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The Official Student Publication of University of Cebu-Banilad The logo's purple and yellow colors highlight a man holding and blowing a horn.

Coined after the ancient town criers, UMALOHOKAN, the official student publication of the University of Cebu-Banilad has taken the name by heart and practice. Dating back to when barangays designate their own information officers, the town criers walk barefooted and heart-strong altogether with pride and passion which mirrors the university’s goal and purpose in heightening the standard of campus

journalism. Standing tall, fuelled with confidence, knowing well the power that knowledge holds, he travels across towns announcing all relevant news and information which greatly concerns his town’s men

UMALOHOKAN formerly known as "The Thumb," debuted in 2018, coupled with its preceding constituents. When it first started, the organization faced a colossal challenge and a period of troubled waters that led to the conclusion of the publication's voyage. Thereafter, "The Thumb" vanished from the map and turned two years without being heard or seen. But in 2019, "The Thumb" eventually wakes and gets back on track to carry on from where it left off, much to how a rainbow emerges after a rainstorm. With its new appearance, it delightfully blooms like a flower in the winter as UMALOHOKAN. After having to wind up, UMALOHOKAN hailed as the organization's rebirth.

22/09/2025

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UC Banilad Students Hold Indignation Rally Calling for Transparency and Accountability

Students of the University of Cebu Banilad campus staged an indignation rally today to express their anger over recent corruption scandals rocking the nation.

Carrying placards and chanting calls for reform, the students demanded that public funds be used transparently and directed towards programs that genuinely benefit the poor rather than lining the pockets of the corrupt.

Organizers of the rally emphasized that as future leaders and professionals, they have a responsibility to speak out against systemic corruption and to push for change. The peaceful protest highlighted the students’ call for integrity and good governance, echoing the growing public demand for accountability and a government that truly serves the people.

22/09/2025

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UC Banilad Students Hold Indignation Rally Amid National Corruption Scandals

20/09/2025

Something to describe current media trends.. a 𝘩𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸!

WORD OF THE WEEK: 𝐇𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰

"Hubbleshow," sometimes spelled "hubbleshew," is a term primarily used in Scottish and northern English dialects. It is a noun that describes a noisy or chaotic disturbance. In a different context, it is also used informally to refer to spectacular astronomical displays, although this meaning is not included in formal dictionaries.

Words by Usha Kaitlin Ubalde
Layout by Juliana Margaret Jugan and Angelica Marie Torreon

18/09/2025

🌊✨ 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐓𝐚’𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐔𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮!✨🌊

Cebu faces the challenge of flooding — but together, we can be part of the solution. 💪

On September 27, 2025, the Cebu Coliseum will be filled with citizens, leaders, and advocates ready to take action for a flood-free Cebu. This movement, led by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and the Cebu Citizens Initiative, is not just an event — it’s a call to every Cebuano to unite, learn, and champion change.

📣 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐀! 𝐊𝐔𝐘𝐎𝐆 𝐓𝐀! 𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐀!
🗓 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕐 Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
📍 Venue: Cebu Coliseum
💯 Admission: FREE

Expect an afternoon of inspiring conversations, collective planning, and community-driven action steps that will spark real change for our city. 🌟

👉 Be part of the solution. Be a 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. Be a 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮.

🔗 Register today through this link: https://bit.ly/FLCSummit

16/09/2025

𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 | 𝐕𝐎𝐋. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
3rd Week of September Issue

‘Tis the season to start wearing long sleeves! 𝙈𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙖 weather? Hot n Cold, these UCnians know just how to show up in style.

Photos by Travis Dimebag Rosal and Charles Ivan Taglinao, UMALOHOKAN Trainee
Layout by Juliana Margaret Jugan

14/09/2025

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝-𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟑𝟏,𝟐𝟑𝟕 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐭

Raphael Domjan, a Swiss pilot, flew a five-hour flight from Switzerland's Sion Airport to showcase the jaw-dropping capacity of a solar-powered aircraft called the 𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙨. Breaking the 15-year world record of 30,298 feet, the plane soared to 31,237 feet, setting a new milestone in aviation history.

According to SolarStratos' mission, this achievement is described as “one of those unforgettable peaks that define great human and technological adventures” (CBS News, 2025), highlighting the potential of decarbonized aviation.

The SolarStratos is 9.6 meters long, with a wingspan of 24.8 meters. It's 22 meters of high-spec solar panels that recharge the batteries mid-flight, allowing the aircraft to rely solely on solar energy. The wings are covered with these advanced panels, enabling flight at low speeds. The front-mounted single-propeller plane, registered HB-SXA, is built from carbon fiber to ensure both lightness and strength.

Daring and finely engineered, as the team behind SolarStratos describes it, the plane can take off at speeds as low as 50 kilometers per hour, reach a maximum of 140 kph, and cruise comfortably around 80 kph.

Domjan, an eco-adventurer and lecturer who also pilots planes, gliders, and helicopters hopes to push the barrier even further by becoming the first to take a solar-powered plane above 10,000 meters, the same cruising altitude as airliners. The team ultimately aims to achieve the first manned solar-powered flight into the stratosphere, which begins around 12,000 meters. Such a breakthrough would prove that high-altitude, sustainable flight can be achieved without burning fossil fuels.

If successful, SolarStratos could open the door to a new era of aviation, one that is not only carbon-free but also powered entirely by the sun.

