How many times does a relationship survive not because two people stayed, but because they chose to understand each other again and again? When everything feels uncertain, what does intimacy look like when no one is watching? For many, intimacy is still narrowly imagined as something that happens behind closed doors—skin to skin, in silence, in secrecy. It is often equated with sexual relations, assumed to be proven through physical closeness alone. But what if intimacy, in i

Just in time for Valentine’s season, the TEDxPUP will stage its first-ever talks on February 13 at The Astbury, 2 Orion, Makati City.  The event will bring together a roster of speakers from different fields who will share their stories and insights, exploring the theme “Love at First Idea.” TEDxPUP is an independently organized event by the students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila (PUP), inspired by the globally recognized TED Talks program, where i

When a heartbreak strikes, music serves as a mode of communication for what is often difficult or unwilling to be expressed verbally. Studies  indicate that music helps to express how we feel, guide us through grief and creates feelings of being seen and eventually healed. Every melody has its own representation of pain, memory and the anticipation of slowly, gentle and inevitable healing .  Some love stays, some loses, and some never begins. This compilation of songs about h

The world becomes less unprecedented once you live in conditions that force you to believe that justice is served at a price. One of the notions that consistently haunts the Maguindanaon is that cost is often understood in blood—where the slow grind of courts and institutions feels distant, and justice, for them, will not come without violence. Following the recent assassination attempt of Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan earlier this January , the incident stands as a blun

A lot of people say, “if the love doesn't excite you, it’s not real.” But what if love is not the way they tell? It’s not as loud as a fireworks being lit through the sky, Nor the fleeting flutter of a butterfly. Loving beyond romance, Is loving beyond the thrill. Yes, it’s not exciting, but it sure is real. What if love is the pauses that you don't have to fill. Full of silence that you can conceal. No audience to demand applause. Just the two of you being quiet and unnotice

Fourth year students from Bachelor in Advertising and Public Relations (BAPR) officially kicked off the 22nd Advertising Congress (AdCongress) this year with game-inspired concepts, represented by each block—S1DHAYA (BAPR 4-1D),  THE UN2LD (BAPR 4-2D), D3VIATE (BAPR 4-3D) and, ANG P1NTIG (BAPR 4-1N). Held at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Bulwagang Balagtas from January 26 to 28, the three-day event highlighted innovations in the fields of advertising and

People often think Valentine’s Day requires high-end restaurants, massive bouquets, and grand, expensive gestures. But as we step into 2026, the way we celebrate has evolved. We now crave authenticity over aesthetics and human connection over generic surprises we usually see in our feeds. Whether you are in a long-term relationship, celebrating with family and friends, or enjoying your own company, the most memorable way to spend this day isn't measured by a price tag but is

The PUP College of Communication (COC) is facing a budgetary deficit despite having an approved budget of more than ₱200,000 for the fiscal year 2026, the COC Student Council revealed in a resolution released on January 2. Under Resolution No. 008, Series of Academic Year 2025-2026, the College of Communication Student Council (COC SC) finalized its Bill of Appropriations for fiscal year 2026, amounting to ₱233,567. The resolution certifies the completion of budget planning a

“Sa Room 555 po ang na-secure na room, Ma’am.” #KayaNgaBaAngFullF2F #Dbuho ni Raeka Grace Alcaraz

Over the last couple of months, the flood control saga, meant to protect entire communities from displacement or death, has finally moved from headlines to handcuffs. Sarah Discaya, tied to ghost projects in Davao Occidental, has been detained in Cebu since last December, facing graft and malversation charges for a P96.5-million “ghost” flood control project in Davao Occidental currently under litigation in a court in Cebu. Multiple DPWH executives are under arrest. Warrants