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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲
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Cartoon by Lera Fritcine Asayas | Fulcrum

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝘀

On June 12, 1898, the Philippine flag was first raised and the national anthem was played, marking the birth of a nation rising with hope, courage, and a hard-won identity shaped by struggle and sacrifice.

Today, we remember not only that historic declaration, but also the bravery of those who fought for independence and the generations who continue to safeguard it. Independence is more than a moment in history—it is a living responsibility of resilience, unity, and nationhood that we carry as Filipinos. In the face of today’s challenges and the recent tensions in our political landscape, this serves as a reminder that we live in a democracy where voices rise freely in pursuit of truth and accountability.

Let this be the wake-up call: freedom was never meant to be wasted, nor turned against one another. It was earned through blood, sacrifice, and unity—and must be defended with the same.

Happy Philippine Independence Day!
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Words by Shaina Joy Requitillo | Graphics by Lera Fritcine Asayas | Fulcrum

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: A total of 189 maritime students from Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT) took the Koninklijke Vereniging van Nederlandse Reders (KVNR) Assessment Examination at the PIT Gymnasium on June 9.

The examinees consist of 83 Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) students and 106 Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation (BSMT) students.

The examination started at 9:00 a.m. and concluded at 12:00 noon, administered by KVNR Nova College officials and COMEd faculty members.

The examination serves as part of the pre-selection process for interviews with shipping companies. The selection process will begin next week, while the list of students selected by shipping companies will be announced on June 25.

When asked for his message to the examinees, KVNR-NOVA Project Manager Capt. Evert Van Leeuwen encourages them to remain confident regardless of the outcome of the examination.

“Be confident and try to do your best. But even if you fail, it doesn’t mean that you fail as a person. You just did not pass this exam, and that can have various reasons,” Van Leeuwen said.
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Report by Shammel Tugonon | Photos by Keith Mercado | Fulcrum

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Batch “Alab” 2026, alongside distinguished officials and faculty members from the different departments of Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT), shared a celebratory feast during the Baccalaureate Luncheon Program held at the PIT Grounds, June 1.

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Photos by Ivan Macayan, Khent Roy Sanchez & Rowin Roxas | Fulcrum

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: Faculty members, employees, students, alumni, and other stakeholders of Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT) convene today, June 4, at the PIT Gymnasium, for the public forum and panel interview of the three aspirants vying to become the Institute's 8th President.

A live broadcast of the event is also being streamed through the official PIT page to allow members of the community who are unable to attend in person to follow the proceedings.

Live Broadcast link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1036952455668135&id=100069440199268&mibextid=CDWPTG
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Report by Archel Jade Costan | Photos by Elaiza Villamor & Khent Roy Sanchez | Fulcrum