AdU-CARES

20/09/2026

𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒆’𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒔 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 🐻☁️

Before this day ends, let’s take a little moment to look back—not simply at the years that have passed, but at everything that had to happen for AdU-CARES to become what it is today.

From the Semicolon Society in 2019 to the AdU-CARES we know today, our story has never been a straight line. It has been made of beginnings and goodbyes, quiet seasons and growing ones, new faces and familiar hearts, little sparks of ideas, and moments that taught us to keep going. Seven years of learning what it means to care, to listen, to make space, and to remind someone that their story deserves to be heard.

But a journey like this could never have been carried by an organization alone. It was carried by people. By the officers who once stayed behind after everyone else had gone home, figuring out what AdU-CARES could become. By the Servant Leaders who came before us, who gave their time, patience, and hearts to an organization that was still finding its footing. By every Carebear who joined, volunteered, wrote, designed, planned, facilitated, listened, showed up, and sometimes simply stayed beside someone who needed a little company 🫂

To our mentors, partners, and everyone who has believed in the work of AdU-CARES, thank you for being part of the many hands that helped carry this little heart forward. And to our adviser, Doc Celso, thank you for being one of the familiar threads woven through so many chapters of our story—for guiding us, believing in us, and reminding us that this work is worth continuing 🩵

Some of the people who shaped AdU-CARES are still here. Some have already found their way into different chapters of their lives. Some may only see us from a distance now. But each of them left something behind—a lesson, a memory, a tradition, a little bit of courage, a reason for the next Carebear to keep going.

Because perhaps that’s the beautiful thing about being a Carebear: you may leave the chapter, but a little piece of your heart stays in the story. Once a Carebear, always a Carebear 🧸

And maybe that is what makes seven years so special. AdU-CARES was never meant to belong to just one batch, one set of officers, or one moment in time. It has always been something we pass forward: a little heart from one Carebear to another, carrying everything we have learned while making room for something better 🫶🏼

So to the people who came before us: thank you for building something worth carrying. We may not be able to recreate every chapter exactly as it was, but we can honor it by continuing what you started—by listening a little more closely, caring a little more deeply, creating safer spaces, and finding new ways to reach the people who need us 🌷

We’ll carry the heart you entrusted to us, learn from what you built, and keep growing it in our own little ways—so that someday, another Carebear can look back and say, “someone cared enough to leave this for us, too.” 💌

Happy 7th Anniversary, AdU-CARES! 🤍💐

To every heart that carried us here, every Carebear carrying us now, and every Carebear who will come after us—thank you for being part of the story 🌱

As we continue carrying this little heart forward, may we always do so in the spirit of mental health resilience—and always remember, 🧸🩵

🖋️🖼️: Rheyzielle Siobal

17/09/2026

To our loyal and dependable Peer Support Staff, 𝐒𝐚𝐛—happy birthday! 🎂💐

With a heart for meaningful connections and a comforting presence that people can rely on, you bring warmth and sincerity into every space you become part of. Whether you’re reading novels, spending time with friends, singing karaoke with your cousins, or cooking comforting meals, you have a beautiful way of finding joy in the simple moments that make life feel a little lighter 📖🎤

Your friends describe you as loyal, trustworthy, and reliable—qualities that make you someone others can feel safe turning to. As a Peer Support Staff member, these qualities shine through in the way you listen, care, and remain present for the people around you. You remind us that support does not always have to be grand; sometimes, it is found in consistency, understanding, and the quiet assurance that someone will always be there 🍃

As you celebrate another year, we hope you continue making time for the things that bring you peace, comfort, and happiness. May your days be filled with meaningful conversations, delicious meals, heartfelt songs, good books, and the company of people who appreciate you for who you are 🫶🏼

Here’s to another year of growth, cherished memories, new stories, and moments that feel like home. Happy birthday, Carebear Sab! 🥳

Always remember, 🧸🩵

17/09/2026

To our lively and always-on-the-move Community Involvement Support Staff, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐬—happy birthday! 🎂✨

If there’s one thing that seems to follow you wherever you go, it’s energy. Whether it’s on the basketball court, trying out another active sport, or getting competitive over MLBB and CODM, you have a way of bringing that same liveliness into the spaces you become part of. And somehow, that energy has found its way into AdU-CARES, too 🏀🎮

