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Nightly nightmares occur in their sleep while their hands are shaking and sweaty. A daily feeling of being hunted by something unseen and unexplained. A black figure of his own self chasing him throughout his life. Silent screams filled the room at every corner of the year. A self-hair pulling, excessive scratching, and wounding self. A daily mood swings and constant irritability. Refusing to leave the room of mess. Multiple eyes looked at every corner of the room. Avoidance looking back on yesterday. This miserableness filled the years of a person suffering from their own fear. Different circumstances have different impacts on someone’s life. In the Department of Health’s (DOH) press release on October 10, 2020, they addressed that around 3.6 Filipinos are suffering from mental illnesses. “There is less than one mental health worker for every 100,000 Filipinos, and many are currently unable to gain access to services,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III shared. They said that the pandemic contributed to the rising number of mental illness cases, especially in adults, healthcare providers, and people with underlying health issues. Mental disorder is described as clinically significant to an individual's cognition, emotional control, or behavior. It is usually associated with distress and mental malfunction of someone. Mental disorder is acknowledged as health disorder. There are different forms of mental disorders that can be seen in someone’s behavior and be acknowledged based on experiences. Mental illness is a real illness that should be acknowledged and can also end someone’s life. Some of the most known mental disorders are depression, anxiety, bipolar, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These have different causes and almost the same effects. Anxiety is a form of excessive and continuous fear of someone on a certain matter. These fears make someone avoid certain events or possible occurrences. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that 301 million people are experiencing anxiety whereas 58 million are kids and adolescents. There are different forms of anxiety that someone could experience. Generalized anxiety disorder is about having excessive and unrealistic fear that causes tension inside. Social anxiety or known as social phobia is about worrying and being overwhelmed by an enormous count of people around, thinking that someone is judging you. Panic disorder occurs when excessive fear has an impact on your other body organs such as the heart due to palpitations and chest pains and sometimes feeling choked or having a heart attack. There are also specific phobias where someone is experiencing fear or avoidance of specific things or events. There are more forms of anxiety that could happen to someone. Separation anxiety, on the other hand, is described as the fear of being left by someone close to them. Anxiety can be seen when someone has constant irritability, clammy hands, upset stomach, avoidance of something, or feeling restless. Depression is also a form of mental disorder that is described as a constant sadness or any relation that negatively affects the physical and cognitive health of someone experiencing depression. Experiencing depression causes someone to decrease their function to do work or certain matters. In 2019, the WHO said that 280 million are living with depression, 23 million of these are children and adolescents. This illness can be seen in someone who constantly felt sad or depressive mood, sudden losing of interest in activities that were once enjoyed, sudden change in appetite, lack or too much in sleeping, loss of energy, difficulty in concentration, feeling of worthlessness or guilt, and worse of all, suicidal. Depression also plays a role in risk in different factors of other health and wellness of an individual. In biochemistry, it is said that different chemicals in the brain contribute to symptoms of depression. It is also said that depression can run in genetics, wherein in an identical twin, one will have depression, and the other has a 70% chance of having the illness. Bipolar disorder or formerly called manic depression refers to a condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs or mania and hypomania, and emotional lows or depression. Hypomania is less extreme than mania, but in both, individuals may feel euphoric, energetic, or unusually irritable. These mood swings may affect sleep, energy, activity, behavior, and the clearness to think. Bipolar disorder is lifelong but can be managed by proper treatment and psychological counseling. WHO declared 40 million cases of bipolar disorder in 2019. Bipolar disorder comes in different types which include the following. Bipolar I disorder is about having at least one manic episode that may be followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. Bipolar II disorder is when someone had at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode and never had a manic episode. Cyclothymic disorder for someone who had at least two years of many periods of hypomania symptoms and depressive symptoms. There are other types of bipolar that can be caused by certain drugs, alcohol, or medical conditions such as Cushing’s disease. Mania and hypomania are two types of episodes that may occur to someone with bipolar disorder but occurred in the same symptoms. Mania is more severe than hypomania and it is more noticeable. Manic and hypomanic episodes may include abnormally upbeat, increased energy, exaggerated self-confidence or euphoria, decreased need for sleep, unusual talkativeness, poor decision-making, and distractibility. If at least three or more of these are being experienced by someone, it is considered manic or hypomanic. Major depressive episodes, on the other hand, cause noticeable difficulty in day-to-day activities. If five or more of the symptoms are experienced, someone may have a major depressive episode contributing to bipolar disorder. This includes depressive mood, loss of interest in all or almost all activities, significant weight changes which are either loss or gain, change in appetites that can be increased or decreased, insomnia or hypersomnia, slowed behavior, fatigue, feeling of worthlessness or guilt, poor ability to concentrate, indecisive, and suicidal. Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD may develop after experiencing or exposure to an extremely horrific event or series of events. This can be seen when someone has repetitive nightmares or flashbacks to the event, avoidance to reminisce the memories, doing related activities, or the people who are recalling the events, feeling of hopelessness, has difficulty maintaining a close relationship, lacks interest in hobbies, emotionally numb, or has difficulty experiencing positive emotions. Some symptoms can also occur in physical and emotional responsiveness such as being easily frightened, always on guard for danger, self-destructive, difficulty in sleeping, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and overwhelming guilt. Children who are 6 years old and below can also experience PTSD. They tend to re-enact the traumatic event through a play and have terrifying dreams that may or may not include aspects of the traumatic event. PTSD symptoms' intensity can vary over time. PTSD symptoms can usually occur when something related to the traumatic incident was reminded to the patient. Mental disorder is a real diseases. Just like other diseases such as cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, and others, it can also contribute negativity to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. Just like diseases being widely acknowledged, mental disorders can also cause death. If someone or you, yourself, experiencing any of the related symptoms, don’t be afraid to reach out for help. The Philippines is now offering a toll-free hotline for mental health patients to talk to. Hopeline Philippines 2919 was implemented to be a call hotline for Filipinos or anyone in the country to have someone to talk to when a mental breakdown occurred. Mental disorders and consulting with a psychiatrist do not make someone less of a person. It should be acknowledged and not stigmatized. These have also appropriate medical attention and psychological counseling. It is a serious matter and did not occur to be made fun of. You are not insane, you are ill and need medical attention.

