UP Alpha Chiron Society - UPACS

27/09/2026

Introducing 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚, UPACS’ official 𝐌𝐬. 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. ⚡️🐺

She doesn’t just step into the spotlight, she brings electrifying energy with her. ⚡️✨

With a striking presence, effortless confidence, and a spark that’s impossible to miss, she’s ready to make her mark on the Vetlympics stage!

She’s not here simply to be seen.
She’s here to make an impact, carry her purpose, and bring the energy. 💛🖤
The pulse is strong. The stage is set.
𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰!🫀⚡️

24/09/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🐾

Every fourth Thursday of September, Remember Me Thursday calls upon communities around the world to remember the millions of companion animals who remain in shelters and rescue organizations, waiting for a home of their own. Behind every kennel is an animal with its own history, needs, and capacity to experience fear, comfort, attachment, and joy. Yet many shelter animals remain unseen, while countless others are abandoned, neglected, or euthanized because there are not enough homes and resources to care for them. Remembering them means acknowledging that animal welfare is not simply a matter of individual kindness, but a responsibility that must be shared by communities and institutions alike.

The continuing number of homeless animals reflects deeper problems in responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Uncontrolled breeding, abandonment, inadequate access to veterinary care, and the commercialization of animals as commodities contribute to the cycle of unwanted pets entering shelters and rescue groups. Adoption can provide animals with a second chance, but it must be accompanied by long term commitment and responsible ownership. Communities must also be supported through accessible veterinary services, vaccination and sterilization programs, public education, and stronger systems for protecting animals from neglect and abuse. Prevention is essential if we are to address the conditions that continually place animals at risk.

For the UP Alpha Chiron Society, Remember Me Thursday is also an opportunity to reflect on the responsibility that comes with pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. As future veterinarians, we will encounter animals whose welfare depends on the decisions of their owners, communities, and the systems surrounding them. Our responsibility extends beyond treating individual patients. It includes promoting preventive care, responsible ownership, population management, and humane approaches to animal welfare. We must strive to ensure that access to veterinary knowledge and services does not remain limited to those who can easily afford them, especially when these services can prevent suffering and help keep animals within loving homes.

This Remember Me Thursday, UPACS remembers the animals waiting behind shelter doors, the rescues working to give them another chance, and the communities striving to protect those without a voice. Let us look beyond the idea of pets as possessions and recognize them as sentient beings deserving of care, protection, and respect. May remembrance inspire action, from choosing adoption and responsible ownership to supporting animal welfare initiatives within our communities.




🎨: Maxine Wapan
✍️: Elijah Tolentino

23/09/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤! ⚡🐺

Week 1 brought the hype starting from the opening program down to the intense matchups in Philippine games, frisbee, and basketball! 🏀🥏

Our Chirons played with heart, skill, and electric energy in every event.

UPACS is here to set the standard and bring the thunder all month long! 💪🔥



🎨: Erin Soriente & Maxine Wapan

21/09/2026

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰

September 21 marks a solemn moment in our nation’s history. On this day, we remember the imposition of Martial Law under Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr., which ushered in years of authoritarian rule, political repression, and widespread violations of human rights. The period was defined by the concentration of state power, the restriction of fundamental freedoms, the suppression of dissent, and the persecution of those who dared to challenge the regime. For many Filipinos, Martial Law was not simply a political event, but a period of fear, loss, and injustice that continues to affect families and communities to this day.

For the UP Alpha Chiron Society, remembering this history is part of our responsibility as members of an academic community. The pursuit of knowledge cannot be separated from the pursuit of truth. We honor the students, workers, farmers, journalists, activists, and ordinary Filipinos who stood against authoritarianism despite the dangers they faced. Their stories remind us that silence in the face of injustice can allow oppression to persist, while collective action and courage can defend the rights and freedoms of a people.

We strongly oppose efforts to rewrite or romanticize the history of Martial Law. Forgetting the abuses of the past creates an opportunity for them to be repeated, while historical distortion diminishes the suffering of those who experienced them. As students of veterinary medicine, we are being prepared for a profession founded on responsibility, compassion, and service. These values extend beyond our work with animals and communities. They also call upon us to remain socially aware, to stand against injustice, and to uphold the dignity and welfare of the people we seek to serve.

Today, UPACS remembers the lives that were lost, the families that continue to seek justice, and the countless individuals who resisted oppression. We recognize that democracy is not something that can simply be inherited. It must be defended through vigilance, truth, and active participation. May we continue to learn from our history, speak for those whose voices were silenced, and ensure that the lessons of Martial Law remain alive for generations to come. We remember those who resisted. We honor those who suffered. We stand against the return of tyranny.

𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐎𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐄 𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎: 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍, 𝐍𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓.





🎨: Maxine Wapan
✍️: Elijah Tolentino

17/09/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐞’𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐝, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐞, 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫, 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐆𝐂𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧! 🚘🫰

Your dedication to what everything that you do has always been admirable — it’s amazing how you’re good at everything! (Except at replying to messages 😔) Thank you for being a great friend that we can rely on when things get rough. We hope you get to eat all of the red velvet cake from Micha’s all you want and all the hotpots you crave! 🥘🍰

Ecdy is really happy na sinasabayan mo lahat ng trip namin. From simple saranghae pose at jumpshot to senti at iyakan moments namin. Kung pwede lang, mag mmessage din kami ng kasing haba ng captions mo sa Instagram! We are so grateful to have you as our DGC/Mama Mama. 🫃🤍

We hope you enjoy your day, your UPACS family loves you! 🖤💛

13/09/2026

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This statement discusses su***de, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. Reader discretion is advised. ⚠️

National Su***de Prevention Week calls upon us to confront a reality that is often hidden behind silence. Su***de is not simply an individual tragedy, nor should those experiencing suicidal thoughts be reduced to their moments of greatest vulnerability. Behind every struggle are personal experiences shaped by relationships, circumstances, and the environments in which people live and study. Stigma, isolation, discrimination, financial hardship, academic pressure, and limited access to mental health services can make it more difficult for people to seek the support they need. Recognizing these realities allows us to move away from judgment and toward compassion, understanding, and meaningful prevention.

For students, the pressures of academic life can become particularly difficult when combined with inadequate institutional support and expectations that prioritize productivity over well-being. When students are expected to endure overwhelming workloads, financial difficulties, unsafe environments, or inaccessible support systems in silence, their struggles become harder to address. Mental health must therefore be treated as a matter of collective responsibility. Schools and institutions have an obligation to create environments where students can seek help without fear of ridicule, punishment, or discrimination, while ensuring that counseling and other support services are accessible, responsive, and adequately funded.

The UP Alpha Chiron Society believes that building a culture of care begins with recognizing that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. We must challenge the stigma surrounding su***de and mental health, listen without judgment, and learn how to respond when someone tells us that they are struggling. As future veterinarians, our education teaches us to recognize suffering and respond with compassion, and these values must extend to the people around us. Caring for others requires more than professional competence. It requires empathy, patience, and a willingness to create spaces where people feel that their lives and experiences matter.

This National Su***de Prevention Week, UPACS stands with everyone navigating struggles that may not be visible to others. We call on our communities to look beyond individual circumstances and work toward environments where people have access to genuine support, humane conditions, and the resources necessary to live with dignity. Let us make conversations about mental health less frightening, asking for help less difficult, and seeking support a normal part of caring for ourselves and one another. No one should have to carry their pain alone. Let us listen with compassion, reach out with care, and work together toward communities where every person feels seen, supported, and worth protecting.

𝗦𝗨𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦:
📌 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞
📞 Landline: (02) 893-7603
📞 Globe: 0917-800-1123
📞 Sun: 0922-893-8944

📌 𝐍𝐂𝐌𝐇 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 (𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡) 24/7
📞 0917-899-USAP (8727)
📞 0917-989-8727

📌 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐇 (24/7 Su***de Prevention and Crisis Support)
📞 Landline: (02) 8804-4673
📞 Globe: 0917-558-4673
📞 Smart: 0918-878-4673

📌 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
📞 Call Crisis Line, any time:
+63 2 893 7603 (Landline)
+63 917 800 1123 (Globe)
+63 922 893 8944 (Sun)

📌 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬
📞 24/7 Su***de Prevention Hotline, Toll-Free HOPELINE: 2919 (for Globe & TM Subscribers)
📞 0917 558 4673 or 804-4673

📌 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞
📞 Hotline: (02) 896-9191
📞 Mobile: 0917-854-9191

📌 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬
Health Serv Los Baños Medical Center (Not Free): Book an appointment for Psychiatry.
University of the Philippines Los Baños (Office of Counseling and Guidance):
📞 Contact: 0999-221-1461
📞 Hotline: (049) 536-7255
Or submit a counselling request at https://uplbosa.org/counseling

***dePreventionWeek

🎨: Maxine Wapan
✍️: Elijah Tolentino

12/09/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 #𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐖𝐞𝐅𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 #𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐋, 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥! 🎀🩷

Thank you for being someone who makes sure no one gets left out. Thank you for still supporting others kahit may times na pati kami, unsure na sa sarili namin 🥹🫰

You are one of the kindest souls we have met, lighting up the room by her kind words of encouragement (and minsan nakakatawang jokes). You are so hardworking and passionate about everything you do, but remember to take breaks because you deserve to rest and a good treat din minsan! 😴🍰

Hindi kami masasawaang lutuan ka ng turon everytime mag crave, kahit na super late night cravings pa yan! 🍡😋

Your UPACS Family is always here for you. Happy Birthday! 🖤💛

11/09/2026

⚡️𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦 — 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! 🎮✨

🎮 Every great Trainer starts with a dream. Every great veterinarian starts with a 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐄.

Welcome to 𝐕𝐄𝐓𝐋𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐄 — where passion powers every challenge, teamwork unlocks every victory, and every heartbeat brings us one step closer to becoming the veterinarians we're meant to be. ⚡🐾

Just like every Pokémon has its unique strength, each one of us brings something special to the team. Together, we'll level up, overcome every obstacle, and prove that the strongest teams are built on trust, resilience, and heart. 🏆✨ See you at the 𝐌𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐 from 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌!

This is our rhythm. This is our 𝙋𝙐𝙇𝙎𝙀.
Moved by passion, bound by purpose.

11/09/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭. 📢 Gather your allies and prepare for the arena! 🤝🏟️

Join us at the 𝐌𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 as we gather in the arena to celebrate the opening of 𝐕𝐄𝐓𝐋𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 and showcase how ready you and your team are to take on the challenge. 🫡🏆

The 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐄 of the excitement grows stronger with every passing second. ❤️‍🔥 The competition looks fierce so make sure you’re ready to give it your all! 💥

📆 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐
⏰ 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 - 𝟏𝟏:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌
📍𝐌𝐒𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭

⚡ 𝗖𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Whitestone Animal Clinic
Pendragon Vet
Bounty Inc.

💥 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
Dr. Corazon P. Occidental
Boehringer Ingelheim

👑 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
Ning’s Thai
Cafe de Elbi
But First, Coffee Los Baños Branch

🏆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:
Wild Cats PH
Cynthia’s Litson sa Banga
Matcha Go Cafe
Mokape
EatSumo
Mangata
Sweet Keish
FLAMES

🎯 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺:
Dr. Marsha Lou A. Wapan
Mr. Richard Magsino

🔥 𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵:
Bicol University – Student Association for Veterinary Education and Services
UPLB Actuarial Science Society
Society for the Advancements of Veterinary Education and Research - CLSU
UP Society of Agricultural Engineering Students
UP Venerable Knight Veterinarians Fraternity
International Veterinary Students’ Association UPLB
UP Lady Veterinary Students’ Association
The UPLB Jocks
Red Cross Youth of UPLB

🏟️ 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘆:
Thoroughbreds [The Thoroughbreds Organization]

🥇 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
UP College of Veterinary Medicine Student Council
UP College of Veterinary Medicine Freshman Council

10/09/2026