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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐇𝐒𝐂 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐗 𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐖

The CAHSC Phoenix is the official emblem of the College of Arts and Humanities Student Council, representing the collective identity, voice, and spirit of the student body effective beginning the incoming Academic Year 2026–2027. It stands as a formal symbol of representation, unity, and continuity within the CAHmmunity of Humanistas, where all are invited to explore and reflect on the vision, mission, and branding that continue to shape its human-centered direction as it moves into transformation.

From this movement of becoming, from ember to emblem, from vision to form, the flame is awakened among Humanistas, carrying the identity, spirit, and purpose of a community forged through human experience and shaped by thought. In the 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐇𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, this is no longer vision alone, but transformation made visible, rising in full motion.

In this ascent, every Humanista stands as one in the . From unity is born presence, and from presence is forged identity. What was once envisioned now breaks into reality, unfolding in power, in voice, and in becoming, leaving behind an impact that transforms.

At long last, the flame takes its final form. And now, it speaks as one, #𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞. 🧡🔥✨

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐍: 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Calls to defend press freedom and uphold truth resonated strongly as the World Press Freedom Day Symposium concluded on May 4,2026 at Lemito Hall, University of the Philippines Mindanao.

The four-hour forum brought together campus journalists, media advocates, and communication students in a timely discussion on the state of press freedom, both globally and within the Philippines. Speakers and participants underscored the increasing risks faced by journalists from coverage of armed conflicts abroad to the persistent threats of red-tagging, harassment, and censorship experienced locally.

Central to the discussion was the recognition that the struggle for press freedom is not confined to professional media institutions. Within universities, student journalists and communicators continue to navigate administrative pressures and systemic challenges that attempt to limit critical discourse and free expression.

Joining the symposium were Bachelor of Arts in Communication students from the University of the Immaculate Conception under the Communicators Organization for Development and Excellence (CODE), who participated alongside other attendees in the discussions and reflections on the role of media in society.

The event was held in partnership with Himati, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines, and the Communication Majors’ Alliance of Davao, organized by the UP Mindanao Communicators’ Guild.

As the symposium closed, one message remained clear, the fight for press freedom is ongoing. Beyond commemoration, participants were urged to continue asserting the people’s right to information and to stand firm against all forms of repression that threaten the role of the press in a democratic society.

✍️ Carl Adante | Executive Auditor
📷 Ron Gonzales | UP Communicator's Guild and Himati Member