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𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐮𝐧-𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐢May this sacred day bring peace, blessings, and guidance to all Muslim brothers and sisters.Maulid Mubarak...
26/08/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐮𝐧-𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐢

May this sacred day bring peace, blessings, and guidance to all Muslim brothers and sisters.

Maulid Mubarak!

💻: Jade Hapinat

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: NDTC Tightens Campus Security Following Recent School Incidents TACURONG CITY — Notre Dame of Tacurong Col...
24/08/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: NDTC Tightens Campus Security Following Recent School Incidents

TACURONG CITY — Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC) has further tightened the implementation of enhanced security protocols at all campus entry and exit points following recent security-related incidents involving schools.

The stricter measures include thorough inspections of individuals entering and leaving the campus, checking of belongings, and verification of identification to prevent prohibited or potentially dangerous items from being brought inside.

This aims to strengthen campus safety and ensure the protection of students, faculty, staff, and visitors amid growing concerns over recent incidents affecting school communities.

NDTC also urged the entire school community to cooperate and comply with the enhanced security measures to help maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

✒: John Laurence Esguerra
📸: Divine Abunda

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Union of Political Science Students (UPSCISTS) successfully held its 1st General Assembly on August 22, 2...
24/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Union of Political Science Students (UPSCISTS) successfully held its 1st General Assembly on August 22, 2026, at the Q04 Building, bringing Political Science students together for a semester of meaningful engagement, transparency, and service.

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Photos by:
Divine Abunda
Mohaimen Impao

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC) Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines (JSWAP) succes...
24/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: The Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC) Junior Social Workers Association of the Philippines (JSWAP) successfully conducted its General Assembly on August 22, 2026, at the NDTC Auditorium. The gathering brought together the social work students to strengthen unity, discuss organizational matters, and promote active participation in social work initiatives.

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Photos by:
Mohaimen Impao
Divine Abunda

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: YSLEP Conducts MOA Signing, Orientation for New Scholars, and Re-Orientation for Old ScholarsThe Youth Servan...
24/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: YSLEP Conducts MOA Signing, Orientation for New Scholars, and Re-Orientation for Old Scholars

The Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) held its MOA Signing, Orientation of New Scholars, and Re-Orientation of Old Scholars last August 19, at the NDTC Auditorium. The activity was led by Mr. Daniel Castillo, YSLEP Mindanao Regional Coordinator, who oriented new scholars on their responsibilities, academic requirements, prohibited activities, and qualifications for financial assistance and allowance. Meanwhile, old scholars were reminded of their continuing responsibilities as YSLEP scholars.

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Photos by: Divine Abunda

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫.” 🎗— Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.Every August 21, the Philippines observes Ninoy Aquino D...
21/08/2026

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫.” 🎗
— Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.

Every August 21, the Philippines observes Ninoy Aquino Day as a reflection of the extraordinary bravery of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whose courage and sacrifice helped shape the country’s history and inspired generations of Filipinos to uphold justice and democracy.

Ninoy was a distinguished politician and a fearless critic of a corrupt government. What made him remarkable was not only his position, but his unwavering courage to speak the truth even when it placed his life in danger. Despite years of detention and forced exile, he never abandoned his belief in freedom and remained committed to restoring democracy and defending the rights of the Filipino people. His decision to return to the Philippines on August 21, 1983, knowing the risks that awaited him, was a powerful act of bravery that ultimately led to his assassination at the Manila International Airport.

His death shocked the nation, but more importantly, it revealed the depth of his courage and sacrifice. Ninoy’s martyrdom became a turning point that awakened the Filipino people, inspiring them to stand up against injustice and demand change and accountability. This growing courage among citizens eventually contributed to the People Power Revolution that ousted the Marcos regime in 1986.

Today, Ninoy’s legacy stands as a reflection of true bravery—one that chooses truth over safety and freedom over fear. It reminds Filipinos, especially the youth, that democracy is sustained by courage, responsibility, and sacrifice. As student journalists, we are called to embody this same bravery by upholding the truth, speaking against injustice, and using our voices responsibly for the betterment of society.

✒: Margarethe Bautista
💻: Angela Sanos

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Acquaintance Party 2026 Highlights Part 2  The Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC)–College Department came ...
20/08/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: Acquaintance Party 2026 Highlights Part 2

The Notre Dame of Tacurong College (NDTC)–College Department came together for its annual Acquaintance Party on August 15, 2026, at the NDTC Gymnasium, bringing students together in a vibrant celebration of camaraderie, creativity, and school spirit withr the theme, “Coachella Beyond the Horizon.”

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✒️: Ma. Carla Ang

Photos by:
Lara Gonzales
Divine Abunda
Muhamad Ali Mama
Mohaimen Impao
Charlz Caraco

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐋 | 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐗? 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨Nakababahalang isipin na tila ayuda na lamang kung ipamiga...
19/08/2026

𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐀𝐋 | 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐗? 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨

Nakababahalang isipin na tila ayuda na lamang kung ipamigay ang Pilipinas matapos
pormal na sumali ang bansa sa Pax Silica Initiative, isang inisyatibang nakatuon sa AI, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, at critical minerals, New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, noong Abril 2026.

