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𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦!!🎓💫

In accordance with the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫, today marks the formal conclusion of the second semester of 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Throughout this term, students and faculty alike have demonstrated unwavering commitment to academic excellence, navigating challenges and achieving milestones.

The CS SC extends its sincerest appreciation to all CSkolars, CS faculty, and staff for their tireless efforts, resilience, and dedication. As the semester comes to a close, we hope for a period of well-deserved rest and reflection, while looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead. The pursuit of knowledge and growth continues beyond this academic term. MABUHAY KAYO, mga CSko't CSka!




🎨: Lexi Calma
✍️: Liah Maricar Libiran

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

Amidst the rising number of reported human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines, the PUP College of Science Student Council reaffirms, now more than ever, its unwavering commitment to empowering every individual and fostering a safer, more inclusive community for all.

The surge in reported cases may reflect a growing number of individuals getting tested and learning their status. And while the numbers may seem alarming at first glance, they also signify a crucial shift: people are stepping forward, taking control of their health, and breaking the silence. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸—𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

We believe this growing awareness is a powerful beginning. A beginning that opens the door to broader access to treatment, stronger support systems, and more conversations that shatter ignorance and stigma.

Our advocacy to end the stigma, to raise awareness, and to protect the rights of those affected—did not start and will not end with the AIDS Awareness Seminars of 2023 and 2024. As long as there is one person facing discrimination because of their status, our mission continues. We stand firm: 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙢𝙖 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥.

No one should walk this journey alone. We are building a community where there is no place for shame or judgment—only support, compassion, and solidarity.

Together, we fight ignorance with education, injustice with advocacy, and silence with love. We create a future where every person, regardless of status, is seen, heard, and embraced.

𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

Amidst the rising number of reported human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases in the Philippines, the PUP College of Science Student Council reaffirms, now more than ever, its unwavering commitment to empowering every individual and fostering a safer, more inclusive community for all.

The surge in reported cases may reflect a growing number of individuals getting tested and learning their status. And while the numbers may seem alarming at first glance, they also signify a crucial shift: people are stepping forward, taking control of their health, and breaking the silence. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸—𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

We believe this growing awareness is a powerful beginning. A beginning that opens the door to broader access to treatment, stronger support systems, and more conversations that shatter ignorance and stigma.

Our advocacy to end the stigma, to raise awareness, and to protect the rights of those affected—did not end with the AIDS Awareness Seminars of 2023 and 2024. As long as there is one person facing discrimination because of their status, our mission continues. We stand firm: 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙢𝙖 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨, 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥.

No one should walk this journey alone. We are building a community where there is no place for shame or judgment—only support, compassion, and solidarity.

Together, we fight ignorance with education, injustice with advocacy, and silence with love. We create a future where every person, regardless of status, is seen, heard, and embraced.

𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐄𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓 — 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒚 ✨

Behold Cristina Singabol — the stunning emblem of the Pawikan Tribe 🐢, walking the waves of conservation with elegance carved in every stride. With Aeslet Gems and Scents, she radiates the glow of island royalty — scented with purpose and dressed in heritage 🌺.

𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒔 — 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 💎
𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌-𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔-𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒅 — 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒚, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 ⚡

𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗡𝗢. 𝟭
Cristina E. Singabol | BSBIO 2-2
Pawikan Tribe (The Cook)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀...

Where art and science weave their rites, we send forth the bold and bright 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 through trails where biology breathes its light 🔬🌀.

Gladers, we present to you the 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 for the 𝟓-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽 🎬✨l🎥.

As we soon venture deeper into the maze of their 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝑺𝒏𝒂𝒑 𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, we first ask you to 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁💡🌟 . Spread the word, link it to others, and 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅.

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗲🏆🎖️.

𝐈𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
Aeslet Gems & Scents
Ettas Health & Beauty Store
FlowerStore.ph
Microbe Muse
MJ Cosmetics
Potico.ph
TBH Cosmetics
Ustel Philippines
World Wildlife Fund

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨:
Bicol University Pre-Medical Society
Human Resource Students Society PUP
PUP The Catalyst
PUP Mathematics Club
PUP The Symposium
PUP Students Statistics Clique

| 𝐏𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟗

Following the advisory issued in response to the "danger level" heat index forecasted by PAGASA, the PUP - Main Campus will shift to 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲 tomorrow, 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵. This adjustment covers all academic levels, including the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘄 and 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.

The decision for other PUP campuses will be at the discretion of their respective 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, based on the local heat index situation.

Please stay safe and hydrated, CSkolars!

Guardians of the Sea, Protectors of the Pawikan Legacy ⛵

Let's go, Pawikan Tribe! 🐢🌊

🌀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗫𝗩𝗜 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘀! 🧬

Registration for BIOWEEK 2025 is NOW OPEN!

🧬 𝕬𝖗𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖙𝖔 𝖙𝖆𝖐𝖊 𝖔𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖒𝖆𝖟𝖊?�

Secure your spot ✅, rally your tribe 🛡️, and gear up for a week of thrilling challenges ⚔️, scientific discoveries 🔬, and unforgettable memories ✨.

📝 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://forms.gle/fe8YFQArX3Ls2Aox5

Let the trials begin — and may the swiftest earn their spots! 🏅

📌 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗫𝗩𝗜.

𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒

𝐈𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:
Aeslet Gems & Scents
Ettas Health & Beauty Store
FlowerStore.ph
MJ Cosmetics
Potico.ph
TBH Cosmetics
The Microbe Muse
Ustel Philippines
WWF

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒

𝐂𝐨-𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲:
Gadgets Magazine

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐲:
Biology Major Students’ Society (BioMaSS)

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨:
Bicol University Pre-Medical Society
Human Resource Students Society PUP
PUP The Catalyst
PUP Mathematics Club
PUP The Symposium
PUP Students Statistics Clique