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27/09/2025

IN PHOTOS | On September 25, 2025, as part of Area Studies Week, students of the UP Manila Area Studies program gathered at the UP Manila Theater to attend AREAstudyakan 2025 to listen to speakers from various fields talk about area studies.

Prof. Kiveli Paneda, an assistant professor at the UP Manila Department of Social Sciences; Ms. Marie Umali, an administrative assistant at the Spanish Embassy Cooperation Department; Mr. Dankarl Magpayo, a survey specialist at the Social Weather Stations; and Dr. Shayne Salangsang, an occupational health manager at Coca Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines all shared their wisdom as alumni of the area studies program.

An oath-taking ceremony to welcome the new members of the Organization of Area Studies Majors was then facilitated by the Area Studies Home Organization before the program ended.

Photos by Tommy Li

27/09/2025

| The filing for candidacy for the 51st CAS Student Council Special Elections are now open, and will run until October 3, 11:59 PM. Four seats are open for candidacy, namely, the CAS Representative to the USC, National Solidarity & Local Issues Councilor, Sports & Wellness Councilor, and 1st Year Batch Representative.

25/09/2025

ICYMI | Nagkasa ng isang iglap protesta ang ilang mag-aaral ng UP Manila para sa mas mataas na pondo sa edukasyon kanina, Setyembre 25, sa harapan ng Rizal Hall.

Sinimulan ni USC Chairperson Nuraini Nordin ang panawagan para sa mas mataas na subsidiya ng estado sa edukasyon at kalusugan, kasama si Andrei mula sa CAS SC na nagbigay-diin sa sigaw na "We Demand Space." Ibinahagi nila ang mga suliranin ng mga estudyante: taon-taon, bilyon ang pondo ng UP ngunit nananatiling nakabinbin ang renobasyon ng Rizal Hall, wala pa ring sariling silid-aklatan ang CAS, limitado ang kainan, sira-sira ang mga upuan, at puno ng burukrasya ang pagpapareserba ng mga silid. Mariin nilang hinamon ang rehimeng Marcos-Duterte na itigil ang walang habas na budget cut at maglaan ang espasyo
at serbisyong nararapat sa mga estudyante.

Sa deliberasyon ng badyet, iginiit naman ni Querobin Acsibar mula sa KPL Manila na hindi mananahimik ang kabataan habang nilalaro ng gobyerno ang ating kinabukasan. Patunay na pinapabayaan ang sektor ng edukasyon at mas pinapaburan ang interes ng naghaharing uri. Dagdag pa niya, ang pondo ng bayan ay ginagawang negosyo at inaagaw mula sa mamamayan. Muling nanawagan ang mga lider-estudyante: bantayan, suriin, at lumabas sa mga silid-aralan—hindi titigil ang kabataan hangga't hindi naibabalik sa tao ang pondong nararapat sa kanila.

Sulat ni Ella May Muros
Kuha ni Danielle De Guzman

25/09/2025

LOOK | Sinisigaw ng mga mag-aaral ng UP Manila ang kanilang panawagang maglaan ng mas mataas na pondo para sa edukasyon. Ito ay kasabay ng budget deliberations para sa State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) na nakatakdang ganapin ngayon, Setyembre 25, sa Senado.

25/09/2025

ICYMI | The UPM CAS College Electoral Board released the election calendar for the 51st CAS Student Council Special Elections. Filing for candidacy is set to begin this Saturday, September 27.

Mark your calendars! 📅🌟The CAS CEB officially opens its 51st CASSC Special elections!

To stay informed, kindly check out the election calendar below:

Sept. 27 - Oct 3: Filing For Candidacy
Oct 6: Candidates Introduction
Oct 7 - 8: Filing For Candidacy Protest
Oct 9 - 13: Campaign Period
Oct 14: Miting De Avance
Oct 15 - 19: Election Period
Oct 20 - 21: Filing For Election Protest
Oct 22 - 23 Deliberation Period
Oct 27: Official Proclamation

We encourage all CAS students to actively participate in the 51st Special Elections. Your engagement in this democratic process ensures fair representation & accountable student leadership.

For updates on the CASSC Special Elections, please follow the CAS CEB page. Additionally, for any inquiries, you may message the CAS CEB official page or email us at [email protected]

23/09/2025

CULTURES | In the PBB house, it is the deep and husky but god-like voice of Big Brother. It issues tasks, settles disputes, and reminds everyone of the rules. He is the quote-unquote ultimate arbiter of truth.

From 1972 to 1986, that voice belonged to Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The media have been weaponized as his microphone—through television and radio, his declarations were inculcated as laws. He rationalized his totalitarian dictatorship underneath the masquerade of quote-unquote “New Society”. In his rule, dissent was not just rule-breaking; it was a violation of the entire national project, met not with nomination of points, but with arrest, torture, or disappearance.

