In a world that is seemingly made by and for men, women continue to brave their excellence through a society that constantly tries to limit them to a mere gender whose worth is relative to a man's. To celebrate the progress made towards women's empowerment, this is to recognize the story of one of the many outstanding women at VSU, Miss Mikaela Gongora.

You most probably have run into her on the Visayas State University Facebook page as the sole woman in a group of three who championed the recently concluded 1st Regional Chemistry Olympiad 2023.

To others, selling vegetables and other commodities is as easy as counting your income. Yet, in the eyes of Bienvenida Bandalan, there is more to just selling goods–it has been the bread and butter, the delicious menu to living the good life.

Just as she reached young adulthood, BS Agriculture sophomore, Cristel Mae Esyang was met with a world-crushing decision, not for her but for her younger sibling— to stop schooling and help with the expenses.

“And the Oscar goes to… Michelle Yeoh!”

Why Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win is yours too and why should you care?

Labor groups and unions represent our workers. Establishing such kinds of groups helps not only themselves but also the communities, for economic equality, and protecting our sense of democracy. Protesting without purpose is like sailing without a destination, which is why it is important that we understand the driving force behind every labor strike.

As a full-time student, it can be difficult to balance classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. But balancing these responsibilities was not enough for one ambitious student. She made the decision to take on a challenge and start her own business. Her name is Megan Besas, a second-year Economics student, and her story as a student entrepreneur is one of hard work, perseverance, and empowerment.

"I think being a woman, you should be confident. Being self-assured eliminates the need to hard sell and prove your worth. Society today tends to be judgmental and one-sided, but a strong woman can surpass it by wearing the look of confidence on her face and wearing strength with grace," Dr. Ciedelle Honey Lou Gapasin.

In honor of another passing year after the Philippines’ emancipation from totalitarian rule, this timeline of events revisits the country’s struggle in pursuit to topple a dictator and restore its forfeited democracy.