Mergence of Innovative and Nurtured DOST Scholars - MINDS

25/08/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Sa pagdiriwang ng National Heroes Day, ating ginugunita ang tapang, sakripisyo, at pagmamahal sa bayan ng ating mga bayani. Dahil sa kanilang paglaban para sa kalayaan at katarungan, nakatayo tayo ngayon bilang isang malayang bansa. Nawa’y magsilbi itong paalala na bawat isa sa atin ay may kakayahang maging bayani sa sarili nating paraan—sa pamamagitan ng serbisyo, malasakit, at integridad. 🇵🇭





✍️: Raven Amba
🎨: Jasmine Chico

24/08/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎉

We might be a day late, but our wishes for you are just as warm! May this year bring you happiness, success, and all the good things you deserve. 💙

Thank you for being part of MINDS — we’re glad to celebrate you, even if it’s a little after your special day. Stay amazing, Asi! 💪💙🤍




🎨: Denise Marquez

21/08/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 🇵🇭

Today, August 21, 2025, we honor the courage and sacrifice of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., whose legacy reminds us that freedom and democracy are priceless. May his life continue to inspire us to uphold truth, justice, and love for the Filipino people.

📌 In observance of this commemoration, today is declared a nationwide Special Non-Working Holiday.

✍️: Athena Dela Cruz
🎨: Arvey Jed Enriquez

20/08/2025

🎉✨ 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧! ✨🎉

For 𝟑𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 you’ve been one of the strongest pillars of DOST Region 3—leading with dedication, keeping everything running smoothly, and inspiring our family to grow and aim higher. 💙 Your passion and leadership truly make a difference, and we’re so lucky to celebrate 𝐘𝐎𝐔 today! 🙌

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 🎥—this post comes with heartfelt video greetings from our 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑, who are also inspired by your journey and service. 🌟

𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲, 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐐. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚! 🥳🎂🎁

✒️: Kylie Nicole Labarro
🎨: Jhanlem Caraig & Aira Ordaniel

19/08/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲! ✨🌸

May your 20th birthday be filled with happiness, love, and all the little things that bring you joy. You truly deserve to be celebrated for the positivity you bring to those around you. 💙

We wish you nothing but the best in life — more success, laughter, and wonderful moments ahead. Enjoy your day, Gel, and continue to shine in everything you do! 💃💙🤍




🎨: Denise Marquez

18/08/2025

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤
By Queenie Irish O. Quiray

It’s not just hard work and sleepless nights; sometimes it's about a sharpened pencil.

"Same dreams, shared lucks" --- that’s how they explain what it is.

Miky, her nickname, along with her classmates, dreamed of being part of the growing family of DOST Scholars in the province of Bulacan. She is a junior-level BS Environmental Science student, full of dreams, passion, and enthusiasm.

During her senior high days, she was not able to apply for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Examination, having not enough courage and knowledge regarding the scholarship opportunity.

This year, it was different; an unforgettable experience was about to unfold.

Amid the stress and excitement, they turned to an age-old Filipino tradition for a little extra luck. A long-time superstition that has been part of our culture as Filipinos, which is still thriving for generations.

“Patasa Para Pumasa” is one of the most common practices that Filipinos created. It is believed that when someone who has passed an exam sharpens the pencil you will use during the exam, their success and guidance will pass or transfer to you.

To some, it is strange and nonsense. Others treat it as a gamble, putting all their faith in something that is uncertain instead of relying solely on preparation and study. But for Miky and her friends, along with other aspirants, trying it was simply a little extra push.

The sharpened pencil became a symbol of camaraderie, hope, and culture that adds color to our journey, making our experiences more fun and unforgettable.

Now, they wait. Whether it’s the superstition or their hard work and sleepless nights, or both? Miky, together with her friends and other aspirants, holds on to hope, waiting to sharpen their future.

How about you? Have you tried it? Or will you?

Photo by: Bryan Espina
Layout by: Denise Marquez

15/08/2025

𝓒𝓱𝓲𝓴𝓪 + 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓰𝓮 = 𝓻𝓲𝓸𝓽 𝓷𝓪 𝓴𝔀𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓾𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓲𝓼𝓴𝓸𝓵𝓪𝓻 𝓬𝓾𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼 💬🗣️

Agosto 10 — JLSS DOST Exam day! 📝
Pero syempre, hindi magpapahuli ang MINDS BulSU sa pa-good vibes! 💙✨
Kasama ang dynamic duo na The Christines — isang Cristine at isang Christine (yes, with an H! 😆) — nakatsikahan namin ang ilang aspiring scholars tungkol sa kanilang JLSS experience… at syempre, pinasabak din sila sa mind-blowing at nakakabaliw na MINDS Twister Challenge! 🌀🤯

📢 Kayo na humusga — sino ang tunay na twister master? 😜

15/08/2025

𝟒𝟒𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

Ngayong Agosto 15, ating ginugunita ang ika-447 taong pagkakatatag ng Makasaysayang Lalawigan ng Bulacan. Bilang pagdiriwang, idineklara ang araw na ito bilang Special Non-Working Holiday para sa bawat Bulakenyo.

Mabuhay ang ating minamahal na lalawigan! 🇵🇭💙🤍




Caption by: Athena Dela Cruz
Layout by: Princes Gallanas

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

🎪🛍✨ A day full of treasures and treats at the Grand Bazaar!

Step back into the excitement of our Grand Bazaar—as captured in these snapshots. It was a day filled with creativity, community, and one-of-a-kind finds! From colorful stalls to cheerful vendors and happy shoppers, every moment was a reminder of how bright and shared experiences shine. ✨

A big thank you to our amazing vendors for showcasing their passion and talent, to our hardworking team for making the event possible, and to everyone who came by to support, shop, and share the joy. You made this bazaar truly special. Swipe through and relive the best parts of the day—you might even spot yourself in the crowd! 💖

Here’s to more events that bring our community together in fun, creativity, and connection! 🌟
✍️Caption by: Raven Amba

12/08/2025

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𝘾𝙐𝙍𝙄𝙊𝙐𝙎 𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙎: 𝙁𝙊𝙐𝙉𝘿 🌟

We found them—and they are fired up more than ever!

Last August 5, 6, and 8, we proudly opened the doors to welcome 𝙄𝙨𝙠𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙨 to be part of our growing organization. Across the three-day membership drive, we witnessed not just applications, but aspirations and enthusiasms as Iskos & Iskas stepped forward to be proud new members of 𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙎. 🫂✨

A heartfelt gratitude for the Iskolars who showed interest, signed up, and visited our membership booth. As we welcome new members to the organization, we are beyond excited to start this new journey together. 🚀🤝

Cheers to the curious minds we have found—and the incredible things ahead of us.🥂💖

✍️Caption by: Kris Mercado