MAASIN CITY, SOUTHERN LEYTE − Love fills the air in Southern Leyte State University-Maasin City Campus as students converge for pre-valentines day celebration this Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Program commences at 8AM then proceeds to officially opening the booths through ribbon-cutting ceremony. Themed ‘Hearts Together at SLSU-MCC: Self-Love and Shared Connections,’ this initiative of the Supreme Student Council, grants students a whole day-off from academic stress to feel the essence of love through fun booths, romantic thrills, and shared connections. 

Joy is visibly seen on the students’ faces as they roam around the campus to explore different booths from different organizations; featuring the Valentines Cinema, Bangles and Bites Corner, Serenade Station, Cupid’s Corner, Salon Booth, Love Radio, Thread of Love and Treats, Valentines Bazaar and Jail Booth. “This reminds the students the essence of celebrating love in all forms.” A Bachelor of Social Work student in an interview, emphasizing the importance of conducting valentines day celebration in the campus. 

The second part of the celebration commences in the P.E Hall as rain drizzles during afternoon. Students continue their enjoyment as they take part in playing leisure games, highlighting the students’ love for their peers through camaraderie. The celebration ends with Hon. Merry Genesis Cantones, SSC Vice President, delivering her closing remarks—acknowledging the collective effort of the student body in making this celebration possible.

Student’ entrepreneurs express gratitude to those supporting their small businesses by purchasing their product and the opportunity to generate income. Though tired with the whole day activity, joy never left the students’ faces—indicating the event’s success. 

Celebrating this time of the year in college may sound ‘high school’ to some, but to them, it is a reminder that love prevails amidst uncertainties—in more ways than one. 

(via Archieval James Tongol | Pulse)