Thesis Defended: Christian Jay S. Laya Christian Jay S. Laya The researcher with his thesis panel members (taken at Hist.Dept. Apr 17-2018 by Sir Jobert Balasa) April 17, 2018. Christian Jay Sope Laya defended his undergraduate thesis. His thesis was entitled Sto. Nino Parish of Bula: A Historical Narrative. The Panel Members of Jay's thesis defense were Ma'am Hannee S. Badilles ( his thesis'adviser), Ma'am Elma M. Lumantas, MA (his History 199 Instructor) and Sir Allan B. Castino, a faculty member of History Department, MSU-GSC. The Undergraduate Thesis of Christian Jay begun at exactly four (4) o'clock in the afternoon at Department of History, CSSH, MSU-GSC. Before the thesis defense proper, Christian Jay led a simple prayer. His adviser Ma'am Hannee introduced him to the panel members. He read the Statement of Problem as well as the Summary of the finding. They watched the Documentary Film created by Christian Jay. The film took a...
Filipinos are a proud people with a deep connection to their history and culture. Through centuries of challenges and transformations, they have built a legacy of resilience and identity, standing firm even amid adversity and foreign invasions. This enduring spirit is what I hope to capture and reflect in Ako si Laya—a space where stories of freedom, identity, and heritage continue to live and inspire.