Oct. 14 - BS Electronics Engineering alumni posted a 31.58% passing rate on the October 2022 Electronics Engineering Board Examination, producing 6 passers. QCU’s passing rate is notably higher than the national passing rate of 29.69%. In addition, QCU BSECE recorded a 100% passing rate on the ECT Licensure Examination, significantly higher than 77.11% national passing rate, producing 9 passers. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the examination was conducted last October 8 to 9 with 30% of the 2,644 total examinees passing.

Bright lights filled the open grounds of the university on the last day of September. Acquaintance fair, the first and most anticipated event by the students. A time when first-year students should be welcomed and helped to get used to their new surroundings. It is also an opportunity for students to temporarily relax and let go of their concerns about the responsibilities of college life while still having a great time. The event was spearheaded by QCU’s Center for Culture, Arts, and Sports Development (CCASD) at QCU San Bartolome Campus. Together with student organizations, a variety of intermission numbers were perpetrated by the students and alumni. Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, the University President, graced the event. She shares how the university is improving and a sign that it's slowly going back to normal. A first event after 2 years of no activities and initiative, QCU is slowly becoming alive again. Despite the changing weather conditions, QCians still enjoyed being at the event. Witnessing different performances from Rey Abendan & Tanghalang Manuel L. Quezon Dancers, the university’s own cheer dance team - QCU Ligers TETsquad, Toto Sorioso, Gary Silang Cruz, Mikay Bobis, the SEA Games Silver Medalist Mr. Alvin Lobreguito, DJ Drone with Chad Nico, more intermissions and open mic to all students. Undoubtedly, it was a good way to end the last day of the month and to unwind before midterm examination.

QC LGU ordered the suspension of classes, from daycare to college both private and public, for Monday (Sept. 26, 2022) due to the inclement weather brought by Super Typhoon Karding. Pursuant to CHED Memorandum Order No. 15, series of 2012; classes in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), are automatically suspended when Signal No. 3 is raised by PAGASA.

