25/10/2026
๐๐ก ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ฆ | ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ: ๐.๐๐๐ง.๐ ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ ๐ ๐๐ด๐ด๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ง๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
๐๐บ: ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฌ ๐๐ป๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฆ๐ญ ๐. ๐๐ข๐ด๐ช๐ฑ๐ช๐ต, ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ-๐๐ฏ-๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ฆ๐ง
The English Literature Enthusiasts (E.LIT.E) successfuly welcomed their student body, the Elitians, into their organization through a Kumustahan on October 22, 2026 at the MBA Building, 5th Floor Audio Visual Room (AVR).
Anchored on the theme "Platform 9ยพ - Wingardium Fabulae", the vibrant and magical gathering celebrated literature, teamwork, and students' love for literary pieces through inspiring keynotes, interactive sorting ceremonies, and a house competition inspired by the famous fantasy seriesโHarry Potter, by J.K. Rowling.
To officially commence the festivities, the program commenced with an opening prayer as well as the singing of the national anthem which was led by the masters of ceremonyโMs. Kira Enaje, E.LIT.E President and Ms. Cassandra Manto, E.LIT.E Peace Officer.
Proceeding with the program, Mr. Jezreel Abalos, Former E.LIT.E President (2025-2026), gave a keynote address. Mr. Abalos split his speech into technical and non-technical reflections, he then proceeded to introduce his favorite word: "Sonder", which was defined as the realization and understanding that every person has a life as complex as one's own.
"You may not have done it today, the maybe you coud do it tomorrow", words of encouragement shared by Abalos.
He closed his remarks by sharing a powerful reminder for the new members. "As you continue on your life, please just don't survive, but live. Enjoy your life"
Following the keynote address, members undergone a sorting ceremony placing them into their respective houses before officially proceeding to the membership orientation which was led by Mr. Mark Lim, E.LIT.E Vice President and Mr. Isaiah Cusi, E.LIT.E Secretary.
Elitians were warmly welcome and were introduced to the core objectives of the English Festival, which was to encourage students to embrace and showcase vital talents such as reading and writing while embracing new challenges. The leading committee then emphasized a growing philosophy in their organization: "We believe that at least every story has something to offer, and we believe that every student is welcome to read it."
To continue on with the festivities, each team (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff) partook in a challenge which demonstratted their house pride. This activity further strengthen the growing relationship within the organization, fostering camaraderie amongst the student body.
The program concluded with an awarding ceremony where winning houses, active Participants, and supporting organizations were formally recognized. Each member also received a token which symbolizes their official induction in the organization. Additionally, Mr. Abalos received a special recognition for his invaluable participation.
The day had a whimsical ending as an inspiring closing remark was delivered by Ms. Manto, leaving the students with hearts full of passion for achieving their dreamsโeven those that seem impossible.
๐๐๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ฎ:
โข๐๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ณ๐บ ๐. ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ช๐ข, ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ต
โข๐๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข ๐๐ชรฑ๐ข ๐. ๐๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ, ๐๐ด๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ
๐๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ค๐จ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐ฉ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐:
โข๐๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข ๐๐ชรฑ๐ข ๐. ๐๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐ฐ, ๐๐ด๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ
โข๐๐ข๐ต๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ธ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ณ๐บ ๐. ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ช๐ข, ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ต
โข๐๐ข๐ณ๐ค๐ถ ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐. ๐ ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ญ, ๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ต
โข๐๐ณ๐บ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ญ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฉ ๐. ๐ก๐ข๐ณ๐ข, ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐ฐ๐ณ