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THE RIVERSIDE COLLEGIAN EDITORIAL BOARD
Academic Year 2024-2025

KARL NATIVIDAD
Editor-in-Chief

ALLIAH MARISSE MAGLANTAY
Associate Editor

MARYWIN LOVE JULITO
Managing Editor

GUIA MARIE TELLA-IN
Copy Editor

JED JUMANGUIN
News & Web Editor

ALEAH ANN TORRES
Feature Editor

ARIANE TAGULALAP
Opinion and Column Editor

RODENAIRE PENUELA
Sports Editor

SHAMIAH BOOT
Literary Editor

QUENNIE TRISTE
Creative Editor

AEISHA LAO
Head Illustrator

JOHN CARL YANSON
Head Layout

HOWELL MAYOL
Head Photojournalist

CURT DE JESUS
Head Videojournalist

ZILD INTREVENCION
Head Broadcaster

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | Riverside College honors 870 Level 2 student nurses in 68th Capping & Candlelighting CeremonyRiverside College...
23/09/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | Riverside College honors 870 Level 2 student nurses in 68th Capping & Candlelighting Ceremony

Riverside College honored 870 second-year nursing students during its 68th Capping and Candlelighting Ceremony themed “Excellence without Borders: Innovating Care, Inspiring Change,” marking their formal initiation into the nursing profession at the SMX Convention Center, September 22.

The ceremony highlighted the students’ commitment to compassionate care, professional excellence, and service as they advanced to the next stage of their nursing education.

Before the ceremony formally commenced, Rev. Fr. Farley Rey Santillan presided over the Holy Mass, followed by the introduction of guest speaker Rozzano C. Locsin, RN, PhD, FAAN, by Clinical Coordinator Shalaine E. Lumauod, RN, MN.

“The call for nursing excellence has crossed traditional clinical boundaries, as healthcare systems grapple with complex challenges from entrenched health disparities to the swift integration of Artificial Intelligence. The nursing profession is at the cutting edge of innovation,” Locsin said.

Furthermore, he emphasized the role of nurses in connecting clinical practice with broader healthcare advocacy.

“Nurses are uniquely positioned to be bridges between frontline clinical delivery and systemic advocacy, ensuring that care delivery is culturally humble and structurally sound,” he added.

Locsin also highlighted the need for nurses to embrace innovation and adopt a forward-looking approach to healthcare.

“Excellence without borders requires a constant willingness to change. Thus, innovation urges the nursing profession to move beyond a retrospective view on care and toward a future-oriented, innovative mindset,” he highlighted.

“Today’s nurses are influencing healthcare’s future through the lens of global health equity, transformational leadership, and digital fluency,” Locsin said.

Following the address, Riverside College President and CEO Samuel Z. Lee, MBM, and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michelle M. Saplada, PhD, presented Locsin with a plaque of appreciation.

Thereafter, Dean of the College of Nursing Joselito L. Murillo, MN, presented the nursing candidates, while clinical instructors conferred the caps and pins, symbolizing the students’ preparation to enter the nursing profession, and serve with compassion.

The candidates then lit their candles and recited the Florence Nightingale Pledge, symbolizing their commitment to the values and responsibilities of the nursing profession.

The ceremony concluded with the singing of the Pledge song and the Alma Mater song as the students formally moved forward in their journey toward becoming professional nurses.




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🪶: Patric Lim
📸: Dhaniel Europeo & Francis Camaria

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | College of Pharmacy holds departmental orientationRiverside College – Department of Pharmacy, alongside The Ap...
22/09/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 | College of Pharmacy holds departmental orientation

Riverside College – Department of Pharmacy, alongside The Apothecarian Society, held a departmental orientation for all their students at the Riverside College Roof deck from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., September 21.

“My main goal I hope to achieve is to welcome back our community and set everyone up for success,” The Apothecarian Society President Jollirose Faith David said.

“For our incoming freshmen, the goal is to help them feel right at home by guiding them through essential college and pharmacy guidelines, easing their transition into higher education, and building a strong bridge to their senior peers. For our returning students, this is a chance to reconnect and review important reminders,” she added.

“Most importantly, this event aims to give everyone a breath of fresh air and a well-earned mental reset after a heavy week of exams through lively, interactive games,” she highlighted.




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🪶: Patric Lim
📸: May Arevalo & Dhaniel Europeo

21/09/2026

| 𝐈𝐅 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃, 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘?

