Accountancy Journal

More than four hundred stories of late-night study sessions, endless cups of coffee, and tears shed over numbers, accounts, and standards—and now, worries fade into the background as you march your way up the stage with victorious smiles on your faces.

Today, 401 students of the UST-AMV College of Accountancy are finally crossing the finish line.

Armed with faith, honed by grit and dedication, and fueled by competence, compassion, and commitment, each and every one of you has earned every bit of this victory.

But remember, this is only the beginning. Keep your heads up high, seniors! The sky is your limit.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Caption by Andrea Alhian Berber
Layout by Karl Benedict Parayaoan

🎉𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗣𝗔𝘀!🎉

The UST–AMV College of Accountancy proudly congratulates the 74 new Thomasian CPAs who successfully passed the May 2026 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination (CPALE). Their dedication, perseverance, and determination have truly borne fruit. 🌟

The whole AMVian community is proud of all of you! ❤️🤍

To view the official list of passers, visit: https://www.prcboard.com/top-schools-may-2026-cpale-accountancy-board-exam-results

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The UST-AMV College of Accountancy’s graduating class of 2026 are all smiles and laughter as they prepare to walk through the Arch of the Centuries, concluding their stay in the University of Santo Tomas.

Caption by Alhi Berber
Photos by Theodore Art Francisco
Post-processed by Sophia Manalo

ONE STEP CLOSER ➡️💘

Before the final march, the UST-AMV College of Accountancy bid farewell to approximately 401 graduating students of Batch 2026 at the Quadricentennial Pavilion and the UST Grandstand and Open Field on May 29 for the Baccalaureate Mass 2026 to celebrate the years of hard work and the memories shared along the way.

Photos by Sophia Manalo & Theodore Art Francisco
Post-processed by Sophia Manalo

The journey was never easy but every step led to this moment.🎉

Today culminates years of hard work, resilience, and unwavering determination. Finally, what once seemed distant is now within your reach.✨

Celebrate this day with a heart filled with hope and genuine happiness.💖

Congratulations, Class of 2026! May all the odds be with you.🎓

Layout by Karl Benedict Parayaoan

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: Graduating AMVians gather as the Baccalaureate Mass 2026 officially commences, marking the beginning of their final journey.

“The longest way must have its close – the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe

For some, this chapter of their lives have ended but for most, it has only begun 📖 Wave goodbye to the end of beginning as we close out this academic year 👋 This journey has not been easy, but cherish the memories and congratulate yourself for making it to the finish line 🏁 Take your well deserved rest and hold on to your hopes and dreams 🌠 as a new morning will dawn upon you 🌅🌻

Art by Lucie Tomanda

Make and Mend! Concludes Three-Episode Run with a Strong Statement on Sustainable
Fashion

The show opened with an ambitious challenge that pushed three designers to craft high-fashion runway looks using only secondhand materials purchased from local thrift stores, with limited budget of five hundred pesos.

All three designers, Aivann Romero from Ateneo de Manila University, Ian Dave Allam from Far Eastern University, and Mary Joanne Ordoña from the University of Santo Tomas, entered the competition eager to prove that environmentally conscious fashion can still be innovative, expressive, and visually compelling.

For the program’s first major design challenge, the contestants were tasked with interpreting the
theme “Peak Hours: What It Takes to Get There”. Evaluating their creations was a distinguished panel composed of Ms. Marion Solon, emerging fashion designer Reese Latonio, and filmmaker
and costume designer Cris Cao.

Reese Latonio recently introduced his self-titled fashion label through his graduation collection Sidlak, while Cris Cao developed his creative background through his involvement with Project 8 Projects.

Aivann presented Bound by the Rush, a design that captured the suffocating and exhausting realities of urban commuting. She won Runway Regal award.

Ian received the Haul of Fame award for assembling the most impressive collection of thrifted materials. His design honored provincial students who leave their hometowns in pursuit of opportunities in Manila.

Ultimately, Joanne emerged victorious as the competition’s overall winner, securing both the Mending Maestro award for technical excellence and the grand title of Most Iconic Ukay Royalty. Drawing inspiration from the utilitarian style of Renan Pacson, she created a modern Filipiniana ensemble using structured denim fabrics that reflected the exhaustion and discomfort associated with long commutes.

In the end, M&M Studios delivered a powerful message that the future of fashion lies in sustainability, and that genuine style is shaped not only by appearance, but also by purpose and intention.

Let’s be real, ka is ba na talaga. 🤧

But you know what’s stronger? The months of late nights solving, reviewing, and mastering everything you need to know about accounting. The May 24-26 CPALE won’t know what hit it. 💥

This is YOUR time. Walk into that exam room like you own it.

Good luck, future CPAs! 🧮

Onto the final lap! 🏳️ Just one last wave of exams and we’re done! 🔔

Hang in there because soon, you’ll be celebrating your hard work and efforts this semester. Be proud of how hard you’ve been studying! 📚

Rest up, clear your mind, and show those exams who’s boss. Good luck on your finals! 🍀

Art by Paula Gabrielle Reyes