SWU Biological Sciences Association

📸 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏 (2/2): February 12, 2026 | PRE-MED DAY

🔮✨️ “A day packed with energy, excitement, and good vibes — where every moment shimmered and every smile felt like magic” 🔮✨️

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Layout: Creatives Committee | Kristie Sunico| Smart Gold Sacnanas
Photos: Documentation Committee | Riambonanza | Bolanos | Mamangun | Caong
Caption: MMO II | James Prado

📸 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐏 (1/2): February 12, 2026 | PRE-MED DAY

🔮✨️ “A day packed with energy, excitement, and good vibes — where every moment shimmered and every smile felt like magic” 🔮✨️

The Biological Sciences Association together with the College of Pre-Medicine came together to celebrate a day full of laughter, games, and unforgettable moments!

From thrilling activities that sparked excitement and enthusiasm, to tents filled with unique surprises waiting to be discovered, every corner of the event had something special to offer. Echoes of laughter and shared joy filled the air, reminding us that experiences like these shape the memories and growth we carry forward. It was a celebration of community, connection, and the simple joy of being together, a moment where time slowed and everything felt just right. 💚🎊

🎪“𝑻𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍—𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒚, 𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒓, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒑𝒖𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓.”🎪
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Layout: Creatives Committee | Kristie Sunico| Smart Gold Sacnanas
Photos: Documentation Committee | Riambonanza | Bolanos | Mamangun | Caong
Caption: MMO II | James Prado

As a new wave ebb and flows through the meadows, may the twilight’s spark embrace the paths you walk, leaving traces of light wherever you go.” 🫧✨️

Belated Happy Birthday, Maria Katherine Kaong! 🥳

Like quiet tides meeting the shore, your presence carries both calm and strength, leaving an imprint long after the moment passes. May this new chapter unfold with new beginnings, meaningful experiences, and moments that reflect the beauty of your journey.

As you turn new pages and step into fresh beginnings, know that the Documentation Committee is grateful for your presence. Today, we celebrate not only the day you were born, but also the light, dedication, and kindness you continue to share with everyone around you. May the days ahead unfold with opportunities, fulfillment, and moments worth remembering.

— “like a tide lifting hidden bubbles, every ending carries the quiet start of something beautiful.” 🐚🩵

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. ✨🎉

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ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴡɪsʜ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴀ ʙᴇʟᴀᴛᴇᴅ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ! 🎂

“𝘈 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦, 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.” – 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘺

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐬! 🥳🎂

Thank you for being a wonderful mentor; your wisdom and encouragement have been instrumental in our growth.

We appreciate all the lessons and advice you have shared with us. Thank you for being such a remarkable guide and supporter.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 🌟

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ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴡɪsʜ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴀ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ! 🥳

🌱🏃‍♂️ ECOSTEPS 2026: Fun Run for Health and Nature 🏃‍♀️🌱
Run for yourself. Run for the planet.

ECOSTEPS 2026 is a fund-raising fun run that promotes physical fitness, mental well-being, and environmental action. This event brings the community together for a healthier lifestyle—while giving back to nature.

🌳 One runner = One native tree planted
For every registered participant, one seedling will be planted, making every step you take a step toward environmental conservation.
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📌 Event Details

📅 Date: March 1, 2026
📍 Venue: IT Park, Cebu (Car-Free Sunday)
👥 Who Can Join?: Everyone is welcome—Bayolohistas and non-Bayolohistas alike!
💚 Beneficiary: Proceeds will benefit the Cebu Association of Biology Students, Inc., in partnership with a Local People Organization for a tree-growing initiative.

®️ https://forms.gle/xDuLooCaEoQqMKVz9
📝 Registration Deadline: February 19, 2026
⚠️ No on-site registration
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🎽 Registration Inclusions
✔ ECOSTEPS shirt
✔ Race bib
✔ Finisher token
✔ Light snacks
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🏅 Awards & Cash Prizes
Medals, Certificates, and Cash Prize for Top 3 finishers per category.

🕓 Call Time: 4:30 AM
🏁 Race Start: 5:30 AM
📍 Assembly Area: In front of Ayala Malls Central Bloc (near The Burger Joint)
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🌍 Run with purpose. Move for nature.
Join ECOSTEPS 2026 and help turn every stride into a greener future.

𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗣: January 31, 2026 | Batch 1991-1993 Reunion

“Across the passing years, pages once again intertwine, moments that leave a lasting mark” 🎗✨️

On the 31st of January, Batch 1991, 1992, and 1993 came together for a meaningful reunion marked by reflection, gratitude, and shared stories. Over the decades, the years have molded them, shaping their journeys, testing their resilience, and deepening their perspectives. As fellow alumni, they celebrated not just memories of the past, but also the enduring bonds and achievements that continue to reflect the lasting impact of their shared experiences.

🎐: As one saying goes, “𝓣𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓶𝓪𝔂 𝓹𝓪𝓼𝓼, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝔀𝓮 𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓰𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼.”

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Photos by: BSA Documentation Committee | Kristine Bolanos | Blessy Mamangun

January 31, 2026 | 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Biological Sciences Association held its 5th special meeting. Discussions about the upcoming Pre-Medicine Day and Bio-Seminar. Updates on the distribution of designated tasks and contributions. Feedback regarding the recent examination to address any issues and concerns. Preparation for other events this coming February and March.

Topics that were discussed during the session:
•P1 Examinations Feedbacking (Freshmen)
•Bio-Seminar Preps Updates
•Pre-Med Booths Updates
•Contribution Updates for Pre-Med Booths
•Pre-Med Booths Updates
•Budget Request Updates
•List of Classroom Officers
•Finalized Line-up of Officers for A.Y. 2026-2027
•Final Merch Layouts

Layout by: BSA Creatives | Simone Julianne Rara

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❀𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘚𝘈 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.



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January 24, 2026 | 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Biological Sciences Association held its 4th special meeting. The discussions were regarding the recent exams this semester and the preparation and delegation of tasks for the upcoming departmental events.

Topics that were discussed during the session:

• Distribution of Tasks and Finalization Planning for Pre-Med Days
• Updates for Line-Up of Running Officers for A.Y. 2026-2027
• P1 Examination Feedbacking
• CABS Updates
• Merch Updates

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❀ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘚𝘈 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.



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💚"As the Emerald moss scattered through another chapter, your presence glistened, remaining luminous"💚

Happy (Belated) Birthday, Uriel Rosal! 🥳

Even in mildew seasons and shadowed days, you carry a green light, like forest wisps after the rain, soft but impossible to ignore. You move into worlds with sheer power and confidence, and everything shifts when you arrive. May this new chapter pave the way for more growth, deeper realizations, and moments that remind you just how rare and valued your presence truly is.

As you blow out those candles (Albeit late), know that the BSA is grateful for your presence and all the work you do. You have been a blessing for all of us, your light, dedication, kindness, and inspiring endeavors are awe-inspiring. And in some way, we'll wonder... 𝕎.𝕌.𝔻. — 𝕎𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕎𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕌𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕝 𝔻𝕠? 🎶

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. ✨️🎉

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ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴡɪsʜ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴀ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ (ʙᴇʟᴀᴛᴇᴅ) ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ! 🎂

“Like purple balloons rising into the sky, you carry a deep glow that turns moments into unforgettable memories.” 💜🎈

Happy Birthday, Zyra Galapin! 🥳

As you step into a new spotlight, may today’s glimmer gently guide you towards the height of your dreams. Like a cluster of purple balloons rising into the sky, may this year carry your joy, passion, and courage into every opportunity. Your creativity, warmth, and kindness inspire everyone around you, and we hope this chapter will bring growth, happiness, and moments that remind you just how valued and appreciated you are.

As you open up this chapter, know that the BSA and Documentation Team is grateful for your presence, a stardust that shines light and warmth wherever you go, leaving a trail of inspiration in its path.

And I quote, "🅑🅔 🅟🅤🅡🅟🅛🅔" 🪻💜

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 🌟🎇

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ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ꜰᴏʀɢᴇᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴡɪsʜ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴀ ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ! 🎉🎊

January 10, 2026 | 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Biological Sciences Association successfully held its 6th regular meeting. The meeting was focused on discussing organizing and preparing for the upcoming events.

Topics that were discussed during the session:

•2nd Semester Events
☞NMAT Review
☞Pre-Med Days
☞Bio-Seminar
☞Sem-ender
☞Pre-Med Night (PMCC)
•Finalization of Budget Breakdowns for 2nd Semester and 3rd Semester
•Endorsement of HK Scholars for 2nd Semester
•Succession Planning and Officers Transition
•Election of Officers for A.Y. 2026-2027
•Merch Updates
•CABS Updates

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❀𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘚𝘈 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.



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