PUP Campus Journalists, Manila (2025)

17/10/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 | Thousands of students from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) staged a systemwide walkout on October 10 to protest worsening government corruption.

Article by John Gabriel B. Tercino and Paula Moralejo

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17/10/2025

| 𝗜𝗦𝗞𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡, 𝗔𝗡𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝗠𝗢 𝗦𝗔 𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗥-𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗘?

Sa pagpasok ng panibagong akademikong taon sa Sintang Paaralan, muli tayong maghahalal ng mga bagong lider-estudyante na kakatawan sa iba’t ibang kolehiyo ng ating pamantasan. Sila ang magsisilbing mga opisyal, representante at boses ng mga mag-aaral na kanilang nasasakupan.

Noong nakaraang taon, nasangkot sa iba’t ibang isyu ang ilang lider-estudyante. Ngayon, mas mabigat ang hamon sa mga bagong uupong lider: sila ba'y handang maghain ng makabuluhang pagbabago o magiging instrumento lamang ng pagpapanatili ng kasalukuyang sistema?

Kaya naman, para sa iyo, ano ang mga katangiang dapat taglayin ng isang Student Council Officer? Ibahagi mo na iyan sa comment section!

16/10/2025

| 𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: The PUP Commission on Elections (PUP COMELEC), through Resolution No. 008 Series of 2025 released last October 11, has formally acknowledged the withdrawal of candidacies of Lex Villanueva and Marc Henry But for this year’s Student Council Elections (SCE).

This comes after both candidates reportedly received an email from an unknown sender containing serious threats, which prompted them to withdraw their candidacies for safety reasons.

Villanueva was running for Open University System (OUS) President, while But was vying for a Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM) Councilor position, both as independent candidates.

In an official statement released on October 8, the PUP SC COMELEC clarified that initial actions and investigative steps were already undertaken following the report of the threat, and also emphasized its commitment to ensure a safe, fair, and transparent election process across all student council levels.

As a follow-up development, a statement issued on October 10 said that the Commission had formally requested assistance from the PUP Information and Communications Technology Office (ICTO) to help trace the source of the anonymous threats sent to candidates’ personal emails. The ICTO assured the Commission that it would exhaust all possible means to aid in resolving the matter.

Meanwhile, the resolution further orders that all information collected from the said candidates be deleted from the PUP COMELEC’s database.

16/10/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | The PUP Student Council Assembly (SCA), through Resolution No. 15, Series of A.Y. 2024-2025, released on October 14, has approved the motion to impeach PUP SC COMELEC Open University System (OUS) Commissioner Lacherly Be. May-Anne Ramel over gross neglect of duty, habitual absences, and continued failure to perform her official functions.

Ramel had been issued a warning letter on September 8 but failed to provide any explanation or response. She also remained inactive during vital meetings, electoral activities, and commission deliberations, "significantly hampering" the Commission's operations and efficiency.

The resolution also declares that the position of OUS Commissioner is vacant and authorizes the PUP SC COMELEC to proceed with the appointment or selection of a new commissioner pursuant to the Election Code.

14/10/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 | PUP Office of the Student Regent formally filed a request to the administration today, October 14, to implement alternative modes of learning from October 15 to 19, due to multiple challenges brought about by recent earthquakes, flu outbreaks, and PUV strikes.

The request was sent to the PUP administration to take proactive measures to safeguard the whole PUP community.

Photo from PUP Office of the Student Regent

14/10/2025

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜 | The PUP Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has released Resolution No. 009, Series of 2025, which outlines the rules and guidelines for the conduct of the Miting de Avance (MDA) in this year’s Student Council Elections (SCE).

According to the resolution, MDAs scheduled from October 18 to 20 will be held online, while those set for October 21—including the Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM)—will take place on campus.

The resolution also details the program flow and segment breakdown for both the Local Student Councils and SKM MDAs.

The schedules are as follows:

OCTOBER 18 (Online)
8:30-10:30 AM – College of Education (COED)
11:00 AM-1:00 PM – College of Tourism, Hospitality, and Transportation Management (CTHTM)
1:30-3:30 PM – College of Architecture, Design, and the Built Environment (CADBE)
4:00-6:00 PM – College of Business Administration (CBA)

OCTOBER 19 (Online)
8:30-10:30 AM – Institute of Technology (ITECH)
11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Open University System (OUS)
1:30-3:30 PM – College of Social Sciences and Development (CSSD)
4:00-6:00 PM – College of Computer and Information Sciences (CCIS)

OCTOBER 20 (Online)
8:30-10:30 AM – College of Science (CS)
11:00 AM-1:00 PM – College of Engineering (CE)
1:30-3:30 PM – College of Accountancy and Finance (CAF)
4:00-6:00 PM – College of Communication (COC)

OCTOBER 21 (On-site)
8:30-10:30 AM – College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
11:00 AM-1:00 PM – College of Political Science and Public Administration (CPSPA)
2:00-5:00 PM – Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM)

12/10/2025

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | The Philippine National Police—Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) visited the old address of PUP Sentral na Konseho ng Mag-aaral (SKM) President Tiffany Faith Brillante last Friday, October 10, asking about her whereabouts.

