GEM: Guild of the English Majors

GEM: Guild of the English Majors A space for the BSEd English Majors Batch 2024-2028

DAY 01Earlier today, deities from diverse pantheons gathered in a vibrant display of culture and creativity, uniting for...
25/03/2026

DAY 01

Earlier today, deities from diverse pantheons gathered in a vibrant display of culture and creativity, uniting for a grand feast celebrating language, talents, and traditions. In preparation for the upcoming LITPARADE this April under the subject Mythology and Folklore (SEEL 107), participants held their practice at the San Juan Plaza, La Union, showcasing dedication and grace as they rehearse for the performance of a lifetime.

Long live the Pantheon!

๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’‘๐’‘๐’š ๐‘พ๐’๐’“๐’๐’… ๐‘ท๐’๐’†๐’•๐’“๐’š ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š!Today, we celebrate the power of wordsโ€”the power to carry our emotions, our stories, and our trut...
21/03/2026

๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’‘๐’‘๐’š ๐‘พ๐’๐’“๐’๐’… ๐‘ท๐’๐’†๐’•๐’“๐’š ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’š!

Today, we celebrate the power of wordsโ€”the power to carry our emotions, our stories, and our truths with us through time and space. To celebrate today, we are sharing our poems with you. Each word is a part of who we are, a reflection of what we are drawn to, and a voice reaching out to connect with you. ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ๐Ÿ’›

Poetry is a reminder that there is expression in silence, beauty in the mundane, and meaning in chaos. Read, feel, and let our words speak to you. Every poem has a story, every voice has something to say, and every emotion is worth being heard.

21/03/2026

๐‘ณ๐‘ฐ๐‘ฒ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ด๐‘ถ๐‘ณ๐‘จ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฌ ๐‘บ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ฌ๐‘ช๐‘ฏ ๐‘ช๐‘ฏ๐‘ถ๐‘ฐ๐‘น| ๐‘ฝ๐‘ฐ๐‘บ๐‘จ๐’€๐‘จ๐‘บ

โ€œ๐€๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐œ๐ฅ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐๐จ๐ฆ, ๐ฐ๐ž ๐œ๐š๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฆ!โ€

As part of our celebration of World Poetry Day, we honor the unyielding spirit of the Filipino through โ€˜Like the Molaveโ€™โ€”a reminder to stand firm, rise strong, and shape a nation grounded in courage and resilience.

21/03/2026

๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐— ๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—˜๐—–๐—› ๐—–๐—›๐—ข๐—œ๐—ฅ | ๐— ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—”๐—ก๐—”๐—ข ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฃ

โ€œ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ท๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ, ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต, ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ. ๐˜™๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ, ๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฅ.โ€

As we celebrate World Poetry Day today, our Speech Choir breathes life into the poem Like the Molave by Rafael Zulueta Da Costa, which teaches us to remain strong and unwavering in support of our country and of one another. Like the molave tree, we must stand firm in the face of time, challenges, and change.

20/03/2026

Our War Cry!

Speech Choir PresentationUnder the intensity of the midday sun, we stood our ground and delivered a performance marked b...
20/03/2026

Speech Choir Presentation

Under the intensity of the midday sun, we stood our ground and delivered a performance marked by courage, discipline, and unity. Despite the heat, we remained unwaveringโ€”proving that true dedication rises above discomfort.

We did not merely interpret "Like the Molave" by Rafael Zulueta da Costaโ€”we embodied it. Each line resonated through us with conviction and pride; we did not just understand the poem, we gave life to it.

This experience revealed how far we can stretchโ€”not only as English majors, but as individuals. It pushed us beyond the limits we once set for ourselves and showed us the strength we carry when we choose to rise.

The praise we received affirmed the excellence we strived for, but more than that, this became a meaningful journey of growth, resilience, and self-discovery.

With the guidance and support of Maโ€™am Lovi, we found the confidence to perform not just as individuals, but as one voiceโ€”strong, bold, and unyielding.

This was more than a performance; it was a testament to who we are becoming.

On this day, we unlocked a time capsule straight to the 90s. The moment we walked in, the present disappeared and the re...
19/03/2026

On this day, we unlocked a time capsule straight to the 90s. The moment we walked in, the present disappeared and the retro era took overโ€”colorful outfits, nostalgic music, and a night full of laughter and excitement. Every beat felt like a throwback, every moment felt timeless. C.E. Night turned one ordinary evening into a trip through the past, proving that sometimes the best memories are made when we rewind time together.

Some turned into Elvis;
Some turned into Cindy;
Some turned into Rico.
And for a moment, it all felt like a meet-and-greet with the spirits of the past.

Super late uploaddd.

The 2A class together with the rest of the ALS members warmly welcomed Indonesian exchange students in a meaningful cult...
19/03/2026

The 2A class together with the rest of the ALS members warmly welcomed Indonesian exchange students in a meaningful cultural exchange filled with stories, dance, and flavors. Through the sharing of โ€œWedding Dance,โ€ students explored themes of love and tradition, sparking thoughtful discussions across cultures.

The energy rose as 2A performed the lively Mamang Sorbetero, bringing smiles and laughter to their guests. The experience was made even sweeter with the sharing of p**o, giving the visitors a taste of Filipino hospitality.

More than just an activity, it was a moment of connectionโ€”proving that despite differences, culture unites us all.

18/03/2026

An exchange of Language, Culture, and Identity.

