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The Accounts is the official student publication of the College of Management, University of the Philippines Visayas, Iloilo City. Composed of student journalists of the College of Management, the paper serves the interests of the students and the people. Our publication serves as a medium for free expression, literary, and artistic efforts as well as critique leading to social awareness, involvem

ent, and eventually, collective action. These we aim to achieve these goals not only through releasing pub issues but also campaigns, discourses, and alternative forms of information dissemination, from releasing press statements to important documents that lead for the welfare of the UP community and the nation. The Accounts advocates balance and responsible journalism. It also advocates to defend and preserve press freedom. This free student publication of a free student body is not affiliated with any political organization, internal or external to the college. The editorial staff are merely the agents of the paper. We accept contributions from students, faculty and staff, alumni and the public. The Accounts is a member of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines(CEGP), the national alliance of tertiary publications and Solidaridad (Soli), the UP alliance of student publications and writers’ organizations. The Accounts has a vision of a CM community free to know what is happening, free to speak, free to express creativity, and free to voice out the changes that they want. Its mission is to scribble what is happening, give opinions and push CM students to voice out. As stated in the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, The Accounts upholds campus press freedom, encourage critical and creative thinking, and develop the moral character and personal discipline of the Filipino Youth.

03/06/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | UPV records 91.67% passing rate among first-time takers in May 2026 CPA Licensure Exam

The College of Management in the University of the Philippines Visayas achieved a 91.67 percent passing rate among first-time takers in the May 2026 CPA Licensure Exam, according to results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

A total of 13 out of 15 CM graduates successfully passed the examination, giving the college an overall passing rate of 86.67 percent. Of the 12 first-time takers from UPV, 11 passed the examination, resulting in the college’s 91.67 percent first-time taker passing rate.

The three-day licensure examination was administered by the PRC on May 24 to 26, 2026 in testing centers nationwide.

Nationally, 3,004 out of 9,745 examinees passed the CPA Licensure Exam, resulting in a passing rate of 30.83 percent. This is lower than the 34.02 percent national passing rate recorded during the October 2025 CPA Licensure Exam.

29/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | UP Visayas receives new 49-seater university bus

The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) has officially welcomed its newly acquired 49-seater bus, further strengthening transportation services for the UPV community.

The bus was formally received on the morning of May 29 at the Miagao campus by Vice Chancellor for Administration Dr. Farisal U. Bagsit and Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension Prof. Encarnacion Emilia S. Yap.

Earlier, UPV Chancellor Clement Camposano shared photos of the new vehicle as it made its way to Miagao. According to Camposano, the acquisition was funded through the General Appropriations Act.

The 6-cylinder bus is equipped with modern features, including an audiovisual system, skid-proof flooring, an automatic fire extinguisher in the engine compartment, an LED destination board, and a six-camera CCTV system, among other standard specifications.

University officials said the addition of the new bus will greatly improve the mobility, safety, and accessibility of students, faculty, staff, and partner communities. It is expected to support academic, cultural, extension, and outreach activities, as well as fieldwork, research engagements, athletic events, and official University functions.

The new vehicle is also seen to help address transportation challenges within the University while reinforcing UPV’s commitment to inclusive, reliable, and efficient public service.

06/05/2026

𝗖𝗠𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦

The CMSC Elections 2026 have officially concluded with a landslide win for the PALABAN slate.

Incoming BSBA Marketing IV Chairperson 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗷𝗮 from PALABAN wins with 94.86% of the votes.

Incoming BSM IV Vice-Chairperson for Internal Affairs 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 from PALABAN wins with 84.89% of the votes.

Incoming BSM IV Vice-Chairperson for External Affairs 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 from PALABAN wins with 88.10% of the votes.

Incoming BSBA IV Secretary-General 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 from PALABAN wins with 80.06% of the votes.

Incoming BSA IV Treasurer 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘀 from PALABAN wins with 89.71% of the votes.

Incoming BSBA Marketing IV PRO 𝗬𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘀 from PALABAN wins with 60.13% of the votes. This is followed by 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘇 from KAAKBAY with 29.58% of the votes.

Incoming BSM III Business Manager 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 from PALABAN wins with 88.42% of the votes.

Incoming BSA IV Scions Governor 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 from PALABAN wins with 88.52% of the votes.

