Kinundena ng dokumentaryong A Bloom Where You Are Planted, ang red-tagging at panunupil sa mga aktibista sa naganap na film screening at talkback session noong Setyembre 24 sa PUP College of Communication (COC). Sa direksyon ni Nonie Abao, tampok sa dokumentaryo ang buhay at pakikibaka ng tatlong aktibista na sina Makabayan Cagayan Valley Coordinator Agnes Mesina, Amihan National Federation of Peasant Women organizer Amanda Echanis, at NDF Peace Consultant Randy Malayao na

Three student-led films from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) have reached prestigious heights after securing multiple awards at the third-annual Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival (PCFF) Awards Night on September 30. “Alumahan,” “Starfish,” and “Bumtak Sara ti Nuangen (The Carabao's Horns Have Cracked)” were among the top 20 entries chosen for student short films category out of 267 national applications for this year's film festival. The entries received m

Libo-libong estudyante mula sa anim na kampus ng Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) system ang lumahok sa malawakang ‘walkout para sa edukasyon at pananagutan’ na ikinasa noong Biyernes, Setyembre 18. Suot ang itim na damit, kabilang sa mga ipinanawagan ng mga progresibong grupo ng Iskolar ng Bayan ang mas mataas na pondo para sa pamantasan, pagtutol sa National Polytechnic University (NPU) Bill, at pagkondena sa inisyatibang Pax Silica, ilang araw bago ang ika-5

In September 2006, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) played on the wooden floors of PUP Gymnasium as the Talk ‘N Text Phone Pals defeated the Sta. Lucia Realtors, 93-84, leaving behind a chapter in the gym’s history that would remain untouched for two decades. Twenty years later, the echoes of professional basketball returned. Once again, the familiar squeak of sneakers filled the PUP Gymnasium as the Titan Ultra Giant Risers and Terrafirma Dyip took center stage

Progressive groups marched from Liwasang Bonifacio to Mendiola on Monday, September 21, demanding justice for victims of human rights violations during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

The Communicator secured multiple awards during the 23rd OSSEI National Training Workshop on Campus Journalism held today, September 26, at the Baguio Crown Legacy Hotel.

Despite being postponed for a few days due to the inclement weather, the annual First Day Fight (FDF) celebration pushed through to welcome the academic year 2026-2027, drawing a record-high 3,000 estimated attendees, with 250 from the College of Communication (COC), according to COC-Student Council (SC) Councilor Abijah Villagomez, on Saturday, August 22. The program commenced with separate local programs from satellite campuses led by students and youth leaders before marc

After a month-long campaign period and a five-day adjustment to the selection calendar, PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM) President John Paul “JP” Azusano was elected as the 20th PUP Student Regent (SR) during the 26th ANAK PUP Congress on July 10, earning the mandate to represent more than 107,000 Iskolar ng Bayan in the University's Board of Regents (BoR). His election also marked the return of the Student Regent position to the PUP SKM, making him the first SKM-aff

Binigyang-linaw ni COC Student Council (COC SC) President Alvin Aligam ang dahilan sa likod ng "unresolved statements" ng konseho sa Final Audit Status Report para sa Fiscal Year 2024–2025 na inilabas ng PUP Student Council Commission on Audit (PUP SC COA) noong Hulyo 24. Sa panayam ng The Communicator, ipinaliwanag ni Aligam na naresolba na ang lahat ng kakulangan sa dokumentasyon ng konseho mula pa sa termino ng dating COC SC President na si Tracy Ramos. Mariin din niyang s

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is delivering his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City today, July 27. Entering the final two years of his six-year term, Marcos is expected to present his administration's accomplishments, lay out its priorities for the remainder of his presidency, and address key issues facing the country, including corruption, rising food prices, inflation, employment, and other concerns raised by Filipin

Despite having been vetoed twice under different administrations, lawmakers once again filed the National Polytechnic University (NPU) Bill last June 2, with what proponents described as "improved" provisions, intended to address President Bongbong Marcos' reasons for vetoing the bill last year. Last June 2, the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education (CHTE) passed the two new versions of the NPU Bill, namely House Bill (HB) No. 6266, which aims to repeal Presidenti

On July 7, the prosecution opened the second day of the impeachment trial by presenting its first witness, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Senior Agent John Mark Calilung, as the court began examining Article IV of the Articles of Impeachment, which details the alleged grave threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte. Two hours before the trial, Duterte arrived at the Senate to meet with her lawyers. She briefly addressed the media, describing the impeachment proceedi

At exactly 2:00 p.m. today, July 6, the Senate officially convened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, marking the start of the 92-day proceedings. Here's what happened inside the impeachment court: Only 21 senators out of 24 senators were present during the proceedings, which initially opened under Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. Gatchalian opened the session to elect the impeachment court's presiding officer. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano

A year after the election of 19th Student Regent Michael Troy Cabangon under the newly institutionalized PUP Student Regent Selection Code, the search for the next Student Regent is once again underway. The next student representative will bear the mandate of carrying the voices and advancing the interests of more than 107,000 Iskolar ng Bayan within the Board of Regents (BOR), the highest governing body of the university. As recorders of this transition, The Communicator doc

In what could be a historic first, the organizers of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) University Intramurals (UI) are considering to launch the highly anticipated local sports event during the June and July window. Sports Development Program Office (SDPO) Chief Wendell Padilla told The Communicator that organizers are currently evaluating two schedule proposals, calculating whether to start the initial part of the games on June 23 (plan A) or run the event from

For the first time, the "College of Champions" sports sector will be unified under its newly established union, the COC Sports Federation. In a resolution aimed at strengthening student-athlete support, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Communication Student Council (PUP COC SC) formally created the federation on May 21. Ahead of the upcoming University Intramurals this June, the council said it seeks to provide long-overdue administrative systems and g

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) integrated into various aspects of our society, the use of generative AI for health and wellness assistance, particularly for mental health needs, continues to gain popularity. Many people are drawn to these technologies because they provide immediate responses, accessibility, and a sense of privacy that traditional support systems may not always offer. On September 30, Rappler PH organized a live community chat room where exper

Senior block 4-1N from the Department of Advertising and Public Relations (DAPR), also known as “ANG P1NTIG,” wiped out the field at the 34th Grand AdClash, the department’s high-stakes marketing arena, on Thursday, May 14, at Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas. Under the event’s theme “Steady on Track, Unfold Your Soft Power,” the champion bested three other blocks with their tagline, “KAMI Na Sa Lahat,” positioning the partner brand, Kami Tissue, as the ultimate all-around compa

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