AU The Standard ― Jose Abad Santos Campus

Directions Website Contact the university

AU The Standard ― Jose Abad Santos Campus The Official Student Publication of Arellano University ― Jose Abad Santos Campus

‎🎃 𝘽𝙊𝙊! 𝙃𝙐𝙒𝘼𝙂 𝙆𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙇𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙊𝙉, 𝘽𝘼𝙆𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙔 𝙉𝘼𝙆𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝘼! 👻‎‎Akala mo ba multo lang ang dapat katakutan ngayong Halloween? Pa...
31/10/2026

‎🎃 𝘽𝙊𝙊! 𝙃𝙐𝙒𝘼𝙂 𝙆𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙇𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙊𝙉, 𝘽𝘼𝙆𝘼 𝙈𝘼𝙔 𝙉𝘼𝙆𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙄𝙉 𝙉𝘼! 👻
‎
‎Akala mo ba multo lang ang dapat katakutan ngayong Halloween? Paano kung ang tunay na horror ay ang deadline na hindi matapos-tapos, grades na biglang nang-ghost, at mga responsibilidad na mas mahirap takasan kaysa sa mga kababalaghan?
‎
‎Ngayong Halloween, puwedeng kang magpanggap na Bampira, Multo o Zombie pero huwag kang magpanggap na wala kang tambak na gawain. Kaya pahintulutan ang sarili na makisaya, magpakita ng angking pagk**alikhain sa inyong mga kasuotan, at makisabay sa mga katatakutang hatid ng Halloween.

‎Tandaan, Chiefs!
Hindi lahat ng nakaputi ay multo, hindi lahat ng kumakatok ay bisita, at hindi lahat ng nawawala ay hinahanap pa.

Oh baka pati ikaw, hinahanap na ng iyong mga requirements!
‎
𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣, 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛𝙨!

Manatiling matapang, dahil minsan, ang pinak**alaking katatakutan ay hindi ang nasa ilalim ng k**a, kundi ang nasa inyong to-do list!^^
‎
‎
‎
‎

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮Ako ang munting Barbie doll ni papa.Hindi niya nga lang alam ‘yon.Ako siguro ang sinasabi ...
30/10/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮

Ako ang munting Barbie doll ni papa.

Hindi niya nga lang alam ‘yon.

Ako siguro ang sinasabi nilang “undercover princess” sa mga teleseryeng napapanood ko noong bata pa lamang ako. Gayunpaman, hindi lamang princess ang kaya kong maging. Tuwing Linggo, isa naman akong sundalo ng bumubugang init ng araw sa Quiapo.

Sakay ng gula-gulanit na tricycle ni papa, dumidiretso ang matapang na sundalo kasama ng kaniyang pamilya sa simbahan upang makinig ng misa.

Ganito pala sa Quiapo. Mainit, mausok, at puno ng pangarap!

Pangarap na matanggap,
pangarap na magpakatotoo.
Bongga, hindi ba?

Isang beses, tumatak sa akin noon ang isang sermon ng pari. “Ang lalaki ay para lamang sa babae, at ang babae ay para lamang sa lalaki.” Paulit-ulit itong dumadagundong sa aking mga tainga at naging isang kasabihan na umuulit sa’king isipan tuwing napapalapit kami sa simbahan, o ‘di kaya’y tuwing napapadaan kami sa mga ibinebentang imahen ng Santo Niño sa tapat nito.

Habang nakaupo, binulungan ako ni mama’t kinurot sa braso nang nahuli niyang lumilipad ang isipan ko sa kasagsagan ng homiliya. Makinig daw ako ng mabuti sa misa. Buksan ko raw ang puso’t isipan ko, at hindi lang puro tainga. Makikanta, makibahagi, makibagay sa “salita ng mga banal.”

Subalit hindi ko mapigilan ang sarili kong tumingin sa sakristang nakasalamin na kanina pa ngumingiti sa akin. Umiinit ang tiyan ko, pati na rin ang aking mga pisngi.

“Anghelo, makinig ka sa Padre!”

Pinong bulong ni Papa, siniko pa’ko sa aking tagiliran. Tumango na lang ako’t yumuko muli.

Pag-uwi naman namin, agad na’kong naghain ng mga plato’t kubyertos sa lamesa para sa aming tanghalian. Umupo na sila’t nagdasal.

