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The Ang Pamantasan (abbreviation: AP) is an organization that serves as the Official Student Publication of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM). It is a non-partisan organization whose duties and responsibilities are to serve as the conscience of the PLM community.

SPORTS | PLM Intramurals ‘25-’26 wrap up with awarding ceremony and streetdance showdownPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila...
08/05/2026

SPORTS | PLM Intramurals ‘25-’26 wrap up with awarding ceremony and streetdance showdown

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) officially concluded its year-long Intramurals for A.Y. 2025-2026, awarding winners in all competitions held in the second semester sporting activities held at Rajah Sulayman Gymnasium last Thursday, April 30.

The closing ceremony kicked off with its final and highly anticipated streetdance competition as the crowd went wild for the seven colleges that battled with their high-energy synchronization and choreography.

As the judges tallied the final scores, the PLM Iskolars Dance Incorporated (PIDI) kept the energy high, setting the gymnasium ablaze with a dynamic and electrifying special performance.

Cheerful banters echoed across the gym and the audiences erupted in applause when the College of Nursing (CN) was crowned the undisputed champion of the showdown.

Amidst the joyous chaos, the College of Public Administration (CPA) secured a hard-fought first runner-up finish, while the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) earned the bronze.

Following the dance, the event concluded by honoring the semester’s athletic elite, including the badminton top 3 finishers, the MVPs of the MLBB and HoK esports tournaments, and the standout Mythical 6 and MVPs from both the men’s and women’s volleyball divisions.

The College of Engineering (CE) was also declared the overall champion of the Intramurals, as they have dominated a total of 9 podium finishes throughout the season.

This event truly served as a platform to spotlight Haribon’s excellence and sportsmanship, continuing to ignite the flame of athleticism within the university.

Written by Janeli Beatriz Lorenzana
Photos by Stephanie Grabol and Greg Justiniane

NEWS FEATURE | Beyond the Spectrum: PLM Pride 2026 highlights inclusivity, identity, and advocacyPLM Pride 2026 brought ...
07/05/2026

NEWS FEATURE | Beyond the Spectrum: PLM Pride 2026 highlights inclusivity, identity, and advocacy

PLM Pride 2026 brought together students and organizations in a campus-wide celebration marked by vibrant performances, advocacy campaigns, and health initiatives promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion and visibility, underscoring that Pride is both a celebration and a form of advocacy.

Under the tantalizing summer heat, Haribons still flocked to the university grounds, drawn by the rhythm of music, bursts of color, and the promise of a space where they could fully be themselves. Rainbow flags fluttered above the crowd as cheers echoed across the field, blending with laughter and applause from every corner. Despite the sweltering temperature, the energy remained unshaken. Students danced, chanted, and celebrated, turning the campus into a living, breathing testament to identity, resilience, and pride.

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆

The main event, Mx. PLM Intertalak-Chic, introduced a refreshed format featuring the Miss Gay Lotto segment, where candidates showcased their wit, confidence, and stage presence through spontaneous challenges.

Candidates included Jil Torres from the College of Business Administration (CBA), Jobriel Francisco from the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM), Nicolie Dungca and Benjie Pingol from the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS), and Elle Agravante from the College of Education (CED).

Jil Torres, a third-year BS Real Estate Management student, was named Mx. Gay Lotto 2026. “Ang Pride is a protest… Hindi lang siya saya-sayahan. Pride is for everyone,” Torres said.

Drag performances by Riley Nicole, alongside Arxenik and Muah Dayaw, further energized the crowd, drawing cheers and applause from the audience.

𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Prior to the main event, PLM Propaganda (PPG) conducted a three-day free HIV testing caravan from April 22 to 24 at the university field, in partnership with the Manila Social Hygiene Clinic.

The initiative recorded a total of 432 testees, with 16 students enrolled in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), marking a significant step in strengthening preventive healthcare efforts within the campus community. Testing kits were already depleted by 2 p.m. on the second day, reflecting strong student turnout, while limited testing hours on the final day prevented some students from availing of the service.

Beyond the numbers, the turnout signaled a gradual shift in how young Filipinos approach sexual health, one that challenges long-standing stigma and silence surrounding HIV testing in the Philippines. While hesitation among some students persisted, the presence of accessible, confidential, and judgment-free services within the campus created a safe space for awareness and action. It underscored that sexual health remains an essential part of overall healthcare, and that initiatives like these help bridge the gap between fear and informed decision-making.

