BCU - The Flame

27/08/2026

𝗔𝘁 𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗮 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻.

Tapos na ang pananahimik
Tapos na ang pagbubulag-bulagan!

Mula sa opisyal na publikasyon ng Baguio Central University, narito at buong pwersang titindig sa dilim at makikinig sa mga tinig na minsang pinatahimik, ang bagong hanay ng mga manunulat at mamamahayag ng The Flame, para sa taong panuruan 2026-2027.

𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚
𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚
𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗛𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚 𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁!

𝘒𝘶𝘩𝘢 𝘯𝘪 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢
𝘓𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘥 𝘌𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘢

27/08/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The College of Nursing and School of Midwifery (CONSM), College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM) and College of Engineering (COE) gathers to welcome the new students of the University through Freshmen and Transferees' Orientation at the MJF Function Hall on August 27, 2026

26/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Guidance Office and the Student Services Office organized a two-day student orientation for freshmen and transferees at the MJF Function Hall. The first day, held on August 26, catered to students from the College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (CTELA), and College of Business Administration (CBA), while the second day, held on August 27, was for students from the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management (CHTM), College of Engineering (COE), and College of Nursing and School of Midwifery (CONSM).

The orientation was conducted to inform new and transferee students of the policies, requirements, and services of the university's different offices, including the Registrar, Accounting, Library, MIS, Medical Clinic, Safety Office, Athletics Office, Student Services Office, Guidance Office, and Mental Health Services.

The program also featured a mental health awareness session and a group impression activity, providing students with opportunities to learn about emotional well-being and build connections with their fellow students.

The College of Nursing and School of Midwifery (CONSM) also held its own college orientation on August 26 at the WEMS Hall, focusing on clinical policies and guidelines. Students were briefed on proper conduct in clinical settings, uniform and grooming requirements, disciplinary policies, grading, clinical ceremonies, and the importance of research in their academic and professional development.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘢 𝘉𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘯
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢, 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘓𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘴
🎨 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘌𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘢

26/08/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪|The College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE), College of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (CTELA) and College of Business Administration (CBA) new students and faculty gathered at the MJF Function Hall this August 26 for the Freshmen and Transferees' Orientation.

24/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗠 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The College of Hospitality and Tourism Management held its first General Assembly and Orientation for Academic Year 2026-2027 on August 24, 2026, at the MJF Function Hall, with the theme “Building a Culture of Excellence: Know the Rules, Uphold the Standards".

Dr. Elma D. Donaal, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered the opening remarks and emphasized the importance of academic and professional preparation among hospitality and tourism students.

Dr. Michael T. Sebullen,Vice President for Administration and Director for Research, discussed research requirements and guidelines.

Dr. Jocelyn B. Ang, College Dean and faculty members also presented the college’s vision, mission and expectations for students pursuing careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.

The assembly concluded with an open forum, allowing students to raise questions, concerns and suggestions regarding their academic experiences and college activities.

🎨: Mark Lourd Ebanculla
𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘢 𝘉𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘶𝘢, 𝘠𝘷𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢

23/08/2026

𝗔𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮'𝗸𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴!
🎨 𝑉𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑅𝑒𝑑 𝐶ℎ𝑢𝑎

21/08/2026

"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧"

These words, widely attributed to former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., became one of the most enduring statements associated with his struggle for democracy in the Philippines. Aquino expressed this conviction during his 1980 exile in the United States, as he continued to oppose the authoritarian rule of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

On August 4, 1980, Aquino delivered a speech at the Asia Society in New York, where he reflected on the Filipino people and their capacity to fight for democracy. He ultimately described the Filipino as worth dying for, emphasizing the value of the Filipino people as the nation’s greatest untapped resource.

Three years later, on August 21, 1983, Aquino returned to the Philippines after years of exile. He was assassinated shortly after arriving at the Manila International Airport. His death triggered widespread public outrage and strengthened the opposition movement against the Marcos government.

Aquino’s assassination became a pivotal event in Philippine history. The protests and growing opposition that followed contributed to the political movement that eventually culminated in the 1986 People Power Revolution and the restoration of democratic government.

Decades later, Aquino’s words continue to be remembered as a symbol of sacrifice, courage and the struggle for democracy in the Philippines.

✍️ 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘰
🎨 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘌𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘢, 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘯

18/08/2026

STATEMENT OF UNITY: DEFEND THE EARTHLINE! NO TO RED-TAGGING! DEFEND THE CAMPUS PRESS!

The College Editors Guild of the Philippines-Cordillera, with its member publications and media organization, stands in solidarity with The Earthline, the official student publication of Kalinga State University, after receiving overwhelming negative and red-tagging comments in their coverage of the Konsultahang Kabataan spearheaded by the Kabataan Partylist and its representative Atty. Renee Co.

It is alarming and disappointing that The Earthline is met with negative, threatening and red-tagging comments for simply covering a student event. The Konsultahang Kabataan, an initiative by Kabataan Partylist, serves as an avenue for students to register their concerns to the Congress. Likewise, it is very alarming that the Kabataan Partylist and Representative Atty. Renee Co was subjected to red-tagging remarks for doing her job as the representative of the students and the youth in Congress.

In a landmark ruling in Deduro V. Vinoya, red-tagging and vilification are threats to the safety of the people it is directed at. It is also a direct attack to the mandate of The Earthline and student publications, and a threat to their right to expression. This is the reality that campus journalists and the youth face. They are highly expected to know about their social conditions, but when they voice their opinion, they are met with threats, red-tagging, and vilifications.

We commend The Earthline for fiercely covering and continuing to fulfill their mandate as a student publication despite the flooding of negative comments in the articles. We stand firm with The Earthline and all student publications against such attacks to our freedom of speech. CEGP Cordillera amplifies our call for the defense of our publications and our academic freedom! To write is already to choose!





Signatories

College Editors Guild of the Philippines Cordillera
College Editors Guild of the Philippines Baguio-Benguet
The Apayao Collegian of Apayao State College Conner
The Greenfields of Ifugao State University Potia
The Beacon Publication of Ifugao State University Potia College of Education
The Upland Farm Ifugao State University Lamut
Tala: The Mocking Bird of Mountain Province State University
The Tonisian Reflectors of Saint Tonis College Inc.
Outcrop of University of the Philippines Baguio
The Mountain Collegian of Benguet State University
The Hyperlink of Benguet State University College of Information Sciences
The Gray Owl of Benguet State University College of Veterinary Medicine
The Catalyst of Benguet State University College of Natural Sciences
Cordillera Bulletin of Cordillera Career Development College
White & Blue of Saint Louis University
The Buttress of Saint Louis University School of Engineering and Architecture
Daily Dose of Saint Louis University School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Biological Sciences
Schema of Saint Louis University School of Accountancy, Management, Computing and Information Studies
Stellaris of Saint Louis University School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts
Purple Pages of Saint Louis University Department of Pharmacy The Apothecaries’ Society
Pipeline of Saint Louis University Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers - Junior SLU Chapter
The Flame of Baguio Central University
Gray Scale of University of Baguio
Router of University of Baguio School of Information Technology
SEA’y It of University of Baguio School of Engineering and Architecture
PSS Manifesto of University of the Cordillera Political Science Society

09/08/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦?”

As classes officially open tomorrow, August 10, students are advised to wait for their respective instructors to invite them to their Google Classroom. Please regularly check your university Google account, Google Classroom and official class group chats for updates and invitations.

FOR FRESHMEN AND TRANSFEREES:
Students who have not yet accessed or activated their university Google account may follow this link for the instructions: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/188wqtVYok/

For further inquiries, please refer to the official university announcements and page. Stay safe and stay updated, Centralians!

UNIVERSITY ADVISORY

TO : All Students, Faculty Members, Non-Teaching
Personnel, Parents, Alumni, and Other University Stakeholders

DATE : August 10–14, 2026

SUBJECT : OPENING OF CLASSES AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS

The opening of classes for SY 2026–2027 shall proceed as scheduled on August 10, 2026. In view of the prevailing inclement weather, effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), possible landslide risks, and travel and connectivity disruptions, online, blended, and flexible learning arrangements shall be implemented from August 10–14, 2026, as circumstances warrant. Enrollment is likewise extended for one (1) week to accommodate students who have not yet completed their enrollment.

FOR STUDENTS

•Prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel during hazardous conditions.

•Regularly check Google Classroom, official class group chats, and University announcements.

•Participate in course orientation, syllabus discussion, and introductory learning activities.

•Students affected by power, internet, travel, or weather-related disruptions shall be given reasonable consideration and appropriate alternative learning activities.

•Newly enrolled students shall coordinate with their respective College/Graduate School for inclusion in their classes.
FOR FACULTY MEMBERS

•Facilitate classes through online, blended, or appropriate flexible learning modalities.

•Obtain tentative class masterlists from the respective Deans, activate Google Classrooms and official communication channels, and ensure students are properly added.

•Accommodate newly enrolled students as enrollment continues.

•Prioritize orientation, syllabus discussion, course expectations, and introductory activities during the opening week.

•Exercise flexibility for students affected by weather, power, connectivity, or travel disruptions and provide asynchronous alternatives when necessary.

FOR DEANS

•Secure the tentative class masterlists from the MIS Office and distribute them to faculty members.

•Ensure that all offered subjects have assigned faculty members and resolve schedule conflicts or unassigned classes.

•Monitor faculty compliance with the activation of Google Classrooms, inclusion of students, and actual conduct of online/blended/flexible classes.

•Serve as the primary coordinating office for concerns regarding faculty assignments, student inclusion, and class arrangements.

FOR NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL

•Regular on-site work shall continue to ensure uninterrupted University services, particularly enrollment and other student transactions. Personnel shall report according to their regular schedules unless work is officially suspended by the appropriate government authorities or the University Administration.

These academic arrangements apply to both Undergraduate and Graduate School programs. Everyone is advised to prioritize safety, remain vigilant, and monitor official University and government advisories.

Further announcements shall be issued as conditions warrant.

STAY SAFE. STAY CONNECTED. KEEP LEARNING.

09/08/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗕𝗖𝗨 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿

BCU will proceed with the opening of classes for Academic Year 2026-2027 on August 10, while implementing online, blended and flexible learning arrangements from August 10 to 14 amid prevailing inclement weather.

The university cited the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), possible landslide risks and potential travel and connectivity disruptions as reasons for the flexible learning arrangements.

Students are advised to prioritize their safety, avoid unnecessary travel and regularly monitor Google Classroom, official class group chats, and university announcements. Those affected by weather, power, internet or travel disruptions will be given reasonable consideration and alternative learning activities.

Faculty members are directed to activate their Google Classrooms, accommodate newly enrolled students and prioritize course orientation, syllabus discussions and introductory activities during the opening week.

Meanwhile, regular on-site work will continue for non-teaching personnel to maintain essential university services, including enrollment and other student transactions, unless work is officially suspended.

The university also extended the enrollment period by one week to accommodate students who have not yet completed their enrollment.

The flexible learning arrangements apply to both Undergraduate and Graduate School programs. Students, faculty, personnel and other stakeholders are encouraged to remain vigilant and monitor official university and government advisories for further updates.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘯