UE Dawn

The Dawn is the 77-year-old official student publication of the University of the East (UE). MILLONTE
Editor-in-Chief

Karen Louise C.

DAWN | SUBSTANCE OVER FORM

Volume 77 Editorial Board | Publication Year 2024-2025

Kathleen Anne M. DELOS ANGELES
Managing Editor

Mae Rocelle D. SULIT
News Editor

Alessandra Jasmine O. BUAN
Features Editor

Rainer Mark SANTOS
Filipino Editor

Amariah C. DIMATANGAL
Sports Editor

Katherine A. AYSON
Art Director

Nico S. CORONG
Chief Photographer

Richgen Regina S. RODRIGUEZ
Business Manager

Jes

sa May E. GARCIA
Adviser

HISTORY

The Dawn is the official student publication of the University of the East (UE). Tracing its origins back in 1947—which is a year younger than the University itself, it is considered as one of the pioneers in serving as the students' voice and in delivering reports constructed substance over form. The Business College Journal spearheaded by PCCBA Manila student Howard Dee conceived and conceptualized in 1946. Dee handled the journal as it began to publish term papers, literary works, and faculty profiles. It was an ordinary newsletter until it made a new amendment during 1950 when the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration was renamed the University of the East (UE). A name embodying the perseverance of night-owl writers who work and constantly beat the dawn just to publish an issue, Accountancy Vicente Mangawang gave the winning name "Dawn." The Dawn thrives as years fly by, protecting its values and integrity despite facing the most alarming chapters in the country's history. Being one of the newspapers allowed to operate during the repression of student councils and publications. During the 1970s, Dawn became the most circulated student newspaper in the Philippines. Eventually, in 1981, it joined a campaign to aid its fellow publications that were shut down in the orders of the Marcos Administration. For decades, the Dawn continues to witness the journey of the studentry and the fate of the country by producing proud journalists, public servants, and in the case of one, even a national artist. Truly, the road it follows is no exemption from rocks and hurdles. However, the footprints left behind by its predecessors remind the Dawners of their purpose to keep the dawn rising in the East. (The history of The Dawn was printed in its 70th-anniversary magazine's article entitled, "The Chronicles of The Dawn.")

For inquiries and applications, contact us at [email protected]

13/08/2025

NEWS ALERT | DOTr to launch student Beep cards with 50% off fare

Heads up, student commuters!

No more waiting in a long line to the cashier to avail the 50% discount of your train ticket as Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that a Beep card specially for students will be launching on September.

According to DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, the special Beep card will be programmed to automatically have the new 50% discount for students.

LRT and MRT recently increased their discounts for students from the previous 20% to 50%, helping students save more on transportation expense.

13/08/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 👋💡

Today we celebrate the roughly 10% of the world who sketch, swing, and sign their legacy with the left hand.

From Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, to Marie Curie’s groundbreaking discoveries, to Barack Obama’s transformative leadership, to Lady Gaga’s fabulous artistry, and to Manny Pacquiao’s pride and dominance as a southpaw, left-handers have made their mark across art, science, politics, and culture.

They navigate a world built for the right with clever hacks, quick adaptability, and a signature flair that turns obstacles into opportunities.

Try switching hands for a day and see the world from their angle, you might just unlock a new way of thinking!

Happy International Left-Handers Day to those proving every day that different is brilliant! 👆🤞

✍️ Alice Marianne C. Zaño
🎨 Katherine A. Ayson

12/08/2025

𝗕𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻? 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗶 𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻! 🚍

Today, we celebrate the TDH of our world: Transformative? Check! Determined? Check! Hopeful? Check!

We were once told that our generation was too sensitive and just different from what was once expected—and maybe that’s what makes our youth heroic.

In a constantly changing world, the youth transforms as well, and alongside that change is a future transpiring to become different too.

Let’s take this moment to salute to our young hands—the activists, the uplifters, the dreamers, and even the yearners, for even if they seem too small a step; they are a part of a giant leap not only for a brighter tomorrow, but for a yesterday to look back on and a today to learn something from.

