The Rhetoricians

The Rhetoricians The UPLB Speech Communication Organization
Since 2005

A duly recognized academic organization in the University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos that serves as a training ground for young speakers

Are you looking for a friend whoโ€™s just one chat away? Trust that Ari will always be there for you ๐Ÿ’ฌโญYouโ€™ll never miss h...
08/04/2026

Are you looking for a friend whoโ€™s just one chat away? Trust that Ari will always be there for you ๐Ÿ’ฌโญ

Youโ€™ll never miss her when sheโ€™s aroundโ€”with a voice you can hear even from two classrooms away. And if you ever find yourself scrolling through Elbids, chances are youโ€™ll spot her in every comment section ๐Ÿคญ

But beyond her loud presence and playful energy, Ari is the kind of person who shows up and stands her ground, yet still cares deeply for those around her. She balances honesty and support so effortlessly, making her both a dependable friend and someone who keeps things real.

Happy Birthday to our resident all-rounder, Ari! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ We thank you for always voicing out your thoughts and for keeping conversations alive. Never lose that spark that makes you stand out and bring life to every space you enter โœจ

When the place becomes whimsy, you see shades of purple, ๐Ÿ’œ and feel a bit more esotericโ€”Paulee has arrived! She carries ...
31/03/2026

When the place becomes whimsy, you see shades of purple, ๐Ÿ’œ and feel a bit more esotericโ€”Paulee has arrived! She carries both unmatched humor ๐ŸŒŸ and burning passion for women ๐Ÿงš๐Ÿผand q***r ๐ŸŒˆ rights. Your caring heart is a home that nurtures a love so great for the people you cherish and the society you hope to change. ๐Ÿ’— The Rhetoricians is more than grateful for being a VIP in the Paulee experience and for sharing the same battles for social causes with you!

Happiest birthday, Paulee, our resident daldalera! To more microphone mukbangs ๐ŸŽค and yapping session! May you never lose the purple energy and whimsical aura that makes you the queen that you are! ๐Ÿ’‹

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐›๐š๐ฒ๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ ๐š๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐š ๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ค๐ฎ๐ฒ๐š๐ง, ๐›๐ฎ๐ก๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ฐ๐š ๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐›๐š๐›๐š๐ข๐ก๐š๐ง!Bago pa man baguhin ng ...
29/03/2026

๐Œ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐š ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐š๐›๐š๐ฒ๐ฅ๐š๐ง ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ ๐š๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐š ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐š ๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐ฌ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ค๐ฎ๐ฒ๐š๐ง, ๐›๐ฎ๐ก๐š๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐ข๐ฐ๐š ๐ง๐  ๐Œ๐š๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ฉ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐š๐ง๐  ๐Š๐š๐›๐š๐›๐š๐ข๐ก๐š๐ง!

Bago pa man baguhin ng kolonyalismo ang maraming aspeto ng ating lipunan, malinaw nang nakatindig sa gitna ng buhay-komunidad ang kababaihang Pilipino. Sa katauhan ng mga babaylan, ang babae ay nagsilbing manggagamot, tagapamagitan ng kalikasan, at pinunong may malinaw na boses, espasyo, at kapangyarihang nagtaktakda sa maraming aspeto ng sinaunang lipunan. Sa panahon ng pananakop ng mga Espanyol, pinamunuan din ng mga babaylan ang kabi-kabilang pag-aalsa sa iba't ibang dako ng bansa na siyang bumuhay sa diwang mapagpalaya.

Ngayong Buwan ng Kababaihan, sa ilalim ng temang โ€œPilipina, manguna tulad ng mga babaylan!โ€ na pinangungunahan ng Philippine Commission on Women, kaisa ang The Rhetoricians sa paggunita sa Pilipinang tumitindig, namumuno, at naghihimagsik. Mula sa mga bayaning tulad nina Gabriela Silang at Melchora Aquino, hanggang sa mga aktibista, g**o, manggagamot, at lahat ng babaeng manggagawa mula sa iba't ibang sektor ng lipunan, nabubuhay ang katauhan ng sinaunang babaylan sa araw-araw na pakikibaka ng bawat Pilipina. Tuloy ang pagkilos laban sa talamak na pananakit at pang-aabuso, sa hindi sapat na representasyon ng kababaihan sa gobyerno at pamunuan ng pribadong sektor, at sa pamumulis sa pananamit, karera, at tungkulin ng mga babae.

