Written by Alisandra Sophia M. Untalan | May 2, 2026
Showcasing Psychology: BPS holds PSYCH Week 2026
THE Bedan Psychological Society held its annual Psychology Week from Apr. 9 to 16, extending beyond its originally scheduled dates of Apr. 9 to 14 due to a shift to online modalities. Despite adjustments, Psykhelites were brought together through engaging activities, including PsychSine, PsychFair, and the Mr. and Ms. Psychology 2026 pageant.
The week officially opened on Apr. 9 with PsychSine, a film screening featuring “Good Will Hunting” and Disney’s “Soul.” Organized by project head Jewel Rivera (II-BSP), Vice President for Finance, the activity took place at the Fr. Bellarmine Hall. “We planned for the event to be a time and space where Psykhelites can unwind,” Rivera explained, adding that she wished more students participated so they could witness what the following events offer.
On Apr. 10, the spotlight shifted to one of the most anticipated events of the week, Mr. and Ms. Psychology 2026, held at the Rosendo Herrera Hall. Spearheaded by project head Hannah Mores (II-BSP), BPS Secretary B, and organizer Marticia Arao (III-BAP), BPS President, the pageant served as a platform for psychology students to express their individuality.
In an interview with THE BEDAN HERALD, Mores emphasized the event’s theme, Different Fields: One Vision. “This just shows that our course program is so wide; we can go beyond our perceived ability and unleash our hidden potentials to create a country guided by Ora et Labora,” she said.
Emerging as this year’s titleholders were Stephen Alexander David (I-BSP) as Mr. Psychology 2026 and Liana Yesha Natividad (II-BSP) as Ms. Psychology 2026. The 1st Runner-Up titles were awarded to Lyle Maurice Dayag (II-BSP) and Kimberly Ashlee Villanueva (II-BSP). While at the same time, Sebastian Cabral (I-BAP) and Elisha Gabrielle Parreño (I-BSP) were named 2nd Runner-Ups.
For the minor awards, Natividad stood out with multiple recognitions, including Best Casual Walk, Best Advocacy, Best Creative Wear, and People’s Choice Award, while David secured Best Advocacy and Best Formal Wear.
As for the other awards in the male category, Best Casual Walk went to Dayag, and Best Creative Wear went to Cabral. For the female categories, Best Formal Wear was awarded to Villanueva.
When asked if they’re willing to represent the Psychology department for the annual Mr. and Ms San Beda 2027, David said that he feels blessed and grateful to be crowned, as it was his first-ever pageant in his life. “I would be honored to represent my organization, and I will do my best for them,” he added. Meanwhile, Natividad remains unsure of her participation in the future pageant. If ever that she would, “I know that doing so would make me feel stronger, more responsible, and prouder,” she said.
The week concluded with the Psych Fair, a two-day event featuring a mix of mini-events, including PsychKantahan and PsychGames, led by External Vice President Reign Rafiñan (III-BSP). The fair embraced a fusion of Harry Potter and the Fathers of Psychology themes, with each class representing its chosen psychologist.
Among the featured proponents were Carl Rogers for I-BAP, Abraham Maslow for I-BSP, Karen Honey for II-BAP, Carl Jung for II-BSP, Ivan Pavlov for III-BAP, Jean Piaget for III-BSP Section A, Sigmund Freud for III-BSP Section B, John B. Watson for IV-BAP, and B.F. Skinner for IV-BSP.
The fair also featured various external concessionaires organized by Psychology students with their own small businesses.
Among the major winners, II-BSP’s “Jung Stunna” received the People’s Choice Award, II-BAP’s “Corny Neto” was recognized as Most Creative, while III-BSP claimed both Most Funds Raised and Best Booth Awards. Rafiñan, upon organizing the event twice in her time as a BPS officer, feels grateful as the PSYCH Week came to a close. “We shifted our focus on promoting psykhelite entrepreneurs as well as integrating several events in the same day due to time constraints and venue changes, but the turnout was good, and it was fulfilling to see students genuinely having fun,” she added.
Mores noted that this year was more focused on the intellectual side of the field of psychology to honor its proponents.
Volume 31 | Issue 11