Sept. 19 - In participation with the World Cleanup Day 2022, the QCU Extension Management Office conducted a QCU Cleanup Day under the Malasakit Program of QCU SMILE Extension. Despite the bad weather condition due to Habagat, student participants from different organizations carry on with the task at the university grounds. SMILE is an overarching program of QCU Extension, an acronym for Simula, Malasakit, Iangat, Lingap, at Eksperto. The university wide Clean Up Day falls under the "Malasakit" program which is to care for the environment. Mr. Lenard Bien, the OIC of the Extension Management Office, was very happy about the success of the said event. He added that the aim of the event is to improve the civic consciousness of the students in terms of a clean and healthy environment and increase their community engagement. "You have a responsibility not only on your university but also on your surrounding community", Mr. Bien said. Moreover, he said that this is the first activity of the school patterned on an international event. Mr. Bien also extended thanks to Dr. Therisita V. Atienza, the University President, for her support of the said event. Students who participated in the event were very happy that they were able to participate in an event like this. Some were a bit sad for not being able to go and help in the Brgy. Bagbag where the event is supposed to take place. Yet, this doesn't left them with regret since they were able to help the staff, as well as to maintain cleanliness in the university. Many students showed enthusiasm despite the cold rainy weather and looked forward to more community service activities that will be held by our university. Participants also encourage their fellow students to engage and participate in the future projects of the Extension Management Office.

Sept. 13 - Quezon City University starts off a virtual training entitled ‘Marketing Me Live’ via Zoom, Facebook live, and YouTube Live. The webinar was open to all OJT Students, Graduates, and Alumni of the university. Spearheaded by the QCU Placement Office in collaboration with Jobs180, intends to prepare such training where QCians can find job opportunities and equip themselves with skills required for the corporate sector. To start the event, QCU VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Bradford Antonio C. Martinez delivered his opening remarks welcoming the early participants to the webinar. The first topic covered was the use of ResumeLink in Job Applications by Mr. Kim Chua from Jobs180.com, then Mr. Erich Dalisay of Transcom discussed communication skills and professionalism for workplace success, followed by the importance of savings by Ms. Farrah T. Visey, MSN, RN of Makati Medical Center (MMC). Lastly, a talk on motivation and productivity by Ms. Lui Escarez of IQEQ. “One of the hardest tasks after graduation for both alumni and newly grads is job hunting. […] this webinar basically educates you on how to look for a job and how to keep it. From my view, mahirap maghanap ng trabaho kasi you need to put your best foot forward and kapag nakahanap ka naman you have to keep it,” shares QCU Vice President for Administration and Finance Ms. Pia Angeline C. Tan. She also gave a piece of advice on productivity to think of the added value to the existing task. The QCU Placement Office will host a virtual career fair via Zoom on September 22, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Last September 7, a life-saving act through bloodletting activity once again opened to QCians since the pandemic struck two years ago. In partnership with the Philippines Red Cross - QC Chapter, the event took place at Quezon City University (QCU) main campus – administration building lobby. University President Dr. Theresita V. Atienza herself had donated at the blood drive, as well as Dr. Bradford Antonio C. Martinez, VP for Academic Affairs. “For us to be able to help others who are in need of blood- many patients na nangangailangan ng dugo, natural illnesses, accidents, mga leukemic patients… even ngayon ‘yong dengue, mataas yung cases natin….(para) matugunan iyong kanilang need sa kanilang dugo” shares Donor Recruitment Officer, Ms. Maria Carlosa D. Ancheta. A total of 51 bags were collected by the Red Cross which will be utilized for blood service facilities. Qualified bag donors received a donor’s card, small tokens, and a heartfelt thank you.

The Quezon City University (QCU) offers its students many opportunities for scholarship and financial assistance, with the goal of making the process simple for them. The Quezon City Local Government Unit (QC LGU) has lowered the standards for applying for scholarships, according to Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, President of QCU, who made the announcement during flag raising ceremony. The minimal prerequisite to apply is a QCitizen ID. The Scholarship, Placements, and Alumni Relations Division (SPARD) states that students will get a stipend of P4,000 for the entire academic year, meaning P2,000 per semester. Along with the general orientation for freshmen that will take place this September 7, 2022, the Scholarship Division will also hold its own orientation. Dr. Atienza also talked about the plans on installing Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the vicinity of the campus with the Land Bank of the Philippines. 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 Following a lengthy break caused by COVID-19, the Red Cross resumes its blood drive at QCU. Ms. Rochel Pascual, QCU Chief of Clinical and Dental Services, urges students and staff to take part of the bloodletting activity that will takes place this coming Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Donors must be at least 18 years old and must be in good health to participate in the drive. The location has not yet been disclosed.

