This 2025, I am deeply thankful for the following:

1. A year filled with God’s protection and provision.
Throughout the entire year, God faithfully sustained and guided me.

2. A new home for my family.
My family moved into our new house, marking a significant milestone for us.

3. Independent living.
I settled into my condominium unit, now fully furnished and equipped with essential appliances.

4. Professional growth as an educator.
I served effectively as a faculty member at FEU Manila delivering my responsibilities with excellence.

5. Completion of leadership service in PACE.
I successfully completed my term as Assistant Secretary of PACE, culminating in hosting the PACE Anniversary Gala Night as my final official duty.

6. Hosting and moderating institutional events.
I served as moderator for the FEU Good Governance Forum and as host of the FEU Year-End Party 2025.

7. Success of Likhang Mulat (7th Edition).
The seventh edition of Likhang Mulat was a resounding success, further strengthening its advocacy and impact.

8. Progress on a major publication.
I began writing the Film Icons book, marking a significant step in my scholarly and creative work.

9. Academic publication.
I published a scholarly article in Pelikula Journal.

10. Athletic achievements.
I joined nine running races and successfully completed a half marathon.

11. Mountaineering milestones.
I climbed six mountains, deepening my appreciation for nature and endurance.

12. Running also became a form of conviction. On September 21, I ran in solidarity with the rally against corruption, using my body and movement as a peaceful form of protest.

13. Financial correction and stewardship.
God rebuked and disciplined me in the area of finances.

14. Exploring entrepreneurship through books. I continued my venture into online bookselling through BookStudios City. 

15. Inner healing and joy.
I nurtured my inner child by collecting action figures of my favorite pop culture characters.

16. Rebuilding my personal library.
I repurchased and rebuilt my cherished book collection.

17. Student research excellence.
Three of my thesis groups became finalists in the Research Colloquium, affirming the quality of their work and my mentorship.

Hello, 2026!