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AdU-CARES, 900 San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila (2026)

23/10/2026

Before this day ends, let’s turn the spotlight toward the one who usually stays behind the lens. To our creative, quietly charming, and jolly Videographer, 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞—happy birthday! 🎂💐

Behind every video is someone who took the time to notice the moments worth keeping, and that’s one of the lovely things about what you do. With your love for video editing and illustration, you find ways to bring ideas to life, one frame and one detail at a time. And with that introverted yet jolly personality of yours, you remind us that being part of a team doesn’t always mean being the loudest person in the room. Sometimes, your own little way of showing up is already enough to leave a mark 🫶🏼

As part of the PR Team, you help preserve pieces of the Carebear legacy that we’ll one day look back on with fondness. The events will pass, the projects will end, and the people in those videos will keep growing into new versions of themselves—but the memories you help put together will still be there. One day, those clips might bring us back to the laughter, the chaos, and the people who made our time as Carebears so special. That’s a lovely little legacy to leave through something you create 🎬

But today, we hope you get to enjoy your own moments without worrying about capturing them. May you find more reasons to laugh, inspiration for the things you love creating, and people who make it easy to be fully yourself. You spend so much time preserving memories for others; may life give you just as many beautiful ones to keep for yourself 🌷

May your next chapter bring stories worth telling, creativity worth sharing, and moments too beautiful to fit into a single frame. Here’s to more memories, both behind and beyond the lens! Happy birthday, Carebear Drhea! 🥳

Always remember, 🧸🩵

17/10/2026

To our plant-growing, patriarchy-breaking, plot-twist-loving Support Staff for Environmental Affairs, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚— happy birthday! 🎂💐

A canvas waiting for color, a plant ready to grow, a new recipe to experiment with, or a mystery waiting to be solved—our Ian always finds something new to explore! With your creativity, curiosity, and countless interests, you remind us that there’s never just one way to express yourself or make the world a little more interesting. And, of course, we can’t forget the singing, dancing, working out, and fighting the patriarchy along the way! 💥

As one of our Carebears in Environmental Affairs, you bring your own kind of color to the little community we’re growing together. And beyond your talents, we hope you always find the same care here that we strive to give others: people who listen when you share what excites you, remember the little things that matter to you, and make you feel that every part of who you are deserves a place in the room. After all, care isn’t just about showing up for others; it’s also about creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated 🫶🏼

May your plants keep growing, your kitchen experiments turn out delicious, and your next favorite thriller leave you questioning everything. Here’s to a year of new discoveries, creative adventures, and little moments that make you feel most like yourself ✨

Keep nurturing what matters, creating what you imagine, and challenging what needs to change. We’re happy to have a Carebear like you helping our little corner of the world grow! Happy birthday, Carebear Ian! 🥳

Always remember, 🧸🩵

17/10/2026

To our graceful and thoughtful Spiritual Enrichment Support Staff, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚—happy belated birthday! 🎂💐

it’s lovely how the things you enjoy tell little pieces of your story. There are books to get lost in, words waiting to be written, styles to explore, and fun drinks to make an ordinary day a little better. And then there are the qualities your friends see in you: elegance, professionalism, and appreciation. Together, they paint a picture of someone who knows how to carry herself with grace while still making room for the simple things that bring her joy. We hope you never get too caught up in life’s responsibilities that you forget to enjoy the things that make you you 🌷

As part of our Spiritual Enrichment family, you’re helping make room for something important in AdU-CARES: the chance to pause, reflect, and grow beyond what people see on the surface. We hope that in giving your time to this organization, you also find moments that help you understand yourself better, friendships that make your days brighter, and experiences that leave you with something meaningful to carry long after your time here ✨

And, Juls, for this birthday, we hope you remember that you deserve to be appreciated, too—not just for being dependable or for how well you handle your responsibilities, but simply for being yourself. May you have more time for the books you want to read, the ideas you want to put into words, the little treats you want to try, and the dreams you may still be figuring out. You don’t have to have every part of your life perfectly arranged to be proud of how far you’ve come. Give yourself credit for the growing, the trying, and even the days when you’re still finding your way 🫶🏼

May this next chapter bring you people who value your presence, opportunities that let you discover what you’re capable of, and little moments that make you excited about what comes next. We hope that, among all the things you give your time and care to, you always remember to save a little of both for yourself. You deserve a year that feels fulfilling in ways both big and small. Happy belated birthday, Carebear Juls! 🥳

Always remember, 🧸🩵

13/10/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐩, 𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐭𝐨𝐨! 🫂

As we celebrate 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, let us remember that caring for our minds matters just as much as meeting our goals. Sometimes, taking a pause is also part of moving forward.

Joining us for this meaningful conversation is 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐕. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐨𝐢𝐥, 𝐉𝐫., 𝐑𝐏𝐦, 𝐑𝐆𝐂, who will share his expertise on mental health and psychological well-being. Through this session, may we deepen our understanding, challenge the stigma surrounding mental health, and recognize that asking for support is a step toward caring for ourselves, not a sign of weakness.

After all, we cannot keep giving our best when we neglect our own well-being. 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐭𝐨𝐨. 💙

Written by: Justine Blay
Layout by: Paul Emmanuel Santos

12/10/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 🎂🥳

Some of the most meaningful moments are made possible by people who choose to share their time, resources, and kindness with others. As we look back on DAP-AYAN, we are reminded that behind every celebration is a community that believes in the value of coming together, making room for one another, and creating memories worth keeping 🎊

AdU-CARES would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and deepest appreciation to all our sponsors, partners, and organizations who became part of 𝘿𝘼𝙋-𝘼𝙔𝘼𝙉: 𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙅𝙤𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡-𝘽𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜. Your unwavering support, generosity, and commitment helped create a meaningful space where Carebears could reconnect, share stories, celebrate milestones, and rediscover the comfort of belonging 🫂

Through your partnership, we were able to nurture a space where conversations about mental well-being, personal growth, and collective care could be welcomed with openness and compassion. Your contributions became part of something beyond the celebration itself: a reminder that caring for a community also means helping create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and valued 🫶🏼

We are truly grateful for your trust and support in making this celebration possible. Every shared meal, every conversation, every laugh, and every memory created during this event was made more meaningful because of your presence and contribution.

As we carry these memories with us, may we continue building spaces where every Carebear has a place to belong, a story to share, and a community to come home to. After all, the beauty of a gathering lies not only in the moments we share, but also in the people who help make those moments possible. Thank you for being part of ours 🐻🏠

Always remember, 🧸🩵

𝙄𝙣 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧-𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝:
Adamson University Psychological Society (AUPS)

𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙮:
Silip@Lente-Adamson University (SILAU)
Adamson University Student Nurses’ Association AUSNA)
PCU-Manila Psychology Society

𝘾𝙤-𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮:
HIMIG - Musicians of Adamson University
Tinik Ng Teatro – Adamson University (TNT-AdU)
Adamson Computer Engineering Society (ACOES)
Adamson Hospitality Management Students (AHMS)
Adamson University Mining Engineering and Geology Students’ Association (AUMEGA)
Society of Petroleum Engineers – Adamson University Student Chapter (SPE-AdUSC)
Adamson University Red Cross Youth Council (AdU-RCYC)
Gravity, Skills, Expertise, and Talents (GSET - AdU)
Junior Philippine Pharmacists’ Association - Rho Chapter (JPPhA-RC)
Junior Financial Executives - Adamson University (JFINEX-AdU)
Rotaract Club of Adamson University (RAC-AdU)
Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers – Operations Research Society of the Philippines Adamson University Chapter (PIIE-ORSP AdU)
Psychological Society OLFU-QC
FEU ACP3 Peace To All Youth Organization

𝙄𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝:
Adamson University Mechanical Engineering Society (AUMES)
DLSU-D Psychological Society

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤:
Adamson University Guild of Animation Makers and Esports (AdU GAME)
HIRAYA-Adamson University (HIRAYA-AdU)
Adamson University Mathematics Society (AUMS)
Adamson University Electronics Engineering Students’ Society (AUECESS)

𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙨:
Vibes & Crumbs Co.
HadZArtous

Caption by: Christian Andrei Redaus & Rheyzielle Siobal
Pubmat by: Princess Lorraine Mendiola

10/10/2026

𝑾𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒑𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒂 𝒄𝒖𝒑 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍 🍃

We are so often taught how to keep going that we rarely learn what to do when we need to stop. We learn to meet deadlines, fulfill responsibilities, keep our promises, and be present for the people who need us. Somewhere along the way, we can begin to mistake exhaustion for commitment and neglect for discipline, as though taking care of ourselves is something we can afford only when everything else is finally done.

But we are not machines built to function without pause, nor are we meant to spend our lives proving how much we can withstand. There is no virtue in abandoning ourselves just to keep up with everything the world asks of us. We deserve to be cared for even when we are not being useful to anyone, including ourselves.

