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29/05/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 💚💛🤍

As this chapter comes to an end, may the wonders of your green and yellow home linger gently within you, guiding your steps toward new beginnings where hope and happiness await.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 🎓🏅✨

📽 | Katrick Montiero
📹 | Julia Noa De Luna & Rain Anthony Chua

29/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CEFI Cheers Class of 2026

Calayan Educational Foundation Inc. holds its 51st Commencement Exercises at the Lucena City Convention Center today, May 29.

The Graduating Class of 2026 marches proudly as the processional ceremony begins.

✍️ | Hyacinth Francisco
📸 | Princes Halal

29/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Outstanding CEFIzens Receives Honors During Send-Off Rites

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) recognized its outstanding students for the Academic Year 2025–2026 during the 4th Send-Off Rites held at the CEFI FORVM Gym on May 28.

The awardees were selected through a comprehensive evaluation of academic performance, leadership, research involvement, character, and community engagement.

Arianne Joy O. Pionilla of the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy secured the Most Outstanding CEFIzen Award, while Donalyn Mae C. Gulapa of BS Psychology was named Distinguished CEFIzen Awardee 2026.

Meanwhile, Kaela Rolaine H. Sasot of BS Nursing received a Special Citation for Research in recognition of her contribution and involvement in academic research.

The recognition underscored their outstanding contributions and dedication to the institution’s values as they move forward to the next chapter of their journeys beyond CEFI.

✍️ | Victoria Cosejo
📸 | Anisha Bautista & Julia Noa De Luna

29/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CEFI Recognizes Graduand Organization Members’ Service

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) recognized the service and contributions of graduands and student organization members during the 4th Send-Off Rites held at the CEFI FORVM Gym on May 28.

The recognition highlighted the efforts of graduating student leaders and members who actively participated in campus activities, student leadership, and institutional programs throughout their stay in the institution.

Graduating members of The Calayan Dance Company, The Calayan Minstrels, The CEFIzen Gazette, The Calayan Cougars Varsity Team, and former officers of the Supreme College Student Council were honored for their dedication and service to CEFI.

Certificates and tokens of appreciation were awarded to the student leaders and organization members in recognition of their commitment, leadership, and active involvement in institutional and student-related activities.

The recognition served as a tribute to the graduates’ impact and contributions to campus life as they prepare to embark on new journeys beyond the institution.

✍️ | Victoria Cosejo
📸 | Anisha Bautista & Julia Noa De Luna

29/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CEFI Celebrates Baccalaureate Mass, 4th Send-Off Rites

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) formally sent off its graduating students through a Baccalaureate Mass and 4th Send-Off Rites filled with prayers, inspirational messages, and celebrations at the CEFI FORVM Gym on May 28.

The event highlighted the institution’s mission, identity, and heritage while honoring the graduates’ transition to a new chapter in their lives.

Carrying the theme “Ang Paghayo ng Cefizeno,” the ceremony reminded graduands that they leave not only with academic credentials but also with the values and spirit of CEFI.

In his speech, Mr. Errol Torres, Officer-in-Charge of the Office for Student Affairs, expressed the institution’s pride and support for the graduating students as they move forward to face new opportunities and challenges outside the campus.

“This is our collective farewell as a school community […] parang huling yakap ng institution bago kayo harapin ng totoong mundo sa labas nitong campus,” Torres said.

✍️ | Victoria Cosejo
📸 | Anisha Bautista & Julia Noa De Luna

28/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CEFI’s Baccalaureate Mass and 4th Send-Off Rites

Calayan Educational Foundation, Incorporated (CEFI) formally sends off its graduating students through a heartfelt Baccalaureate Mass and 4th Send-Off Rites filled with prayers, inspiring messages, and celebrations as the graduates embark on new beginnings at the CEFI FORVM Gym, May 28.

✍️ | Victoria Cosejo
📸 | Anisha Bautista

27/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CEFI Graduating Students Dazzle at Seniors’ Ball 2026 Soirée

Graduating students gathered for the Seniors’ Ball 2026 with the theme “Diamonds of the Season: A Royal Soirée” to celebrate one of their final milestones before graduation at Queen Margarette Hotel on May 26.

