ever meet!☺️

Meet Josh, the ever-shining guy you’ll meet once in a lifetime. He is a very wholesome person and one of the best people you can lean on.🤗 Not only that, aside from his personality, he is also a very hardworking person, and that shows really well, especially during his time in an executive position.💪 He handles everything with greatness, and everything he touches turns out to be something amazing.🤩 That’s how dedicated and amazing he is when it comes to his work and responsibilities. His natural capability, paired with his talent, is what truly makes him excellent.🦸‍♂️

Happy Birthday once again, Josh!🎂🎁 We hope you enjoy your special day and always remember that your KAPWAtids will be here to support you through thick and thin.🫂 Wishing you more happiness, success, and good things ahead.👐 Keep being the amazing person that you are!💙💛
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“Happiest birthday to my favorite batchiee! 🎉You’ve been such a blessing to us. Wag mo na ako awayin ha emz HAHAHAHAHAHA So proud sa mga achievements mo sa life. Ikaw ang isa sa mga nilulook up ko when it comes to kasipagan and heart to serve and to show up. So lupet talaga ng isang Joshua, grabe. Patikim naman ng sikat mong mga luto😌

Thank you for being an amazing Head, you’ve lead us well. Continue to excel in all things you doo! To more chikahan and memories with you. May God give the desires of your heart according to His perfect will and time✨Happy birthdayyyy!” -Hatty




Caption by: Ray Exequiel Miranda
Layout by: CJ Flor

🕸️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐁 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐔𝐍. 🕷️✨

“𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚.” — and with great beginnings come an even greater 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁. 🕷️💙💛

A huge thank you to all our 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐬 who swung into 𝙆𝘼𝙋𝙒𝘼-𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 for our 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 🕸️🔥

From one universe to another, you took the leap, found your way onto our web, and became part of something bigger than yourselves. ✨ Whether you’re a familiar face or a brand-new variant, we hope tonight reminded you that there’s always a place for you here—with your 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁. 🏡🫶 The web has been spun, the signal has been answered, and your 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀-𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 journey has officially begun. 🕷️🌌

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🕸️💥

Until our next web-slinging adventure, KAPWAtids! 🕷️💙💛

Ayen, the epitome of excellence,👏 is a devoted and a magnificent woman who never ceases to amaze us with her leadership and compassion.🦸‍♀️

When it comes to managing several tasks at once, Ayen is truly one of the best. She consistently gets things done on time, and always makes sure every detail is taken care of.📃 Her meticulous attention to detail and genuine dedication to her work are what truly make her stand out. But don’t let that serious and hardworking side fool you—Ayen is also a gamer at heart.🎮 Whether it’s Tetris or Call of Duty Mobile, she’s always ready to take on the challenge and, more often than not, come out on top. 🏆

This is Ayen—the wall that never crumbled, standing strong through every challenge, and the anchor that kept everything together even when things seemed to be falling apart. 💪 Her time in the position may have ended, but the strength and impact she left behind will always be remembered. 🙌

Happy birthday, Ayen! 🎂🎉 We truly appreciate everything you’ve done for the organization and the impact you’ve made on all of us. We’re grateful to have had you as someone we can look up to and learn from. 🌟 We hope your special day is filled with all the happiness and love you deserve. Just remember that your KAPWAtids will always be here to support you! Once again, happy birthday, Ayen! 💙💛
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“hi darling ! happy happy 21st to you 💘

i loved how from being batchmates to becoming co-execs, nagkasama tayo basically throughout our entire journey in kapwa since 2024, you know i would not have been able to fulfill my role as vp as bravely and smoothly as i did without you, right?

i am super grateful for the laughs, random chika momentz, and even the chaos that we shared ngayong college. cheers to us as we go through our last year of college, bff! i will always be rooting for your success, happy birthday again and love u so mucho 🫰” -Mika




Caption by: Ray Exequiel Miranda
Layout by: CJ Flor

"Diwa ng Kabayanihan, Lakas ng Sambayanan", isinasabuhay o hanggang salita na lamang ba?