As the world progresses, we should acknowledge their voices and let them hear as well that we stand and believe in them; because in this journey, there is always space for enthusiastic minds.

So, to the youth? Live for the hope of it all. Always look forward, do not stop believing. We all have a little “I want to change the world” within us, and indeed it starts with you.

Happy International Youth Day, Warriors! Tag a Youngster that inspires you! 🫵

✍️ Allyssa Kellie Pestelos
🎨 Ma. Denise F. Gutierrez

11/08/2025

BREAKING | PATHFIT uniform now allowed for whole day

The University of the East (UE) announced that college students enrolled in Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness (PATHFIT), formerly physical education (PE), are now allowed to wear their PATHFIT uniform for the whole day inside the campus.

According to the Student Affairs Office (SAO)-Manila, the permission is “effective this [first] semester unless changed.”

Hence, students wearing PATHFIT uniform will also be allowed to attend their other academic classes and to enter in the libraries.

Students may also change to any UE shirt, organization, or white shirt after their PATHFIT classes.

However, the special permission is only given to students during their scheduled PATHFIT days.

The announcement was released by SAO, dated August 8 and signed by Director Edilina Baldoza from the Manila campus and UE Caloocan’s Dir. Clemente Diwas.

11/08/2025

UNIVERSITY NEWS | Central Board calls to resched post-exam async sessions

Advocating for student welfare, the Central Board has requested the University of the East (UE) to move the asynchronous sessions after exams to August 25 to 27 subsequent to the rescheduling of the preliminary exam week.

To recall, the prelim exams were moved to Aug. 18 to 26 as response to the petition, to give more time for students and faculty to catch up on lessons after the week-long class suspensions due to the onslaught of Habagat and multiple tropical storms.

In their letter, the Central Board stated that scheduling the asynchronous sessions would allow students to recover from academic fatigue and support their mental health and well-being.

They also added that it would give more time for faculty members to assess students and compute grades, as well as prepare for the midterms.

As of writing, the University has yet to announce the reimplementation of the asynchronous classes after prelim exams.

[Editor’s Note: The Central Board is composed of the Central Student Council officers and college-based student council presidents from the Caloocan campus.]

11/08/2025

ALL EYES ON UAAP 👀❤️‍🔥

The much-awaited UAAP Season 88 will officially blast off on September 19, with host school University of Sto Tomas (UST) igniting the action at its Manila campus.

Themed "Strength in Motion, Hope in Action," the festivities will open with a mass and an opening program as well as a high-energy concert at the iconic UST Field.

“We really want to do it again sa University ‘cause we really want to share all of the traditions that we have,” said UAAP Board of Managing Directors member Gilda Kamus.

“It’s something that we want them to experience, how we do things in the university like Paskuhan or the Thomasian Welcome Walk,” she added.

UST’s last hosting was in Season 79, which had a grand opening at the historic Plaza Mayor in 2016.

With the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 set for September and the Southeast Asian Games in December in Thailand, the UAAP calendar is bracing for a tight squeeze.

The World Championship will use the Smart Araneta Coliseum and SM Mall of Asia Arena, while several other major venues will serve as training sites.

To work around the packed venue schedule, UST is eyeing the Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena and the newly-renovated ADMU’s Blue Eagle Gym as possible sites for the opening games of the collegiate basketball tournaments.

The league has yet to announce the schedule for the season’s headline, the Men’s Basketball Tournament.

✍️ Richgen Regina S. Rodriguez

11/08/2025

IN PHOTOS | Miss PH Earth ‘25 unveils eco-projects at UE

Advocating for a sustainable future, the University of the East (UE), through the Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA), hosted the pre-judging events of this year’s Miss Philippines Earth 2025: “Green Leaders in Action” on July 30 at the UE Manila Conference Hall.

The candidates paraded along the SFC Quadrangle as accompanied by the UE Band, and during the event proper, presented their environmental projects to the panel of judges and the UE community.

