{"id":6025,"date":"2023-11-13T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T06:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web2.ub.edu.ph\/ubbc\/?p=6025"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:12:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T02:12:03","slug":"ub-cas-launches-your-commpanion-ad-alt-to-promote-mental-wellness-and-lifelong-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ub.edu.ph\/ubbc\/ub-cas-launches-your-commpanion-ad-alt-to-promote-mental-wellness-and-lifelong-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"UB CAS launches Your COMMpanion: AD-Alt to promote mental wellness and lifelong learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Batangas (UB) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), together with the 4th Yar Bachelor of Arts in Communication (AB COMM) launched <em>Your COMMpanion: AD-Alt <\/em>on November 13, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Your COMMpanion: AD-Alt<\/em> explored the realities of \u201cadulting\u201d through the stories of young adults from the UB community. Each episode tackled challenges, lessons, and triumphs that come with managing responsibilities, building relationships, finding balance, and discovering one\u2019s purpose. The campaign connected and inspired students by reminding them that no one faces adulthood alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Edward Lontoc hosted the interview session, engaging three inspiring members of the UB community in a conversation about growth and resilience. Mr. Norvine Quinag, a 27-year-old faculty member and Social Media Coordinator from the Corporate Communications Office, shared a perspective inspired by Charles Darwin\u2019s words: \u201cIt\u2019s not always the strongest nor the smartest who can survive but those who are most adaptable to change.\u201d He reflected on recognizing adulthood and emphasized living by the principle, \u201cQuality over quantity always. Period.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms. Daisy Ilagan, an AB Communication graduate and member of the UB academic community, encouraged students to value genuine friendships and reassured them with the words, \u201cYou will get there.\u201d Meanwhile, Mr. Julius Lepran, a faculty member from the College of Arts and Sciences, highlighted that success included pursuing passions even when career paths differ from expectations. Their insights in #AdulThink inspired viewers to embrace adaptability, self-awareness, and purpose throughout their adulting journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign also featured inspiring quotations and anecdotes from professionals across industries. In addition, the AdulTea Seminar brought together young entrepreneurs Ms. Mikaela Rae Panganiban, owner of Kokiri Bakery, and Ms. Arnina Tingchuy, owner of Local Vission, who shared their entrepreneurial experiences and advice for aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through <em>Your COMMpanion: AD-Alt<\/em>, the College of Arts and Sciences continued to foster holistic development among students. By promoting meaningful dialogue, emotional resilience, and lifelong learning,&nbsp; it strengthened the university\u2019s commitment to SDG 3 and SDG 4\u2014empowering its community to grow with purpose, confidence, and compassion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Batangas (UB) College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), together with the 4th Yar Bachelor of Arts in Communication (AB COMM) launched Your COMMpanion: AD-Alt on November 13, 2023. 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