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10/10/2026

ISKOMIKS | 8 Minutes

Sometimes, all it takes is someone who notices when we’re not okay and cares enough to stay.

They say, “No man is an island,” reminding us of the importance of human connection. While countless studies have explored its significance, we can see the truth in this phrase throughout our lives—in the connections we build and bonds we nurture. Though we may not always know how to ease someone’s pain, we can offer them a space to be heard and remind them that their struggles do not make them any less of a person, any less worthy of love, or any less deserving of being heard.

This World Mental Health Day, make time for a simple “Kumusta?” Reach out to a friend, listen to a loved one, or check in on someone who’s been a little quieter lately. We may not be able to take away someone’s pain, but we can choose to show up for them, kahit 8 minutes lang ‘yan!

Caption and Illustration by Kim Pimentel

10/10/2026

NEWS | PLM-SSC begins CBL revisions; opens proposal to student leaders

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Supreme Student Council (PLM-SSC) opened its proposed Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) revisions to student leaders during its first public hearing at the Gusaling Emilio Ejercito Audio-Visual Room (GEE-AVR), Oct. 7.

The hearing was convened by the SSC’s Constitution Revision Committee (CRC) under Executive Order No. 1, Series of 2026, with SSC Vice President Jovert Mendoza serving as committee chairperson.

Student leaders from nine colleges were present in the hearing, including representatives from the College of Engineering (CE), College of Public Administration (CPA), College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS), College of Architecture and Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE), and College of Nursing (CN).

According to the SSC, the review seeks to address outdated, unclear, or insufficient provisions in the CBL and align the document with the council’s current structure.

Mendoza said the CRC had conducted an initial review and deliberation of the CBL but emphasized that the proposed amendments were “not yet final.”

“This hearing is an opportunity for the student body to question, comment, recommend, and propose changes to what we have put forward,” Mendoza stated.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

The CRC’s initial review proposed revisions to clarify key terms, define the responsibilities of college representatives, and strengthen provisions governing elections and accountability.

Article I (General Provisions) amendments are said to be deferred after the public consultation to align the revisions with the student body’s comments as they recognize that it mainly establishes the foundation on which the CBL operates.

The amendments to Articles II (Principles and Objectives), III (Bill of Rights), IV (Duties and Obligations), V (Suffrage), and VI (Powers and Functions) mainly focused on conciseness for better readability and strengthening of legal backgrounds by referencing the 1987 Constitution and the rules and regulations from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

Participants mainly pointed out grammatical and syntax errors, aiming for a more professional and consistent approach in drafting the said articles.

PLM Student Commission on Elections (SCOMELEC) Chairperson Colene Eugenio raised concerns over Section 2 of Article VII (Organizational Structure), which establishes that one college representative shall be elected for every 500 enrolled students in a specific college.

Eugenio contested that the number of enrollees is not easily determined and suggested further specifying the required population number to avoid vagueness, emphasizing that a second college representative will only be elected once the population threshold goes above the major fraction of 500, which is 751 students.

SSC President Jahna Par also questioned the phrase “for the incoming academic year,” saying it could affect the eligibility of graduating students to vote in SSC elections. She maintained that graduating students should retain their right to participate in the electoral process.

Subsequently, concerns were raised in Article VIII (Powers, Duties, and Functions of Officials) regarding the roles held by college representatives, limiting their CSC role to an “ex officio” member.

Students also sought clearer guidelines and definitions of terms in Article IX (Qualifications of Officers) to avoid ambiguity in interpretation. PLM Pre-Law Society (PLSoc) President Adiel Maggay also raised concerns regarding the “regular student” qualification for those seeking to run for office, noting shiftees who might want to join in student governance but are not technically qualified.

The CRC also reviewed provisions on elections, the SCOMELEC, tenure and vacancies, advisers, meetings, accountability, funds, amendments, and holdover provisions under Articles X to XVIII. The proposed changes seek to clarify the procedures and responsibilities governing the SSC and its relevant bodies.

Mendoza affirmed that all suggestions, comments, and concerns of the student body are noted by the CRC and will be deliberated upon in their second review.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱

Mendoza outlined the next steps in the revision process, including separate consultations with the PLM SCOMELEC and the PLM Student Commission on Audit (SCOA).

The timeline contained four scheduled drafting and deliberation sessions, legal review by the University Legal Counsel, and additional public hearings, leading to the final approval and ratification of the SSC CBL on Feb. 26.

The final proposed CBL shall require the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the CRC before its endorsement. Furthermore, the SCOMELEC shall formulate and implement the guidelines governing the conduct of the plebiscite and the voting process.

Mendoza clarified that the timeline set is subject to emergency changes due to unforeseen circumstances, in accordance with the approved university calendar for the current academic year.

𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵

The SSC plans to release the original CBL alongside its revised version and provide a Google Form for additional feedback from the student body. Participants also proposed livestreaming succeeding public hearings to broaden access and encourage wider participation.

Par also suggested inviting more organizations and councils to join the next public hearings to further gain insights from various student leaders regarding the proposed amendments or revisions.

The CRC encouraged students to participate in the succeeding consultations and submit feedback on the proposed revisions as the committee continues its review of the SSC CBL.

Written by Sofia Angela Robles
Photos by Alden Ezekiel Painaga

10/10/2026

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

In the midst of every worry, every plea, and every bargain, we realize that sometimes, the closer we fly to the sun, the harder we fall, and the harsher we crash. It is as if life has become nothing more than a means to survive.

No one tells you how tough it is to keep a smile in the face of despair, or how a simple expression can mask endless breakdowns and burnout. But do not be afraid to reach out for help, because your battles are not meant to be fought alone.

It may be a difficult pill to swallow at first, but acceptance begins with acknowledging that you are human. Amidst your fight to be alright, know that every call for help only makes you braver, and every experience helps you grow stronger.

This October 10, we are reminded that kindness can offer assurance when the right words struggle to come out. Ask a friend or relative how they have been doing. Sometimes what matters most is that 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Caption by Eryn Valerio
Board by Jian Muyano

09/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW | The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) officially kicked off its Intramurals for Academic Year 2026–2027 at the PLM Rajah Sulayman Gymnasium, Oct. 9.

Anchored on this year’s theme, “Haribons Soaring Together, Striving for Greatness,” the intramurals brings together student-athletes from different colleges to celebrate sportsmanship and camaraderie.

The opening ceremony commenced with a parade of student-athletes representing most of the university’s colleges, who marched around the campus.

The ceremony will also feature the presentation of the colleges’ muses for Miss Intramurals 2026, performances by student organizations, and the official proclamation of the sporting events.

via Daniel Moneda and Bren Roldan | AP

09/10/2026

WATCH | Marla Kirsten Gutierrez brings you current updates on the Official Opening Ceremony of the university Intramurals at the Rajah Sulayman Gymnasium

07/10/2026

NEWS | PLM SSC ratifies Alfonso’s resignation as Acting PRO

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Supreme Student Council (PLM-SSC) ratified the resignation of its Acting Public Relations Officer (PRO), Christian Alfonso, Sept. 30.

According to Resolution No. 20, Series of 2026, the PLM SSC received Alfonso’s resignation letter on Sept. 26, which was subsequently subjected to a hearing by the SSC Core Committee.

Alfonso cited his academic responsibilities, personal well-being, and pursuit of opportunities outside the council as reasons for his resignation.

During the deliberations, a total of 15 out of 16 Core Committee members were present. Ten voted in favor of ratifying Alfonso’s resignation, while none voted against and five abstained.

Following the ratification, Alfonso is required to turn over documents, records, files, and other official matters to the appointed officer-in-charge for the Office of the Public Relations while the Acting PRO position is currently in vacancy.

The SSC is yet to proceed to the process of filling the vacancy in accordance with the PLM SSC Constitution and By-Laws.

Last July 9, the PLM SSC ratified Alfonso’s appointment as the Acting PRO for the Academic Year 2026-2027.

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Written by Charlie Oranza
Board by Shaquel Agumbay

07/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW | The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Supreme Student Council (PLM SSC) convenes its first public hearing on the proposed revisions to the SSC’s Constitution and By-Laws (CBL) at the Gusaling Emilio Ejercito - Audio Visual Room (GEE-AVR), Oct. 7.

Students from various colleges representing their respective councils and organizations voice their thoughts, suggestions, and concerns to the Constitution Revision Committee (CRC) through a public forum as they review the possible retention and amendment of certain provisions in the CBL.

via Alden Painaga | AP

07/10/2026

FEATURES | Unprompted Love

We now live in a world where children are seldom seen running in the streets or playing Chinese garter along eskinitas. Instead, many spend their days fettered to a glowing box of pixels, drawn into algorithms that seem to understand their interests better than the people around them.

Conversations that once unfolded face-to-face have been reduced to passing remarks of “Wait lang!” or “Just text me.”

As technology increasingly shapes the way children are today, the conversation extends beyond the screens and into the home. With technology finding its way into modern parenting, can there be a tutorial on unconditional love?

“𝗡𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 :(“

Parents and their children are more alike than either party would like to admit. Both are constantly adjusting to a world that never ceases changing, learning to navigate realities that did not exist decades ago. Yet, while children seem to adapt with ease, parents often find themselves struggling to keep pace.

For the younger generation, answers are often only a few taps away. From tutorials to explanations, information can just pop up on their screens for only a second. But for some parents, they do not enjoy the same accessibility. A search for "how do I talk to my child?" yields countless articles and videos, but no definitive guide exists for understanding another person, much less the child they are trying to raise.

As technology becomes increasingly woven into everyday life, many parents are left wondering where they fit into a world where information is readily accessible. In an age when children can learn almost anything online, the role of a parent extends far beyond providing answers—it lies in offering guidance through uncertainties that no search engine can solve.

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲

Parental controls, passcodes, and content restrictions may shield children from certain dangers online, but they cannot protect them from everything that awaits beyond the screen. The digital world, much like the real one, is filled with unfamiliar paths, difficult choices, and challenges that no software can anticipate.

Technology can inform, entertain, and is a good avenue for connection, but it cannot replace the trust and guidance that parents provide. In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, a parent’s presence remains one of the few constants in a child’s life. Who else would a child turn to at 9 pm for last-minute school supplies? Go above and beyond for school projects and costumes for events? A tutorial will only see you halfway, but when you gaze upon the crowd and see a smile on their face, a parent, undoubtedly, trumps a video.

The simple act of listening, showing up, and believing in one’s child carries a weight that no application or device can replicate. Long after passwords are forgotten and trends fade, the bond between parent and their child endures.

Though society continues down a digital path, parents remain essential in shaping how their children are brought up in this environment. As the saying goes, “A child’s first school is their home.” Whether celebrating victories or enduring failures, children often return to the comfort and reassurance that only a parent’s embrace can provide. No bright screen or empty words from a chatbot can replicate a parent’s love for their child.

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻

Technology has undoubtedly made almost everything easier. With a single search, people can learn a multitude of skills. Yet despite all its conveniences, technology cannot offer the warmth behind the words “I’m here for you,” nor can it replace the wisdom gained from lived experiences.

No video can fully teach patience, empathy, or unconditional love. These lessons are often learned not through screens, but through conversations, shared struggles, and the support of those who raise us.

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, perhaps the goal is not to compete with technology, but to recognize its limits. Devices may provide temporary comfort, but they cannot duplicate the human connection that defines parenthood.

A parent’s role extends far beyond that of a provider. It is a relationship built on trust, sacrifice, and unconditional, irrefutable love—a connection that no screen can replace nor an algorithm can imitate.

Written by Sophia Ashley Cajoles
Board by Marc General Quintos

06/10/2026

NEWS | MIRC 2026 honors top research presenters, poster winners

Researchers and students from local and international institutions were recognized for their outstanding presentations as the Manila International Research Conference (MIRC) 2026 concluded with its awarding ceremony at the Justo Alberto Auditorium (JAA), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), Sept. 30.

The conference featured presentations under four clusters: Science, Technology, Engineering and Architecture (STEA); Business, Government and Law (BGL); Education, Arts, Social Science and Social Work (EASS); and Health Science.

PLM’s Ronel Godwin Barbosa emerged as the Best Oral Presenter for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Architecture Cluster for his study, “Triboelectric Rain Energy Harvesting System for Emergency Tent Lighting During Typhoon Evacuations.”

Kyle Aaron Gonzales of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines–San Pedro Campus was named Best Oral Presenter for the Business, Government and Law Cluster for his study, “Click, Conform, Commit: Generational Cohorts, Cultural and Organizational Barriers in BPO Digital HR Adoption in the Philippines.”

For the Education, Arts, Social Science and Social Work Cluster, Anshu Chandra of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, India, received the Best Oral Presenter award for “Typologies of Sustainable AI Integration: Profiling Continuous Professional Adoption and Socio-Cultural Adaptability among Prospective Teachers Through the Lens of Industry 4.0.”

Meanwhile, Riah Louise Macalalad of the University of Santo Tomas secured the Best Oral Presenter award for the Health Science Cluster for her study on the “AST/ALT Ratio as a Diagnostic Biomarker for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Filipino Population and the Potential of AI Integration for early diagnosis.”

In the Best Poster category, Gem Jewel Patrice Cabato of City College of Tagaytay and her research team placed first, followed by PLM’s Eugene Andes and his research team in second, and Alyza Faye Drio of City of Malabon University and her research team in third.

In his message, MIRC 2026 Chair and Vice President for Research, Academic, and Extension Services (VPRAES) Dr. Dan Michael A. Cortez thanked participants for their support and cooperation, noting that the conference was a vision that began in 2023.

“This conference is very special for me because this dream did not start today,” Cortez said, recalling the development of the conference and efforts to strengthen the research culture at PLM.

He also emphasized the role of research in addressing real-world concerns, saying, “Sa simpleng salita, research is about asking questions and trying to find better answers.”

MIRC 2026 recorded 239 registered participants, including 103 oral presenters and 84 poster presenters from 11 countries—the Philippines, France, Australia, the United States, Portugal, Singapore, India, the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, New Zealand, and Taiwan.

Held from Sept. 29 to 30, the awarding ceremony capped the two-day conference, which carried the theme “Shaping Resilient Futures: AI, Sustainability, and Inclusive Innovation.”

Written by Kate Marquez
Board by Jian Muyano

05/10/2026

COLUMN | All Roads Lead to BPO

It may be just another customer-service call to you. But behind that audio call may be someone who chose sustainability over passion. A college graduate, a Latin honoree, or even a board passer once trained to stand before a classroom. In the Philippines, despite years spent earning a degree and a license, many education graduates find that all roads still lead to the BPO industry. As schools face a shortage of practicing teachers, those meant to teach within classroom walls are instead answering calls from office cubicles.

It is disheartening that teachers are pushed into a type of work their vocation never called them to do. The country’s slow and limited path to a teaching job makes it unclear for them to build an adequate life of their choosing.

The BPO industry has become a compelling alternative for Filipino graduates because it offers what many entry-level jobs struggle to provide right away. Faster hiring, competitive pay, allowances, benefits, and a structured workplace to develop skills. With millions of jobs supporting a multibillion-dollar industry, BPO companies present a practical path to financial stability.

This choice becomes clearer when entering the teaching profession is far from immediate. For aspiring public-school teachers, securing a position can mean months of processing requirements, locality and placement concerns, limited teaching items, and a waiting period that may stretch beyond six months or even a year. Private schools may offer a quicker entry, but often at salaries too low to match the demands and dignity of a teacher’s work.

My brother did exactly everything the system asked of him. He graduated magna cm laude, passed the licensure examination with a plausible rating, and ranked second in the division where he applied. For three years, he taught at a private school in our hometown for less than the minimum wage, enduring the sacrifice in hopes of earning a strong recommendation from the Schools Division Office.

Yet six months have passed without a call from the Department of Education (DepEd). Questions over what went wrong lingered, but my brother could not afford to wait indefinitely. In an economy like ours, standing still is a privilege only a few can afford. He needed to earn and move forward—even if it meant setting aside the profession he worked so hard to enter. The passion that once led him to the classroom now sits behind a headset in a BPO company. He did not fail the system—the system failed him.

Although my brother’s situation is not an isolated case, I cannot fault the growing number of education graduates and non-practicing LPTs who turn to the BPO industry. How can we question them for choosing the work that meets their needs, when the field they trained to serve continues to narrow its doors?

These very same doors, however, remain trapped in the government’s budget deliberations. Amid earlier reports of cuts to DepEd’s proposed budget, the House of Representatives recently approved its ₱975.96-billion allocation for 2027, while teacher recruitment remained among the department’s funding allotment. Yet, according to lawmakers, over the past years, more than 20,000 teaching positions have accumulated as vacant—making the crisis even harder to excuse.

The country is not short of qualified teachers; it is the government that fails to bring them into the classrooms that need them the most. A budget approval itself is not a solution if teaching posts remain empty, and education graduates await a long-delayed call in a society where uncertainty is unaffordable.

I cannot help but wonder what remains for those who still aspire to mold the minds of this country. I think of my brother, my batchmates—and more personally, myself. After the degree, the practice teaching, the licensure exam, and the promise we made to pledge, will our dreams be reduced to choosing whichever job can keep us afloat? Must Filipino teachers first abandon the classroom simply to afford the life that teaching was supposed to prepare them for?

We deserve better. This is not to diminish the BPO industry which produces dignified work and a lifeline for many Filipino families. But it should never become the country’s default answer to a profession it has allowed to become unsustainable. As the administration approves funding to upskill BPO workers, it speaks volume about how it sees Filipinos as workers whose efficiency can be sharpened and whose labor can be turned into long-term profit. It is disappointing that this appears to be its priority, while the development of Filipino children is given less urgency.

The administration must prioritize funding permanent teaching posts, make hiring faster and transparent, and offer pay and benefits that reflect the weight of a teacher’s responsibility. It must finally recognize teachers as the people on whom every Filipino student’s future stands. After all, a country cannot demand better learners while continually giving its best teachers stacks of reasons to leave.

It is not because they lack passion. I do not blame any education graduate or LPT who chooses to work in a call center. Bills cannot wait for teaching slots, and passion cannot feed a family on its own. There is dignity in answering calls, just as there is dignity in teaching. But I hope that someday, teachers like my brother will no longer have to choose between the two.

I hope they find their way back to the classrooms they once dreamed of entering—not only to teach lessons, but to raise students who know how to speak up and challenge a system that leaves people behind. Our calling should not end because the government failed to make room for us. Our calling shall continue to eradicate the system that presses us down.

Written by Rob Carlo Elle
Board by Kim Pimentel

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