Ateneo Peers

03/10/2026

Warmth blends in with the spectrum of shades and tones, yet it persists. 🌇

This National Mental Health Awareness Month, we look at the distinct hues of one's days, whether it be bright, muted, or dark. Oftentimes, we tend to share only our brightest selves—the highlights, the victories, the moments of immense joy—all while quietly hiding the pain and darkness behind closed doors.

Along this continuum, Ateneo Peers puts emphasis on how your worthiness of love, warmth, and care does not fluctuate with your mental health. Whether you are thriving in the light, navigating the dark, or sitting quietly somewhere in the middle, every single shade of your story is valid. You do not need to be at any specific hue to be worthy of support and community.

Wherever you land on the spectrum of colors today, you matter, and you are so, so loved. 🧡

02/10/2026

🏝 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣-𝙐𝙥𝙨!🏝

There’s only 1 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 to sign up for our 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝟭: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀‼️ Don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts with our ohana 🏄‍♂️ where everyone is heard and no one gets left behind! 🌴✨

At our ohana, we welcome Peers and non-Peers alike! 🍹✨

Join us on October 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM:

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Pubmat by: Val Ayento
Spiel by: Cybelle Cristobal

01/10/2026

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🎀

Conversations on breast cancer awareness tend to focus on physical matters such as detection and prevention, among others. But caring for those affected must also involve acknowledging the emotional weight that comes with their individual circumstances.

The individual experiences of those diagnosed with breast cancer vary from person to person. Distress, for instance, is a spectrum that ranges from feelings of sadness and vulnerability to more serious concerns such as anxiety and depression. These lived experiences tend to be separated from the realities of breast cancer; however they are part of how a person may cope with and experience it.

Ateneo Peers recognizes the emotional realities that accompany various stages of breast cancer care. From symptoms, through diagnosis and treatment, to recovery, feelings such as exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty must not be pushed to the backburner. Rather, these emotions deserve to be viewed and treated with the same level of importance as physical well-being.

This Pink October, may we remember that caring for the body also includes providing a space to care for the mind. 🩷

Love,
Ateneo Peers

Pubmat by: Olyn Asaña
Spiel by: Bern Espin

References:
Sayre, C. (2025, May 20). How Breast Cancer Can Affect Mental Health. https://www.breastcancer.org/managing-life/taking-care-of-mental-health/how-breast-cancer-affects-mental-health

01/10/2026

28/09/2026

𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘢! 🌺

Take a break from the waves and join us for our 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝟭: Finding and Creating Safe Spaces 🌴✨ Whether you need a space to share, someone to listen, or simply a reminder that you're not alone, there's always room for you in our ohana! 🥥🌺

Join us on October 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM:
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See you there, Peer! 🧡

Pubmat by: Caila Canave
Spiel by: Caila Canave

Reference
its.liet [.liet]. (2021, May 10). Lilo & Stitch fan art 🌸🌿💕 ... [Artwork]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/COq2FtxD3RE/

25/09/2026

Friends make every adventure more fun! 🐱🧡

From Mang Chococat and friends, we thank you for sharing your warmth with us during our 1st Semester General Assembly last September 17, 2026. 🐈‍⬛🫂

We truly appreciate the countless cute moments you’ve shared with us, that have now turned into beautiful memories we’ll keep with us throughout our year together. We hope that you had a su-PEERb time at Sanrio Town with us! 🎀

Until our next journey, keep exploring and keep smiling! 🥰🌱



Photos by: Yanna Cruz, Maggy Guevarra, Airo Meily, AM Pamorca, Cheska Aguilar
Post-processed by: Yanna Cruz
Spiel by: Bernice Espin

24/09/2026

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🎨✍️📸

Let your art take root and join our growing garden of stories at Ateneo Peers’ art exhibit themed 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝗿𝘁: 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱. 🌱💭 Whether through words, graphics, or other creative forms, we provide a safe space for your stories that are waiting to be told. 🌷

Submissions will close this October 9, 2026 at 11:59PM, so don’t miss this chance to let your creativity flourish! 🌼

Access our guidelines and submission bin here:
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We can’t wait to see your stories bloom. 🌻



Pubmat by: Yanna Cruz and David Regala
Spiel by: Bern Espin

22/09/2026

𝗔 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀.

Following yesterday’s commemoration of fifty-four years since Martial Law, we are reminded of how periods of fear, uncertainty, and forced silence can leave lasting effects on the well-being of both individuals and communities. In remembering these experiences, we are able to understand how the past continues to shape our sense of safety and mental well-being, allowing us to advocate for conditions that help people feel secure and supported in their everyday lives.

With this year’s International Day for Peace theme being 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆, Ateneo Peers encourages everyone to acknowledge the importance of remembering our history and creating communities where people feel safe to speak without fear. We stand firm in the belief that peace is more than the absence of conflict, and that genuine peace takes root where truth, justice, and respect for human dignity are present.

May we continue to cultivate peace within ourselves and our communities as we work hand-in-hand within our shared spaces for holistic wellness and peace.

21/09/2026