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Katotohanang 'Di Masusupil: Baluyot at Brillante, naninindigan sa kabila ng subpoena
Habang ang karamihan sa mga estudyante ay abala sa mga klase at proyekto, dalawang lider-estudyante mula sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) ang nakatanggap ng dokumentong nagdulot ng pangamba—isang subpoena mula sa Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG). Noong Oktubre 7, natanggap ni Jacob Baluyot, third-year student ng Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (BAJ) at kasalukuyang National Chairperson ng Alyansa ng Kabataang Ma
The Communicator
Nov 4, 2025


ARCHIVES | State vs. the Press: Crimes and Impunity against the Philippine Media
Put a finger down if you have ever heard of the story of the white lady in the Balete Drive. Put a finger down if you have ever been haunted by ghostly legends in your sleep. Put a finger down if you ever felt scared of the “monsters” under your bed when you were a kid. Seven fingers left? Frightening and spooky as they are, they can never top the reality that shook a lot of Filipinos almost 11 years ago. On the morning of November 23, 2009, 58 people, including 32 journalist
The Communicator
Nov 2, 2025


Can the unseen kill me?: The Psychology Behind Pinoys’ Obsession with Horror
Just as September ends, the annual Filipino excitement for Halloween begins. It's the season we look forward to scaring friends and loved ones with bone-chilling stories of supernatural experiences, and when we recall our favorite urban legends and iconic horror movies. The Philippines' deep religious nature stems from a powerful combination of historical roots, cultural integration, and the influence of colonization. This profound spiritual engagement with the unseen world i
The Communicator
Nov 2, 2025


𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲: 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀
The rain begins as a soft rhythm against the rooftops, which some people find comforting. But for some residents in the Philippines, they don’t just reach for umbrellas—they brace for another flood. For many of them, the sound of heavy rain is not a comfort but a warning. The water rises quietly at first, seeping into the streets, then into homes, until life once again floats on uncertainty. Everyday Life Beneath the Floodline In flood-prone communities, rain is rarely someth
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Oct 28, 2025


𝐏𝐔𝐏 @ 𝟏𝟐𝟏: 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧
With more than 97,000 students systemwide, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is the country’s largest state university by student population, yet it remains underfunded and continues to face possibilities of commercialization and privatization. Founded in October 1904—PUP is celebrating its 121st anniversary this year with the theme “ PUP@121: Inspiring, Uplifting, Transforming.” But how can a school inspire, uplift, and transform the lives of its studen
The Communicator
Oct 24, 2025


And why should films speak for the masses? Padamlagan has the answer.
Ang artikulong ito ay para sa mga nahanap at patuloy pa ring hinahanap. Hinding-hindi na tayo pipikit at makalilimot. With a combination of actual photos, documentation, and real-life experiences of people who were involved in the tragedy of the Colgante Bridge collapse, Padamlagan sets a new impression in the world of independent films. Padamlagan or Night Light is a Cinemalaya 2025 entry directed by Jenn Romano. It follows the fictional story of Doring, a father who is fo
The Communicator
Oct 21, 2025


Freshie Forecast: College Expectation Meets Reality
Entering college is often filled with hope—this is a phase where everyone takes life more seriously, plans their future career, and learns how to make college life worthwhile. But the transition is not instant, especially if you're just starting to settle in a new environment—it's a slow process of putting together the pieces until the full picture comes into view. It started in freshman year, a year when students are filled with idealized scenes already curated in their min
The Communicator
Oct 18, 2025


Bakit sa walkout idinaraan ang pakikibaka?
Sa kabila ng kitang-kitang bakas ng korapsyon, pagsasawalang-bahala sa edukasyon, at pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan ng pamahalaan, hindi pa rin malinaw sa lahat ang dahilan at kahalagahan ng pagsasagawa ng malawakang walkout sa iba't ibang mga pamantasan sa bansa. Ang ilan, imbes na tingnan ang walkout bilang isang makabuluhang hakbang, ay itinuturing lamang itong palusot ng mga estudyante upang lumiban sa klase at takbuhan ang mga pang-akademikong gawain—kaisipang nakaugat s
The Communicator
Oct 15, 2025


When the Bell Rings: A Loud Silence in Every Classroom
When the bell rings, there comes a distinct figure of a person who gives a signal to students to stay in their place and stop talking....
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Oct 8, 2025


When a Nation Sings, Power Trembles
Under the heavy weight of a relentless September sky, as a typhoon’s winds swirled the distance but spared the gathering, the voices of...
The Communicator
Sep 27, 2025


Sa huling pahina ng aking kwento
Mahal kong Sinta, Matagal din tayong nagsama at sadyang kay bilis ng panahon. Akalain mo, apat na taon na pala ang nagdaan? At sa buong...
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Sep 17, 2025


Bachelor in College Orgs, Major in Everything
Through the experience you signed up for and still ended up surprising you—for those who lived through the ungraded but unforgettable...
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Sep 16, 2025


An Unfinished Story in a Coloring Book
"Walang makakalimot after graduation, ha?" All these years in college felt like an unfinished coloring book. The ones we once had as kids...
The Communicator
Sep 15, 2025


Pride, Burden, and the Price on an Iskolar ng Bayan’s Soul
Have you ever asked yourself, “How much does your soul cost?” For PUPians and other state university and college students, it often feels...
The Communicator
Sep 13, 2025


Redefining the Future: Switching Careers or Following my Degree?
One of the crucial decisions in stepping into college is choosing the best academic program. This is not a game where, when we get bored,...
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Sep 12, 2025


How E-Gambling in the Philippines became a war against the poor
Every coin has two sides. And it’s the same with e-gambling in the Philippines. On one side, owners and operators rake in millions of...
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Sep 7, 2025


The ‘Performative Male’ Epidemic: Are They The Only Ones Performing?
You see a young man at a cafe sipping on a matcha, with Clairo blasting on his wired earphones, a tote bag on the side, and a cute plushie hanging on his belt loop, all while reading feminist literature. Will you celebrate this image of liberated masculinity or roll your eyes at how performative everything about him looks?
The Communicator
Aug 31, 2025


When Progress Forgets: Nothing Burned, But Everything Was Lost
In early June 2025, the Sta. Mesa Fire Station was demolished—not by calamity, but by the advance of infrastructure. That kind of endurance deserved recognition.
The Communicator
Aug 20, 2025


Unseen Epilogues
Journalists face an incredible amount of risk every day as they do their jobs. They put their lives and safety on the line to cover...
The Communicator
Aug 15, 2025


Israel-Iran Conflict: When did it start raining missiles?
Have you ever wondered how wars start? Do they stem from personal conflicts between leaders, different beliefs, simple hatred, or pure...
The Communicator
Aug 5, 2025
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