May pasok sa eskwela. Hindi sinuspende kahit may welga. Narito ako sa kahabaan ng kalsada, nag-aabang ng masasakyan, tila naghihintay ng himala. Limang minuto. Sampu. Tatlumpu. Wala pa rin, wala na yata talaga. At noong malapit na akong mawalan ng pag-asa, nakarinig ako ng busina. Huminto ang dyip sa harapan ko at pinasakay ni manong na may ngiti sa kaniyang mukha. “Kuya, buti po pumasada kayo ngayon? Parang wala pong dumadaan ‘e.” “Naku, kailangan, hija. Walang makakain ang

The fire that lives within usually refers to the burning passion of a person with dreams and goals. It is the drive that helps them brave all odds throughout their journey. But for the students of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), the fire that lives within means something different. For it is the heat that crawls through sunlit walls and crowded desks during lectures. "Hindi sapat ang bentilasyon na mayroon tayo sa klasrum. Halos 50-70 ang nilalaman estudy

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