Office of the Student Publication PRMSU Sta Cruz Campus

12/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦| 𝗞𝗚𝗣 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Kandili Group of Publications proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of its former campus journalists who successfully passed the 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), proving that excellence extends beyond the walls of campus journalism.

Among the successful examinees is Ellhayzza Nicole Almo, who once led the publication as Editor in Chief and also served as News and Editorial Editor. Known for her leadership and dedication to responsible journalism, Almo continues to inspire aspiring student leaders through this new milestone.

Joining the list of passers is Aljean Mirador, former Managing Editor for Operations and Administration and Development Communication Senior Writer. Her achievement reflects the same determination and commitment she consistently showed during her service in the publication.

Also bringing pride to KGP is Jasmine Ayah Meer, who served in multiple key positions, including Managing Editor for Finance, Head of Broadcasting Media Productions, and Copy Editor. Her success highlights her versatility and passion for both communication and education.

Completing the list of successful alumni is Hanny Jade Ednalaguim, a former broadcaster who showcased passion and commitment in campus media, now achieving another milestone through successfully passing the 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).

The success of these alumni highlights how campus journalism serves as a strong foundation for future educators, shaping individuals who are not only skilled in communication but also grounded in leadership, discipline, and purpose. Their achievement stands as a proud milestone for the Kandili Group of Publications and the entire PRMSU community, inspiring current members to continue striving for excellence in both academics and service.

10/05/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘| 𝗣𝗥𝗠𝗦𝗨 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗨𝗥𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) achieved a historic breakthrough in the global academic arena, securing Rank 209 in the 2026 World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).

The announcement was made during the 6th HLU Annual Conference and WURI Global Rankings Ceremony held at National Chi Nan University in Taiwan. This new standing marks a remarkable leap from the university’s Rank 270 placement in 2025, signaling PRMSU’s rapid rise as a world-class hub for innovation and sustainable development.

PRMSU also strengthened its position as one of the country’s leading higher education institutions, ranking 63rd nationwide and 36th among all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

The University delivered an impressive performance, earning Top 100 global rankings in 17 out of 24 innovation areas, as follows:

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭 - 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗕𝟱)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮 - 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 (𝗔𝟳)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯 - 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 (𝗖𝟲)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟲 - 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲/𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗕𝟲)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟴 - 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 (𝗔𝟰)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟴 - 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 (𝗖𝟱)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 - 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲/𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 (𝗕𝟰)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 - 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 (𝗖𝟮)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 - 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗕𝟭)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟭 - 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝟮)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟮 - 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝟯)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟮 - 𝗦𝗗𝗚- 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗦𝗚-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝟴)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮𝟭 - 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 (𝗖𝟭)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮𝟯 - 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗔𝟱)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯𝟬 - 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗔𝟲)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯𝟲 - 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗕𝟳)
𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟰𝟳 - 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 (𝗖𝟳)

“This milestone affirms PRMSU’s steady pursuit of excellence and innovation in addressing real-world challenges. We are proud to see our initiatives in sustainability, inclusivity, and global responsiveness recognized on the world stage,” stated UPresident Ramon Magsaysay State University
Out of 13,211 entries from 1,927 institutions across 96 countries, PRMSU earned Top 100 placements in 17 out of 24 categories this year.

The WURI rankings are distinct for their focus on practical impact and creative problem-solving rather than traditional academic metrics. PRMSU has demonstrated that it is not only keeping pace with global trends but also actively shaping the future of higher education.

With this latest achievement, PRMSU continues to fulfill its mission of providing transformative solutions while further establishing itself as a beacon of innovation, inclusive development, and sustainable progress.

✍🏻: Bea Verdaga

Infographics from the Official page of President Ramon Magsaysay State University

05/05/2026

📣 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬

The 1st Batch of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) Applicants are scheduled for Interview and Admission on:

🗓 May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍PRMSU Sta. Cruz (Campus Library)

All applicants are advised to arrive on time and come fully prepared.

📌 Important Reminder:
Please make sure to bring all required documents for verification and submission.
Kindly check your email for further instructions

We look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to the BEEd family. Take this step with confidence—your journey to becoming a future Ramonian educator begins here!

01/05/2026

✨ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟑 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 ✨

PRMSU Sta. Cruz campus ended the 3-day 116th Founding and 8th Charter Anniversary celebration with talents and wits. 🎶🎤

📸 JC Tabanas, Crisdan Miranda

30/04/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲

In an era where everything has become increasingly digital and fast-paced, literature offers a rare sanctuary, a space to calm down, reflect, and connect with both ourselves and the world around us. It is a powerful tool for empathy, helping us view diverse perspectives and grasp the deeper emotions of actual life challenges. For Ms. Hannah Bonjoc, a Batch 2025 graduate of the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) – Sta. Cruz Campus, this profound appreciation for the written word is a guiding principle that she carries with her every single day.