“Alam mo, napapansin kong bumabaliko ‘yang mga galawan mo.” Saad ni Papa, ngumunguya ng longganisa. Sunod naman ang buntong hininga ni mama. Hindi kaya sila napapagod? Araw-araw na lang silang may tanong sa’kin tuwing kumakain kami.

“Dati pa talaga ‘yan. Hayaan mo na.” Sabat naman ni mama. “Magbabago rin ‘yan kapag may nililigawan na.” dagdag pa niya kasabay ng pasimpleng tingin sa akin. Siguro kung hindi lang strikto si papa, matagal na akong lumapit sa nanay ko para magpaturo ng makeup o hindi kaya’y mag-ayos ng kaniyang buhok.

Bukod sa umiinit kong tiyan at pisngi kanina, puso ko naman ngayon ang kumikirot at tuhod ko naman ang nanghihina na tila sinisigawan akong lumuhod, magpatawad, at umugnay sa kasarian ko. Pinipigilan ang panginginig ng mga daliri kong namamaga sa tuwing tumatama at dumidikit sa balat ng ibang lalaki.

Sa sandaling iyon, saka ko napagtanto…

“Ma, Pa, bakla po ako.” wika ko.

Subalit winika ko lamang ito sa sarili kong imahinasyon, umaalingawngaw sa aking isipan. Sa mundo kung saan naka-gown ako at tila ikakasal sa sakristan ng simbahan, sa mundong kinaya kong bilhin nang hindi lang sa halaga ng peso.

Pero hindi pa ‘ko gano’n kayaman. Hindi ko pa kayang magmahal kung mahal din ang ibubuwis ko. Gusto ko makita sila Papa sa kasal ko, kahit na ang kapalit ay ang gusto kong pakasalan.

Siguro nga, manika ang tingin sa ‘kin ni Papa, dahil ang hilig niyang lagyan ng kulay ang aking mga talukap sa mata—pula man o lila—na nagsisilbing eyeshadow ko. Siguro natutuwa siya tuwing pumupula ang aking mga pisngi sa oras na ipinapahiya niya ‘ko sa harap ng mga ninong ko.

Kaya siguro hanggang ngayon, hinayaan niya akong tumira sa closet para maglaro ng “dress-up”. Dahil sa tingin niya, si Ken ako.

Hindi si Barbie.

𝘐𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘪 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦

_______________________________

Disclaimer: The following literary work is published to promote creative expression and intellectual engagement. The views, opinions, and interpretations presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of Arellano University The Standard – Jose Abad Santos Campus, or its administration.

𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘪 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘴, 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵

𝘐𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘪 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵


𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗣-𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝟱𝟴-𝟲𝟱.The Arellano University Chiefs fell to the...
29/10/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗣-𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝟱𝟴-𝟲𝟱.

The Arellano University Chiefs fell to the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Altas, 65-58, in the NCAA Season 102 Men’s Basketball Tournament on October 26, 2026, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

Both teams opened the game with a tight defensive play, battling for an early possession. The Altas made the first strike and took an early advantage, while the Chiefs tried to keep up through quick transition plays. The Altas held onto a slim 16-15 lead at the end of the opening quarter.

The second quarter saw the Arellano Chiefs trying to keep pace as the UPHSD Altas continued to put pressure on both ends of the court. Gojo Cruz led Perpetual’s offense with timely shots, while Anjord Cabotaje kept the Chiefs within striking distance. However, the Altas maintained their momentum and carried an 11-point advantage into halftime, 33-23. Gojo Cruz finished with 14 points for Perpetual, while Cabotaje paced Arellano with 16 points for the game.

The Chiefs returned from halftime finding ways to cut the deficit, with Cabotaje being the top contributor, igniting their intense offense. Arellano started to find its rhythm, putting together consecutive shots to cut into Perpetual’s lead. However, the Altas maintained their advantage as the Chiefs continued to fight back. Perpetual carried a 48-40 lead into the third quarter.

The Chiefs mounted a late rally in the closing period, releasing their defensive skills and putting immense pressure on Altas. Ernest Geronimo sparked Arellano’s late comeback with back-to-back jumpers, cutting Perpetual’s lead to 58-56 at the 2:53 mark before sinking another shot to tie the game at 58-all with 2:15 remaining. However, LA Casinillo answered with consecutive shots, restoring Altas’ lead to 62-58 with under a minute left. The Chiefs struggled to respond in the closing possessions as Perpetual held on for the 65-58, claiming victory.

Gojo Cruz led Perpetual with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists as the Altas snapped their six-game losing streak and improved to a 3-7 record. For Arellano, Anjord Cabotaje paced the Chiefs with 16 points and 4 rebounds. While Ernest Geronimo added 12 points. The loss moved Arellano to 5-5 standing. The Chiefs look forward to bouncing back in their next game against Letran on October 29, 2026, at 5 PM.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘺: 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘶𝘹 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘻, 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳

__________________________________

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵


Hi! We’re 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 from Jose Abad Santos Campus Jowrnalists. 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐲𝐮𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 tsu work en Jose A...
27/10/2026

Hi! We’re 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 from Jose Abad Santos Campus Jowrnalists. 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐲𝐮𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 tsu work en Jose Abad Santos Campus, Ey Yu, sicon semster.

Aryoo etsin tsu tswentiwan yirsold? Know mother! We aksef enrolled estowdents from 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐢 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐳! Tsu yu haff khud Englis iss-kels? Tagalog kan work two! A pleeseive fruitsanalati ant a dee-sayur foor an exciting nyuu kampus layf?

EPSSO?!

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐮𝐮!

Ef yu arenterested, please ehmel us so we can arrends a personal enterfoyoo. Tanks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVbcJVLPuJVQoPSdQhmsOrPTsy0yUIRabtYLssJ_mgV2wz5Q/viewform

Applications will be open till November 6, 2026.


𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝙇𝙋𝙐 𝙋𝙄𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙊𝙁𝙁 𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙊 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙁𝙎, 𝟔𝟐-𝟓𝟕, 𝙏𝙊 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀 𝘾𝙍𝙊𝙎𝙎𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙋𝙃𝘼𝙎𝙀The Arellano Chiefs fell short of a l...
26/10/2026

𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝙇𝙋𝙐 𝙋𝙄𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 𝙃𝙊𝙇𝘿 𝙊𝙁𝙁 𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙇𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙊 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙀𝙁𝙎, 𝟔𝟐-𝟓𝟕, 𝙏𝙊 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀 𝘾𝙍𝙊𝙎𝙎𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙋𝙃𝘼𝙎𝙀

The Arellano Chiefs fell short of a late comeback against the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Pirates, 57-62, in the closing game of the crossover phase of the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament on October 22, 2026, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Both teams opened the game evenly, ending the first quarter tied at 15-15. Arellano kept pace with LPU through rebounding and inside scoring, with Sebastian “Basty” Valencia contributing to the Chiefs’ offense.

The Pirates gained a narrow advantage in the second quarter, outscoring Arellano to carry a 34-31 lead into halftime. Despite trailing, the Chiefs remained within striking distance as the teams continued to exchange baskets.

LPU maintained its slim lead in the third quarter, entering the final period ahead, 46-45. The Chiefs stayed close, but the Pirates received additional scoring support from their bench as the game progressed.

In the fourth quarter, LPU held off Arellano’s attempts to take control. Mac Guadaña scored all 10 of his points in the final period, while the Pirates maintained their advantage in the closing minutes to secure the 62-57 victory.

Matthew Rubico led LPU with 15 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, shooting 6-of-11 from the field. Lance Aurigue added 11 points, while Guadaña contributed 10. For Arellano, Valencia recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds.

With the result, Arellano finished the crossover phase with a 5-4 record, while LPU improved to 4-5. The Chiefs will look to regain momentum as they continue their NCAA Season 102.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘷𝘢, 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳

_____________________________

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵


𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗞 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗔Isa akong Ateista.Ang sabi sa’kin ng mga magulang ko, masama raw ang hindi maniwala sa Diyos....
20/10/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗧𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗞 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗔

Isa akong Ateista.

Ang sabi sa’kin ng mga magulang ko, masama raw ang hindi maniwala sa Diyos. Isang demonyo raw ang taong walang pananampalataya.

Ilang beses akong pumunta sa simbahan, nagdasal, nanalangin, lumuha sa Diyos na unti-unti kong pinagdududahan. Wala akong nakuhang paliwanag mula sa aking mga pagtawag o panaghoy.