Facilitators addressed concerns by emphasizing that the testing process is safe, confidential, and minimally invasive, with on-site counselors available to guide participants through each step.

The caravan also featured interactive games and incentives that encouraged student involvement. Participants were prompted to follow sponsor social media pages to receive free contraceptives, giveaways, and raffle entries, making the initiative both informative and engaging.

One of the highlights was the raffle segment, which added excitement and drew more participants. Promotional materials utilized humor and bold messaging to normalize conversations around sexual health, helping reduce stigma and encouraging students to “know their status.”

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

PPG also launched the “Masaya kapag Kinikilala” campaign, advocating for the recognition of LGBTQIA+ students through their lived names, pronouns, and identities, particularly in formal settings such as graduation ceremonies.
PPG Supremo Tristan Ramirez emphasized the importance of self-acceptance. “We don’t owe anyone para mag-out tayo sa kanila… Sa oras na tanggapin natin ‘yung sarili natin, mas makakamtan natin ‘yung kasiyahan,” Ramirez said.

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

More than a festivity, PLM Pride 2026 underscored the continuing need for education, awareness, and inclusivity within the academic community. Through a combination of entertainment and advocacy, the event created a space where students could feel seen, heard, and empowered.

PLM Propaganda reiterated that the annual Pride event serves as a platform not only for celebration, but also for sustained advocacy, education, and the amplification of LGBTQIA+ voices within the university.

Written by Kate Marquez
Photos by Charlie Oranza

UNIVERSITY UPDATE | PLM ends reconsideration applications; sets May 15 deadline for course shiftsPamantasan ng Lungsod n...
05/05/2026

UNIVERSITY UPDATE | PLM ends reconsideration applications; sets May 15 deadline for course shifts

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) has officially stopped accepting appeals for admission reconsideration for the upcoming school year, according to a recent advisory in their page, May 1.

The university clarified that the reconsideration window closed in late February, and no further submissions will be entertained beyond the set deadline.

The university also noted that applicants who underwent reconsideration are not eligible to request a change in their chosen program.

Meanwhile, PLMAT applicants who met the qualifications may still seek to transfer to a different course, provided they submit their requests on or before May 15, 2026. The university requires that all such requests be sent through its official admissions email.

Students with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the admissions office for guidance.

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FEATURES | Too Hot to IgnoreThe day hasn’t started, but the heat already has. By seven in the morning, sweat clings to s...
05/05/2026

FEATURES | Too Hot to Ignore

The day hasn’t started, but the heat already has. By seven in the morning, sweat clings to skin, jeepneys crawl, and minifans work overtime. By noon, the heat feels less like weather and more like a personality: loud, persistent, and impossible to ignore.

Here in the Philippines, we shrug it off with “Ang init!”. Yet this everyday discomfort hides a bigger question: how does constant heat shape the way we live, work, and develop as a nation?

This question is not by blaming the weather for everything, but by looking at how heat quietly influences productivity, energy use, health, and even long-term economic outcomes—often in ways we don’t immediately notice.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆
Let’s start with something everyone understands: commuting.

Standing at a crowded terminal at 1:00 p.m., the heat presses down on your shoulders. You are not lazy for feeling drained before you even arrive at work or school. Your body is doing extra labor just to stay cool—sweating, regulating temperature, conserving energy.

Science backs this up. The human body functions best at comfortable temperatures. When it gets too hot, concentration weakens, reaction time slows, and fatigue sets in more quickly. In cooler countries, people often need to “warm up” to get going. In warmer countries like here in the Philippines, people need to cool down just to function normally.

This has real consequences. Tasks take longer. Mistakes increase. Motivation drops, not because people don’t care, but because heat makes sustained mental and physical effort harder.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘁
Heat-related illnesses are not always dramatic. It is often subtle: headaches, dehydration, poor sleep, irritability. These may seem minor, but over time, they add up.

Sleep, in particular, matters. On hot nights without adequate ventilation or cooling, quality rest becomes harder. Poor sleep affects memory, mood, and learning. Students struggle to focus. Workers feel burnt out faster.

Again, this is not about individual weakness. It is about living in an environment that constantly asks the body to work overtime just to stay balanced.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗶𝗿-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗴
Now think about air-conditioning.

In many offices, malls, and schools, air-conditioning is no longer a luxury—it is survival equipment. But it comes at a cost. Electricity bills rise. Businesses pass costs to consumers. Families must choose between comfort and savings.

For wealthier households, cooling is manageable. For poorer ones, it is not.

