The Movers

𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘

“𝑳𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒑𝒂, 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒐 𝒏𝒂.”

Some dreams may still feel distant, but every little step is proof that we’re no longer where we used to be.

Progress isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s simply realizing how far you’ve come while still finding the courage to keep going.

—Caren
Pubmat by Franzy

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐀𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐚𝐧𝐬!
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The final stretch of the semester is here! It’s time to put your hard work, determination, and countless hours of reviewing to the test.

Remember, every page you read, every lesson you learn, and every effort you make brings you one step closer to your goals. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and walk into that examination room with confidence. You’ve come this far, and you can finish strong.

Good luck, ACFIans! May your minds stay sharp, your hearts remain calm, and your answers reflect all the hard work you’ve poured into this semester.

Your efforts today are building the future you dream of tomorrow. Padayon!

—Caren
Pubmat by ʚଓ

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭…

When did friendship become something we had to schedule?

There was a time when seeing your friends did not require a plan. You simply saw each other because you were in the same classroom, sharing the same days and routines.

Then life happened.

Graduation came. New schools. New responsibilities. New friends. New priorities.

And suddenly, the people who once knew every little detail about your life became people you had to make time for. Those you used to see every day are now faces you only get to see through their stories. You start telling each other, “We can meet up once a month,” thinking that would be enough to stay connected. But somehow, even that becomes difficult.

Messages become less frequent, plans get cancelled, and conversations that once lasted for hours become simple “Hi, are you okay?” followed by an “I’m okay,” and then the conversation ends there. Not because you no longer care, but because life just became busy.

And that is when you begin to wonder: When did we stop being as close as we used to be?

Growing apart doesn't always mean a friendship has ended. Sometimes, it simply means accepting that things are no longer the way they used to be. We can't always have the same schedules, routines, or time for each other. But we can still choose to care. We can still be friends, even from afar.

One day, you may meet again and realize that the years apart did not erase everything. The conversations might feel different, and you may have stories the other knows nothing about. But there will still be that familiar feeling:

I know you.

And perhaps that is enough.

Because not everyone who walks away from the same road is someone we have lost. And someday, when everyone's schedules finally allow it, we will sit around the same table again, laughing about the old days and everything that happened while we were apart.

Until then, we can let the friendship rest where it is—not forgotten, just changed as we grow.

And for that, we can still be grateful.

—princess
Pubmat by Angel

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐔𝐍𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Students of Arriesgado College Foundation, Inc. came together on October 14, 2026, at the Visayan Campus for “UNite and Ignite: Around the World in One Day,” a celebration of cultural diversity through the Quiz Bee, Poster Slogan, Infographics, and Diorama competitions, alongside a fun Community Dance for everyone.

The event gave students the chance to express their creativity, test their knowledge, and appreciate the different cultures and traditions practiced around the world.

—Calixtro & Ginalyn
Photos by Ginalyn

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘

“𝐼𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝑤𝑒 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛’𝑡 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒.”
— Lewis Carroll

Life is full of opportunities that challenge us to step beyond our comfort zones. Sometimes, fear of failure, uncertainty, or the opinions of others keep us from taking the first step. Yet, it is often the chances we hesitate to take that could lead us to our greatest discoveries and growth.

Not every risk will lead to success, but every experience has something to teach us. Give yourself the courage to try, the freedom to make mistakes, and the chance to discover what lies beyond the familiar.

As they say, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Every opportunity you let pass is a possibility left unexplored.

After all, you may never know what you’re capable of until you give yourself a chance.

What’s one opportunity you’ve been wanting to take but haven’t tried yet? Share it!

—Caren
Pubmat by Lebet

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒, 𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐒

‎"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
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‎"I wanna be an engineer"
‎"I wanna be a "
‎"I wanna be a nurse"
‎"I wanna be an architect"
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‎Every night, those same familiar phrases are circling in my mind, looping endlessly like a scratched record. But those "I want to be's" aren't mine, they belong to my classmates. Whenever someone asks about my future, I simply shrug and answer, "I don't know yet." In an instant, the room falls into a silence louder than any words.
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‎I study, I survive, and I keep pushing forward. Yet one day, while at loss in my own thoughts, a quiet voice echoed from somewhere in a distant saying, "What for?" It hit me with sudden weight. Really, what for? It’s almost ironic that I’ve been fighting so hard without knowing what I’m actually fighting for. My path feels like early morning fog — thick, blurry, and uncertain.
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‎They expect you to have a plan simply because you've reached an age where you can decide for yourself. But my answer remains "I don't know," because that is the truth. No matter how far I've come, I still haven't found a dream to call my own. I envy those who walk with complete certainty, wishing I could trade places with them. When will my own future finally become clear? People love to say "your future is in your hands," but when you have no direction, life feels like wandering blindly through a crowded circus.
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‎And yet, perhaps that’s completely okay. It’s okay to still be figuring things out.
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‎Eventually, I realized that life isn't a race toward a finish line. Whether you find your path early, midway, or later in life, you can still reach where you are meant to be. Believe, catch your breath, and consider each choice carefully. In time, clarity won't rush to meet you—it will arrive slowly, but surely.

—Althea Bantilan
Illustrated by Grace Pantoja

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃, 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐃

‎What is more important than showing up, even when you least feel like it?
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‎Assignments, quizzes, activities , exams, and other school works can be overwhelming. Sometimes, the exhaustion makes us want to leave everything behind, walk away, and never look back. To find the meaning of true rest, we often encounter ourselves facing an even greater worthy opponent, fear.
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‎What is it that actually scares us? Is it the fear of rejection? Or is it simply the anxiety of taking the first step and thinking that we might get it all wrong?
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‎But honestly, being tired or afraid is okay and normal but remember that you don't have to prove yourself to anyone who doesn't value you. Don't let your efforts impress the world rather than serve your own growth. Don't let your mind pull you under because at the end of the day, no one is coming to save you except you.
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‎So dress up, show up, and live fully — even when uncertainty steps into the room. Keep moving when you’re exhausted, and when the day is done, pat yourself on the back and say, "I’m proud of you for standing up when you had every reason to quit."
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‎Above all, do it scared. There is no shame in taking action with a shaking hand. Surely, you gave your best and mistakes are proof that you had the courage to try.
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‎Trying isn't about perfection — it’s about growth. Every attempt makes you stronger and sharper. Show up. Do it tired. Do it scared. Don't let the shadow of "I should have tried" haunt you later. Regret is born from not doing it, so never let your fears outweigh your desire to become better for yourself.

—Althea Bantilan
Illustrated by Yuri Apostol

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐀𝐂𝐅𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Celebrating the dedication, passion, and invaluable contributions of educators, Arriesgado College Foundation, Inc. (ACFI) marked its World Teachers’ Day celebration on October 5 at the Bonifacio Campus Covered Court.

The clinical instructors, faculty, and staff gathered for the celebration, joined by officers from various student clubs and the ACFI Student Executive Council (ASEC), in a collective expression of appreciation for the educators who continue to inspire and shape the ACFI community.

Furthermore, the culmination served as a meaningful tribute to ACFI’s teaching personnel, whose continued commitment and passion remain integral to the institution’s mission of shaping future generations.

—Caren
Photos by Jsyksss, Young, and Romeo

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 | 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭…..

𝑱𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑶𝑭 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑺, 𝑴𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑶𝑭 𝑵𝑶𝑵𝑬.

‎Certificates, medals, trophies, honors, and acknowledgments — I had them since I was in grade school. Looking back, it’s an impressive pile, and standing there receiving them always felt intensely fulfilling, like every ounce of effort had paid off. I was always present in every competition back then, whether it was a quiz bee, a spelling bee, journalism, or essay writing, if there was a stage, I was on it.
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‎Experiencing the thrill of winning when your hard work pays off is surreal. But winning comes with another price, it is a cost people rarely talk about.
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‎The expectations are suffocating — like trying to breathe in a thin, and polluted air. It’s no longer about how many medals I brought home, it’s about the crushing realization that I cannot always be at the top of my game. How do I explain to everyone that I’m actually just average and not an expert? Or as we say in Tagalog, "marunong lang ako, hindi magaling."
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‎I know how things work, but I haven't mastered any of them. It’s ironic, right? everyone assumes you're going to excel at everything you touch, but unaware of the quiet battle you're fighting inside. It’s the exhausting pressure of being viewed as the best when, in reality, you're just an average student working overtime to keep up with your own reputation.
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‎A jack of all trades, master of none — that’s who I really am. I used to live for the applause, but I’ve learned that not every crowd is worth pleasing. I have knowledge of many things, but expertise in none. Growing up is realizing that you're not made to master everything, being able to know just one thing is already enough — or is it?

—Althea Bantilan
Photo from Noa on Pinterest

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘

𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒆

Behind every lesson learned, dream pursued, and future shaped stands a teacher who chose to guide, inspire, and believe.

This World Teachers’ Day, we honor the educators whose dedication extends beyond the classroom. Through their patience, wisdom, and unwavering commitment, they continue to leave lasting marks on the lives of their students.

To every teacher who teaches with purpose and leads with heart—thank you for helping shape the minds and futures of tomorrow.

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

—Caren
Pubmat by Aj & Franzy

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | “Keeping you informed.”