Looking back at her collegiate journey, Hannah humbly describes herself as a "typical student who studied, tried my hardest, and succeeded." Yet, her college experience was deeply meaningful, filling her with a profound sense of nostalgia. She urges current students to truly cherish every fleeting second of university life. “You will genuinely miss the time you spent learning, joking, complaining, and even struggling with classmates,” she reflects. She credits much of her personal growth to her alma mater, reserving a special gratitude for the Kandili Group of Publications (KGP), which played a massive role in her development.

During her time as a campus journalist, Hannah and the KGP team earned several awards in various literary competitions. While she admits she cannot recall every single title they won, what remains forever etched in her memory is the meticulous time and attention their writing staff put into every item they created. Her most unforgettable achievement was placing 4th at the Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC). This hard-earned victory granted her the rare opportunity to travel to Lucban, Quezon Province, to compete at the prestigious Luzon-wide Higher Education Press Conference (LHEPC). "Even though I didn’t win, I’m genuinely grateful and proud to have been part of that experience," she shares.

Today, leaving her absolutely thrilled with her current achievements, Hannah might not be writing award-winning essays every day, but the lessons of campus journalism never left her. “Even if my current employment is not directly related to literature, I still carry it with me in how I communicate and express myself,” she explains. Her literary expertise serves as a vital tool in her job as a call center agent, helping her think more critically, understand others better, and choose her words wisely. To keep her enthusiasm alive, she continues to write periodically, ensuring she remains connected to the knowledge she gained before.

Hannah firmly believes that literature remains an essential anchor for today's youth, helping young people grasp emotions, culture, and actual life challenges in a deeper way. “Literature allows students to view diverse perspectives and reflect on their own experiences," she beautifully notes. "Literature allows people to calm down, reflect, and connect, not just with stories, but also with themselves and the world around them in a time when everything has become digital and fast-paced."

For the aspiring student-writers of PRMSU who are currently honing their craft in the shadows, the Batch 2025 alumna leaves a heartwarming piece of advice, "𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬. 𝘉𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰, 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵." #

✍️ John Tyrese M. Villareal, PRMSU Information Office

28/04/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐌. 𝐌𝐨𝐧

In a literary landscape often dominated by heavy critiques and sorrowful themes, Dr. Anthony M. Mon asks a simple question: “𝒲𝒽𝓎 𝒹𝑜 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓀𝑒𝑒𝓅 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶𝓃 𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝒸𝓁𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒽𝓊𝓇𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝑒𝓇𝓈’ 𝒻𝑒𝑒𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈? 𝒲𝒽𝓎 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓁𝑒𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓇𝓎 𝓅𝒾𝑒𝒸𝑒 𝒷𝑒 𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎?”

As the university celebrates National Literature Month, the spotlight turns to this distinguished faculty member from the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) Sta. Cruz Campus. A married family man, a celebrated author, and a dedicated educator, Dr. Mon possesses a uniquely compassionate view of the written word. For him, reading should be a sanctuary, a place where audiences can feel light and uplifted, despite the complexities of the modern world.

Born and raised in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Dr. Mon is a proud and certified “Anak ni Ramon.” He earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) major in Filipino, followed by a Master of Arts in Education (MAED) in Filipino at the PRMSU Graduate School. He later achieved his Doctor of Philosophy in Language Education at Benguet State University. Interestingly, despite his major in Filipino, his writing forte has always been in English, a skill honed during his years as a campus journalist from elementary through college, where he eventually served as a high school Editor-in-Chief.

Today, teaching literature is his specialization. He is currently a writer and author under the Poetry Panet Publishing House in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, an internationally accredited publisher. Though he humbly notes that his eight published books are largely pedagogical rather than traditional literary fiction, his impact as an author is undeniable. His very first published book, "The Sound of Silence," was co-authored with a PRMSU colleague. His dedication to his craft led to him becoming a nominee for Best Author in 2025, being officially crowned Best Author at the Awards for Writers 2026, and being recognized as an Official Awardee for the International Award for Literature and the Arts.

Yet, for Dr. Mon, writing is rarely about personal glory. He has a wealth of unpublished literary works, and in an incredible display of generosity, he allows his campus journalists to render his articles and publish them under their own names. This selfless advocacy is deeply tied to his work with the Kandili Group of Publication (KGP). Guided by their mantra, “Kaagapay at Sandigan ng Katotohanan,” he constantly reminds his students to write all the truth and nothing but the truth, because “only the truth will set you free.”

He channels this advocacy through KGP's extension program, “Programa para sa Kabataang Jorno,” helping campus journalists and advisers in elementary schools across Zambales realize their true purpose as writers of truth. Because of these efforts and KGP reaching national and international competitions, Dr. Mon received a special citation in journalism, alongside various awards from the Department of Education – Sta. Cruz and the Local Government Unit of Sta. Cruz.

When looking at the current landscape of Philippine literature, Dr. Mon observes that writers and audiences naturally follow trending concepts. While he fully supports this creative freedom, he actively champions accessibility. He questions why many writers today prefer topics with overly critical viewpoints or use highly localized dialects understood only by a few. Instead, he advocates for simplifying content so that it is easier for readers to understand and enjoy.

Of course, maintaining this creative flow comes with personal challenges. Dr. Mon admits that crafting a piece requires a very specific environment—he needs personal space and a calm location, which directly affects his mood and motivation. Capturing the audience's interest and finding the right inspiration are constant hurdles, because without inspiration, the pen will not move.

But when the inspiration strikes, the results are masterful. For the young writers of PRMSU, Dr. Mon offers a steadfast piece of advice that transcends any profession, "𝒞𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓃𝓊𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝑒, 𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒶 𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝒸𝒶𝓇𝑒𝑒𝓇 𝓅𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝓇 𝓅𝓇𝑜𝒻𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒾𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓅𝒶𝓉𝒽. 𝐼𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓁𝓁𝓎 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝑒, 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝒶 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝒾𝓉. 𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝑒."

✍️John Tyrese Villareal, PRMSU Information Office

21/04/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐳𝐳𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨

For Ellhayzza Nicole Bangcale Almo, the blank pages of a Cattleya notebook were once her only safe haven. Today, as a Senior High School Instructor teaching English and Research, those same pages represent a story of triumph, resilience, and the life-saving power of literature.

Her story is one of profound early hardship. Born in Antipolo, Rizal, as the eldest of seven siblings, Ellhayzza’s life was upended when her father passed away when she was just 14 years old. The tragic loss forced the family into a nomadic struggle for survival, moving from Antipolo to Montalban, then to Tondo, and finally to her father’s hometown of Santa Cruz, Zambales. By the time she was in Grade 7, her mother had to leave to find work, taking only her two youngest siblings.

Left at her aunt's house with her remaining brothers and sisters, Ellhayzza was suddenly thrust into parenthood. “No father. No mother by my side—by our side,” she recalls. “That was the moment I knew I had to be a strong ‘Ate’ for them.”

Amidst the heavy burden of responsibility and growing up surrounded by constant criticism and judgment, the timid young girl found solace in words. Despite being a consistent honor student since her Junior and Senior Casa days all the way through high school, she felt isolated. She began writing short stories and novels, one chapter at a time, eagerly awaited by her classmates. Yet, even this escape was challenged. Criticized and perceived as "slacking off" for writing, she briefly abandoned her pen, believing that her attempts were useless.

The financial burdens of entering college threatened to halt her education entirely. Relying on local scholarships and sheer perseverance, Ellhayzza enrolled at the President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) Santa Cruz Campus as an English major. It was here that she took a leap of faith and joined the Kandili Group of Publication (KGP). Her goal was simple: to hone her skills, express her long-suppressed voice, and fulfill the dream of becoming "the voice of the voiceless."

What she found in KGP was more than just a student organization; she found her footing. “Thankfully in KGP, I found a family. In writing, I found refuge. I found people who believed in me, loved me, and made my voice matter,” she shares.

Her transformation was remarkably swift. From a shy freshman, she became the publication's acting chief, and by her second year, she was elected as the youngest Editor-in-Chief of her time. Balancing academics and journalism, she facilitated all editorial board functions to ensure their articles aligned with their advocacy—to be a “Kaagapay at Sandigan ng Katotohanan.” By her third year, her siblings had moved to the Visayas to be with their mother, leaving her entirely alone in Zambales to finish her studies. But with the support of her KGP family and the income generated through her writing, she pressed on.

Her dedication to her craft did not go unnoticed. Ellhayzza bagged numerous accolades, including First Place in English Essay Writing Contests, 2nd Place in Literary Concept for the KGP Literary Folio (which she notes was a collective effort of the entire Editorial Board), and 10th Place at the regional level in Poetry Writing at the prestigious Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC).

Today, the once-doubted student has come full circle. Hired immediately after graduation, she is now a Senior High School Instructor who proudly provides for her mother and siblings. Inside her classroom, she breathes life into texts that students might initially find boring. By using the power of storytelling, she makes her lessons feel like listening to a tale or watching a favorite movie, ensuring complex literary texts are easily comprehended.

For the young, aspiring writers of PRMSU who might be facing their own silent battles, Ellhayzza leaves a powerful message: "𝒲𝓇𝒾𝓉𝑒 𝒸𝑜𝓃𝓈𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓃𝓉𝓁𝓎 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐹𝐸𝒜𝑅𝐿𝐸𝒮𝒮𝐿𝒴. 𝒟𝑜 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝒷𝑒 𝒶𝒻𝓇𝒶𝒾𝒹 𝑜𝒻 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓂𝒾𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈, 𝒷𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝑔𝓇𝑜𝓌𝓉𝒽 𝒸𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓈 𝒻𝓇𝑜𝓂 𝓅𝓇𝒶𝒸𝓉𝒾𝒸𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓅𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓃𝒸𝑒. 𝐵𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝒾𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓋𝑜𝒾𝒸𝑒. 𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓈 𝓂𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝒷𝑒 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝓇𝑒𝓁𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓌𝓇𝒾𝓉𝑒. 𝒩𝑜 𝓂𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝑜𝓌 𝑜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝓅𝑒𝑜𝓅𝓁𝑒 𝒹𝑜𝓊𝒷𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊, 𝒿𝓊𝓈𝓉 𝓀𝑒𝑒𝓅 𝒹𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒷𝑒𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓋𝑒 𝒾𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻. 𝐵𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝓃𝑜 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌𝓈 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒷𝑒𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻."

Ultimately, she views this fearless storytelling as a lifeline for today’s youth. In an increasingly fast-paced digital age, Ellhayzza observes that literature helps students slow down and think critically about society. She constantly reminds her classes that literature serves as both a "mirror and a window"—allowing them to see themselves reflected in stories while exposing them to different realities. For Ellhayzza, reading builds empathy, self-awareness, and a profound understanding of human relationships, giving students a safe space to explore complex emotions and identities—just as she did to finally get to know herself.

✍️ John Tyrese M. Villareal, PRMSU Information Office

07/04/2026

𝑨𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵, 𝑹𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑨𝑵𝑺!

In light of the extreme heat conditions being experienced across the country, particularly in Region III, the proposal submitted by the Office of the Student Regent to temporarily lift the mandatory school uniform policy has been approved. This initiative, put forward in service of the student body, reflects the core purpose of the Office of the Student Regent—to always advocate for the welfare, safety, and best interests of the students. 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 2025–2026, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦. This measure comes in response to dangerously high heat index levels that pose serious health risks, reaffirming the university’s commitment to student well-being.

This decision balances the need to uphold discipline with the urgency of ensuring comfort and protection during this period of extreme weather. Students are reminded to remain mindful of the prescribed dress code while exercising this flexibility. Stay safe, stay cool, and let us continue fostering a learning environment that is responsive, compassionate, and truly student-centered.

𝑨𝑻𝑻𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵, 𝑹𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑰𝑨𝑵𝑺!

In light of the extreme heat conditions being experienced across the country, particularly in Region III, the proposal submitted by the Office of the Student Regent to temporarily lift the mandatory school uniform policy has been approved. This initiative, put forward in service of the student body, reflects the core purpose of the Office of the Student Regent—to always advocate for the welfare, safety, and best interests of the students. 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞, 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 2025–2026, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦. This measure comes in response to dangerously high heat index levels that pose serious health risks, reaffirming the university’s commitment to student well-being.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the University President Dr. Roy N. Villalobos for the prompt approval and support of this student-centered initiative. This decisive action reflects strong leadership and a shared commitment to prioritizing the welfare, safety, and comfort of the student body during these challenging conditions.

This decision balances the need to uphold discipline with the urgency of ensuring comfort and protection during this period of extreme weather. Students are reminded to remain mindful of the prescribed dress code while exercising this flexibility. Stay safe, stay cool, and let us continue fostering a learning environment that is responsive, compassionate, and truly student-centered.

06/04/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔!

The President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) once again shines as a beacon of excellence after earning a perfect 𝟓.𝟎 (𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 in the 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐀𝐏𝐑) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 conducted on March 5, 2026 by the Department of Budget and Management – Regional Office III.

PRMSU stands proudly as 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟐 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐬) 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈 to receive this prestigious distinction, alongside Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), a proof of its relentless commitment to quality, accountability, and public service.

For the second consecutive year, the University has demonstrated exemplary performance in financial stewardship, physical accomplishments, and timely, high-quality reporting, in full compliance with Circular Letter No. 2025-2.

This remarkable achievement is reflected in PRMSU’s 117.22% overall accomplishment rate, surpassing its annual targets across key programs:

✅Higher Education Program – 130.86%
✅Advanced Education Program – 114.54%
✅Research Program – 111.69%
✅Technical Advisory Extension Program – 111.80%

These milestones highlight PRMSU’s strong commitment to expanding access to education, advancing research productivity, strengthening graduate studies, and sustaining meaningful community engagement.

Building on its FY 2024 milestone, where PRMSU was among only 14 out of 308 government agencies nationwide to achieve a perfect 5.0 rating and the only SUC in Region III to do so, the University continues to set the gold standard in governance and performance.

This achievement is a reflection of the collective dedication of the PRMSU community in delivering transformative education, impactful research, and responsive public service under the dynamic leadership of the University President, Dr. Roy N. Villalobos, and the four Vice Presidents, Dr. Lilian F. Uy (Academic Affairs), VP Presy A. Antonio (Administration and Finance), Dr. Jerry S. Cristobal (Planning and Quality Management), and Dr. Marlon James A. Dedicatoria (Research and Development). #

✍️Danilo V. Rogayan Jr., PRMSU OUP/ Information Office

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔!

The President Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU) once again shines as a beacon of excellence after earning a perfect 𝟓.𝟎 (𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 in the 𝐅𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 (𝐀𝐏𝐑) 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 conducted on March 5, 2026 by the Department of Budget and Management – Regional Office III.

PRMSU stands proudly as 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟐 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐬) 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈 to receive this prestigious distinction, a proof of its relentless commitment to quality, accountability, and public service.

For the second consecutive year, the University has demonstrated exemplary performance in financial stewardship, physical accomplishments, and timely, high-quality reporting, in full compliance with Circular Letter No. 2025-2.

This remarkable achievement is reflected in PRMSU’s 117.22% overall accomplishment rate, surpassing its annual targets across key programs:

✅Higher Education Program – 130.86%
✅Advanced Education Program – 114.54%
✅Research Program – 111.69%
✅Technical Advisory Extension Program – 111.80%

These milestones highlight PRMSU’s strong commitment to expanding access to education, advancing research productivity, strengthening graduate studies, and sustaining meaningful community engagement.

Building on its FY 2024 milestone, where PRMSU was among only 14 out of 308 government agencies nationwide to achieve a perfect 5.0 rating and the only SUC in Region III to do so, the University continues to set the gold standard in governance and performance.

This achievement is a reflection of the collective dedication of the PRMSU community in delivering transformative education, impactful research, and responsive public service under the dynamic leadership of the University President, Dr. Roy N. Villalobos, and the four Vice Presidents, Dr. Lilian F. Uy (Academic Affairs), VP Presy A. Antonio (Administration and Finance), Dr. Jerry S. Cristobal (Planning and Quality Management), and Dr. Marlon James A. Dedicatoria (Research and Development). #

✍️Danilo V. Rogayan Jr., PRMSU OUP/ Information Office

01/04/2026

𝑯𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐 𝒌𝒂-𝑷𝑹𝑴𝑺𝑼! 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

President Ramon Magsaysay State University, through the HRMO and the Office of the Director for Administrative Services, proudly brings the 𝐏𝐑𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔—a two-day on-campus event in partnership with 𝐏𝐑𝐂, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐒𝐒𝐒, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐒𝐈𝐒.

📅 April 21–22, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 College of Law Building, PRMSU, Iba, Zambales &
University Gymnasium, PRMSU, Iba, Zambales

We encourage all employees, students, and stakeholders to take advantage of this initiative designed to bring public service closer to the PRMSU community.

📌 Important Reminders:
✅ Ensure that your requirements are complete (original and photocopy).
✅ Bring valid IDs.
✅ For PRC transactions, make sure you already have an online appointment. Please select Starmills, if PRMSU address is not available.
✅ For students: Bring your School ID, Certificate of Registration (COR), or National ID.

Let us make your transactions smoother and more efficient—see you at the PRMSU ServiCenter!

📌 Click the photos below for available services.