What happens when the government gains the upper hand for power over a nation, while the people lose the freedom to question it? What happens when newspapers stopped publishing, broadcasts are tightly controlled, our voices as citizens disappear, and telling the truth is taking a risk?

These questions remain as a focal part of our history, decades later when Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. signed Proclamation No. 1081 on September 21, 1972, that placed the country under Martial Law. The declaration was publicly announced on September 23, when prevalent arrests had already begun.

The Marcos Sr. administration presented Martial Law as a response to threats to national security and public order, including social unrest, bombings, and the communist insurgency. It also pointed to infrastructure and development as among the accomplishments of the period, but Martial Law also brought sweeping changes to political life and civil liberties. Government forces arrested and detained political opponents, activists, students, journalists, and other individuals, while restrictions were placed on media organizations and their public and freedom of expression.

For tons of Filipinos, these changes occurred not simply through announcements or historical dates, but through the limits that chained on everyday life. Families had to live with uncertainty, political organizations were restricted, public criticism became more difficult and human rights organizations and later government documentation recorded cases involving arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killings, and other violations committed during the period. The Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission was later formed to preserve the memory of victims and support the recognition of their experiences.

The press was among who were deeply affected, such as newspapers, radio stations, and television networks were shut down, placed under government control, or subjected to restrictions following the declaration. Journalists across the nation faced censorship, arrests, detention, and harassment. In a populace where journalism serves to gather information, question authority, and document events, restrictions on the press also affected how Filipinos received information about what was happening around them.

However, the story of journalism during Martial Law was not only a story of silence. It was also a story of journalists and student writers who continued to document events despite the risks. Abraham “Ditto” Sarmiento Jr., a student journalist of the Philippine Collegian, was among those arrested and detained after writing critically about the government. Another was, Jacob Amatong, who reported on corruption and abuses in Mindanao, was assassinated in 1984. Other journalists, including Jose “Joe” Burgos Jr., Napoleon Rama, and Max Soliven, also experienced pressure and persecution during the Marcos Sr. regime.

Their experiences show why journalism matters particularly during periods when information is restricted. A newspaper can become a record and a photograph can become evidence. A written account can preserve the experience of someone whose voice was otherwise prevented from being heard. When people are pressured into silence, the work of documenting events becomes even more significant.

Another thing was that journalists were not the only Filipinos who resisted. Students, activists, religious groups, human rights advocates, opposition leaders, and ordinary citizens found different ways to challenge repression and preserve their voices. Some organized protests while others documented abuses. Some provided support to those who had been detained or persecuted while others continued to speak, write, and remember despite the perils.

Martial Law was formally lifted on January 17, 1981, although Marcos remained president. The years that followed continued to be drowned in political tensions, economic difficulties, opposition to the government, and growing public dissatisfaction. Then in 1986, the People Power Revolution brought hundreds of thousands of Filipinos to the streets and eventually ended Marcos’ presidency. The transition that followed also led to the creation of a new constitutional order, culminating in the ratification of the 1987 Constitution.

More than five decades after the declaration of Martial Law, its history continues to be examined through documents, testimonies, photographs, journalism, government records, and the stories of those who lived through it. September 21 remains widely observed as the anniversary associated with the declaration, although historical records distinguish the date Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081 from September 23, when its announcement and widespread arrests became available publicly.

For a generation that did not experience Martial Law firsthand, the period can exist only through the records left behind and the stories passed from one generation to another, which makes remembering more than an act of looking backward. It is also an effort to understand how institutions, information, rights, and public participation can change during periods of political crisis.

History does not speak for itself. People tell it through the documents they preserve, the stories they pass on, the questions they continue to ask, and the records they refuse to let disappear.

And when freedom is silenced, someone still has to tell the story.

Never Again. Never Forget.




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🪶: Patric Lim & Zean Charlyze Reginio
🎤: Lea Lo
🎥: Francis Camaria & Dhaniel Europeo
💻: Dhaniel Europeo

| 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬.A familiar name slowly forgotten. A story told again and again. A...
21/09/2026

| 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬.

A familiar name slowly forgotten. A story told again and again. A face that once felt familiar becoming harder to recognize.

For people living with Alzheimer’s disease, these moments can become part of everyday life. But beyond the fading memories is a person with a lifetime of stories, relationships, and experiences—someone who deserves to be understood, supported, and remembered.

Observed every September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day calls for greater awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and recognition of the families and caregivers who continue to provide support along the way.

