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10/07/2025

CEM Updates | Ginaganap ang unang dialogue ng CEM Student Council kasama ang CEM Executive Committee para sa A.Y 2025-2026 sa ICOPED Auditorium, ngayon, ika-10 ng Hulyo.

Bukod sa usapin ng student spaces, concerns, at activities, kasama rin ngayon sa diskusyon ang No Singko Policy para sa mga mag-aaral ng AA Entrepreneurship at ang maintaining grade para sa mga mag-aaral ng BS Accountancy. Kabilang rin sa agenda ang pagtakda ng representate para sa Committee on the Protection and Promotion of Academic Freedom and Human Rights o CAFHR.

Mga salita ni Charles Rosel
Mga kuha ni Rhainer Reyes

07/07/2025

NOW | Students, practitioners, and key stakeholders in the agricultural sector gather at the REDREC Auditorium, UPLB, for the Public Town Hall Meeting on RA 12215: The Philippine Agriculturists Act of 2025.

Hosted by the College of Economics and Management (CEM), the forum provides a platform to discuss the implementation and implications of the new law, which mandates a licensure examination for agriculture practitioners as a requirement to legally practice the profession in the country.

Watch Radyo DZLB’s live broadcast: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CXQXDGF2e/?mibextid=wwXIfr

30/06/2025

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦.” 🕊️🌻

As we celebrate the milestones of the UPLB Graduating Class of 2025, the UP Student Catholic Action, in partnership with the Diocesan Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, warmly invites all graduating students, their families and friends, alumni, faculty, and staff to a Eucharistic celebration of gratitude, faith, and hope.

Let us come together to thank the Lord for His guidance through the years and to offer prayers for the journey ahead.

The Baccalaureate Mass Schedule:
📅 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
📍 Diocesan Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, UPLB
Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Philip B. Atienza

Graduates are encouraged to attend in 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 or 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚.

We look forward to sharing this moment of thanksgiving with you.
See you, Class of 2025! ❤️💚

“𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦.” 🕊️🌻

As we celebrate the milestones of the UPLB Graduating Class of 2025, the UP Student Catholic Action, in partnership with the Diocesan Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, warmly invites all graduating students, their families and friends, alumni, faculty, and staff to a Eucharistic celebration of gratitude, faith, and hope.

Let us come together to thank the Lord for His guidance through the years and to offer prayers for the journey ahead.

The Baccalaureate Mass Schedule:
📅 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌
📍 Diocesan Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, UPLB
Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Philip B. Atienza

Graduates are encouraged to attend in 𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐢-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 or 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚.

We look forward to sharing this moment of thanksgiving with you.
See you, Class of 2025! ❤️💚

20/06/2025

CEM UPDATE | Associate Professor Jaimie Kim B. Arias has been named the new chairperson of the UPLB Department of Economics effective August 01, 2025. She is set to lead the department for a three-year term, succeeding Associate Professor Gideon P. Carnaje.

Photo from the UPLB Department of Economics page

17/06/2025

NEWS UPDATE: The Change of Matriculation period for Midyear 2025 is extended until Friday, June 20, according to a memo released by the Office of the Chancellor.

The deadline for finalization of enrollment is also extended until Friday while the period for payment of fees is extended to Monday, June 23.

12/06/2025

MARGINS OF ERROR | Isang daan at dalawampu’t pitong taon na ang lumipas simula nang iwinagayway ang watawat sa Kawit—ngunit sa gitna ng food insecurity, contractual labor, dayuhang kontrol sa ekonomiya, at pabayang pamahalaan, kalayaan nga ba talaga ang ating ipinagdiriwang?

BASAHIN: https://medium.com/.cem/margins-of-error-isang-daan-at-dalawamput-pitong-taon-na-ang-lumipas-simula-nang-iwinagayway-ang-dd0a33cf85d2

Mga Salita ni Vince Andrey Cabudoc, Eiran Peñaflor, at Alee Relor
Paglalapat ni Marion Sicat

09/06/2025

ICYMI | Youth Leaders of Agribusiness Congress (YLAC) 2025, hosted by the UP Agribusiness Society (UPABS/BISOK), officially ended on June 6, at the Electrical Engineering Auditorium, UPLB.

The third and last day of YLAC 2025 focused on the team presentations of the grand finalists of the business case competition. The team “AGRIBISCUITS” from UPLB clinched the top spot as the grand champion of the competition. Mindanao State University - Main Campus' "MSU DATUANI" placed as the 1st runner-up, while “The Powerpuff Gurlz” also from UPLB bagged the 2nd runner-up spot.