The panel of judges included were UE Manila College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gary Dy, Miss Philippines Earth 2007 Jeanne Harn, and Miss Philippines Earth Air 2020 Patrixia Shirley Santos.

Warriors also participated by voting for their favorite candidate who will receive the UE’s Choice Award.

The Gold Medal was awarded to Region 3, Jhanine Custodio who represented San Miguel and Chelsey Gwyneth Dela Cruz of Pandi, Bulacan, as well as the Filipino community of Osaka, Japan.

Meanwhile, the Silver Medal was given to Quench Espantaleon of Misamis Oriental, Davao City, and Alexa Roder of Melbourne, Australia, and receiving the Bronze Medal was Calabarzon or Group 2—consisting of Liz Mabao of Antipolo, Martina Marciano of Imus, and Joy Barcoma of Bacoor City.

The UE’s Choice for Green Leaders in Action Award was given to UE alumna Myrea Manely Caccam from Naujan, Oriental Mindoro and Vhana Patrish Hernandez from Cabanatuan City.

On the following Monday, August 4, the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 came back to the University for the Prejudging of Intelligence and Environmental Awareness Competition.

The queens also went around the campus and visited several classes to spread their advocacies to the Warrior community.

The grand coronation night took place last night, Aug. 10, in Okada Manila, with Barcoma from Bacoor being crowned as the Miss Philippines Earth 2025.

—with reports from Juliana R. Song
📷 Nico S. Corong, Mariel Michaella C. Eslava & Jhennel Sofrine D. Sarmiento/UE Dawn

11/08/2025

MABUHAY, WELCOME TO UE! ✈️🌐

Living up to its commitment to promote global collaboration and diversity, the University of the East (UE)-Caloocan officially welcomed international students during the International Students' Orientation on August 6.

Organized by the UE Office for International Affairs and External Linkages (OIL) of the Caloocan campus, the international students were onboarded about campus life, services and facilities, and policies inside the University.

The program was facilitated by OIL Coordinator Prof. Annabelle Espiritu, with UE Caloocan College Guidance Counselor Jayson Pareña also delivering a talk, and was attended by UE Caloocan Chancellor Dr. Victor Macam Jr.

✍️ Mark Jerome P. De Chavez
📷 Mark Justine P. Quizado/UE Dawn

10/08/2025

DAWN ADVISORY | New uniform design survey available in Canvas

In case you missed it this past week, the survey for the new uniform design has officially been released by the University of the East (UE) and is accessible in Canvas LMS.

A total of 10 uniform design sets were selected to be included in the form from the 50 submissions received by the Student Affairs Office.

To access the survey Google form, you may log in to your Canvas account and click the announcement titled "Survey for New Uniform Design for College Students."

Only students with a valid UE email account will be able to participate in the survey.

The winning design will be the new college uniform for the academic year 2026-2027.

10/08/2025

DAWN ADVISORY | New prelim exam sched for 1st sem, AY '25-'26

In light of the week-long class suspensions in July, the University of the East (UE) has adjusted the schedule of the preliminary examination to August 18 to 26.

The UE Department of Registration and Records Management (DRRM) outlined the new schedule through a memorandum signed by University Registrar Marcelo Vergara, dated July 28.

Monday-Wednesday classes shall conduct the prelim exams on Aug. 18 and 20, depending on their class schedules.

Prelim exams for Tuesday-Thursday classes shall be given on Aug. 19 and 26, likewise according to the courses' schedules.

All of Friday and Saturday classes' prelim exams is scheduled on Aug. 22 and 23, respectively.

The memo also stated that faculty members are advised to encode students' grades five days after Aug. 26, or the last examination day.

Additionally, Aug. 21 and 25 have been declared holidays for Ninoy Aquino Day and National Heroes Day, respectively, pursuant to Proclamation No. 727 by President Bongbong Marcos.

As of writing, the DAWN has not received any information whether asynchronous sessions have been rescheduled after the prelim exams.