The PNP-CIDG, while looking for Brillante, also showed photos to the barangay of students taken at various mobilizations.

After the barangay confirmed that she no longer resides there, the police asked for a certificate of non-residency and vowed to find her even at her new address.

Brillante was the second PUPian this week who was visited by operatives of the PNP-CIDG.

Meanwhile, Jacob Baluyot's address was once again visited by the PNP-CIDG yesterday, October 11.

They reportedly spoke with the barangay chairman, asking to locate Baluyot to discuss the issued subpoena, even though Baluyot had already submitted a response letter.

11/10/2025

𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 | Two unidentified intel personnel were caught taking pictures of students and activists yesterday, October 10, during the PUP System-Wide Walkout Against Corruption.

The agents were found unlawfully infiltrating the University premises without official records in the Visitors’ Lounge and using personal information inconsistent with their identification cards, according to PUP CPSPA Councilor Wellyssa Torne.

The illegally obtained photos have been deleted; however, Torne said they may have already been disseminated to other parties. PUP students are advised to report if they spot the intel personnel inside or outside the campus.

11/10/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Despite the inclement weather, approximately 15,000 Iskolar ng Bayan from different campuses and organizations took part in the university-wide walkout protest yesterday, October 10.

Various student councils organized decentralized programs in their respective colleges before heading to the University Avenue for the main program. Studentry from satellite campuses such as the PUP Parañaque and PUP Maragondon also joined the protest.

The PUP community denounced the long-standing corruption in the government and echoed calls for a budget increase for the university.

Photos by Dashielle Lopez, Van Justine Huvalla, Shannen Rowan, and Paul Bryan Bio

10/10/2025

𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗡 | PUP COMMUNITY, NAGSAGAWA NG MALAWAKANG WALKOUT LABAN SA KORAPSYON

Ngayong Oktubre 10, sabay-sabay na naglunsad ng system-wide walkout ang mga Iskolar ng Bayan mula sa PUP Main at iba’t ibang kampus sa bansa. Isang makapangyarihang pagtindig laban sa pambabarat at pangungurakot ng gobyerno sa Sintang Paaralan at Inang Bayan.

Boses ang naging sandata. Sa bawat plakard at sigaw, ipinaglaban ang karapatang makamit ang pondong matagal nang ipinagkakait para sa de-kalidad na edukasyon sa pamantasan.

At sa bawat tinig na nagkaisa—patuloy ang panawagan. Hangga’t may korapsyong nagpapahirap sa masa, ang kabataan ay patuloy na magpapahayag at lalaban.

Para sa kabuuang detalye ng balita, panoorin ang ulat ni Joshua Miguel Mercado.

10/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | PUP student journalist Jacob Baluyot has declined to appear before the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) after being subpoenaed in connection with the September 21 “Trillion Peso March” protest in Mendiola.

In his response dated today, October 10, Baluyot addressed the CIDG Acting Director, denying allegations that he was among the "leaders of the organizations allegedly involved” in violent incidents during the protest. He clarified that his attendance at the event was solely in his capacity as a campus journalist covering for reportage.

Upon legal advice, Baluyot invoked his constitutional rights under Article III, Section 12 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, citing the right to remain silent, the right against self-incrimination, the right to due process, and his rights as a member of the press.

He emphasized that his non-appearance was not meant to disrespect the CIDG’s investigative process but was a necessary step to protect his rights under the law.

Photos from College Editors Guild of the Philippines

10/10/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Students from various colleges gathered at the University Avenue today, October 10, for the main program of the system-wide walkout, protesting against rampant government corruption and calling for a budget increase in the education sector.

Simultaneously, PUP campuses across the system are also staging walkouts in their respective campuses.

Deemed the “largest university walkout in history,” the PUP Office of the Student Regent said the event is expected to draw around 20,000 participants.

Photos by Gabby Terciño

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