Words by Juliana Margaret Jugan

SOURCE: CBS NEWS, 2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pilot-altitude-record-solar-powered-plane-raphael-domjan-solarstratos/

13/09/2025

Women’s Tennis: Eala Reaches WTA World No. 61

Filipino tennis star, Alex Eala, captured the Guadalajara 125 Open crown in Guadalajara, Mexico, battling back from a set down to defeat Hungary’s Panna Udvardy (World No. 134) in the final, 1–6, 7–5, 6–3. The triumph lifts Eala to World No. 61 in the WTA Rankings, adding to her recent historic victory at the US Open, where she became the first Filipino to win a Grand Slam main-draw match in the Open Era.

Eala’s triumph came after a gritty comeback performance. Despite dropping the first set 1–6, she steadied her game in the second with improved serving and baseline control to edge out a 7–5 win. In the last deciding set, Eala’s relentless toughness turned the tide, sealing the match 6–3 and proving her ability to thrive under pressure against seasoned international opponents.

Words by Chris Mikhael Yncierto, UMALOHOKAN Trainee
Layout by Ma. Niña Christine Bentor

12/09/2025

Did you know that 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘬 and Bundók sound similar and for a reason? ⛰️

Word of the Week: 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐤

Surprisingly, the term actually originated from the Tagalog word bundók, which means “mountain.” Over time, it was adapted into American English, where it still carries the sense of a distant or isolated place. It is a noun that reflects the idea of being far from the city or in rugged, mountainous terrain in both Filipino and American contexts.

Words by Louraine Bulawan
Layout by Juliana Margaret Jugan

11/09/2025

CESAFI Season 25 : The Thrilling Sanciangko Classico Exhibition Match

The Cebu Coliseum was filled with cheers and excitement as the University of Visayas Green Lancers faced the University of Cebu Webmasters in yesterday’s highly anticipated Sanciangko Classico exhibition match. With the appearance of the big legends from both schools namely Jun Mar Fajardo, Paul Desiderio, Brian Heruela, and many more. The fans were treated to a nail-biting showdown, as both teams exchanged baskets and fought hard until the final buzzer.

In the end, it was UV’s very own Paul Desiderio who sealed the victory with a cold-blooded three-pointer at the buzzer, lifting the Green Lancers to a dramatic win. The clutch shot ignited the crowd, making the exhibition match an instant favorite and a showcase of Cebu basketball’s electrifying spirit. | via Lindsay Dennison, UMALOHOKAN Trainee

10/09/2025

𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑴𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒆
Sila: Gagunit og notes
Ako: Stock Knowledge
Stock Knowledge: has left the chat

Art by Ryann Marielle Cutamora, UMALOHOKAN Trainee

10/09/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝

In a time when technology often pulls one from the path of religion, the tale of Carlo Acutis is a guiding light in an age of distraction. He is an Italian adolescent who acquired the title "𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵." Unlike other computer prodigies, Carlo put his talent to work on the net in order to promote the Gospel.

In 1991 Carlo was born in London and later moved to Milan. Like most children of his generation, he grew up during the height of computer games. He enjoyed sports and excelled in coding with remarkable ease. Yet the striking difference in his story was his heartfelt sense of spirituality.

When he was a child, Carlo became very fond of the Eucharist, going to daily Mass and adoring it for long periods of time. Carlo was responsible for the creation of a remarkable website portraying Eucharistic miracles from every country of the world. The website visually expressed Carlo's simple, yet earnest goal of proving the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Carlo said, “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯.”

His words continue to inspire countless people. Carlo, like many of his peers, loved technology, yet he guarded himself from being consumed by it. He lived by the Golden Rule of Moderation—a principle especially vital in today’s world.

Carlo’s path to sainthood was affirmed when the Vatican recognized miracles attributed to his intercession, including the healing of a young boy in Brazil who suffered from a rare pancreatic disorder. After his beatification in 2020, he was canonised as a saint on 𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati. Now remembered as the “𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘵,” “𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳,” and the “𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵,” Carlo Acutis stands as a modern witness that holiness can flourish even in the digital age.

Carlo’s life proves that even in a digital world, true greatness comes from living with faith, purpose, and love

Words by Vir Theo Baya, UMALOHOKAN Trainee

09/09/2025

Crimson Moon Lights Up Philippine Skies During September 2025 Lunar Eclipse 🌕🔴

A breathtaking celestial show lit up the night sky as the second total lunar eclipse of 2025 unfolded over the Philippines from September 7 to 8.

The event began with the penumbral phase at 11:28 p.m., slowly darkening the Moon before reaching its dramatic peak at 2:11 a.m., when Earth’s shadow completely cloaked the lunar surface. For nearly half an hour, the Moon glowed in deep shades of copper and crimson, earning its popular nickname, the “Blood Moon.”

The cosmic alignment came to a close at 4:55 a.m., capping more than five hours of spectacle visible across the country.

According to astronomers, the striking red hue occurs because sunlight bends through Earth’s atmosphere, filtering out blue wavelengths and scattering red light onto the Moon’s surface. Unlike solar eclipses, this event was safe to view with the naked eye, giving skywatchers a rare and awe-inspiring glimpse into the beauty of orbital mechanics.

UCnians, were you able to witness the Blood Moon?

Words by Maurel Dadbe, UMALOHOKAN Trainee
Photos by Travis Rosal

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