But beyond the games, the movement, and the fun, there’s something quietly interesting about you. You may be someone your friends describe as lively and active, but there’s also a more reserved side that reminds us that not everyone has to be the loudest person in the room to leave an impression. Sometimes, it’s simply the way you show up, share a laugh, or become part of the moment that makes people remember you 🌱

As you celebrate another year, we hope you continue finding spaces that let you be exactly who you are—whether that means chasing the next win, enjoying the things you love, or simply spending time with people who make you feel comfortable being yourself. And as your chapter with AdU-CARES continues, may there be many more memories, friendships, and moments worth looking back on 💙

Here’s to another year of good games, great company, unexpected laughs, and new experiences waiting beyond the next chapter. Happy birthday, Carebear Aris! 🎉

Always remember, 🧸🩵

15/09/2026

𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔. 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔, 𝒘𝒆’𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝑵𝒊ñ𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 🐻💜

Today, we celebrate our very own 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒍 𝑵𝒊ñ𝒐 𝑨. 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒐, the Vice President for External Affairs of AdU-CARES, on his appointment as Youth Engagement Officer of Pingkian: Coalition of NCR Youth Leaders! 🌱

We’ve known Niño as someone who never quite stays quiet when there is something worth saying, but more importantly, as someone who knows that leadership is not always about having the loudest voice in the room. Sometimes, it is about listening closely enough to notice the voices that haven’t been heard yet.

From serving as part of the AdU-CARES Executive Board and helping build bridges beyond our organization, he now brings that same spirit of connection, participation, and service into a space that reaches even more young people. And somehow, it feels fitting.

Because Niño has always had a way of turning conversations into connections, and connections into something that feels a little more like community. Now, he gets to bring that gift to an even bigger table—one where more young people can speak, participate, organize, and simply know that their voices matter 💜

To our very own Niño, congratulations! We’re so proud to see you grow from the Carebear we’ve known into a youth leader who continues to make space for others to grow, too.

May this new chapter give your voice even more places to reach, and may you always remember the little community that will be cheering you on from home 🫶🏼

Go where the voices are, Niño. Listen, connect, and let them be heard!

Always remember, 🧸🩵

10/09/2026

To our sweet soul with a heart for creating, our Research and Education Support Staff, 𝐀𝐥𝐢—happy birthday! 🧁💐

There is something special about the way you turn the things you love into little ways of making others feel cared for. Whether it’s something freshly baked, a design you put together, or a few heartfelt words meant to brighten someone’s day, you create with intention—and somehow, a little piece of that warmth finds its way to the people around you 🫶🏼

Perhaps that is what makes your presence in AdU-CARES so lovely. In a family built around caring for others, you remind us that care does not always have to be grand. Sometimes, it looks like making something with your own hands, putting thought into the smallest details, or simply finding the right words when someone needs them most 🌷

May this new year give you countless reasons to keep creating, whether through art, words, something sweet from the oven, or the little acts of kindness that come so naturally to you. And may you always find people who appreciate not only the things you make, but the heart you put into making them 💗

Wishing you a birthday filled with love, laughter, inspiration, and all the sweetness you so freely share with others. Happy birthday, Carebear Ali! ✨

Always remember, 🧸🩵

09/09/2026

𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: This post discusses su***de, suicidal thoughts, and su***de attempts. Please read with care.

𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧; 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 🎗️

Today, we observe World Su***de Prevention Day. And while the statistics matter—because they remind us of the urgency of this conversation—we must also remember that behind every number is a person. A life. A story that cannot be reduced to a percentage, a report, or a headline.

And among those numbers are stories that deserve to be held with care—not only stories of loss, but also stories of survival.

For those who have survived attempts. For those who have lived through nights they weren’t sure they would make it through. For those who continue to carry thoughts they may never have found the courage to say aloud. For those who are still struggling, even after everyone assumed they were already better.

Survival does not always look like a triumphant story. Sometimes, it looks like simply being here. Sometimes, it looks like trying again after a difficult day. Sometimes, it looks like carrying pain that no one else can see ❤️‍🩹

And to every survivor: your story deserves more than being remembered as a statistic.