“Whenever I see boys and girls selling lanterns on the street,” isa lamang yan sa mga laman ng feed nyo sa Facebook o sa kahit anong social media noong August 31 na may caption na “ops warm up lang para mamaya” ang siyang trip na i-share at i-post ng mga Pinoy social media user. Samu’t saring memes na may video at larawan ni Jose Mari Chan na kilala sa pag-awit ng mga pampaskong kanta ang talaga namang kinaaliwan ng mga Pilipino. Kung susumahin, tatlo at kalahating buwan pa ang bibilangin bago ang pasko sa December 25, pero ano nga ba ang dahilan kung bakit tila sa Pilipinas kapag -ber months ay pasko na? Pilipinas, bilang bansa kung saan mas marami ang Katoliko ay isa sa anim na bansa sa buong mundo na may pinakamahabang Christmas season. Marahil naging bahagi na rin ng Pilipinong kultura at tradisyon ang pagmamarka ng September 1 bilang simulang araw ng pagbibilang bago ang pasko. Kaya naman bukod sa malamig na ang simoy ng hangin sa pagpasok ng "ber months", ay ang siya ring simula ng bentahan ng mga parol at kung ano-ano pang dekorasyon para sa paghahanda sa nalalapit na kapaskuhan. Pamilyar sa mga Pilipino ang salitang “ber months” bilang simula ng Christmas season, ngunit saan nga ba nagmula ang salitang ito? Ayon sa ibang mga kasagutan kung paano nagsimula ang nosyon ng "ber months", si Clifford Sorita, isang sociologist at dating seminarista na may utos ng Society of the Divine Word ay nagsabi sa NPR na ito ay lumago ng kusang sangay, nang walang anumang tiyak na timeline. Sinabi ni Sorita, gayunpaman, na ang phenomenang pumapalibot sa "ber months" ay kumakatawan sa isang “psychological time clock” para sa karamihan ng mga Pilipino upang maghanda ng isang Jammed Christmas Calendar kasama ang pamilya at mga kaibigan, lalo na ang mga umuuwi na OFW. Isa na rin sa mga tradisyon ng Pilipino ang pagsisimula ng mga kanta at palabas na pampasko sa telebisyon at radyo kapag pumapasok na ang September, isa na rito ang mga sikat at tumatak na kanta ni Jose Mari Chan tuwing papalapit na pagdiriwang ng kapaskuhan. Hindi mailalayo sa mga Pilipino ang pagtangkilik sa mga palabas na may tema ng paskuhan na mapupulutan at makikitaan nila ng tradisyon at pusong Pilipino. Kagaya na lamang ng likha ng Disney Production UK na pinamagatang “Parol” kung saan tampok and isang filipinong nanay. Bali-baliktad at bali-balintong liriko na tanging tono lang ang makapagsasabi na ito ay pampaskong kanta— ang hindi mawawala sa tradisyon ng mga Pilipino pagdating sa pangangaroling. Nakaraang taon lang kung saan kahit na nasa gitna tayo ng pandemya at ipinagbabawal ang pangangaroling sa labas ng bahay ay tila ba hindi nagpasindak ang mga pinoy dahil nauso noon ang online caroling, kung saan sa social media nagpopost ng video at written Christmas song lyrics ang nangangaroling sabay lapag ng kani-kanilang Gcash number para sa kanilang talent fee. Isa sa mga patunay na kahit ano pang harapin ng mga Pilipino ay walang makapipigil sa masayang pagsalubong ng kapaskuhan. Isa sa mga tatak Pilipino ang pagkakaroon ng mahabang Christmas season bukod sa kilala ang mga Pinoy sa pagiging palangiti’t masiyahin, ay kilala rin sila sa pagiging masaya kasama ang pamilya tuwing sasapit ang kapaskuhan. Dahil nasimulan na natin ang araw ng September, halina’t sabay-sabay tayong magcountdown hanggang Christmas Day. Simulan ang pag-iipon at magbudget pambili ng Christmas Tree at pang-regalo sa mga inaanak na bawal mong taguan. Malamig na ang simoy ng hangin, palatandaang Pasko’y malapit na. Setyembre na pala, Pasko na!