Bukod sa mga pang-araw-araw na hamon, kamakailan din ay umugong sa social media ang kabi-kabilang pagpapalayas sa mga katutubo mula sa lupaing minana at sa gitna ng panggigipit na ito, nais nating patambulin ang tuloy-tuloy na pagkilos ng mga Pilipina bilang tagapamagitan at tagapagtanggol ng Inang Kalikasan. Tulad ng babaylang may malinaw at matapang na paninindigan, pinatunayan ng yumaong DENR Secretary Gina Lopez na may kakayahan ang kababaihang hamunin ang mapanirang mining operations at pangunahan ang mga proyektong pangkalikasan. Marapat ding tularan at suportahan ang mga kababaihang Lumad tulad ni Jinky Malibato, na walang kapagurang pinoprotektahan ang Pantaron Range sa Mindanao sa kabila ng walang pakundangang panliligalig ng militar. Halimbawa rin ng tapang ang mga katulad ni Atty. Ellice Balgos na nagsisilbing abogado ng isa sa mga anti-mining group sa Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. At huwaran ding maituturing ang mga tulad ni Celine Murillo na ginagamit ang social media upang mailapit sa masa ang maraming kaalaman tungkol sa saribuhay ng bansa.

Pagdating naman sa Unibersidad, nangunguna ang mga alyansang tulad ng Women Against Repression Alliance (WAR Alliance) sa pagbabandera para sa mas ligtas at inklusibong komunidad para sa mga kababaihan na patuloy na nagiging paksa ng pang-aabuso sa ating lipunan. Mahalaga ang gampanin ng mga grupong tulad nila sa pagbaliktad ng naratibo na nagpapasidhi, nagsasakdal, at nagpapatahimik sa tunay at masalimuot na kalagayan ng kababaihan sa kasalukuyan. Sa temang โ€œSisters, Whisper, and Shoutโ€, itinatampok ng WAR Alliance ang ibaโ€™t ibang aktibidad na naghihirang sa nagkakaisang boses ng kababaihan ngayong Marso 25 hanggang Abril 1, 2026 sa SU Mulawin Hall. Layon ng mga aktibidad na ito ang lalo pang pagpapaigting sa kasalukuyang patakaran nagpoprotekta sa karapatang pangkababaihan sa loob at labas ng Unibersidad, at ang tuluyang pagwawakas sa karahasang sumasalot sa pang-araw-araw na reyalidad ng mga kababaihan.

Tulad ng babaylan, hindi mapaghihiwalay ang papel ng modernong Pilipina sa komunidad at sa kalikasan. Kaya, higit sa pagbibigay-pugay sa mga magigiting na kababaihan, nararapat na mas pagtibayin pa natin ang ating mga komunidad bilang mga espasyo kung saan mayroong boses at tunay na kapangyarihan ang mga kababaihan. Sa pakiki-isa ng bawat indibidwal, ahensya, institusyon, pribadong kasosyo, at lahat ng kasapi ng lipunan, tiyak na lalakas muli ang diwa ng babaylan at ang pamana ng ating pinagmulan.

23/03/2026

21 Years, 1 Shared Conversation.


๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด?๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ:๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟโญ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐ŸŽค ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜I S...
16/03/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด?

๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ:
๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ
โญ ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ
๐ŸŽค ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜

I SPY: The Rhetoriciansโ€™ Orientation
๐Ÿ“… March 18, 2026
๐Ÿ“ CAS A1 โ€“ GAL 2
โฐ 7:30โ€“9:00 PM

Look closer--you might just find your place here.

