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USA Publications The Official page of USA Publications, the Official Student Press Corps of the University of San Agustin

The University of San Agustin (USA) Publications (USA Publications, informally known as USA Pub) is the official student press corps of the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City, Philippines. Originally a high school publication of Colegio de San Agustin de Iloilo (former name of USA), it was founded on 1928 with its first recorded publication released on August 1928. It is the oldest Catholic

campus publication in Asia outside Manila. The press corps publishes The Augustinian Mirror (magazine), The Augustinian (newspaper), Irong-irong (literary journal), Dingding ni Gusting (community wall newspaper), and other special issues. Today it is one of the most awarded college press corps in the Philippines. It has received its first national distinction when The Augustinian Mirror was adjudged as one of the three best-edited school magazines in the country during the late 1950s.

GUSTHINK: OPINIONS THAT MATTERIt takes a brave stand-out to side with the silenced, to objectively oppose the self-servi...
25/09/2025

GUSTHINK: OPINIONS THAT MATTER

It takes a brave stand-out to side with the silenced, to objectively oppose the self-serving, and to influence the opinion of the general public.

Living in a fast-paced world, issues rapidly rise to consume the diverse perspective of the mass, prompting debates and dialogues from the educated and the ignorant. But one thing remains silent: the voices of the overlooked.

Introducing ‘GusThink,’ a new USA Publications segment featuring relevant, fact-based editorials and columns on campus and community issues.

Help improve our campus. What issue should the university address?
Share it here: https://tinyurl.com/GusThinkUSAPub

This is a platform of upholding integrity.
This is our voice.
This is GusThink.

via Frances Jill Santuyo
Art by Faith Espinosa



DPWH STARTS P77M JALANDONI FLYOVER REHABILITATION IN PHOTOS: Rehabilitation works on the P77-million Jalandoni Flyover, ...
25/09/2025

DPWH STARTS P77M JALANDONI FLYOVER REHABILITATION

IN PHOTOS: Rehabilitation works on the P77-million Jalandoni Flyover, located in front of the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City, began on Sept. 24, following reports of potholes, loose bolts, and structural shaking that raised safety concerns.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 is funding the project, which includes asphalt overlay, expansion joint repairs, and non-skid road surfacing.

Moreover, the Iloilo City Traffic and Transport Management Office (ICTTMO) warns of traffic congestion as the flyover operates on a half-lane scheme, prioritizing inbound vehicles in the morning and outbound by mid-afternoon.

The project is slated for completion on January 9, 2026, though city officials have appealed to expedite the works by December 2025. | via Hellie Jhann Tanio

(Photos by Shawn Renzo Francelizo/USAPub)


‘WHERE POLITICS MEETS THE STREETS’ ⚖️LOOK: The University of San Agustin (USA) Political Science students gathered for t...
25/09/2025

‘WHERE POLITICS MEETS THE STREETS’ ⚖️

LOOK: The University of San Agustin (USA) Political Science students gathered for their General Assembly and Acquaintance Party, uniting all year levels for fellowship and engagements at the CPMT Lobby, Sept. 24.

The event officially welcomed freshmen into the PolSci community under the theme “Where Politics Meets the Streets,” as students showcased creative streetwear styles, embodying uniqueness and self-expression.

Highlights of the program included the search for Male and Female Best in Streetwear and Mr. and Ms. Polsay 2025, alongside activities designed to create fun experiences and build camaraderie. | via Lyle Patrick Villasis

(Photos by Eden Margareth Mallorca/USA Pub)


MALACAÑANG SUSPENDS CLASSES IN WV DUE TO TYPHOON OPONGJUST IN: The Malacañang Palace has ordered the suspension of class...
25/09/2025

MALACAÑANG SUSPENDS CLASSES IN WV DUE TO TYPHOON OPONG

JUST IN: The Malacañang Palace has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels on Sept. 26 in areas affected by Tropical Storm Opong, including several provinces in Western Visayas (WV), as stated in Office of the President Memorandum Circular No. 102.

The suspension covers Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental, with Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas also enforcing the directive locally. | via Allyanah Joyce Gobuyan


'RIGHT TIME TO HAVE PERFORMANCE ARTS HERE IN ILOILO’ 🎭🇵🇭The 10th Solidarity in Performance Arts (SIPA) International Fes...
25/09/2025

'RIGHT TIME TO HAVE PERFORMANCE ARTS HERE IN ILOILO’ 🎭🇵🇭

The 10th Solidarity in Performance Arts (SIPA) International Festival, themed “Subong Ang Tiun,” concluded its weeklong run with a finale performance at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Artists from the Philippines and across Asia showcased their skills and experiences in Iloilo City through performances that reflected identity, culture, and tradition, while also offering contemporary interpretations to the audience.

“'Subong Ang Tiun’—it is the right time to have performance arts here in Iloilo, and for noted performance artists all over Asia to come here and make people aware of performance art,” said Maricel Montero, consultant program director of the ILOMOCA.

Now in its 10th year, SIPA celebrates the importance of time, honoring heritage and collaboration, with organizers describing the event as a cultural exchange of local and international voices. | via Ashley Joy Gayas

(Photos by John Ariel Galamiton/USA Pub)


TYPHOON ‘OPONG’ PROMPTS CITYWIDE CLASS SUSPENSIONMayor Raisa Trenas suspended all face-to-face classes at all levels in ...
24/09/2025

TYPHOON ‘OPONG’ PROMPTS CITYWIDE CLASS SUSPENSION

Mayor Raisa Trenas suspended all face-to-face classes at all levels in line with the advisory of the Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center due to Typhoon Opong, advising that all classes will continue through Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) of learning tomorrow, September 25, until further notice.

EDITOR'S NOTE: As of 8:53 PM, the university has issued an advisory stating that face-to-face classes at all levels are suspended and will shift to alternative modes of delivery while office operations are set to continue as usual. | via Charlain Angelique D. Jover

(Pubmat by Joshua Viceda/USAPub)


WV HOSTS FIRST ADR FORUMLOOK: The first-ever Western Visayas (WV) Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (ADR) Forum convene...
24/09/2025

WV HOSTS FIRST ADR FORUM

LOOK: The first-ever Western Visayas (WV) Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (ADR) Forum convened at the University of San Agustin, Sept. 22.

The forum brought together legal experts, academics, and industry professionals across the Philippines to discuss innovative approaches to conflict resolution and promote arbitration and mediation in the region.

"We gather today not merely as professionals in the field of law and governance, but as servants of justice and custodians of peace [...] This meeting is not simply a meeting of minds, but it's a gathering of hearts moved by reason and justice," said Rev. Fr. Atty. Jessie Tabobo, OSA, in his welcoming remarks.

With keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions on the latest ADR trends, the event was a key step toward strengthening Western Visayas' dispute resolution capacity and fostering a more business-friendly environment. | via Erin Leigh Llorito

(Photos by Trisha Taniongon/USAPub)


LOOK: 10TH SIPA INT'L UNFOLDS IN USAThe 10th Solidarity In Performance Arts (SIPA) International Festival brought its se...
23/09/2025

LOOK: 10TH SIPA INT'L UNFOLDS IN USA

The 10th Solidarity In Performance Arts (SIPA) International Festival brought its second day at the University of San Agustin (USA) Iloilo with three performances from local and international artists, with the theme "Subong ang Tiun," Sept. 23.

Tanyalak Meechumna from Thailand, Quezzie Claire Pedragosa, and Cyril John Galanza from the Philippines graced the event with strong and meaningful acts, carrying the essence of performance arts as a medium to impact and connect to the audience.

"With the theme Subong ang Tiun (Now is the Time), and with everything that's happening in our country, this is a big opportunity for us to really connect with each other. What we as citizens, as persons, as individuals, express what we feel about what's happening," emphasized Lorina Javier, SIPA board member.

The 10th SIPA International Festival brings national and international artists from the Philippines and other nations to celebrate and bring to light diverse traditions and social experiences, promoting solidarity and peace through creative expression. | via Frances Jill Santuyo

(Photos by Eden Margareth Mallorca and Aldrin Talledo/USAPub)


16TH GUSTING IS HERE! 📝🔍Now on its 16th edition, USA Publications will conduct the Gusting Journalism Seminar and Worksh...
23/09/2025

16TH GUSTING IS HERE! 📝🔍

Now on its 16th edition, USA Publications will conduct the Gusting Journalism Seminar and Workshop, a gathering of student journalists to discuss, explore, and uphold the role of campus journalism as a steadfast guardian of truth.

Be part of the movement and unleash your potential through various categories. Together, let us rise against the challenges of disinformation.

JOIN AND REGISTER NOW!
Invitation Letter: https://tinyurl.com/16thGusting-Invitation
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/16thGustingRegistration

Deadline: November 14, 2025



CAMPUS JOURNOS, JOIN US! ✊🏻📰In an age where truth is drowned out by noise and misinformation, we rise to keep the torch ...
23/09/2025

CAMPUS JOURNOS, JOIN US! ✊🏻📰

In an age where truth is drowned out by noise and misinformation, we rise to keep the torch of integrity burning.

This November 29-30, the 16th Gusting Seminar and Workshop calls on campus journalists to step forward, not just as participants, but as guardians of truth and fearless storytellers.

Join us at the University of San Agustin as we uncover hidden narratives, challenge falsehoods, and affirm the power of the press in shaping minds and communities.

Are you ready to go beyond the byline? The story begins with you.

Invitation Letter: https://tinyurl.com/16thGusting-Invitation
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/16thGustingRegistration

Deadline: November 14, 2025



FEAST OF ST. PADRE PIOSeptember 23 marks an important day for Catholics across the world as they honor St. Padre Pio of ...
23/09/2025

FEAST OF ST. PADRE PIO

September 23 marks an important day for Catholics across the world as they honor St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, an Italian Franciscan priest who was a humble servant of God and whose life was marked by prayer and sacrifices.

As the patron saint of civil defense volunteers, adolescents, and those who are consumed by stress, Padre Pio devoted his life to a mission of helping and comforting the suffering and guiding them to be closer in faith to Christ.

As we celebrate his feast day, may we be reminded of his personal mission to serve others with humility and kindness. via | Lorenz Jude Celoso

(Art by Dianne Nayeli Montero)


INT’L DAY OF SIGN LANGUAGES Each year on September 23, the world marks the International Day of Sign Languages, showing ...
23/09/2025

INT’L DAY OF SIGN LANGUAGES

Each year on September 23, the world marks the International Day of Sign Languages, showing its role in communication, respect, unity, awareness, equality, and understanding worldwide.

Sign language is more than simple hand movements, it is a full language carrying culture, identity, and proving communication belongs to everyone, strengthening connection and inclusivity.

Through this celebration, we show the value of fairness and inclusion, encouraging communities to respect diversity, protect rights, and understand one another with kindness, compassion, and cooperation. | via Eden Margareth Mallorca

(Art by Keisha Jaruda / USA Pub)


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