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LOOK: The newly elected College of Economics and Management Student Council (CEMSC) formally took their oath of office b...
28/05/2026

LOOK: The newly elected College of Economics and Management Student Council (CEMSC) formally took their oath of office before Dean Maria Angeles Catelo at the Department of Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (DAME) Fabian A. Tiongson conference room today, May 28.

Red Xavier Macarandang, who served as vice chairperson of the outgoing term, succeeds Joren Valentino as chairperson of the council.

Joining Macarandang in the slate are Vice Chairperson Ven Perez, CEM Representative to the USC Jana Oria, and councilors Yeyel Ferrer and Jasmin Lopez.

In his remarks, Macarandang emphasized the need for stronger coordination among the council, college administration, and the studentry amid ongoing political, economic, and educational crises to better address student concerns and strengthen representation within the college.

He also acknowledged that the council was unable to complete its slate of councilors, leaving only five elected officials to assume office this term, but expressed hope that the remaining positions would eventually be filled through the special elections.

Faculty executives from the college, along with outgoing CEMSC Chairperson Joren Valentino, were present during the oath-taking ceremony.

NEWS | Incumbent Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa faces murder charges tagged as crimes against humanity before the Inter...
28/05/2026

NEWS | Incumbent Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa faces murder charges tagged as crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.

The senator went into hiding last November 11, 2025, when then-Justice Secretary Boying Remulla shared in an interview that an arrest warrant had already been issued by the Pre-Trial Chamber I.

Dela Rosa only resurfaced last May 11, 2026, in efforts to oust Sen. Vicente "Tito" Sotto III in a bid to push for Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano as the new Senate President, as well as on the day when the House of Representatives moved to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second time.

“Hindi ako magsisinungaling, kasama na ’yan lahat: impeachment [ni VP Sara Duterte], change of leadership [ni Senate President Cayetano]... kaya lumabas na rin ako," said Dela Rosa in an interview on May 12.

However, the senator's camp filed a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), a Status Quo Ante Order (SQAO), and other reliefs before the Supreme Court, but these were denied in a 9-5-1 vote on May 20.

With the denial of his prayer for injunction and relief, the government, through the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), made concerted efforts to apprehend the senator after he was officially designated as "armed and dangerous" and a "fugitive from justice."

However, his whereabouts have yet to be determined, as well as whether he will voluntarily surrender to the proper authorities.

READ: https://uplbperspective.wordpress.com/2026/05/28/sen-dela-rosa-still-in-hiding-amid-valid-icc-warrant/


NEWS UPDATE: Status conference is set today by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on former President Rodrigo Dutert...
27/05/2026

NEWS UPDATE: Status conference is set today by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on former President Rodrigo Duterte over his crimes against humanity, May 27.

The said conference is set to tackle the following agenda before proceeding into a full trial:
- Timeline of the trial as well as pre-trial deadlines
- Anticipated evidences to be presented before the ICC Trial Chamber III
- Languages to be used by the Prosecution, Defense, Witnesses, and Participants

Duterte will not be physically present in today's proceedings as he waived his right to appear last May 25.

RELATED STORY: https://uplbperspective.wordpress.com/2026/02/27/from-davao-to-the-hague-duterte-faces-confirmation-of-crimes-against-humanity/



BREAKING NEWS: University of the Philippines Tacloban (UP Tacloban) has officially been elevated as the ninth Constituen...
27/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: University of the Philippines Tacloban (UP Tacloban) has officially been elevated as the ninth Constituent University (CU) of the University of the Philippines System, May 27.

During the 1409th meeting of the Board of Regents (BOR) held at the AIT Seminar Room in Quezon City, UP Tacloban was granted Constituent University status, three years after gaining autonomous status under the Office of the UP President, separate from University of the Philippines Visayas, April 2023.

Established on May 23, 1973, UP Tacloban currently offers 10 undergraduate programs serving students across Eastern Visayas.


LOOK: General Registration period for Midyear 2026 starts June 4, the Office of the University Registrar announced.Gener...
26/05/2026

LOOK: General Registration period for Midyear 2026 starts June 4, the Office of the University Registrar announced.

General Registration for Graduate Students, Varsity, Associate degree programs, and Batch 2022 and earlier will start on 10:00AM on Thursday, June 4. Staring 3:00PM the same day, enlistment will be open to all students. The Enlistment Module will close at 11:59PM on Friday, June 5.

Meanwhile, the deadline for finalization of enrollment is at 11:59PM on Wednesday, June 10.

Applications for Consent of Instructor will be accepted from 10:00AM on Monday, June 1 until 12:00PM on Tuesday, June 9.

Classes for Midyear 2026 will start on June 8.

LOOK: The newly elected College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology Student Council (CEATSC) formally took the...
26/05/2026

LOOK: The newly elected College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology Student Council (CEATSC) formally took their oath of office before Dean Rex Demafelis at the CEAT Dean’s Office today, May 26.

Incoming chairperson Kurt Dominic Cornito formally succeeded outgoing chairperson Clodia Margarette Guno during the ceremony facilitated by Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Eddy Francine Diesta.

In her message, Diesta reminded the incoming officers to remain accountable and empathetic in serving the student body, emphasizing that leadership should not come at the expense of students’ health and welfare.

Joining the slate are Vice Chairperson Maria Louis Catalina De Leon, CEAT Representative to the USC Dave Sariola, and councilors Jamaica Lumauig, Matthew Gerald Garcia, Kate Ashley Merilles, and Ronaldo Pablo Corpuz.

Outgoing councilors Hygiea Dagatan and Carl Ivan Ibardeloza also attended the ceremony.