Dr. Theresita V. Atienza addresses mental health issues to the students of Quezon City University. During the flag raising ceremony, Dr. Atienza intends to intensify and expand the Guidance Counseling Unit that will foster mental health awareness and wellbeing alongside with “Peer Counseling Program” providing a one-on-one confidential support from students with the same age group. 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 To alleviate Muslim students' ongoing problems to find privacy on campus, Dr. Atienza is campaigning to create a Muslim students' private room where they can pray. Venue for the said prayer room is still being arranged. 𝐎𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 & 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Further, Dr. Atienza also mentioned the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) statement on Monday, August 29 that unvaccinated staff and students would be permitted to attend face-to-face classes in the academic year 2022-2023. Nevertheless, Dr. Atienza continues to encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID for protection, so she said that there will likely be another round of vaccination drive for QCians.

August 19, 2022 is the day of celebration for the 144th birth anniversary of former President Manuel L. Quezon. This is in accordance with the effectiveness of Republic Act 6741, which was declared in 1989 that the day of August 19 will be recognized as a special non-working holiday in the area of Quezon City and the provinces of Quezon and Aurora. Despite being regarded as the country's second president after Emilio Aguinaldo, Manuel L. Quezon was a statesman, soldier, and politician who became the first Filipino to be elected to lead a government of the whole Philippines. Son of elementary school teachers, Quezon took part in the independence struggle during the Philippine-American War and subsequently entered politics after earning a law degree. He introduced a number of significant reforms and reorganizations during his presidency, staying true to his campaign slogan of "More Government and less politics." These included strengthening military defense, rearranging government positions, introducing land reforms, anti-corruption measures, new tenancy laws, social reforms pertaining to the working class and farmers, and advocating for women's suffrage. The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation awarded him the Wallenberg Medal posthumously in recognition of his efforts to prevent the Holocaust from happening to approximately 2,500 European Jews. After the Japanese invaded the Philippines during World War II, Quezon sought refuge in the US and governed the country from there until his death. On October 12, 1939, Quezon City was established thanks to Commonwealth Act 502. With the passage of Republic Act No. 333 on July 17, 1948, it was designated as the nation's capital. The Metropolitan Manila Commission was established in 1975 as a result of Presidential Decree 824, integrating Quezon City into the Metro Manila Urban Government System, a more comprehensive urban governance framework. The National Capital Region was established by Presidential Decree No. 940, which was issued on July 24, 1976 by then-President Ferdinand E. Marcos and gave Metro Manila the title of nation's capital. The city's initial mayor was President Quezon himself, who later named Tomas Morato to the office. After Morato, a lengthy list of notable mayors took over the reins of the city, including the current mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr., Ponciano Bernardo, Nicanor Roxas, Ignacio Santos Diaz, Norberto Amoranto, Adelina Rodriguez, Brigido Simon, Jr., and Ishmael Mathay, Jr. While Quezon City is still a new city, legendary areas that are now a part of its jurisdiction have seen tremendous events that have impacted the history of the country. Quezon City is a stop on the "FreedomTrail," which highlights significant locations and moments in the fight for freedom and sovereignty. These include the historic "Cry of Pugad Lawin" led by the Great Plebeian, revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio on August 23, 1896, the People Power Revolution in EDSA, and the 100th anniversary celebration of Philippine Independence. There is actually a lot of information we need to be aware of, and as we commemorate Quezon City Day once again, we hope that the history behind the celebration will be preserved for future generations to remember. CHEERS to Quezon City Day!

QCU has opened their doors to accept transferee students from Colegio de San Lorenzo. CDSL recently announced on Monday about their permanent closure due to financial instability brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened by consistent number of enrollees over the past years. The University President of QCU, Dr. Theresita V. Atienza said that the university will welcome the students from Colegio de San Lorenzo and will help them in crediting their classes and have a smooth transition to all the three campuses of Quezon City University.\ On the other hand, non-teaching and teaching staff of CDSU will be endorsed to the Quezon City's Public Employment Service Office for possible financial assistance or expected occupation.