It’s 12:30 p.m. You’ve just finished a grueling three-hour lecture or bombed a 100-item midterm exam, all because the university will not cancel face-to-face classes unless the heat index hits 42°C. All you want is a quiet spot by the Lagoon to eat your lunch and relax for a while. ​But as you went to the usual budget-friendly eating place of PUPians, you’re met with a view that looks like something out of a café promo… but smells like the inside of a sewer… The Matcha Lagoo

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise in the Philippines, with individuals aged 15–24 among the most affected. Data from the Department of Health (DOH) show a consistent increase in reported Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases over the past few years. Figure 1. Distribution of diagnosed HIV cases, by age group at diagnosis, 1984 - April 2025 The country remains one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemic hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region, raising concer

PUP College of Communication Student Council (COC SC) launched the Paaralang Luis V. Teodoro (PLVT), an initiative aimed at strengthening students’ understanding of communication education and pressing societal issues. Held at the COC Audio-Visual Room (AVR) on April 30, PLVT serves as an alternative learning school within COC. The program is open to all COCian students seeking to engage in discussions beyond the traditional classroom setting. PUP COCSC Vice President Marth

Same rivals, different stakes. The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Radicals Men’s Basketball Team wrapped up their Philippine University Basketball League (PUBL) campaign with a commanding 92–65 victory over their familiar foe and defending champion Mapua Cardinals on May 2 at the PUP Gymnasium, securing third place in the tournament. What once felt like a championship-caliber matchup turned into a battle for third place, but the Sta. Mesa-based hoopers played

‘How far can you go for what is right?' Aspiring documentarians from the College of Communication (COC) gathered at the COC Audio-Visual Room (AVR) as the MULAT Documentary Guild officially launched Season 11 of its Docu Academy last Monday, April 27. Led by the MULAT Documentary Guild, this year’s Docu Academy carries the theme “DOCURESIST: Stories that Stand, Truth that Speaks,” highlighting the role of documentary filmmaking not just as a craft, but as a platform for ampli

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