Register through this link:
https://forms.gle/PbLDDFNos6oURhNa6
https://forms.gle/PbLDDFNos6oURhNa6
https://forms.gle/PbLDDFNos6oURhNa6


๐Ÿ”Ž

Estudyante. Babae. May Pangarap. Si Kristel Tejada ay isang estudyante ng BS Behavioral Science sa UP Manila. Tulad ng m...
16/03/2026

Estudyante. Babae. May Pangarap.

Si Kristel Tejada ay isang estudyante ng BS Behavioral Science sa UP Manila. Tulad ng maraming kabataang Pilipino, bitbit niya ang matayog na pangarap at ang paniniwala na ang kanyang edukasyon ang maglalabas sa kanyang pamilya sa hirap. Ngunit sa isang malupit at mapait na iglap, naputol ang pangarap na ito; hindi dahil sa kakulangan ng talino, sipag, o determinasyon, kundi dahil sa mabigat at mapaniil na bigat ng salapi.

Kahit sumulat ng liham para ipaabot ang kahirapan sa pera dahil ang pinagkukuhanan lang naman nila ay ang tatay niyang part-time taxi driver, hindi pa rin ito pinahintulutan ng pamantasan. Sa halip na pag-unawa at malasakit, malamig na patakaran ang sumalubong sa kanyang pakiusap. Hindi siya pinahintulutang manatili sa klase. Pinilit siyang mag-file ng Leave of Absence at tuluyang tinanggal ang kanyang pangalan sa listahan ng mga estudyante.

Sa isang sistemang inuuna ang bayarin kaysa sa kapakanan ng mga mag-aaral, umabot sa sukdulan ang kanyang paghihirapโ€”isang sukdulang hindi na niya kinayang pasanin at kinuha ang sarili niyang buhay.

Matapos ang ilang taon, naipasa ang Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931) na naglalayong gawing libre ang edukasyon sa mga state universities and colleges. Ngunit, sasapat bang libre ang tuition kung umiiyak naman ang bulsa ng mga estudyante upang bayaran ang lab manuals, field work fees, at mataas na laboratory fees?

Sasapat bang libre ang edukasyon kung kapalit naman nito ay ang kaluluwa mo dahil sa walang humpay na pagod, ang puyat na gabi, at ang isang sistemang output-based na tila kumakain sa oras, kalusugan, at pagkatao ng mga mag-aaral?

Ang alaala ni Kristel Tejada ay nananatiling paalala na habang komersyalisado ang edukasyon, patuloy na nalalagay sa panganib ang mga pangarap ng kabataang Pilipino. Kung may mga estudyante na hindi pa rin nakakapasok sa pamantasan, hanggaโ€™t may nagugutom, at hanggaโ€™t may tanong kung itutuloy pa ba ang pag-aaral o pagtatrabaho, malinaw itong hindi pa rin aksesible at malaya ang edukasyon. Bilang mga estudyante at manunulat, naninindigan ang The Rhetoricians na ang edukasyon ay dapat manatiling karapatan at hindi pribilehiyo.



Ladies and Gentlemen, let us welcomeโ€ฆ Lamyai Haithongkam! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Or waitโ€ฆ is it Gun Attaphan making a dramatic entrance? Or...
12/03/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, let us welcomeโ€ฆ Lamyai Haithongkam! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Or waitโ€ฆ is it Gun Attaphan making a dramatic entrance? Or perhaps Mariah Carey about to hit a high note?

Nope! Itโ€™s Dom, quietly entering the room like a lowkey main character, then suddenly becoming madaldal and makulit once heโ€™s comfortable, serving personality like a crossover episode of Mano Po and Ang Tanging Ina โ€” dramatic, chaotic, and absolutely iconic โœจ๐ŸŽฌ

The organization sincerely thanks you for the good vibes, laughter, and bright energy you generously share with everyone in the community ๐Ÿ’ซ

Happy Birthday, Dom! ๐ŸŽ‰ May your year be filled with main character moments, sponty galas, and memories worthy of a blockbuster montage ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿค

Follow the signs:๐Ÿ’ฌ โ†’ โญ๏ธ โ†’ ๐ŸŽคIt ends with U.  ๐Ÿ”Ž
11/03/2026

Follow the signs:
๐Ÿ’ฌ โ†’ โญ๏ธ โ†’ ๐ŸŽค

It ends with U.