While we often encourage people who are struggling to reach out, perhaps we should also ask ourselves: Are we people they feel safe reaching out to? 💭

Because su***de prevention cannot rest solely on the shoulders of those who are struggling. We cannot simply tell people to speak up without learning how to listen. We may not always have the right words or know how to fix what hurts, but perhaps being there was never about having all the answers.

Sometimes, it means asking, “How are you?” and meaning it enough to wait for an honest answer. Sometimes, it means sitting with someone’s pain without judging them or rushing to make it disappear. Sometimes, it simply means saying, “You can tell me. I won’t look away.”

To those who are struggling, who have struggled, and who have survived: there is no shame in what you have carried. You do not have to turn your pain into an inspiring story to deserve compassion. You do not have to explain it perfectly before you are allowed to be heard 🫂

And perhaps that is what we can offer one another—not promises that we can save everyone, but the willingness to notice, to listen, and to stay.

If you need someone to talk to, the Adamson University Guidance Office is here for students, and AdU-CARES is always willing to listen and help connect you with the support you need.

If you or someone you know is struggling, these hotlines are here to listen and help:

📞 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]

Because sometimes, su***de prevention begins with reaching out. But sometimes, it begins with someone who makes it safe enough to stay, to speak, and to be heard 🤍

Always remember, 🧸🩵

🖋️🖼️: Rheyzielle Siobal

09/09/2026

AdUVISORY

Following the announcement from Malacañang Palace, work from home arrangements will be adopted by all offices today, Thursday, September 10, 2026. The campus will be closed and there will be no onsite transactions.

Online synchronous classes for all levels will continue to ensure the safety of our students amid the persistent monsoon rains. Scheduled examinations will be moved to a later date.

Stay safe, Klasmeyts.

The Administration

AdUVISORY

Following the announcement from Malacañang Palace, work from home arrangements will be adopted by all offices today, Thursday, September 10, 2026. The campus will be closed and there will be no onsite transactions.

Online synchronous classes for all levels will continue to ensure the safety of our students amid the persistent monsoon rains. Scheduled examinations will be moved to a later date.

Stay safe, Klasmeyts.

The Administration

09/09/2026

Following the 8:30 AM announcement of the Office of the Manila Mayor, Face-to-Face classes at all levels are suspended today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Classes will shift to the online synchronous mode. Scheduled examinations will be moved to a later date.

Students who are already on campus may opt to stay for their online classes.

Offices will remain open for onsite transactions.

Stay safe, Klasmeyts.

The Administration

Following the 8:30 AM announcement of the Office of the Manila Mayor, Face-to-Face classes at all levels are suspended today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Classes will shift to the online synchronous mode. Scheduled examinations will be moved to a later date.

Students who are already on campus may opt to stay for their online classes.

Offices will remain open for onsite transactions.

Stay safe, Klasmeyts.

The Administration

08/09/2026

𝑩𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔, 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈—𝒘𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒂𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 🐻🩵

Today, we proudly celebrate 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑩. 𝑹𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔, our former Servant Leader and forever Carebear, for being named an 𝙉𝘾𝙍 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 59𝙩𝙝 𝙏𝙚𝙣 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 (𝙏𝙊𝙎𝙋)! 🏆🩵

To many, this recognition tells the story of an accomplished graduate, a dedicated leader, and an individual whose contributions have earned him a place among the country’s outstanding students. But to us, Justine’s story has always lived somewhere beyond a list of achievements 🌱

It lives in the organization he once led, in the people who found a place to belong within it, and in the spaces he helped create for others to grow, serve, and care. Because some leaders leave behind accomplishments, while others leave behind something far more difficult to measure: a part of themselves in the people and places they once called home 🏡

And yours remain here, Carebear Justine.

They remain in every Carebear who chooses to serve with compassion, in every person who finds a home within this organization, and in the quiet belief that care—when shared with others—can become something much bigger than ourselves.

So today, while the rest of the country recognizes you as one of its outstanding students, we simply look at you with the kind of pride reserved for family 🫶🏼

Not because this recognition changes who you are to us, but because it reminds us that the person we once called our Servant Leader was always meant to go far—and somehow, we were lucky enough to witness a part of that journey.

Congratulations, Carebear Justine! Your AdU-CARES family has always been proud of you, and today, we have one more reason to celebrate the person you have become 🫶🏼

Once a Carebear, always a Carebear. And always remember, 🧸🩵