Nagkaroon ng paggunita ng Araw ng mga Bayani sa Libingan ng mga Bayani nitong Aug 31, 2026 sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. Nasabi ng ating pangulo na patuloy natin gunitain at alalahanin ang mga bayani ng nakaraan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapatuloy sa pagseserbisyo at pagsasabuhay ng kanilang pagmamahal sa ating bayan. Patuloy natin ginugunita ang mga bayani na nagsakripisyo para sa bayan natin noong unang panahon pero paano naman ang mga makabagong bayani ng kasalukuyan?

Marami pa ring manggagawang Pilipino ang araw-araw na kumakayod nang higit sa sapat, ngunit patuloy na pinagkakaitan ng sahod at benepisyong sapat upang mamuhay nang marangal. Sa panahon ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng pagkain, pamasahe, renta, at iba pang pangunahing pangangailangan, kahit maliit na dagdag sa kanilang kita ay kinakailangan pang ipaglaban.

Sa NCR, ang ₱85 na dagdag-sahod sa ilalim ng Wage Order No. 27 ay naharap pa sa pagsuspinde matapos itong pigilan ng Pasig Regional Trial Court—isang desisyong inapela ng Department of Labor and Employment hanggang sa Korte Suprema. Sa halagang para sa ilan ay tila maliit lamang, nakasalalay para sa maraming manggagawa ang dagdag na pagkain sa hapag, pamasahe pauwi, gamot, matrikula, at iba pang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan ng kanilang pamilya.

Kung sila ang tinatawag nating mga “bagong bayani,” bakit kailangan pa nilang ipaglaban ang karapatang mabuhay nang disente?

Bilang mga kabataan, gamitin natin ang ating kaalaman, tinig, at social media upang magmulat at makiisa. Kaisa ang KAPWA sa UPLB sa paggunita ng mga bayaning lumaban para sa kalayaan noon, at sa mga makabagong bayaning patuloy na lumalaban ngayon.

Damhin ang tunay na diwa ng kabayanihan. Ipakita ang tunay na lakas ng sambayanang Pilipino!






References:
https://pia.gov.ph/press-release/nation-commemorates-national-heroes-day-2026/
https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/31/news/marcos-leads-commemoration-of-national-heroes-day/2414802

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2286203/dole-seeks-to-lift-injunction-vs-p85-ncr-wage-hike

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1282919

Kapag binansagang “terorista” ang journalist dahil sa kritikal na ulat, hindi na ito simpleng disagreement—panunupil na ito.

Mariing kinokondena ng KAPWA sa UPLB ang paglalagay sa panganib ng mga mamamahayag. Sa ilalim ng Campus Journalism Act of 1991, dapat itaguyod at protektahan ang kalayaan ng pamamahayag kahit sa antas ng campus. Ayon sa 2025 report ng Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, 184 media attacks ang naitala mula Hulyo 1, 2022 hanggang Abril 30, 2025—kabilang ang 48 kaso ng red-tagging at 78 na kinasasangkutan ng state actors.

Hindi salita lamang ang red-tagging, online targeting, at harassment. Lumilikha ang mga ito ng takot, nagtutulak sa self-censorship, at inilalayo ang publiko sa impormasyong kailangan upang magtanong at maningil ng pananagutan.

Ngayong National Press Freedom Day—ating panawagan na patuloy na tumindig laban sa panunupil at pagpapa tahimik sa ating mga mamamahayag. Itigil ang red-tagging, pagbabanta, at harassment; imbestigahan ang mga banta; panagutin ang mga nang-aabuso; at wakasan ang impunidad. Huwag tayong manahimik. Ang press freedom ay hindi pabor na maaaring bawiin ng nasa kapangyarihan—karapatan ito ng lahat.

