UST - Legazpi Psychology Society

❝𝓘ɴ ꜱᴏᴍᴇ ᴡᴀʏꜱ ꜱᴜꜰꜰᴇʀɪɴɢ ᴄᴇᴀꜱᴇꜱ ᴛᴏ ʙᴇ ꜱᴜꜰꜰᴇʀɪɴɢ ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛ ɪᴛ ꜰɪɴᴅꜱ ᴀ ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ, ꜱᴜᴄʜ ᴀꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ᴏꜰ ᴀ ꜱᴀᴄʀɪꜰɪᴄᴇ.❞ — 𝗩𝗶𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗸 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹, 𝙈𝙖𝙣'𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜

There are times when the weight of all our problems comes crushing down on us. We feel helpless, we feel overwhelmed, we feel powerless and it seems that we have no control over everything and anything around us. We feel stuck. Trapped. Suffocated. Maybe even numb to the point that we just stare blankly at a space. But the anguish we experience is not what we deserve but it is inevitable.

As this month is about to end, let us recognize how we fought through the seen and silent battles, what the seemingly never-ending exhaustion at the end of each day had given us, and why we went through all of it. Continue to move forward. Let our failures be lessons. All the labor we have sown, will reap great rewards.





Caption by: Kris Angeli Locre
Pubmat by: Alyssa Marie Bongalon

✨𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂 𝒔𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒙✨

Before March ends, a handful of our BS Psychology students and alumni have achieved a great success with passing the 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 2026 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗔 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence and to yourselves have been eminent in this milestone. With that being said, we would like to extend our congratulations to the eleven (11) newly minted CHRA passers. These individuals are the following:

🏅Johnzel M. Alagaban, CHRA
🏅Arianne Mafe M. Alfonso, CHRA
🏅Prince Christian F. Balisbis, CHRA
🏅Precy Hazel C. Barcia, CHRA
🏅Kathleen D. Bustillos, CHRA
🏅Princess Eve D. Cabug, CHRA
🏅Hestia Marie B. Cervantes, CHRA
🏅Kristan P. Escober, CHRA
🏅Mari Eunice B. Guinto, CHRA
🏅Kate Alexa M. Lobin, CHRA
🏅Gwyneth Niña A. Miras, CHRA
🏅Claire Daryll A. Rosal, CHRA

May this feat guide you to become better individuals and to help more people. Again, we’d like to congratulate you on your achievement! 🎉

"𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍"

A statement that undermines a woman’s capabilities and competence. One claim that always seems to sway a person’s mind to think that they are less as leaders, less as workers, and less rational.

Women are not inherently “more emotional.” They tend to show emotions more openly, and the “too emotional” myth is a bias that can unfairly undermine their credibility. This myth came about with the cultural norm and different upbringing of females and males.

Women were taught to be vulnerable and expressive of their emotions, whereas for men it was frowned upon if they do so. Research also shows that women are more inclined to share their feelings with their support systems, while men tend to bottle them up than show weakness. Recognizing the difference between feeling an emotion and expressing it helps dissolve the stereotype.

Women are more than this label makes them to be. They are great leaders, skilled workers, and intelligent individuals. Their emotions are not a weakness, but a strength. To be more empathetic, to be more compassionate, and to be more connected. Sometimes being strong is knowing how to be soft.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💗💋






Caption and Pubmat by Yvonne Adornado

Happiest birthday to our ever-loving 3rd year representative, Erika!

The organization sees and appreciates all your efforts and hard work in every task given to you. Even when presented with challenges, you continue to thrive with compassion and a smile. Your heart of gold manifests in your leadership and allows you to fulfill your responsibilities with both intellect and empathy. May you keep shining in your own way as you pursue your endeavors within and outside the organization.

Once again, happy birthday Erika!

Love,
PsychSoc Fam

For future Thomasian Psychology students preparing for their own licensure examinations, her message is simple yet powerful: “Do it scared. It will get better.” She also reminds them of the role they play in shaping the future. “Always remember that the future of mental health is bright because of us. You are the future of mental health. We are the future of mental health.”

From an “ordinary student” uncertain of her path to one of the country’s top psychometricians, Yvonne Mae C. Cabrera’s loud success is her quiet perseverance, a Thomasian formation, and a courage to move forward — even when the way ahead feels uncertain.

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4rL63IR

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🌟 After facing a series of obstacles, the long-awaited Intramurals 2025 is finally here! ⚔️🖤

UST-Legazpi's Intramurals 2025: Fortis Et Unitas – Conquerors of the Shadow introduces four houses that have risen from the darkness—each bearing strength, courage, and unwavering spirit, ready to carve their names into history.

For the next few days, the arena will be filled with teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of victory. Athletes will rise, rivalries will ignite, and legends will be forged as each house fights with honor and pride.

Let cheers echo across the grounds and banners to fly high along with the spirit of unity to guide every step of the journey.

May the strongest will prevail.
May the darkest heart win. 🐺🐍🧛🧜‍♀️

Let the games begin. ⚔️🔥

Pubmat by the Supreme Student Council


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❝𝓦ᴇ ᴄᴀɴɴᴏᴛ ᴄʜᴀɴɢᴇ ᴀɴʏᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴜɴʟᴇꜱꜱ ᴡᴇ ᴀᴄᴄᴇᴘᴛ ɪᴛ.❞ — 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙡

When something goes awry, when something unforeseeable happens… Does regret linger? Does doubt pervade? As you witnessed all of your plans, your hardwork, and your sacrifices go astray. No, it can still be fixed!

Unfortunately, trying to make it better, made it worse, and now you feel everything is against you. Indignation builds up inside of you; one more thing that is not supposed to happen will set you off!

Now, you ruminate every minute detail—inwardly repeating it over and over again. What went wrong? What do I need to do? If I only listened!

Is every effort you've done, meaningless? How can you ever recover? Am I worthle—

Pause. Take a deep breath. It’s okay. Everything is fine. Think. Feel. Be in the moment.

As you venture through your life's journey, remember to accept all versions of you. Flaws and failures are the ugly parts that empower you to be beautiful. Dealing these with contempt will only oppress you. So, embrace it as you continue to evolve into each better version of you that leads you towards the right path of your journey.

There is courage in accepting yourself and it is compassion to the others cheering you on along the way.





Caption by: Kris Angeli Locre
Pubmat by: Alyssa Marie Bongalon

Nakamove on na ba kayo sa month of love? Well, kung hindi pa, may pahabol kami!! 💕

Have you ever heard the phrase that goes: 𝑼𝒕𝒂𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒖𝒔𝒐!
If you have, well did you know that your brain is actually highly involved when you're loving someone? It takes an active participation in the physiological and psychological processes of love.

From neurotransmitters to brain regions, different studies have explored this topic adding to the existing knowledge of how complex love and loving truly is.

With this, the Psychology Society hopes to end this month that celebrates love and the arts, that you also experience love in any shape or form it takes.






Caption and Pubmat by Ghianna Paloyo

𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅✨

The UST-Legazpi Psychology Society would like to extend its sincere congratulations to the newly minted CHRA passers for the month of February!

This achievement reflects your dedication and commitment to expanding your knowledge both inside and outside the avenues of psychology. With that said, the Psychology Soceiyy would like to congratulate the following:

🏅Marc Philip C. Lunas, CHRA
🏅Betty Mae V. Nacion, CHRA
🏅Blessy Noelle L. Pacheco, CHRA

We hope that through this, you may be able to help more people and may this milestone mark a new beginning of another journey. Again, we congratulate the 3 new Certified Human Resource Associates!