Sa tuwing nag-aalay kami ni nanay ng kandila sa simbahan, tinitingnan ko ang ibang mga kandila na nakatirik sa silong ng dagkotanan, ang tawag namin sa tirikan ng kandila sa Bisaya.

Mula rito, tinatanaw ko ang mga kandilang nagliliwanag, nakatirik sa mga napapasong bakal na pinapatungan nito, at tila hindi nauubos

Samantalang ang akin, ang aking kandila naman ay unti-unting namamatayan ng apoy, hindi dahil sa pagluhod nito sa ihip ng mapanuksong hangin, kundi dahil wala nang langis na nagpapanatili sa liwanag na dati’y mayroon ito.

Takot man ako sa lagablab, ibinigay ko pa rin ang buong lakas ng aking pag-asa upang muling masindihan ang aking kandila.

Pinilit ko ang aking sariling manampalataya muli, sa kagustuhan maging katulad ng mga batang sinasabi ni mama, na pinagpapala ng langit dahil sa kanilang kagalangan at takot sa Diyos.

Subalit kahit anong gawin ko, kahit anong pagbabalik-loob, mas bumabalik ako sa pagduruda.

Hindi ko naman pinipili ang dilim kaysa sa liwanag. Hindi ko rin naman tinatalikuran ang pag-asa. Subalit kahit anong pagtitiwala o pagsunod ang itali ko sa aking pananampalataya, sadyang hindi ko lang maabot ang liwanag na sinasabi nila.

Unti-unti nang namamatay ang kandila. Hindi ko maipaliwang kung bakit. Ang ginaw ay nagdadala ng takot na walang matuwid na salita.

Sa huli, ang dilim ang nagwagi kaysa sa liwanag na pilit kong abutin.

𝘐𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘪 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳

_______________________________

Disclaimer: The following literary work is published to promote creative expression and intellectual engagement. The views, opinions, and interpretations presented herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of Arellano University The Standard – Jose Abad Santos Campus, or its administration.

𝘓𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘪 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘍𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳

𝘐𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘪 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵


𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒.𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄.𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇. 🔎Every story leaves a trail, every silence raises a question...
19/10/2026

𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐄𝐒.
𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄.
𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇. 🔎

Every story leaves a trail, every silence raises a question, and every claim deserves more than just a “trust me, bro” as a source.

In investigative journalism, we dig deeper, connect the dots, and follow the facts—even when the truth gets uncomfortable. No baseless claims, no shortcuts, and definitely no publishing first and fact-checking later.

We seek the truth, not just to gather information for a story, but to ensure that the information we get isn't just to arrive to a story that we want to present.

For 79 years, AU – The Standard has remained committed to delivering truth, questioning power, and amplifying voices that deserve to be heard. Because journalism isn't just about making headlines; it's about uncovering the stories behind them.

Open your senses and be vigilant. Because one information revealed can lead to more mysteries!

Presenting the 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 of 𝗔𝗨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 – 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 for A.Y. 2026–2027!

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟬𝟳𝟵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟 🕵️‍♀️📰



𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗦: 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟲-𝟱𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀On October 13, 2026, ...
19/10/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗦: 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟲-𝟱𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

On October 13, 2026, Sebastian Valencia of the Arellano Chiefs proved that not all heroes wear capes as some wear polyester jerseys. Valencia helped secure a narrow 56-55 victory over the San Beda Red Lions with a game-winning shot in the final seconds, allowing Arellano to reclaim its position in the NCAA Season 102 Seniors Basketball Tournament standings at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City.

When the whistle blew to signal the start of the game, both teams appeared cautious in their approach. Meeting for the second time during the crossover round, the Chiefs and Red Lions kept the score close while maintaining tight defenses. Eventually, the Chiefs found their rhythm, scoring consistently to establish a 17-11 lead by the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, the Red Lions stepped up their game in an attempt to close the gap, tying the score at 23-23 midway through the period. However, T-MC Ongotan, alongside Aaron Manansala and Anthony Borromeo, helped the Chiefs maintain their advantage with consecutive baskets, ending the first half with a 35-25 lead.

After their half-time break, the momentum shifted towards San Beda. The Red Lions took advantage of the Chiefs' struggles, scoring at a faster pace and converting consecutive free throws to cut the deficit. Their defensive pressure also limited Arellano's opportunities, allowing San Beda to narrow the gap to 48-41 in the final minutes of the third quarter.