Because while memories may fade, compassion should never be forgotten.




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🪶: Axel Nanlabis
🎨: Sky Sumaylo
💻: Kyle Nicole Ramos

| 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨.”— Eleanor Roosevelt𝐘𝐎𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐎 ...
19/09/2026

| 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬

“𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt

𝐘𝐎𝐎𝐇𝐎𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒! Kamusta ang Prelims? Nasa "Completed" tab na nga ang exam, pero ang puso't kaluluwa natin ay nakatambay pa rin sa "Past due". We hope we all made it through our first set of exams with courage and determination.

There may be days when we achieve the results we hoped for, and there may be days when things don’t go as planned. Don’t let one exam define you. Every result is a lesson, every mistake is an opportunity to improve, and every challenge is a chance to grow.

Prelims may be over, but the journey continues. Keep learning, keep growing, and keep believing in yourself. Congratulations, Collegians! 💙

Now, we want to hear from you! Leave your Prelims reaction in the comments below.




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🪶: Axel Nanlabis
💻: Deither Dave Aliman

16/09/2026

| 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬

Green din ba ang results ng lahat? 👀

If yes, congratulations! And if not, it’s okay, you’ve done your best. There are still two more terms to go, so don’t lose hope just yet.

Gaya ng sabi ni Queen Lyca, “pwede nang mangarap.” Anything is possible if you dream and you work hard for it. Well then, we’ll take her word. 🙏🏻

This is just Day 1 of the Prelim exams, three more days to go.

Best of luck, and laban, Collegian! 🩵




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🪶: John Carl Yanson & Guia Tella-in
💻: John Carl Yanson
📀: Puede Nang Mangarap – Lyca Gairanod

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| 𝐏𝐎𝐕: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬.“Good luck sa exams tomorrow, my academic achiever 🙂 Do...
15/09/2026

| 𝐏𝐎𝐕: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬.

“Good luck sa exams tomorrow, my academic achiever 🙂 Don't forget to take breaks okee? ”

AYY?!? may ganyanan??

Suddenly, hindi na “Lord, bigyan mo po ako ng sagot” ang prayer mo. “Lord, sana siya na lang ibigay.”

Whether the good luck came from your crush, your bestie, your seatmate, or that one person who only talks to you during exams, take it as your sign to LOCK that information in, sabi nga nila "dapat maglo-lock." maliiii

To all Collegians, may your reviewers be complete, your memory be sharp, your stocked knowledge be ready and your answers be “Sure na Sure” instead of “Bahala na si Batman.”

Good luck to us all for this prelim examinations!

You’ve got this, Collegians! 1 done & 2 more to go for this 1st semester so more baby steps pa.

And if no one has told you yet,

Good luck. I believe in you.👀




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🪶: Patric Lim
🎨: Cristel Marie Amacio
💻: Denther Josh Lutao

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐔𝐏, 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒! 📢 The Riverside Collegian is now on Messenger Channel! As the official student publication of Rive...
13/09/2026

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐔𝐏, 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒! 📢

The Riverside Collegian is now on Messenger Channel!

As the official student publication of Riverside College, we continue to find new ways to bring stories, information, and the voice of the student body closer to every collegian.

Through our channel, students now have a more direct way to receive publication announcements, coverage updates, calls for participation, upcoming activities, and other important information from the publication.

From the stories we tell to the campus moments we cover, we want to make sure you are there when it matters. Because journalism does not stop at the pages; it reaches the student population.

Join The Riverside Collegian Messenger Channel and keep the conversation, information, and stories within reach.

Always ready to serve the collegian community with unblemished truth.




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🪶: Patric Lim
💻: Mia Esabela Marfil

***dePreventionDay | 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬There are words that can be difficult to say, especially when the...
10/09/2026

***dePreventionDay | 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬

There are words that can be difficult to say, especially when they begin with, “I need help.” In classrooms, hallways, group chats, and even at home, students can become used to carrying their struggles quietly, answering with “I’m okay” or “okay lang ko” when they are anything but what they say. Yet behind the silence can be a simple truth, sometimes, reaching out is not a weakness, but a decision to no longer carry the burden alone.