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Sa bisa ng Republic Act No. 11699 ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing ika-30 ng Agosto ang National Press Freedom Day bilang pagkilala kay Marcelo H. del Pilar.






Mga Sanggunian
CMFR Staff. (2025, May 3). The state of media freedom in the Philippines 2025. Center for Media Freedom and Responsibilty. https://cmfr-phil.org/press-freedom-protection/press-freedom/the-state-of-media-freedom-in-the-philippines/

Republic Act No. 7079, § 2 (1991). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF CAMPUS JOURNALISM AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7079_1991.html

Republic Act No. 11699 (2022). An act declaring August 30 of every year as “National Press Freedom Day” and for other purposes, § 1 (2022). https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11699_2022.html

“Alam mo ba na ang August 27 ay World Lake Day?”

Ngayong araw, nakikiisa ang Kapatirang Pitong Lawa sa UP Los Baños sa pandaigdigang panawagan para sa pangangalaga ng mga lawa at ng mga kabuhayang nakasalalay sa mga ito.

Sa San Pablo, Laguna, ang Sampaloc, Yambo, Pandin, Calibato, Palakpakin, Bunot, at Mohicap ay hindi lamang tanawin. Nagbibigay ang mga ito ng pagkain, kabuhayan, turismo, at tubig sa mga komunidad.

Sa tala ng lungsod noong 2013, may 408 rehistradong fish-cage farmers/operators sa Pitong Lawa, habang mahigit 1.3 milyong kilo ng isda ang naitala sa Sampaloc lamang.

Sa World Lake Day, alagaan natin ang Pitong Lawa dahil ang pagprotekta sa lawa ay pagprotekta sa buhay at kabuhayan ng San Pablo.






Mga Sanggunian
City Government of San Pablo City, City Planning and Development Office. (2015). Comprehensive land use plan of San Pablo City 2015–2025: Volume 3, Sectoral studies.
Perez, M. G. L. D., Macandog, D. M., Nacorda, H. M. E., Sanchez, P. A. J., Predo, C. D., & Settele, J. (2023). Estimating the recreational benefits of Lake Pandin as a tourism destination in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. Science and Engineering Journal, 16(Supplement), 27–36.
Perez, T., & Claveria, R. J. (2013). Seven lakes research program updates. In M. L. C. Aralar et al. (Eds.), LakeCon2011: Building on the pillars of integrated lake basin management (pp. 306–307). PCAARRD-DOST.
United Nations. (n.d.). World Lake Day. Retrieved August 27, 2026, from https://www.un.org/en/node/225233

🚨 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝗥𝗘-𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗! 🚨 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 🕸️✨

Didn't make it to the first drop? Don't stress out, 𝓚𝓐𝓟𝓦𝓐-𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮 is giving you a second chance! 💥

The 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐏 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬 is holding a 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for everyone who missed out, got caught up with acads, or is still looking for their crew this sem! 💙💛

Across every universe, no hero makes it through UPLB alone. ✨ Whether you're a freshie still finding your footing or an upperclassman looking for a real home on campus, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯. 🏡🕷️🕸️

𝐒𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒, 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐬! 👀

📅 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://forms.gle/zK6Skbe75n1yTGkH9

🚨 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗦: 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗. 🚨𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗪𝗔-𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦. 🕸️🔥

The signal has been sent! And now, the 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐏 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬 invites you to step into the 𝓚𝓐𝓟𝓦𝓐-𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓮 for our 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 💙💛

Across every universe, there are people who make a place feel like home. ✨ Here at 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁, you might just find yours. 🏡🥰 Whether you’re seasoned or a new variant looking for where you fit, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯. 🕷️🕸️

𝐖𝐄’𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓, 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐖𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐬!👀

📅 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
⏰ 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐫 (formerly known as 𝐈𝐂’𝐬)
🔗 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://forms.gle/zK6Skbe75n1yTGkH9