San Beda continued its push in the fourth quarter, holding Arellano scoreless during a stretch and taking a 51-48 lead midway through the period behind Aldous Torculas. Ongotan then left the game after suffering a right ankle injury, forcing him to sit out the final two minutes. Valencia responded in the closing seconds, hitting the game-winning basket with 11.7 seconds remaining to give the Chiefs the 56-55 victory.

Valencia returned from suspension in the Chiefs' eighth game, helping restore the team's confidence. He was named Player of the Game after recording seven points and seven rebounds, while his decisive shot secured Arellano's narrow win. The victory improved the Chiefs to 5-3 and returned them to the top of the standings. Their next game is scheduled for October 22, 2026, at the Playtime FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City.

𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘺: 𝘎𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 𝘒𝘢𝘦 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘰, 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳

_____________________________

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵


𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙍'𝙎 𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀 | 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙠𝙚It's hard to leave a home.Not just any home.A burning one.Because people think leavi...
14/10/2026

𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙍'𝙎 𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀 | 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙢𝙤𝙠𝙚

It's hard to leave a home.

Not just any home.

A burning one.

Because people think leaving should be easy once the spark ignites. They think the moment a house becomes dangerous, the moment the air becomes too thick to breathe, anyone would simply run.

But they don't understand.

It was still home before it started burning.

There were memories inside those walls. There were nights when the rooms felt warm instead of dangerous. There were moments when the air didn't hurt my lungs, when I could breathe without thinking about every inhale. There was a time when the smoke hadn't arrived yet.

And maybe that's why I stayed.

I stayed because I remembered what it used to be.

I kept looking at the house and thinking that maybe the fire wasn't permanent. Maybe the heat would pass. Maybe the walls could be saved. Maybe if I stayed long enough, something would change.

But fire doesn't care about memories.

It burns what it reaches.

And I—

I have asthma.

My lungs were never built for smoke. I was never supposed to stay in places where breathing felt like a battle.

Still, I stayed.

I stayed without realizing that danger doesn't always arrive loudly.

Sometimes, it begins with smoke. A faint smell.
Something almost unnoticeable.
Something easy to ignore.

At first, I told myself it was nothing. Maybe I was imagining it. Maybe the air would clear by morning. Maybe there wasn't really a fire.

So I stayed. I opened the windows. I covered my mouth. I learned how to take smaller breaths.

I adjusted.

Isn't that what people do when they love a home? They adjust. They reshape themselves to fit inside places that are slowly becoming unbearable.

And for a while, I convinced myself that surviving inside the smoke meant I was strong. But surviving isn't the same as living. Breathing isn't supposed to hurt. Home isn't supposed to make me afraid of inhaling.

And yet, there I was.

Standing inside a burning house, missing the version of it that no longer existed.

That's the hardest part.

I don't miss the smoke. I don't miss the way my lungs struggled. I don't miss the heat that made everything unbearable.

I miss the home before the fire.

I miss the rooms that are now filled with ashes. I miss questioning if the air is safe for me to inhale. But perhaps my so-called home will now only exist in my mind— my memory.

And maybe that's why leaving feels like grieving. Because I'm not only leaving a place. I'm leaving behind everything I hoped it would become again.

There is a strange kind of homesickness that comes with walking away from something that hurt you.

You don't necessarily want to return. But you miss it. You miss the familiar. You miss knowing where everything was. You miss the comfort that existed before comfort became dangerous.

And sometimes—

Sometimes, you even miss the smoke. Not because it was good for you. Not because you want your lungs to hurt again. But because for so long, the smoke was part of what you called home.

That's a difficult thing to admit.

That something can hurt you and still be difficult to leave.
That a place can be dangerous and still hold your favorite memories.
That you can know you deserve fresh air and still look back at the burning house.

I chose to stay once.

Maybe because I didn't see the smoke coming.
Maybe because I thought love meant staying through every kind of disaster.

Maybe because nobody taught me that leaving could also be an act of love.

Love for myself.
Love for the lungs that have been trying to keep me alive.
Love for the person I am outside those burning walls.

So now, I stand outside.

And sometimes, the wind carries the smell of smoke toward me.

For a second, I forget.
For a second, I want to go back.

But then I remember.

I remember the coughing. The struggling. The way I had to convince myself that I was okay when my body was already telling me I wasn't.

And I realize— I can miss a home without returning to it.

I can love the memories without loving what it became.

I can be grateful for the shelter it once gave me and still admit that it eventually became the place I had to escape.

Because I have asthma. My lungs are sensitive.
And maybe my heart is, too.

Maybe I was never meant to survive on smoke. Maybe I was meant to find a home where I don't have to hold my breath.

A home where the air is clear. Where love doesn't feel like suffocation. Where I don't have to wonder when the first signs of fire will appear.

So yes. Sometimes, I am homesick.

Homesick for a place I cannot return to.
Homesick for the memories before the flames.
Homesick for the warmth before it became heat.
Homesick for the air before it became smoke.

But I am learning something. Being homesick doesn't mean I belong there anymore.

Missing something doesn't mean it is good for me. And loving a home doesn't mean I have to burn inside it.

So I will keep walking. Even when the smoke follows me for a while. Even when part of me still turns around. Even when I miss what used to be.

Because somewhere ahead, there has to be a home that doesn't require me to sacrifice my lungs just to stay. And perhaps one day, when I finally breathe deeply without fear, I will understand why I had to leave. Until then, I carry the memories. I leave the ashes.

And though a part of me may always be homesick for the smoke— I choose to breathe.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺: 𝘕𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘪 𝘙𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘊. 𝘐𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯 | 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵

_____________________________

𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺: 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘩 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴, 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳

𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺: 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵

𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛𝙨 𝙐𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚! 𝟖𝟐-𝟗𝟒The Arellano Chiefs had their flame snuffed out by the ...
12/10/2026

𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙍𝙏𝙎 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 | 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙛𝙨 𝙐𝙥 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚! 𝟖𝟐-𝟗𝟒

The Arellano Chiefs had their flame snuffed out by the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Blazers, 82-94, in the NCAA Season 102 Seniors’ Men’s Basketball Tournament on October 9, 2026, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

The Chiefs started strong as they exploited gaps in the Blazers’ defense, jumping to an early 6-0 run. However, Torres sparked the Blazers’ comeback by sinking multiple three-pointers. The Chiefs answered with multiple steals and layups to regain the lead, but the Blazers fought fiercely to keep the game close. The Chiefs maintained their composure, ending the opening quarter with a nail-biting score of 26-25.

The Chiefs carried their momentum from the first quarter by scoring back-to-back baskets to extend their lead. However, both teams tightened their defense, making scoring almost impossible. T-MC Ongotan proved otherwise by leading the Chiefs with several layups, extending their lead to eight points. Arellano continued to score while the Blazers struggled to break through the Chiefs’ intense defense. Despite the pressure-filled gameplay, the Chiefs maintained their composure down the stretch, taking a 48-42 lead into halftime.

The momentum shifted in the third quarter as the Blazers finally found their offensive rhythm and focused on cutting the deficit. They eventually unleashed a scoring barrage, successfully closing the gap and tying the game at 63-63. Both teams battled fiercely on both ends of the court, exchanging baskets as they fought for the lead. In the final two minutes of the quarter, the Blazers caught fire, dominating the game with consecutive baskets to take the lead, 73-68, heading into the final quarter.

In the final quarter, the Blazers took control of the game, putting the Chiefs under immense pressure with a 7-0 run that forced the Chiefs to call a timeout. After the short break, the Chiefs tried to regain momentum by breaking through the Blazers’ defense, but Benilde held firm and continued to dominate in the closing minutes of the game, sealing its victory with a score of 94-82.

The comeback extended the Blazers’ winning streak to four games. They remained at the top of the Group A standings with a 6-1 win-loss record. Justine Sanchez was named Player of the Game after contributing 17 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs will attempt to bounce back in their next game against San Beda University at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺: 𝘒𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘓. 𝘍𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘯 | 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤. 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳

_____________________________

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴

𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘉𝘺: 𝘈𝘺𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢 𝘑𝘢𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘯, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵


Address

3058 Taft Avenue
Pasay City
1709

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when AU The Standard ― Jose Abad Santos Campus posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to AU The Standard ― Jose Abad Santos Campus:

Shortcuts

Share

Nearby universities