Individual awards were also presented to Jun Irish F. Zarate from Xavier University - Ateneo De Cagayan for being the most the Most Notable Speaker. In addition, Phoebe Caye T. Nocum from Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sto. Tomas Campus, received the UP ABS Presidential Award.

The Staple is among the official partners of the event.

Words and Photos by John Andrei Rarang

06/06/2025

LOOK | Youth Leaders of Agribusiness Congress (YLAC) 2025, hosted by the UP Agribusiness Society (UPABS/BISOK), proceeded with its second day at the Electrical Engineering Auditorium, UPLB, yesterday, June 5.

The second day of YLAC 2025 is centered on the main portion of the event, an Intercollegiate Business Case Competition. After the Presentation of Case Facts, Case Drafting, and Team Presentations, the following schools will proceed to compete in the finals: Mindanao State University - General Santos, Mindanao State University - Main Campus, University of The Philippines - Los Baños, and Visayas State University.

The Staple is among the official partners of the event.

Words and Photos by John Andrei Rarang

04/06/2025

JUST IN: The House of Representatives approves House Bill No. 11376 in its third and final reading today, June 4. The bill seeks to expand the daily minimum wage of private workers by P200.

While falling short of the calls for the 1,200 national minimum wage, Gabriela Partylist Rep. Arlene Brosas, one of the principal authors, commends the passing of the measure while Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raoul Manuel calls for members of the House to continually support its enactment into law.

Last February 2024, the Senate passed its counterpart version of the bill which proposes a lower wage hike of P100. The passing of the bill in the lower chamber opens the floor for bicameral talks. The final version of the bill will then be transmitted to the Office of the President for approval.

Words by Ronald Mathew Rocas

04/06/2025

LOOK: The Youth Leaders of Agribusiness Congress (YLAC) 2025, an Intercollegiate Business Case Competition, has officially started at the Electrical Engineering Auditorium, UPLB. The event is organized by the UP Agribusiness Society (UPABS/BISOK).

The first day of YLAC 2025 focused on fresh and unique perspectives in agribusiness through testimonials from previous YLAC participants and emerging leaders. A workshop on case study development followed suit.

Carrying the theme SIBOL: Sowing Ideas and Building Opportunities for the Leaders of Tomorrow, YLAC aims to involve the youth in thought-provoking discussions and invaluable insights into the agribusiness industry. The event will be held for three days, from June 4 up to June 6.

The Staple is among the official partners of the event.

Words and Photos by John Andrei Rarang

30/05/2025

MGA LARAWAN: Itinanghal sa Student Union Building Amphitheater ang NAWAWALA XXV: HONOR THY MASSES, isang konsyertong bayan na inihandog ng Umalohokan Inc. kagabi, ika-29 ng Mayo.

Itinampok sa konsyertong bayan ang isang orihinal na full-length album, gawa mismo ng Umalohokan Inc. Paksa ng mga awitin ng konsyerto ay mga suliraning panlipunan, partikular ang mga kasawian ng karaniwang mamamayan sa kamay ng mapanupil na estado.

Ang mga kantang itinanghal sa konsyerto ay umikot sa mga taong nais mangumpisal ng kani-kanilang mga kasalanan at magbahagi ng mga dinadaing nilang pang-aapi.

Mga Salita ni Charles Rosel
Kuha ni Duke Anton Asonto

29/05/2025

TINGNAN: Inilunsad ng mga progresibong grupo mula sa Timog Katagalugan, sa pangunguna ng Kabataan Party List Southern Tagalog, ang Protesta de Mayo ngayong araw, ika-29 ng Mayo.

Halaw sa pagdiriwang ng Flores de Mayo, kinakatawan ng prusisyon at ng mga Reina ang patuloy na mga suliraning panlipunan na kinakaharap ng mga batayang sektor. Kabilang sa mga itinampok na isyu ay ang mga lumalalang kaso ng red-tagging ng mga progresibong lider-estudyante, pag-uusog ng pang-akademikong kalendaryo, at pati na rin ang patuloy na pagkakaltas sa badyet ng sektor ng edukasyon.

Ipinatambol din sa protesta ang mga panawagan laban sa mga anomalyang kinaharap noong nakaraang Halalan 2025. Kabilang dito ang pagpapatawag sa manwal na pagbilang ng mga boto, pag-diskwalipika ng fake party lists, at pag-impeach sa kasalukuyang Bise Presidente na si Sara Duterte.

Mga Salita ni Charles Rosel