This World Mental Health Day, perhaps we can begin by reconsidering what it means to be well. Not every difficult feeling needs to be resolved immediately, and not every struggle comes with an explanation we can easily give. Sometimes, caring for our mental health means acknowledging what we have been avoiding, allowing ourselves to ask for help, or admitting that the way we have been living is no longer sustainable. These are not failures of character. They are invitations to listen to ourselves more honestly.

And maybe we will not always get it right. We might still push ourselves too hard, struggle to say no, or feel guilty for choosing rest. Learning to care for ourselves is not a perfect, uninterrupted process. What matters is that we keep making room for our own needs in lives that can so easily become occupied by everything else.

Remember that you are a person before you are a student, an officer, a friend, a child, or any other role you fulfill. You do not have to disappear into your responsibilities to prove that you care. There should be room in the life you are building for the person who is living it, too.

May we make that room—not only for ourselves, but for one another. May we create spaces where honesty is met with understanding, asking for help is met with compassion, and taking care of our mental health is treated as a necessary part of being human rather than an interruption to everything else.

If you or someone you know is struggling, the following hotlines are available for mental health support:

📞 𝙉𝘾𝙈𝙃 𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀
• 1553
• 1800-1888-1553
• 0919-057-1553 — Smart/TNT
• 0917-899-8727 / 0966-351-4518 — Globe/TM
• 0908-639-2672 — Smart/Sun/TNT

📞 𝙃𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎
• 2919 — Globe/TM toll-free
• 0917-558-4673 — Globe/TM
• 0918-873-4673 — Smart
• (02) 8804-4673 — Landline

📞 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝘾𝙃 𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀
• +63 2 8893 7603 — Landline
• +63 919 056 0709 — Smart
• +63 917 800 1123 — Globe
• +63 917 108 5412 — Globe

For campus-based support:

📞 𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙈𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝙂𝙐𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙀
• 0917 301 2574
• [email protected]

Caring for ourselves deserves to be as natural as caring for others. Our well-being is not something to put aside until everything else is taken care of; it is part of what makes living through it all worthwhile.

In the spirit of mental health resilience, may we keep choosing a kind of care that allows us to live, not merely endure.

Always remember, 🧸💚

Caption by: Rheyzielle Siobal
Pubmat & Illustration by: Chloie Hyce Montesur

09/10/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠? 🍃

Last October 8, we observed National Depression Screening Day, a reminder that understanding our mental health is an important part of caring for ourselves. Although the observance has passed, its message remains worth carrying beyond a single date on the calendar.

Depression is not always easy to recognize, even in ourselves. Sometimes, we become so accustomed to our routines and responsibilities that we rarely pause to consider how we are actually feeling. A depression screening can be a helpful first step toward identifying symptoms that may warrant further assessment. However, screening is not a diagnosis; a qualified mental health professional can help us better understand our experiences and determine what kind of support may be appropriate.

You do not have to understand everything you are feeling before you are allowed to take your mental health seriously. You can acknowledge that something feels different without immediately knowing why. You can ask questions without having all the answers. And you can give yourself permission to explore what you are experiencing without dismissing it simply because you cannot explain it yet.

Perhaps we, too, need to learn that caring for ourselves means making room for the questions we often leave unanswered. We spend so much time tending to our responsibilities and showing up for the people around us that checking in with ourselves can become an afterthought. Yet understanding our own needs is also part of learning how to care for ourselves, and seeking clarity is a worthwhile place to begin.

If you or someone you know is struggling, the following hotlines are available for mental health support:

📞 𝙉𝘾𝙈𝙃 𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀
• 1553
• 1800-1888-1553
• 0919-057-1553 — Smart/TNT
• 0917-899-8727 / 0966-351-4518 — Globe/TM
• 0908-639-2672 — Smart/Sun/TNT

📞 𝙃𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎
• 2919 — Globe/TM toll-free
• 0917-558-4673 — Globe/TM
• 0918-873-4673 — Smart
• (02) 8804-4673 — Landline

📞 𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝘾𝙃 𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙏𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀
• +63 2 8893 7603 — Landline
• +63 919 056 0709 — Smart
• +63 917 800 1123 — Globe
• +63 917 108 5412 — Globe

For campus-based support:

📞 𝘼𝘿𝘼𝙈𝙎𝙊𝙉 𝙂𝙐𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙀
• 0917 301 2574
• [email protected]

May we learn to meet ourselves with patience, especially on the days when understanding feels just out of reach. We may not always know what we need right away, but we can begin by allowing ourselves the time and grace to find out.

In the spirit of mental health resilience, may you always remember that you are cared for, heard, and never alone— 🧸💚

Caption by: Rheyzielle Siobal
Pubmat by: Andrei Joash Bañes

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