551st Media

03/09/2026

551st MEDIA'S GRADUATING STARS ✨🎓

Some of the creative souls who once brought our stories, visuals, and voices to life are now officially part of this year's graduating class! 🎉

551st Media sends its warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to everyone who poured their passion, talent, and dedication into every piece we created together. Your hard work and heart made all the difference.

As you step forward towards new paths and bigger dreams, may your future be as bright and wonderful as the work you've shared with us. We are so proud of you!

Once again — congratulations, and may you carry success and joy in your new chapter ahead! 💛

02/09/2026

IN PHOTOS | Relive the moments from the Graduation Rites for Academic Year 2026. 🎓✨

The 122nd Commencement Exercise was filled with heartfelt cheers and triumphant smiles as graduates finally reached their milestone after years of hardwork and dedication today, September 2, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center.

Congratulations, Batch 2026!

Photos by Sean Matthew Tumolac

26/08/2026

ALL LANES LEAD BACK TO JHOCSON! 🐶🥇

Growls of victory fill the Land of Dawn as the NU Bulldogs are crowned the champions of the UAAP Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports Tournament, 2–1, defeating the DLSU Green Aces in their highly anticipated finals rematch.

Fueled by the hunger for redemption, the Bulldogs held their ground through a hard-fought series, displaying grit and tenacity with every clash. With the championship on the line, NU delivered when it mattered the most, closing out the series and bringing the crown back to Jhocson. 👑

Layout by Cyrille Rivero
Photo by UAAP S89 Media Team

23/08/2026

IN PHOTOS | Highlights from the V-League match-up between the NU Bulldogs and Letran Knights yesterday at Gameville Cetral Park, Mandaluyong City.

Photos by Timothy Villas

22/08/2026

BLEMISHED STREAK 🏐🐾

Pushing their limits to keep the winning streak alive, the National University Bulldogs fell short as they suffered their first loss of the season against the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights in a thrilling five-set match, 31-29, 24-26, 25-17, 18-25, 11-15, at the V-League 2026 today at Gameville Central Park.

The NU Bulldogs are driven to bounce back, preparing for their next game against the DLS-CSB Blazers on September 12, 5:00PM, at the same venue.

Photo by Timothy Villas
Layout by Johan Flores

19/08/2026

“Through the lens, we see forever.” 📸🎞️

From the groundbreaking vision of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce and Louis Daguerre, to innovators like George Eastman who made cameras accessible to all, photography exists today because of those who believed light could tell stories.

On World Photography Day, every snapshot we take is a tribute to these dreamers—turning fleeting seconds into timeless treasures.

Let’s honor the storytellers behind the shutter, and keep capturing life, one frame at a time. 🏞️📸

17/08/2026

IN PHOTOS | Highlights from the first match of the UAAP ESports Valorant Tournament between NU Bulldogs and DLSU Green Aces held yesterday at MVP Studios Mandaluyong.

Photos by Sean Matthew Tumolac and Rhamz De Guzman

16/08/2026

MAKING MARKS, EVEN MATCH 💥🐾

The NU Bulldogs exhibited impressive tactical plays in their opening match against the titleholder DLSU Green Aces, resulting in a 1-1 draw in the UAAP Season 88 Valorant Tournament today at the MVP Studios in Mandaluyong.

NU's Dalit earned Game 2 MVP honors as he led the team with sharp precision, finishing with 25 kills, 17 deaths, and three assists (25/17/3 KDA).

Photo by Sean Matthew Tumolac
Layout by Cyrille Rivero

07/08/2026

National University proudly shines the spotlight on our very own adviser, Engr. Raul M. Quintela. 💛💙

Integrating the Institution Through a Unified System

National University Technology Services Office (TSO) maintains the network system through its Network Administrator, Engr. Raul “Al” M. Quintela, applying his technical expertise and management.

Before his role at the present, the Jhocsons and NU were already part of his academic journey. He completed his basic education at Nazareth School (now known as NU Nazareth School) as a scholar of the couple Teodoro and Nelly Jhocson, son and daughter-in-law of NU founder Don Mariano Fortunato Jhocson.

He continued his stay in NU as a student athlete. While being part of the NU Juniors Basketball Team and competing in the UAAP, he finished his secondary education as salutatorian from the class of 1997.

In college, he served as assistant coach of his former team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering degree in 2002 and became a Registered Electronics Engineer.

Engr. Quintela was also a faculty member of NU Manila College of Engineering (COE) and College of Computing and Information Technologies (CCIT) for a few years during his stint as Assistant Director of NU Manila Information Technology Systems Office (ITSO).

As he moved to the central TSO, he now handles the network system of each campus during their respective launches, expanding his service for his alma mater.

Additionally, he guides new generations of Nationalians as the adviser and founder of 551st Media (NU Manila’s official photography club) and NU Epilogue (alumni media team).

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03/08/2026

IN VIDEO| Highlights from the recently concluded 126th Founding Anniversary Celebration of National University.

Filmed and Edited by Jhastyne Buncab