Written by Fabian Aggabao
Graphics by Gian Andrada

READ: https://atupm.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/pressed-bloodied-blindfolded-the-philippines-under-martial-law/

22/09/2025

‎IN PHOTOS | Marking the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law, at least 50,000 civilians flooded Roxas Boulevard to amplify their advocacies against the enduring systemic corruption under the Marcos-Duterte regime. Students and workers alike joined hands in a purposeful march—determined to put an end to the issues that plague Philippine society, from budget cuts to flood control.
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‎Despite the scorching heat, the people stood firm in their demand for accountability and decisive action against corrupt officials. With placards and banners held high, they raged against the ₱1.2 trillion stolen from the public and called for the return of these funds for the benefit of the people.
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‎Strengthened by joint forces of university students and activist groups, the event was not only a call for change but also a reminder that the spirit of resistance during Martial Law lives on today. It proves that we are still capable of bringing power back to the people.

Photos by Aya Peña and Danielle De Guzman
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20/09/2025

Nitong nakaraang mga linggo, naranasan ng mga Pilipino ang ilang mababagsik na pagbaha sa kani-kanilang mga tahanan. Libo-libo ang nasalanta ng bagyo, at libo-libo ang nawalan ng mga ari-arian at mahal sa buhay.

Ngayon, sumusulyap ang katotohanan na ito ay dulot ng laganap na katiwalian ng mga opisyal na imbis na paglingkuran ang taumbayan, ay sariling bulsa nila ang pinupunan. Pinopondohan nila ang kanilang marangyang pamumuhay gamit ang pera mismo ng mamamayang Pilipino.

Bukas, 21 Setyembre 2025, kasabay ng ika-53 anibersaryo ng pagdeklara ng diktaduryang Marcos Sr. ng batas militar, ikakasa ang malawakang kilos-protesta upang irehistro ng sambayanan ang kanilang mga hinaing sa ilalim ng mapang-aping sistema. Walang nagbago sa kasalukuyang estado ng ating bansa—patuloy ang rigodon ng mga korakot na mambabatas. Nasa kamay ng masa kung hahayaan pa itong magpatuloy.

Sama-sama nating bahain ng tapang at pagkakaisa ang Luneta! Itigil na ang nagnanaknak na sistema ng korupsyon at katiwalian sa gobyerno!

Sumama sa pagkilos:
September 21
7:00 AM Assembly @ PGH Oblation Plaza
7:30 AM March to Luneta

Dibuho ni Ari Ramos

20/09/2025

IN PHOTOS | UPM University Student Council (USC), College of Arts and Sciences Student Council (CASSC), progressive student organizations and employee unions gathered in front of the CAS Gate yesterday, September 19, for the Black Friday Protest.

The program started with Kabataan Partylist UP Manila Coordinator Alec Miranda calling out the unjust budget cuts affecting 29 state universities, followed by CASSC councilors Jhayzen Tristan Morado and Miel Gabriel Lagdan, who spoke out against campus militarization, lack of free student spaces and basic services, and the presence of the NTF-ELCAC. Student leaders from Agham Youth UPM, NNARA Youth UPM, and KASAMA UPM also called out for land reform, funding for the education and research sector, and a thorough investigation regarding confidential funds.

They were later joined by other UP Manila student councils and organizations as they marched towards the front of UP-PGH Oblation Plaza, where they hung a banner asserting the call for accountability on anomalous corruption in the government. Representatives from UPM USC, All UP Academic Employees Union - Manila Chapter, All UP Workers Union - Manila/PGH Chapter, and the Alliance of Concerned Teachers spoke out regarding contractualization and low salaries of workers, budget cuts in healthcare, the Return Service Agreement, and systemic injustice within public institutions.

The protests ended with a candlelighting ceremony and formation of a human chain in response to the ongoing investigations regarding ghost flood control projects and House budget deliberations, and to commemorate Martial Law victims.

Written by Kiel Centeno
Photos by Sherly Traifalgar

19/09/2025

NOW | UP Manila Students, faculty and personnel gather in front of UP-PGH Oblation Plaza to hang their advocacy banners advocating against corruption and budget cuts in education, research, and healthcare. They also encourage people to join in the protests to be held this Sunday, September 21.

19/09/2025

LOOK | UPM University Student Council, CAS Student Council, and progressive groups gather in front of CAS Gate for the Black Friday Protest this Friday, September 19.

They call for budget prioritization in education and basic health services, as well as funding for underprivileged working sectors. They also call for a stop in militarization of state universities.