Headed by Dr. Amelia Jarapa, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education, the event brought together graduating students for an evening of celebration, reflection, and lasting memories.

As part of the celebration, John Rex Martinez (BSN) and Bea Jane Quirona (BSHM) were recognized for Best Royal-Inspired Attire, honoring their creativity, style, and interpretation of the event’s theme.

One of the highlights of the celebration was the awarding of Axel De Leon (BSBA-FM) and Joella Feamme Catolico (BSC) as Diamond of the Season, recognizing their beauty, creativity, and charm throughout the event.

De Leon said the Seniors’ Ball was a memorable way for graduating students to celebrate the end of their academic journey and express themselves through fashion, adding, “The Seniors’ Ball can really help us students showcase our creativity… and we can create more memories together because this is the last part of our journey as students.”

Meanwhile, Catolico emphasized that the Seniors’ Ball became a meaningful opportunity to celebrate achievements and cherish memorable moments before entering a new chapter after graduation.

✍️ | Gabriel Reyes
📸 | Julia Noa De Luna, Vincent Ferrancullo

27/05/2026

𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥𝗦’ 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 ’𝟮𝟲 | Axel De Leon (BSBA-FM) and Joella Feamme Catolico (BSC) took home the Diamond of the Season award during the Seniors' Ball 2026 held at Queen Margarette Hotel on May 26, recognizing their presence and representation of the evening’s theme, “Diamonds of the Season: A Royal Soirée.”

Meanwhile, John Rex Martinez (BSN) and Bea Jane Quirona (BSHM) earned the Best Royal Attire award for their distinguished presentation and elegant interpretation of the evening’s formal theme.

✍️ | Gabriel Reyes
📸 | Vincent Ferrancullo & Julia Noa De Luna

26/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | CEFI holds Seniors' Ball 2026

Graduating students are currently celebrating this year’s Seniors' Ball, themed “Diamonds of the Season: A Royal Soirée,” at Queen Margarette Hotel on May 26, as they gather for an evening of elegance, celebration, and shared memories in anticipation of their graduation.

✍️ | Gabriel Reyes
📸 | Vincent Ferrancullo

25/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | CEFI Kicks Off First-Ever Calayan Volleyball Cup

Calayan Educational Foundation, Incorporated (CEFI) Athletics Office hosted the first-ever volleyball cup at the CEFI FORVM Gym on May 23–24, bringing together a total of 24 competing teams for a two-day tournament aimed at fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie among student-athletes.

The Women’s Cup took place on the first day and featured 10 participating teams: Las Casas Resort, D’Attackers, CEFI High School, Atimonan, CEFI College, MB, Fuerza, MSEUF High School, MSEUF College, and Vincere.

Meanwhile, the Men’s Cup took place on the second day and featured 14 participating teams: MSEUF College, CEFI College, Maryhill College, Mauban, Tiaong, Dwelyn’s Coffee, Dolores, MSEUF High School, CSTC, Maryhill High School, Unihealth, MGI, EQC, and No V**e.

Despite the pressure of hosting a cup for the first time, CEFI Athletic Director Coach Samuel De Luna shared that organizing the event was challenging, saying, “Pressured […] kasi first time [namin] gagawin.” Amid this, he expressed gratitude to fellow coaches from within and outside the institution who helped fill the tournament slots and make the event possible.

Coach De Luna also shared that the cup will become a yearly activity of the CEFI Athletics Office to provide volleyball enthusiasts with more leagues to join. “Magiging activity na namin ito yearly […] so tuloy-tuloy [na] ’to every year,” he said.

✍️📸 | Victoria Cosejo

23/05/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | The first-ever Calayan Volleyball Cup 2026 officially kicked off today, May 23, at the CEFI Gymnasium, bringing together 10 competing volleyball teams for a two-day league filled with sportsmanship, unity, and intense matches.

✍ | Cielo Pabellano
📸 | Victoria Cosejo

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