A student trying to study in a small, poorly ventilated room faces a different reality than one in an air-conditioned space. A vendor working under the sun all day experiences a different level of exhaustion than an office worker behind glass walls.

Over time, these differences compound. Heat does not affect everyone equally, and that inequality quietly reinforces existing gaps in opportunity.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
In theory, cities are engines of productivity. In practice, tropical cities face unique challenges.

Concrete absorbs heat. Asphalt radiates it back. Trees are cut down for roads and buildings, removing natural cooling. This creates what urban planners call the “urban heat island” effect, where cities become significantly hotter than surrounding areas.

In Metro Manila, this is easy to feel. A short walk outdoors can be more exhausting than expected. Sidewalks are scarce. Shade is limited. Walking or biking becomes less attractive, even for short distances.

This affects urban planning choices. People rely more on motorised transport. Traffic increases. Fuel use rises. Pollution worsens. The cycle continues with hotter cities leading to designs that make cities even hotter.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?
It is important to be clear: heat does not doom a country.

Many warm countries have grown rapidly by investing in infrastructure, education, public transport, green spaces, and climate-adapted design. The difference lies in how societies respond to heat—not whether heat exists.

For the Philippines, this means rethinking development with climate in mind. Better ventilation standards. More trees and shaded walkways. Reliable public transport that reduces long exposure to heat. Schools are designed for airflow, not just capacity.

These are not “extras.” They are productivity tools.

𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
Filipinos are incredibly adaptive. We adjust schedules, take breaks, laugh about the weather, and keep going. Afternoon siestas, lighter clothing, and flexible routines are not signs of laziness—they are cultural adaptations to climate.

The problem begins when systems ignore these realities and expect people to perform as if heat does not exist.

An academic schedule that assumes constant peak focus. A workday that ignores commute exhaustion. A city design that prioritises cars over shaded sidewalks. These mismatches quietly drain energy from millions of people every day.

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
The heat in the Philippines is not going away. Climate change suggests it may get worse. The real question is whether development will continue to pretend that heat is just background noise or finally treat it as a central factor in planning.

Because when you zoom in, development is not just about GDP or policies. It is about people standing at jeepney stops, students sweating over notebooks, workers pushing through afternoons that feel longer than they should.

If progress is about helping people do their best work, then understanding the heat they live in is not optional. It is essential.

And maybe the next time we say, “Ang init!” we can mean more than a complaint. We can mean: this matters—and it deserves to be taken seriously.

Written by Tali Dungca
Boards by Jian Muyano

UNIVERSITY UPDATE | OSDS allows alternative dress code for May 6-9 The Office of Student Development and Services (OSDS)...
05/05/2026

UNIVERSITY UPDATE | OSDS allows alternative dress code for May 6-9

The Office of Student Development and Services (OSDS) announced on May 5 that alternative dress code will be permitted on May 6-9, 2026, due to the expected extreme caution-level heat index of 40°C.

All students are advised to follow the guidelines that allow light and breathable clothing while keeping a neat and proper appearance. This includes avoiding wearing revealing clothes such as crop tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, and similar items. It is also suggested to wear knee-length shorts, skirts below the knee, t-shirts, polo shirts, and closed shoes.

This is to help ensure the safety and well-being of all students and has been approved by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Academic, and Extension Services (OVPRAES), in accordance with PAO No. 10, ACA s. 2025.

Failure to comply will be subject to sanctions as stated in the PLM Student Manual. However, wearing the alternative dress code is optional, and students may still choose to wear their regular uniform.

via Lara Wynn Manglicmot | AP

The press stands as a pillar of truth, accountability, and public service.As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, we ...
03/05/2026

The press stands as a pillar of truth, accountability, and public service.

As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, we recognize the indispensable role of journalists and media practitioners in informing the public, safeguarding democracy, and defending the people’s right to know.

In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly and critical voices are often met with censorship, intimidation, or harassment, press freedom becomes even more essential. It gives journalists the space to investigate issues that affect communities, expose abuse and injustice, and bring attention to stories that might otherwise remain unheard.

A free and responsible press does not only report what happens; it helps people understand why it matters. It challenges silence, demands accountability, and empowers citizens to take part in shaping a more informed and just society.

Today, we honor those who continue to uphold ethical journalism in the service of truth and the people.

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝. 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚’𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬.

Caption by Samantha Prado
Board by Jian Muyano

NEWS | PLM COMELEC reports toss coin in favor of the candidate for Secretary of CHASSPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila St...
01/05/2026

NEWS | PLM COMELEC reports toss coin in favor of the candidate for Secretary of CHASS

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Student Commission on Election (PLM COMELEC) reported the result of the toss coin in favor of the candidate for the Secretary position of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS), Apr. 28.

Mikhaela Jazzmine Guevara from ALAB Pamantasan was proclaimed the Secretary of CHASS after she triumphed over the abstain votes by picking heads in the toss coin.

Guevara received an equal number of votes against abstentions totalling 196 during the College Student Council (CSC) elections.

Under the PLM Omnibus Election Code and the recently released Resolution 17-2026, a tie can be settled by a toss coin in the presence of the candidate.

PLM COMELEC Chairman Czarmarc Sanctivores revealed that this is the first time they used the coin toss system as this is the first occurrence of a tie in the election history.

Written by Arya Limlengco
Photos by Stephanie Grabol

“IMPERYALISMO, IBAGSAK!” | Progressive groups converge at the corner of Roxas Boulevard as part of a nationwide movement...
01/05/2026

“IMPERYALISMO, IBAGSAK!” | Progressive groups converge at the corner of Roxas Boulevard as part of a nationwide movement led by Kilusang Mayo Uno today, May 1.

One of the leaders of the demonstration is Bagong Alyansa Makabayan Secretary-General, Mong Palatino.

Palatino cited the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) and increasing militarization, saying these policies worsen the conditions and struggles of Filipino workers.

Major labor coalitions will march and conclude their protest at the U.S. Embassy to directly express their opposition to U.S.-driven imperialist policies.

via Tali Dungca and Rob Carlo Elle | AP

HAPPENING NOW | “Marcos Duwag!” Various sectoral groups have gathered along Recto Boulevard following their march from E...
01/05/2026

HAPPENING NOW | “Marcos Duwag!” Various sectoral groups have gathered along Recto Boulevard following their march from España Boulevard, as police barricades block the stretch from San Sebastian Street to Mendiola Peace Arch, led by Kilusang Mayo Uno, May 1.

According to Partido Lakas Masa leader, Luke Espiritu, this marks the fourth consecutive year that access to Mendiola has been restricted during Labor Day rallies under the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr..

via Rob Carlo Elle | AP

Ngayong ika-1 ng Mayo, ginugunita ang Araw ng mga Manggagawa bilang pagkilala sa mahalagang papel ng uring manggagawa sa...
01/05/2026

Ngayong ika-1 ng Mayo, ginugunita ang Araw ng mga Manggagawa bilang pagkilala sa mahalagang papel ng uring manggagawa sa pagpapatakbo at pagpapaunlad ng bansa. Sa bawat oras na inilalaan sa paggawa at pag-ambag sa ekonomiya, malinaw na ang lakas ng bayan ay nakasalalay sa kanilang sipag, tiyaga, at patuloy na sakripisyo.

Sa kabila ng umiiral na mga hamon tulad ng mababang sahod, kawalan ng seguridad sa trabaho, at tumataas na gastusin, nananatiling matatag ang mga manggagawang Pilipino sa iba’t ibang sektor. Sila ang nagsisilbing gulugod ng produksyon, serbisyo, at pampublikong kaayusan na nagpapatuloy sa araw-araw na daloy ng lipunan.

Pagpupugay sa mga manggagawang Pilipino na patuloy na naglilingkod nang may dangal at dedikasyon.

Mabuhay ang manggagawang Pilipino!

Kapsyon ni Beatrice Faustino
Ilustrasyon ni Brent Fernandez

ISKOMIKS | Hindi Bala ang Kaniyang SandataHindi siya naghahanap ng kaguluhan. Hinahanap niya ang katotohanan—sa mga layl...
30/04/2026

ISKOMIKS | Hindi Bala ang Kaniyang Sandata

Hindi siya naghahanap ng kaguluhan. Hinahanap niya ang katotohanan—sa mga laylayan, mga magsasaka, at mga kwentong hindi naililimbag sa mga pahayagan.

Hindi bala ang kaniyang sandata. Hindi baril ang lapis, hindi armas ang mga pahina. Hindi terorista ang pagiging aktibista.

𝗗𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮–𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗸𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗸-𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘀, 𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮?

Pinatahimik man ang naghanap, hinding-hindi matatahimik ang paghahanap sa katotohanan.

Kapsyon at Ilustrasyon ni Caitlin Beatrice Mutas

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