For Filipino students, the pressure to keep going can come from many directions, such as academic expectations, familial responsibilities, peer pressure, financial concerns, uncertainty about the future, and the will to appear strong that these pressures can make asking for support feel difficult. The problem is not always the absence of people who care, but the fear of becoming a burden, being judged, or being told that what they feel is something they should simply overcome.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that more than 720,000 people die by su***de worldwide each year, based on its latest global estimates. Its latest global data, from 2021, recorded approximately 727,000 su***de deaths worldwide, with su***de ranking as the third leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29. For World Su***de Prevention Day 2026, observed on September 10, WHO continues the three-year theme “Changing the Narrative on Su***de,” with the call to action “Start the Conversation,” encouraging people in their communities to challenge stigma and foster open, benevolent conversations about su***de prevention.

Nationally, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s su***de mortality rate in 2024 was estimated at 2.7 deaths per 100,000 people, with males recording a higher rate of 4.4 compared with 1.0 among females. Men also recorded higher rates of su***de using violent methods than women. These figures are based on the country’s 2024 Civil Registration and Vital Statistics data, making them the latest national su***de mortality estimates released by the PSA. Behind these numbers are families, friends, classmates, and communities affected by each loss, emphasizing the importance of strengthening prevention and creating spaces where people can seek support without fear of judgment.

For both generations, this conversation is particularly important. Teenagers and young adults spend much of their lives within schools and communities, making these spaces crucial in recognizing when someone may be struggling, encouraging open and honest conversations, and connecting people with appropriate support. Prevention can begin with something as simple as noticing when someone seems different and having the courage to ask, “okay ka lang gid tuod?”

This is where changing the narrative begins. Instead of saying, “stay positive lang kay basi subong lang na,” there can be a willingness to listen. Instead of saying, “ang iban gani ya kusog man” or “nakaya man nila ya haw,” there can be a reminder that pain is not a competition. Instead of treating someone’s vulnerability as something embarrassing, there can be an understanding that seeking support is a normal part of being human.

A friend who listens, a teacher who takes a student’s concerns seriously, a parent who creates an open space for a raw and honest conversation, or a school that makes counseling accessible can all become part of a support system. However, friends and classmates should not be expected to carry this responsibility alone. When someone is experiencing emotional or mental distress, reaching out to a trusted adult, guidance counselor, mental health professional, or crisis hotline can help connect them with the support they need.

Asking for help does not mean a person has failed to overcome their struggles. It means acknowledging that support is needed and that no one should be expected to face countless struggles alone. Sometimes, the strongest thing a person can do is admit that they cannot carry everything by themselves.

Maybe the most important conversation, then, is not the one that happens only on September 10. It is the one that continues in ordinary classrooms, during lunch breaks, after school, at home, or wherever people gather. Altering the narrative begins when silence gives way to compassion, judgment gives way to understanding, and isolation gives way to connection.

Asking for help is not a weakness. Sometimes, it is the courage to say that you need someone beside you.

If you or someone you know may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline:
1553
0917-899-8727
0966-351-4518
0908-639-2672

Philippine Red Cross Psychological First Aid Hotline:
1158

You can also reach out to a trusted parent, teacher, school counselor in the guidance office, or another responsible adult who can help connect you with appropriate professional support.

You do not have to face a difficult moment alone. Reaching out is a step toward support.




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🪶: Patric Lim
🎨: Margareth Mavel Espinosa
💻: Deither Dave Aliman

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 | Collegian wins Miss Talisay City 2026 crownWith dreams for Talisay City and a reminder to never lose sight of on...
10/09/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 | Collegian wins Miss Talisay City 2026 crown

With dreams for Talisay City and a reminder to never lose sight of one’s roots, Jessamae Clarisse T. Ronquillo, a third-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student of Riverside College representing Barangay Dos Hermanas, emerged victorious as Miss Talisay City 2026 at the Talisay City Public Plaza, September 9.

“As a representative of Talisay and as a woman, every person here in Talisay City should embrace their authenticity because it is something that should be celebrated every day and it is something that we should not hide from because it is what makes us beautiful,” Ronquillo said.

Ronquillo encouraged the youth to pursue innovation while remaining grounded in their history and identity.

“Although we dream for a brighter tomorrow, for a brighter future, innovation in our dreams should not get too loud that we forget where we came from,” she said.

She said the past teaches people how far they have come and how much farther they can move forward.

Aside from the crown, Ronquillo also received the Miss Megaworld, Miss SM, Miss Anyag Beauty, and Aesthetic Studio awards.




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🪶: Marywin Love Julito
📸: Atty. Rowena "Weng" Lopez Lizares' FB page

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