Today, Section 2A brought life to the stage with their performance of โ€œMamang Sorbetero,โ€ a traditional Filipino folk dance that portrays the daily life of the beloved ice cream vendor who roams the streets, ringing his bell to gather eager children. Rooted in cultural storytelling, the dance reflects simplicity, joy, and the vibrant spirit of community.

Despite limited time for preparation, the group delivered their piece with remarkable enthusiasm and energy, showcasing not only their talent but also their dedication to preserving and celebrating Filipino heritage through movement and expression.

Our very own Julie!๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™ŒYou did not just brought glory and pride our section, but in to the whole English department!Nagla...
13/03/2026

Our very own Julie!๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ™Œ

You did not just brought glory and pride our section, but in to the whole English department!

Naglaing, kabsat.๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’ž๐ŸŒท

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐š ๐ญ๐ข ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” โ€“ ๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐‘๐ฎ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ-๐”๐ฉ & ๐Œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ!

With elegance and confidence, ๐‘ด๐’”. ๐‘ฑ๐’–๐’๐’Š๐’† ๐‘จ๐’๐’๐’† ๐‘ฝ๐’Š๐’„๐’†๐’๐’•๐’† ๐‘ป๐’–๐’‘๐’‚๐’”, a 2nd Year BSEDโ€“English major and the Internal Vice President of the Arts and Letters Society, proudly brought honor to the English community as she was crowned Mutia ti Burgos 2026 โ€“ 2nd Runner-Up and awarded Miss Friendship.

Your ALS family is proud of you! Your grace, intelligence, and warm personality truly shined on stage and earned you this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Julie Anne!


What started as a simple Quiz Bee quickly turned into one of the most unexpected plot twists of the day.From the very be...
13/03/2026

What started as a simple Quiz Bee quickly turned into one of the most unexpected plot twists of the day.

From the very beginning, our King Jhorge, our Kween Rossini, and our very own Goddess Marga stepped onto the stage with confidence. And honestly? They looked so comfortable up there. Question after question, they answered with ease, like they were exactly where they were meant to be. The kind of performance that makes you sit back and think, "yeahโ€ฆ weโ€™re in good hands." They didnโ€™t just compete.

They represented our section with intelligence, composure, and dedication. Every answer they gave showed the preparation, teamwork, and calm confidence they carried throughout the competition. Then the results were announced. The opposition was declared the winner. But something didnโ€™t sit right.

When the question was reviewed, it became clear that the answer they gave was actually incorrect. Naturally, we spoke up. We fought for the point that was rightfully ours, and our teachers helped raise the concern. What followed was a long process of clarification and discussion. Even when the mistake was already clear, the opposition still refused to return what wasnโ€™t rightfully theirs. In the end, the highest authority made the final decision: no winner would be declared at all. Was it fair? Maybe not completely. But one thing we know for sure: our delegates played fairly, confidently, and brilliantly from start to finish. And sometimes that speaks louder than any official result.

This is for King Jhorge, Kween Rossini, and Goddess Marga. Your section is so, so, SO proud of you. For us, you already won. You are our champions. A competition cannot define your ability. Weโ€™ve seen how capable you are, and we know you deserved a better and fairer ending.

And before we close our story, we also want to acknowledge Kween Daniella, Kween Jamaica, and King Roland.

You see, joining a quiz bee is not an easy thing to do. To face everyone while knowing how tough the questions are and how tough the opponents are also takes a lot of guts. The odds may not always be on your side, but that alone may be enough to discourage people to take the step. But you didnโ€™t.

You still had the guts to step forward. You still had the guts to represent the section. And for that alone, we want to acknowledge you.

You may have won or you may have lost, but what is important to know is that it takes guts to face everyone like that. Not everyone is willing to take that risk, but you did. And for that alone, we want to say that we thank you.

You see, a team is not only made up of people who are standing on the podium. A team is also made up of people who had the guts to step up when it mattered. And for that alone, we want to say that we appreciate you.

The title may not have been written on paper, but deep down we know the truth. To us, the quiz bee still had winners. And they were sitting on our side of the stage. โœจ

What a show of brilliance and courage our section put on during the Spelling Bee!๐Ÿ™ŒFrom the very start, it was clear that...
13/03/2026

What a show of brilliance and courage our section put on during the Spelling Bee!๐Ÿ™Œ

From the very start, it was clear that our delegates were in a league of their own. And hereโ€™s the kickerโ€”they barely prepared. Almost no prep at all. Yet, every word, every round, every challenge was handled with such ease and confidence, it was like spelling was second nature to them. They werenโ€™t just competingโ€”they were owning the stage.

A huge shoutout to our brave champion, Ivan, who carried our sectionโ€™s pride and secured the win like a true master of letters. Your calm, effortless skill made everyone proud, and you truly deserved every moment of that victory.

We also celebrate Carylle, our incredible runner-up. Even without extensive prep, you shone brilliantly, showing that talent, sharpness, and poise are in your DNA. Together, our delegates proved that natural skill and confidence can outshine even the hardest preparation. The opposition may have tried, but our champions secured the glory for our section.

For us, this isnโ€™t just a winโ€”itโ€™s a reminder that talent, courage, and composure always stand out. To Ivan and Carylle, and to all our supporters behind the scenes: your section is bursting with pride. You represented us brilliantly, and your triumph will be remembered as a shining moment for our team.

Slayed holding hands!!! Bogshhh!!! ๐ŸŒป

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