Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers - PIT Chapter

10/05/2026

𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒏’𝒔 𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒆𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒆. 🌤️

A 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 is much like the gentle keeper and unseen hand of spring across a field in bloom, 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 what is delicate, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 what bends beneath the wind, and 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 warmth so that life may flourish in its own season. Her love lingers in quiet places: in 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 once thought impossible, in 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 carried through weary days, and in hearts that continue to bloom because 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅. 🌸

Today, we celebrate the mothers whose care shines like sunlight over a quiet meadow, patient, unwavering, and ever-giving. To every 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧, and 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 who has stood as a refuge of warmth, may this day return even a fragment of the tenderness you have so freely shared and long sown into others. As flowers turn instinctively toward the sun, so too have many lives flourished gently because of your light. 💐

𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒘 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 — 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒌𝒚. 🌻

03/05/2026

🎂 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙬! 💫

Every stop in life marks a new adventure — and this month, we celebrate the amazing journeys of our 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀!

Keep forging ahead with 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 and 𝗷𝗼𝘆, collecting stellar 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, rare drops of 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, and critical hits of 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 along the way. Remember that every year unfolds a new path yet to blaze, bringing you closer to your dreams; filled with 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽𝘀, loyal 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, and 𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 that lead you toward 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀. ✨

𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙚𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 🌌

03/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

He writes, then hesitates.

Not because he has nothing to say—but because he knows what it costs to say it. He trims his words, buries what won't be allowed to breathe, reshapes truth until it can pass.

But this is not just his story—it’s history.

He exists everywhere—in newsrooms under pressure, in local papers, and in campus publications where voices are told to stay small.

Different names, same silence.
Different places, same fight.

Still, his pen refuses to rest.
And still, they tell stories.

Because when truth is threatened, writing becomes more than a choice—it becomes a duty.

On this World Press Freedom Day, the oppressed press may not be free—but he is not alone, and it he is not done.

And that is what makes this day powerful.
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Words by John Denver Catinoy | Illustration by Jesamie Bustaliño | Graphics Fritzhie Claire Ponce | Fulcrum

28/04/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 — 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕, 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔. ✊

Presented here is the 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧 of the 𝗝𝗣𝗦𝗠𝗘 – 𝗣𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Each vote cast carried the voice of the student body, reflecting trust, expectations, and the direction we move toward as one organization. As we welcome our newly elected leaders, may this outcome serve as both a mandate and a responsibility to lead with integrity, purpose, and commitment to service.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒖𝒔, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒐. ⚙️

25/04/2026

✨ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅. ✨

Meet the candidates for the 𝐉𝐏𝐒𝐌𝐄 – 𝐏𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Each aspirant brings a record of 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, and 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 that reflects their readiness to take on greater responsibility. As you review their profiles, you are invited to look beyond names and positions and instead reflect on the kind of leadership that embodies growth, accountability, and meaningful change for the organization. 👥📘

As we move toward election day, 𝐌𝐄𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐚 serves as a reminder that this process is more than selection — it is 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through collective decision-making. Every vote contributes to shaping the direction of the chapter, ensuring that leadership is guided by informed choice and a shared vision. This is a moment to participate in redefining how we lead, serve, and progress as future engineers. 🗳️

𝑰𝒏 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘. ⚙️

21/04/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐈𝐀 (n.) /ˌmɛtəˈnɔɪə/ — a profound transformation of one’s mind or character; a complete change of heart
𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙖 (“beyond” or (“after”) + 𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 (“mind”)

In the pursuit of 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, reflection stands as a strategic imperative. As we convene for 𝐌𝐄𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐚, we engage in a rigorous 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 that interrogates our 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀, evaluates our 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, and measures the 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 of our collective decisions. This platform underscores accountability, where leadership is defined not merely by action, but by the discipline of assessment and the clarity of foresight.

Aligned with the principles of sustainable development, this undertaking reflects our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟰 (Quality Education), 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟵 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝟭𝟲 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

📅 April 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
📍 COTE Rooms 238 and 239

As we elect the next generation of leaders, we recognize that leadership is a 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘂𝗺, one that is refined through 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and sustained by 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝐌𝐄𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐚 is not merely a review, but a 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 of direction. Insights from the present are transformed into strategic pathways for the future, ensuring that the organization advances with 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, and a 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸.

20/04/2026

𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 — 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏’𝒕 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔. 😄

Taking on the responsibilities of 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 is no small task, yet you manage it with both efficiency and a sense of ease that keeps everything running smoothly. From overseeing internal coordination to ensuring that plans translate into action, your leadership brings 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, and 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to the organization. Your ability to stay on top of responsibilities while keeping things grounded is a key part of what keeps the team moving forward. 📊

What truly sets you apart, however, is how you blend professionalism with a well-timed sense of humor. Whether it’s lightening the mood during long meetings or slipping in a remark that catches everyone off guard, you remind the team that 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 doesn’t have to come at the cost of 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. It’s this balance that makes working with you both effective and genuinely fun. 🤝

Happy Birthday, 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐫. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐬! 🎉🎂

May your year ahead be filled with continued success, smooth operations, and just the right amount of laughter to keep every challenge a little lighter. 🎈

15/04/2026

Step closer to your future beyond borders! All graduating students and interested alumni of Palompon Institute of Technology are invited to participate in the Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) on April 23, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the PIT Gymnasium. This seminar is designed to equip you with essential knowledge on overseas employment, including legal recruitment, workers’ rights and responsibilities, and government support services. Take this opportunity to become informed, prepared, and empowered as you begin your journey toward global career opportunities. Your future starts here—don’t miss it!

08/04/2026