Caption and Photos by Kate Marie Getalla and Darlyn D. Lames<\/p>\n
For USeP CAS, TGIF has a whole new meaning.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s no longer just \u201cThank God It\u2019s Friday\u201d\u2014it\u2019s \u201cThank God It\u2019s CASiyahan Fridays!\u201d Every Friday afternoon, CAS faculty and staff come together to celebrate wellness, fitness, and fun through the CASiyahan: Friday Wellness Program 2025.<\/p>\n
Held weekly from 3:30 to 5:00 PM at the USeP Center Stage and CAS Building Lobby, CASiyahan is a creative initiative where departments take turns leading activities designed to ease stress, encourage movement, and promote self-care. It aligns with the Civil Service Commission\u2019s Great Filipino Workout while adding the CAS spirit of camaraderie and joy.<\/p>\n
Since its kick-off in August 2025, the program has already completed three engaging sessions. Each Friday brought its own flavor of \u201cThank God It\u2019s Fitness.\u201d On August 8, 2025, CASiyahan opened with a punch\u2014literally! Thai boxing, led by the General Education Department, set the tone. True to their role of providing foundations, they launched CASiyahan with a session on the basics of strikes and moves\u2014transforming the workout into a reminder that every great habit begins with strong fundamentals.<\/p>\n
Following the Kadayawan break, the Language and Literature Department spoke the universal language of energy and rhythm. Their kickboxing session was like poetry in motion\u2014each punch and kick flowing like verses that fired up everyone\u2019s spirit. Meanwhile, to balance out the intensity, the Natural Sciences Department led a calming yoga session. Through standing and seated poses, participants discovered the balance between body and mind, echoing the department\u2019s pursuit of harmony in the natural world.<\/p>\n
With the Mathematics and Statistics Department and the CAS Dean\u2019s Office Staff scheduled to lead in the coming weeks, the excitement continues. Each session is a reminder that Fridays in CAS are not just about winding down\u2014they\u2019re about wellness, resilience, and togetherness.<\/p>\n
Thanks to CASiyahan, TGIF now means more than the end of the workweek. It\u2019s the start of feeling stronger, calmer, and happier.<\/p>\n
Indeed, Thank God It\u2019s CASiyahan Fridays!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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