Hindi lamang ito isang hamak na pirma, kundi ito rin ay isang pinakamalaking ilusyong solusyon na ginawa ng pamahalaan upang masolusyonan ang mga problemang
kinakaharap ng ating bansa, kagaya ng kawalan ng trabaho sa milyon-milyong mga Pilipino.

Ano nga ba ang Pilipinas? Paupahan? Rental property? Huthutan ng mineral? O baka naibenta na naman tayo sa mga kamay ng mga dayuhan? Ang tanong: handa ba tayo sa epekto nito sa ating ekonomiya?

Kung ating pagnilayan ng mabuti, ang papatayuan ng naturang AI Hub na nasa mahigit kumulang 1,620 ektarya, ayon sa mga ulat tungkol sa Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) ay may kaugnayan sa mga usapin tungkol sa lupa, komunidad, at karapatan ng mga Aeta na naninirahan sa lugar. May mga grupong
nagtaas ng pangamba tungkol sa posibleng epekto ng proyekto sa mga lokal na komunidad at sa kanilang kabuhayan. Hirap na hirap na ngang mabuhay sa bansang ito, binigyan pa ng walang katapusang pasanin ang mga taong walang ginawa kundi lumaban
lamang ng patas.

Kung tutuusin, nagkukulang na nga ng suplay ng tubig sa Luzon dulot ng matinding El Niño na naranasan ng ating bansa sa taong 2026, tutubusin pa ng Pax Silica na gumagamit ng mahigit kumulang umaabot sa tinatayang 130 milyong litro ng tubig sa
isang araw, ayon sa mga ulat tungkol sa proyekto. Kung susumahin, ang lubhang maapektuhan nito ay ang mga magsasakang kung iisipin ay siyang bumubuhay sa hapag ng bawat tahanan.

Nakakahiya na tila isasakripisyo lamang ang mga paghihirap at ang
kabuhayan ng mga ordinaryong Pilipino para lamang mabigyang-daan ang isang solusyong walang kasiguraduhan. Ito ang tahanan ng ating mga ninuno, ngunit bakit napakabilis nitong ibigay sa mga dayuhan?

Isa pang dahilan ay tila makikihati pa ang Pax Silica sa kulang na suplay ng kuryente sa Gitnang Luzon. Ano ‘to? May hatian pang mangyayari? Na kung tutuusin labis kung lumamon ng kuryente ang AI Hub na ito, mahigit 3 gigawatts ng kuryente, isang
napakalaking pangangailangan sa enerhiya na iniulat na katumbas ng humigit-kumulang 16 porsyento ng kasalukuyang kapasidad ng Luzon.

Hindi masama ang pag-unlad at inobasyon sa aspeto ng teknolohiya at ekonomiya. Maaaring ang pagpapatayo ng Pax Silica sa ating bansa ay magbibigay ng oportunidad at trabaho sa mga Pilipino, ngunit ang hinihingi lamang ay isang responsableng pag
unlad, kung saan isinasaalang-alang ang kapakanan ng mga Pilipino, kalikasan, suplay ng tubig, enerhiya, at karapatan ng komunidad. Hindi pagbabago at inobasyon ang tawag kung mayroong magsasakripisyo at papasan ng bigat ng isang desisyon. Higit na makabubuti kung gagawa ng matatag at kongkretong
proyekto.

Sa halip na patayuan ang mga lugar na may usapin tungkol sa ancestral domain, mas makakabuti kung gagawa ng mga proyektong magbibigay ng trabaho at mangangalaga ng kalikasan. Kailangan lumikha ng totoo at makabuluhang trabaho, sa
halip na gamitin ang kulang na suplay ng tubig. At higit sa lahat, patatagin ang sistema, sa halip na paghahatian ang limitadong suplay ng kuryente. Wala tayong karapatang tumanggap ng isang proyekto, kung hindi tayo handa sa nakaambang epekto nito. Ilusyon lamang ito na ginawang pampalubag-loob.

Hindi progreso at solusyon ang tawag kung tayo ang nawawalan at patuloy na nagsasakripisyo. Hangga't paupa at pamigay ang solusyon sa kahirapan, at kung pagtitiis at paghihintay lamang ang naiisip na lunas sa epekto ng kapabayaan, walang pagsulong
ang magaganap, kundi kahirapan lamang ang mahahanap.

✒: Noron Guindale
💻: Kristina Cornelio & Jade Hapinat

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘!Behind every shutter click is a conscious choice by a photographer to slow down and see the ...
19/08/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Behind every shutter click is a conscious choice by a photographer to slow down and see the extraordinary in ordinary moments.

Today is a reminder that moments become stories the second they are framed.This year celebrates the shots that did not go as planned but still taught patience and perspective.

Let us all give a few moments to the quiet magic of still images and the people who know how to wait for the right second.

✒: Bailyn Guindale
💻: Kristina Cornelio

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