๐Ÿ”Ž

Last Saturday, words and eloquence took center stage.The Rhetoricians proudly congratulate the winners of Magniloquence ...
09/03/2026

Last Saturday, words and eloquence took center stage.

The Rhetoricians proudly congratulate the winners of Magniloquence 2026! ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŒŸ

Your eloquence, passion, and courage in speaking have inspired everyone who witnessed it. May you continue to use your voices to inform, challenge, and create change.


๏ฟฝ๏ฟฝ

โ€”โ€”

Brought to you by:
Big Bellyโ€™s
But First, Coffee - Los Baรฑos
Bur First, Coffee - The Lifestyle Strip, Calamba

Co-presented by:
PLM Spades
Sandiwa Samahang Bulakenyo

In coordination with:
Tresto

Special thanks to:๏ฟฝEatsumo Teri Haus
R.M. Cadapan's Canteen

Media Partners:
Explained PH
LionhearTV
UPLB Perspective

Look at the ๐Ÿ’ซ stars โœจโ€”see how they shine for you, and they were all yellowโ€”one like Ysrael! ๐Ÿ’›At first glance, he may see...
07/03/2026

Look at the ๐Ÿ’ซ stars โœจโ€”see how they shine for you, and they were all yellowโ€”one like Ysrael! ๐Ÿ’›

At first glance, he may seem quiet-minded, yet once you meet him, you discover someone composed, hopeful, and radiating optimistic energy wherever his personality grows and shows. Ysraelโ€™s charms, inside and out, prove that amidst all experiences, he continues to shine and thrive with his warm heart and charismatic expressions. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Ysrael came along like a flowerโ€”blooming, and realizing that the flower itself reflects who he is. The Rhetoricians truly appreciate the person he has shaped himself to be, allowing his tranquil and lovable character to flourish and touch lives both within and beyond. ๐Ÿ’Œ

Today, we celebrate and wish the happiest, warmest of birthdays to our dearest Ysrael! May this day wrap you up like a cozy sweater on this special day of yours! ๐ŸŽ‚

To the one and only SU sisig connoisseur, humanโ€“live band instrumental hybrid, and pop star dancer โ€” you truly are a one...
07/03/2026

To the one and only SU sisig connoisseur, humanโ€“live band instrumental hybrid, and pop star dancer โ€” you truly are a one-of-a-kind presence who can turn any moment into a full-on performance. You will always remain interstellar, multitalented kween, and iconic kalokalike of Miranda Priestly and Mayor Honey.

Happy Birthday, CM! A ray of sunshine that is just one budots and one โœจ๐ŸŽถ palayain ang isaโ€™t-isa, kung tayo, tayo talaga~ ๐ŸŽถโœจ with matching drumbeat sa dibdib away to brighten your day 24/7. The organization sincerely thanks you for the energy, creativity, and joy you continuously share with everyone. May your days be filled with more budots, hybrid karaoke sessions, impromptu drum beats, and unforgettable moments. Have a blast on your wonderful day!

Magniloquence is just around the corner! ๐ŸŽคTo ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please be reminded of the followin...
07/03/2026

Magniloquence is just around the corner! ๐ŸŽค

To ensure a smooth and engaging experience, please be reminded of the following guidelines:

1. Bring your identification card. (Student ID for UP Students and Non-UP Students, and any government issued ID for non-participants)
2. Eating and drinking is not ALLOWED inside the venue.
3. Maintain proper decorum during the event by showing respect through words and actions. Minimize voices inside the venue and the use of electronic devices, such as cellphones during the event proper. Please keep your phone in silent mode.

Are you ready? See you there!


Address

UPLB, Los Baรฑos
Laguna

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Rhetoricians posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to The Rhetoricians:

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram