Talisay City College Library

This Independence Day, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism of the Filipinos who fought for our freedom. Their struggle reminds us that liberty was not freely given. It was earned through unity, resilience, and love for the nation.

Today, the meaning of independence extends beyond our history. It challenges us to become responsible citizens in a world facing misinformation, social division, corruption, poverty, environmental concerns, and threats to democratic values. True freedom is not only the right to speak and choose; it is also the responsibility to act with integrity, respect, and compassion for others.

As we commemorate this day, may we remember that the battles of our generation are different, yet equally important. We fight not with weapons, but with education, truth, critical thinking, civic engagement, and a commitment to nation-building. Every act of honesty, every effort to uplift our communities, and every voice that stands for justice contributes to the progress of our country.

Let the legacy of our heroes inspire us to become agents of positive change. May we continue to protect the freedoms they fought for and work together toward a better country that is more united, inclusive, and empowered for future generations.

Kalayaan noon ay ipinaglaban; kalayaan ngayon ay ating pananagutan. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

🎉 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🎉

𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙨𝙖𝙢 𝙂𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙏𝘾𝘾’𝙨 𝙁𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙇𝙀𝙋𝙏 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨

Congratulations Talisalites LET Topnotchers - Elementary Level! 🎉👏🏼🫡

DID YOU KNOW that before lechon became Cebu'a popular delicacy in the postwar period, Talisay had already been recognized as the Lechon Capital of the Cebu due to this woman? Susana Enjambre, recognized as the Mother of the Lechon Industry in Talisay, initiated the lechon business before the war since Talisay was one of the summer vacation destinations during the American period. She was born on January 2, 1886, and she was married to Dionesio Enjambre. According to newspaper articles from the Bag Ong Kusog, lechon business in Talisay started as early as the 1930s. She is regarded as the first mangasalay to enter the lechon industry prior to the war.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOTHERS IN TALISAY.

Sources:
Museo de Talisay
Bag Ong Kusog 1930 clippings

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📢𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 || 𝟎𝟒-𝟏𝟎-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The students listed below are examinees from 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟵-𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 who are invited to the 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 of the admission process.
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For a smoother flow, please be guided with the following steps:

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟭: 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚
Proceed to Tent 1 as holding area upon arrival. Observe the 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗜𝗗 and make sure to arrive 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 your schedule.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟮: 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙡𝙞𝙥
After checking in, you will be guided to the Guidance Office to confirm your attendance and receive your interview slip indicating your assigned schedule and venue.

𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣 𝟯: 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧
Proceed to your designated interview location and wait for your turn.

📌𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘:
Qualifying for the interview, which is the second step of the selection process,𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Final results will be determined after the comprehensive evaluation of all applicants. Failure to attend your scheduled interview may result in the 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 of your slot.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶!