The Winds of Fate have shifted. All hail the new victors of CASS Days!
After a month-long celebration of creativity, competition, and community among the seven societies, the Windweaving Fairies of the Literature, Language, and Culture Society (LILACS) were crowned champions of this year’s College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Days on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium.
Behind them, the Junior Philosophers’ Guild (JPG) Wintermirths finished as first runner-up, followed by the Kabataang Pilipinong Aakay sa Bayan (KAPILAS-Bayan) Kandili as second runner-up.
Rounding out the standings were the MSU-IIT Sociology Society (MISS) Order of the Prismlit Fairies as third runner-up, the Psychology Society (PsychSoc) Percipient Naiads as fourth runner-up, the MSU-IIT Historical Society (MIHS) Primelle Fairies as fifth runner-up, and the Political Science Society (PSS) Florent Fairies as sixth runner-up.
While these seven societies delivered strong finishes, the final results revealed stories of growth that reshaped familiar expectations—one of the most prominent being LILACS’ ascent to the crown. From placing fifth runner-up last year, these Windweaving Fairies rose to claim this year’s Overall Championship, marking a remarkable turnaround in CASS Days 2026.
Behind the victory was a journey marked by both uncertainty and persistence. LILACS’ officers shared that the lead-up to the competitions was far from smooth, with challenges emerging just days before key events. At one point, some had already begun preparing themselves for a modest finish.
“A lot of challenges came our way right before the competitions. We were on the verge of almost giving up and accepting a lower placement. Moments like these became the very reason why we deserve this win,” LILACS Mayor Jodell Francisco expressed.
LILACS’ crown carried the weight of previous years, as the society had long been perceived as a less dominant presence during CASS Days, with past placements outside of the top three.
Instead of discouraging them, those experiences appeared to strengthen their drive all the more. As Mayor Jodell put it, “LILACS has always been known as the least threatening society every CASS Days… All those years of being ranked last were part of the preparation for this winning year.”
In many ways, LILACS bloomed like the flower their society represents—steadily, visibly, and with intention. What began as incremental growth ultimately unfolded into the full realization of their potential.
“This is the society where spaces are claimed, stories are told, and new pages unfold,” the Mayor emphasized.
She also pointed out that the growing sense of unity within the organization, reflected in the collaboration between students from different programs, was central to their rise and a key factor in this year’s outcome.
Within the organization, many also traced the breakthrough to the involvement of its newest members, the freshmen, whose consistency and visible commitment across events strengthened participation at every level.
As LILACS’ Secretary Gwyneth Grace Romo said, “They are the specific moment that made me hope for more.”
With support from the society’s officers and seniors, their presence contributed to a stronger sense of continuity and camaraderie, one that many saw as the first real step toward this year’s breakthrough.
Together, these elements formed the groundwork for a performance that ultimately exceeded earlier expectations. By the time the results were announced, cries of joy from the Windweaving Fairies echoed throughout the gymnasium.
While this year’s champions led the most dramatic rise, it was not the only society to move up the rankings. The JPG Wintermirths, who came behind LILACS, improved outstandingly, climbing from last year’s fourth runner-up position to secure the first runner-up spot.
Such shifts were symbolic moments that highlighted the ever-evolving competitive landscape of CASS Days, where each new batch of participants reshapes the standings and every society becomes a force to be reckoned with.
As CASS Days closed its fairy-tale chapter, the winds settled and the tides grew calm, but a new story awaits the seven societies, each carrying newfound strength and persistence into what lies ahead for PALAKASAN 2026 this April.
Written by Andrea Alexa Barga
Proofread by Andrea Ross Sedero
Photos by Schwarzdyle Zamoras and Charlize Carvajal
After a month-long celebration of creativity, competition, and community among the seven societies, the Windweaving Fairies of the Literature, Language, and Culture Society (LILACS) were crowned champions of this year’s College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) Days on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium.
Behind them, the Junior Philosophers’ Guild (JPG) Wintermirths finished as first runner-up, followed by the Kabataang Pilipinong Aakay sa Bayan (KAPILAS-Bayan) Kandili as second runner-up.
Rounding out the standings were the MSU-IIT Sociology Society (MISS) Order of the Prismlit Fairies as third runner-up, the Psychology Society (PsychSoc) Percipient Naiads as fourth runner-up, the MSU-IIT Historical Society (MIHS) Primelle Fairies as fifth runner-up, and the Political Science Society (PSS) Florent Fairies as sixth runner-up.
While these seven societies delivered strong finishes, the final results revealed stories of growth that reshaped familiar expectations—one of the most prominent being LILACS’ ascent to the crown. From placing fifth runner-up last year, these Windweaving Fairies rose to claim this year’s Overall Championship, marking a remarkable turnaround in CASS Days 2026.
Behind the victory was a journey marked by both uncertainty and persistence. LILACS’ officers shared that the lead-up to the competitions was far from smooth, with challenges emerging just days before key events. At one point, some had already begun preparing themselves for a modest finish.
“A lot of challenges came our way right before the competitions. We were on the verge of almost giving up and accepting a lower placement. Moments like these became the very reason why we deserve this win,” LILACS Mayor Jodell Francisco expressed.
LILACS’ crown carried the weight of previous years, as the society had long been perceived as a less dominant presence during CASS Days, with past placements outside of the top three.
Instead of discouraging them, those experiences appeared to strengthen their drive all the more. As Mayor Jodell put it, “LILACS has always been known as the least threatening society every CASS Days… All those years of being ranked last were part of the preparation for this winning year.”
In many ways, LILACS bloomed like the flower their society represents—steadily, visibly, and with intention. What began as incremental growth ultimately unfolded into the full realization of their potential.
“This is the society where spaces are claimed, stories are told, and new pages unfold,” the Mayor emphasized.
She also pointed out that the growing sense of unity within the organization, reflected in the collaboration between students from different programs, was central to their rise and a key factor in this year’s outcome.
Within the organization, many also traced the breakthrough to the involvement of its newest members, the freshmen, whose consistency and visible commitment across events strengthened participation at every level.
As LILACS’ Secretary Gwyneth Grace Romo said, “They are the specific moment that made me hope for more.”
With support from the society’s officers and seniors, their presence contributed to a stronger sense of continuity and camaraderie, one that many saw as the first real step toward this year’s breakthrough.
Together, these elements formed the groundwork for a performance that ultimately exceeded earlier expectations. By the time the results were announced, cries of joy from the Windweaving Fairies echoed throughout the gymnasium.
While this year’s champions led the most dramatic rise, it was not the only society to move up the rankings. The JPG Wintermirths, who came behind LILACS, improved outstandingly, climbing from last year’s fourth runner-up position to secure the first runner-up spot.
Such shifts were symbolic moments that highlighted the ever-evolving competitive landscape of CASS Days, where each new batch of participants reshapes the standings and every society becomes a force to be reckoned with.
As CASS Days closed its fairy-tale chapter, the winds settled and the tides grew calm, but a new story awaits the seven societies, each carrying newfound strength and persistence into what lies ahead for PALAKASAN 2026 this April.
Written by Andrea Alexa Barga
Proofread by Andrea Ross Sedero
Photos by Schwarzdyle Zamoras and Charlize Carvajal
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