“Sana ma-distinguish natin ang difference between hearing and listening. Nawa ay hindi lang tayo makukulong sa pag-hear. We need to listen. We need to take action within the student body at patuloy natin itong ira-raise para mabigyan ng aksyon at maresolba. Hindi lang din naman nakukulong sa pagse-serve sa students yung responsibilities natin sa konseho. Patuloy din nating kasama ang iba’t ibang sektor na may kanya-kanya ring problemang kinakaharap. Sana ay hindi natin sila makalimutan sa pagsusulong para sa kanila,” Cornito stated.

READ: Scheduled water interruption affects several areas of Brgy. Batong Malake, Los Baños until Friday, May 29.Laguna A...
26/05/2026

READ: Scheduled water interruption affects several areas of Brgy. Batong Malake, Los Baños until Friday, May 29.

Laguna Aquatech announced Monday a scheduled water interruption affecting certain areas of Brgy. Batong Malake for facility repairs. The interruption is expected to last from 6:00AM on Tuesday, May 26, until 6:00AM on Friday, May 29.

Affected areas include:
• Palm Drive
• Sacay Grand Villas
• UPCO
• SEARCA
• Marymount Village
• Sierra Madre Street
• Sierra Madre Street Extension
• Mt. Makiling Street
• Mt. Data Street
• Mt. Pulog Street
• Banawe Street
• IRRI Staff Housing
• Downhill Drive
• Greenway Drive
• Kanluran Road
• Jose Velasco Avenue

Photo from Laguna Aquatech page

READ: The search for the 43rd UP Student Regent opens May 28, the Office of the Student Regent (OSR) announced.According...
25/05/2026

READ: The search for the 43rd UP Student Regent opens May 28, the Office of the Student Regent (OSR) announced.

According to Memorandum No. OSR-RDLC 2026-005, nominations are open until June 4. Accepted nominations will undergo college- and university-level deliberations before the General Assembly of Student Councils selects the next Student Regent during its 61st Convention on August 6-8 at UP Mindanao.

According to the Codified Rules for Student Regent Selection, nominees for the role of Student Regent must:
* Be a bona fide student of the University
* Have accumulated residency of at least one year
* Be a Filipino citizen
* Have a track record reflective of commitment to serve the students
* Not have been found guilty of gross misconduct in the University or any criminal offense involving moral turpitude

The Student Regent is the sole student representative on the UP Board of Regents, the highest decision-making body of the UP System.



ORGWATCH | Sa loob ng tatlong araw, itinanghal ng Umalohokan Inc. ang Nawawala 2026: Time Machine sa NCAS Auditorium mul...
24/05/2026

ORGWATCH | Sa loob ng tatlong araw, itinanghal ng Umalohokan Inc. ang Nawawala 2026: Time Machine sa NCAS Auditorium mula Mayo 13 hanggang 15.

Ngayong taon, tatlong dula ang ipinamalas ng Nawawala 2026, “Ka Sisa”, “Love Locally”, at “Para sa Thesis”.

Sa panulat ni Andrew Estacio at direksyon ni Jessie Huyo-a, binigyan ng “Ka Sisa” ang El Filibusterismo ng panibagong wakas sa pagtahi nito sa bisperas ng Rebolusyong 1896 sa bansa.

Literal namang binigyang buhay ng “Love Locally” ang mga bidang tauhan ng tatlong gasgas na kwento ng pag-ibig. Sa panulat ni Andrew Estacio at direksyon nina Marl Garchitorena at Nezerene Malabug, tinalakay ng dula ang realidad ng pag-ibig sa modernong panahon.

Binigyang-larawan naman ng “Para sa Thesis” ang isang posibleng kinabukasan na pinangungunahan ng impunidad at karahasan. Sa panulat nina Kyle Saldonido at Kovi Billones, direksyon nina Abby Macalalad at Hans Cortes, uminog ang dula sa hangganan ng kayang gawin ng tao para sa ‘kahusayan’.

Ang mga nabanggit na dula ay bumubuo sa malikhaing laboratoryo ng Umalohokan, Inc. na tumatalakay sa mga maiinit na isyung kinahaharap ng lipunan.

Mga salita nina Vera Criste at Gel Jalotjot
Mga larawan nina Gel Jalotjot, Eugene Samantela, Cianne Bergado, at Ciarla Fernando

EXPLAINER | COUP BA KAMO?Sa ugong-ugong na muling pagpapalit ng liderato sa Senado, umiigting ang mga katanungan hinggil...
24/05/2026

EXPLAINER | COUP BA KAMO?

Sa ugong-ugong na muling pagpapalit ng liderato sa Senado, umiigting ang mga katanungan hinggil sa kaayusan at katatagan ng binubuong mayora ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano mula sa kaniyang pagkahalal noong Mayo 11.

Gayundin, naging kwestiyon din paghawak sa iba’t-ibang isyu tulad ng sigalot mula sa napipintong pag-aresto ni Senator Bato Dela Rosa noong Mayo 13 at pagbuo ng impeachment court para sa paglilitis kay Vice President Sara Duterte noong May 18.

Mula sa paghahain ng motion hanggang sa pagtalaga ng bagong mayora, mekanisado ang nagiging sistema dahil sa mga ibinubuong pamantayan at gawi hinggil sa pagpapalit ng Senate President.

NEWS UPDATE: Rodrigo Duterte to remain at the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC), May 22.This is after th...
23/05/2026

NEWS UPDATE: Rodrigo Duterte to remain at the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC), May 22.

This is after the ICC Trial Chamber III found no notable change in circumstances warranting his release.

Last March 11, Duterte was arrested and detained for charges of crimes against humanity following the extrajudicial killings during his years as mayor of Davao City and his "War on Drugs" campaign in his previous term as president.



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