Campus journalists from Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) showcased their skills and expertise during two consecutive journalism competitions held last March, taking home multiple awards in different categories. PUP delegates first represented the University at the 4th National Campus Journalism Convention 2026, organized by Transforming Advocates and Champions (TRAC) Philippines, where they secured four major awards across different categories and were named

Small in height, big in heart. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Radicals Men’s Basketball fueled by a raucous home crowd and a career-defining performance from captain James Rivera, clawed back from a 20-point grave to within two possessions of an improbable upset. But while the Radicals showed grit and heart, their state university counterpart, UP Fighting Maroons Team A, delivered the final blow, riding a late Rey Remogat-led surge to escape the PUP Gymna

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has upheld the tribunal's jurisdiction over former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, with the majority dismissing the defense's appeal on all four grounds on Wednesday, April 22. On October 23, 2025, the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I (PTC-I) released an impugned decision rejecting the defense’s challenge regarding jurisdiction, prompting Duterte’s legal team to file a four-point appeal in November, seeking to reverse the ru

The countdown to the permanent effects of climate change has begun. With every key climate indicator “flashing red,” the State of the Global Climate 2025 report highlights that the Earth is reaching a critical point, as extreme heat continues to accumulate in both the oceans and atmosphere. This shift is particularly impactful for countries like the Philippines, which are on the frontlines of climate change. The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has urg

Tuluyan nang pinauwi ng PUP Lady Radicals ang Philippine Christian University-Manila (PCU-M) Lady Dolphins matapos itong lunurin sa do-or-die game at i-ukit ang dominanteng 77-64 panalo sa step-ladder route ng Union Sports League (USL) Season 2 sa Hoops Haven Center noong Abril 19. Pinangunahan ni 3-level scorer at Player of the Game (POG) Gladymae Casupang ang opensa matapos bumwelta ng all-around performance, 25 puntos, anim na boards, tatlong assists, at walong steals. Ay

Bumandera ang katatagan ng Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Lady Radicals sa nalalabing apat na minuto ng laban upang burahin ang kanilang mabagal na entrada kontra University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, ngunit napurnada ang kanilang huling ratsada matapos magtala ng 11-0 run ang mga taga-Recto upang selyuhan ang 64-51 panalo sa Union Sports League (USL) sa Hoops Haven Gymnasium, Pasay City, noong Linggo, Abril 12. Sinandalan ng Red Warriors ang Player of t

Ipinagdiwang ng PUP College of Communication Student Council (COC SC) ang huling araw ng Pambansang Buwan ng Kababaihan 2026 sa isang palaban at malalim na diskurso sa programang, PalaBANG Kween: Makabagong Kababaihan Laban sa Abuso at Pananamantala noong Marso 31 sa COC Audio Visual-Room (AVR). Layunin ng programa na bigyang-pugay ang katapangan at pakikipaglaban ng mga kababaihan sa gitna ng mga sistematikong hadlang at diskriminasyon, sa pamamagitan ng panawagan para sa l

Unmasking the deadly truths, student-filmmakers, journalists, and faculty came together at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Theatre for the special screening of the documentary Lost Sabungeros: The Complete Story, shedding light on the harsh reality where gambling, greed, and powerful tycoons have left a trail of missing men and unanswered questions for over four years. Despite attempts to block its airing before, the Department of Broadcast Communication

It’s been weeks since the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran intensified on February 28. In an operation dubbed “Epic Fury” by the US, and “Lion’s Roar” by Israel, Iran suffered from coordinated bombings in and around Tehran, claiming the lives of several top Iranian officials, including its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran and its axis of resistance also launched air and missile strikes across the region, affecting Qatar, Kuwait, United

The country announced developments involving two key natural gas sources: the newly drilled Camago-3 well within the existing Malampaya gas field, and Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1), a newly discovered reservoir located about five kilometers east of the Malampaya field off the coast of Palawan. Photo from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) The discovery is being described as the country’s first “significant” gas find in more than a decade and a potential boost to the nati

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) bagged 31 awards and was named overall champion of the 12th Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) Regional Culture and the Arts Festival 2026. This year’s festival was hosted by Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST), with competitions held across participating institutions, including Philippine Normal University (PNU), Rizal Technological University (RTU), Technologi

Ipinawagan ng transport group na PISTON at mga pagmasang organisasyon na tanggalin ang Value Added Tax (VAT) at excise tax ng langis sa naganap na pagkilos noong Marso 10 at Marso 16, upang maibsan ang pasakit ng sumisipang presyo ng petrolyo dulot ng giyerang US-Israel sa Iran. Mariin din nilang itinutulak ang pagbabasura sa Republic Act No. 8479, o Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998 na mas kilala bilang “ Oil Deregulation Law” (ODL), na nagtatanggal sa kontrol

On March 12, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte surrendered to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, for charges of murder and attempted murder over his war on drugs campaign, drawing international attention. One year later, as the case already reached its first anniversary, its outcome remains unresolved. From Presidency to The Hague From 1988 to 2016 , Duterte served as the mayor of Davao City for multiple terms be

The Communicator, the official student publication of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - College of Communication (PUP-COC), secured six major recognitions at the 6th Assumption Outstanding Campus Press Awards (AOCPA), held at the University of Assumption in San Fernando, Pampanga on February 27. Competing against 46 department-based and college/university-wide campus publications across Luzon in 12 journalism categories, the publication bagged four individual “

While the season of love is ending, the pains of the heart could withstand the testament of time. It is in this utmost sorrow that the body wallows in pain—suffering degradation in health. You might just be Carson, whose seven years of love never got reciprocated by Dio, or Basha and Popoy trying to fix a relationship that keeps on failing both of them, but nonetheless, you need to keep your heart in check lest you die from a heartbreak. According to Carlo Ventura, a medical

Mataas na gusali, kumpletong pasilidad, at maayos na kagamitan—ilan lamang ito sa mga inakalang makikita ni Raeka Alcaraz, isang first-year Journalism student, sa kanyang unang pagtapak sa PUP - College of Communication (COC). Lingid sa kaniyang kaalaman, may dalawang dekada nang hamon na kinahaharap ang kolehiyo: ang kakulangan sa mga klasrum at pasilidad. Ngunit, sa kabila ng mga hamon, simula nang itinatag ito noong 2001, patuloy pa ring nagsisilbing gabay ang COC sa lib

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

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 gitna ng mababang pondo para sa pamantasan, umabot sa 20,840 aplikante ang kumuha ng Polytechnic University of the Philippines College Entrance Test (PUPCET) 2026 para sa unang batch sa PUP Main Campus, Sta. Mesa, Manila noong Linggo, Enero 18. Ayon sa pinakahuling datos ng Communication Management Office (CMO), tinatayang nasa 135,000 aplikante ang nagpasa ng aplikasyon mula sa iba’t ibang kampus ng pamantasan. Habang humigit-kumulang 12,000 freshmen naman ang inaasahang

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed the ₱6.793 trillion national budget into law last January 5, approving what Malacañang described as the country’s “most prudent budget” only after the fiscal year had already begun, a delayed enactment for a spending plan that governs the nation’s public funds. The signing itself was notably restrained. According to media reports, journalists and invited guests were barred from bringing cameras and mobile phones into the ceremony, limit