Incoming BSM III Tycoons Governor 𝗞𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻 from PALABAN wins with 95.65% of the votes.

Incoming BSBA Marketing Magnates Governor 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗼 from PALABAN wins with 59.79% of the votes. This is followed by 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘇𝗺𝗮𝗻 from KAAKBAY with 27.84% of the votes.

No candidate vied for the position of 5th Year Batch Representative.

Incoming BSM IV 4th Year Batch Representative 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 from PALABAN wins with 88.10% of the votes.

Incoming BSM III 3rd Year Batch Representative 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 from PALABAN wins with 65.59% of the votes.

Incoming BSM II 2nd Year Batch Representative 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝗮𝘀 from PALABAN wins with 98.10% of the votes.

Incoming BSM II CM Representative to the USC 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝘇 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗰𝗮𝘆𝗼 from PALABAN wins with 81.35% of the votes.

Incoming BSBA Marketing II USC Councilor 𝗞𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘇𝗮 from PALABAN wins with 76.85% of the votes.

Incoming BSA III USC Councilor 𝗞𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮 from PALABAN wins with 93.89% of the votes.

05/05/2026

𝗖𝗠𝗦𝗖 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗩𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗧

Voting for the CMSC Elections 2026 officially closed at 6:00 PM, with 311 out of 359 registered voters casting their ballots, as recorded by the UPV-CM COMELEC. This places voter turnout among registrants at 86.63%.

Breakdown by year level:
• Incoming 2nd Year — 105 out of 127
• Incoming 3rd Year — 93 out of 112
• Incoming 4th Year — 84 out of 90
• Incoming 5th Year — 29 out of 30

The results of the CMSC Elections 2026 will be posted tomorrow.

04/05/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠

This year’s forum focused on real student concerns such as CM transfer difficulties, transportation costs, communication gaps, and low engagement across the community.

Candidates proposed practical solutions, including improved stronger financial transparency, centralized systems, and more accessible student services.

Overall, the discussions highlighted a push for leadership that is organized, responsive, and grounded in the everyday needs of students.

Read the candidates’ answers for this segment here: https://theaccounts.substack.com/p/pulong-pulong-2026-open-forum

EDITOR’S NOTE: Only the most pressing issue-based questions were included in the link provided, as the segment covered numerous topics and extended exchanges that could not all be accommodated within the post. The full segment may still be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CP4NsqtVH/

03/05/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙?

Candidates raised real issues about CM Transfer, transportation costs, low participation, and gaps in systems. More than that, they offered solutions focused on student welfare, not just events.

What stands out is the approach: collaboration over individual action, consistency over one-time efforts, and community over convenience.

This isn’t just about choosing leaders. It’s about choosing a council that plans, works together, and delivers.

03/05/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦

More than promises, this is about real action.

In a time where issues on education, funding, and student welfare continue to persist, leadership must go beyond words. It must be grounded in accountability, consistency, and genuine service.

As elections approach, choose those who take responsibility, stay present, and act with purpose.

For a council that truly listens, responds, and delivers, this is for all of us.

03/05/2026

𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘 | The sole candidate running for the Secretary-General position for the CMSC Elections 2026, Antonette Tubungan, was absent during the Pulong-Pulong 2026.

Her opening statement was delivered on her behalf by Danielle Borja, the candidate running for Chairperson and from the same political party, during the time allotted for her.

Due to her absence, she was unable to answer the questions directed to her during the Harapan segment of the Pulong-Pulong 2026 and was also unable to deliver her closing remarks.

03/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Students of the College of Management Student Council witnessed the Pulong-Pulong 2026 as the 18 aspiring student leaders presented their platforms and outlined their proposed plans of action.

Through the “Harapan” segment, the audience saw the candidates navigate challenging questions that tested their wit, preparedness, and grasp of student issues. Attendees from both the onsite and online setup also took part in the discussion during the Open Forum by raising their own concerns and inquiries.

The event concluded with a surprise final round where candidates were asked to state their positions on various college-wide and national issues, giving students a closer look at the principles and perspectives of those seeking to lead the council.

📷: Nathan Beluso, Roan Dorado, Janine Senosin

02/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | The aspiring CMSC officers were asked for their official stances on issues during the surprise round to conclude the Pulong-Pulong 2026.

The issues, provided by the UPV-CM Comelec, ranged from college-wide to international issues.

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