See the publication below for the schedule given by the DRRM.

09/08/2025

RED AND READY 🏀🔴

Carrying the pride of Lualhati, the UE men’s basketball team is primed for battle in the 37th Promotion Cup International Basketball Tournament, taking place on August 12 to 16 in Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, China.

The Red Warriors will face a strong mix of professional and developmental squads from various countries, including China’s Heilongjiang Youth Team, Liaoning Project, and Jilin Northeast Tigers, as well as Habas from Russia and the Malaysia Selection Team.

This marks the first international campaign for the Red Warriors under the leadership of head coach Chris Gavina.

With the UAAP season fast approaching, Gavina underscored that the China tournament will serve as crucial preparation for their campaign.

“This international tournament will surely foster camaraderie and team chemistry through the shared experience of representing UE and the Philippines on an international stage,” he shared.

“[It will] build mental toughness and confidence that will carry over to our UAAP campaign,” coach added.

The UAAP Season 88 is set to commence in September, with UST serving as host for the season.

✍️ Richgen Regina S. Rodriguez

09/08/2025

𝗔 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✊

Despite the world always drowning them out, Indigenous people have always taught themselves how to swim.

With resilience and grace, each stroke is a testament to every effort they did to remain relevant, in a world that strives to downplay the songs of their boundless spirits.

For too long, the world has aimed to make them relics of the past. Yet, they push through the current, like courageous salmon pushing past the prevailing tide with grace and determination.

On this day, we are not here to celebrate the umbrella term of “Indigenous.”

We celebrate the Aetas, Mangyans, Sami, Batu people, and countless others—who have names, practices, and stories that have long been washed out.

So let us stand in solidarity with the world's warriors, whose lives have been bleached out and reduced to mere footnotes and cartoon caricatures.

Let us ensure that their voices are woven into the fabric of our history.

Happy World Indigenous Peoples' Day, Warriors! 🔴⚪

✍️ Mohamed Khalid A. Magadam
🎨 Reggie Mo T. Simon

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DAWN | Substance Over Form

The official student publication of the University of the East.

DAWN | VOLUME 73 EDITORIAL BOARD | Publication Year 2020-2021

Editor in Chief: Gillian Q. Mortera

News Editor: Joshua B. Molo

Sports Editor: Piolo S. Almoite

Features Editor: Janae P. Ammugauan

Filipino Editor: Mikhaela P. Lladones

Chief Photographer: Almira Joy D. Cerda

Art Director: Edgin Kristoffer S. Angeles

The Dawn is the official student publication of the University of the East. Tracing its origins back on 1947— which is a year younger than the University itself, it is considered as one of the pioneers in serving as the students’ voice and in delivering reports constructed from substance over form.

The Business College Journal spearheaded by PCCBA Manila student Howard Dee was conceived and conceptualized in 1946. Dee handled the journal as it began to publish term papers, literary works, and faculty profiles. It was an ordinary newsletter until it made a new amendment during 1950, when then Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration was renamed the University of the East.

A name embodying the perseverance of night-owl writers who work and constantly beat the dawn just to publish an issue, Accountancy student Vicente Mangawang gave the winning name: “Dawn.”

The Dawn thrives as years fly by, protecting its values and dignity despite facing the most alarming chapters in the country’s history. being one of the few newspapers allowed to operate during the repression of student councils and publications. During the 1970s, the Dawn became the most circulated student newspaper in the Philippines. Eventually, in 1981, it joined a campaign to aid its fellow publications that were shut down in the orders of the Marcos Administration.

For over seven decades, the Dawn continues to witness the journey of the studentry and the fate of the country by producing proud journalists, public servants, and in the case of one, even a national artist. Truly, the road it follows is no exemption from rocks and hurdles. However, the footprints left behind of its predecessors remind the Dawners of their purpose to keep the dawn rising in the East.

(The history of The Dawn was printed in its 70th-anniversary magazine’s article entitled, "The Chronicles of The Dawn.")

For inquiries and applications, contact us at [email protected]

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