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The Accounts The official student publication of the College of Management in the University of the Philippines Visayas. This is OUR publication!

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 writersโ€™ 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.

๐…๐„๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐„ | ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™‡๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™ƒ๐™ช๐™ง๐™ง๐™–๐™: ๐˜พ๐™ˆ ๐™‚๐™ง๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™›๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ช๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™—๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉThe College of Management community came alive last June 2, 2025 as ...
04/06/2025

๐…๐„๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐„ | ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™‡๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™ƒ๐™ช๐™ง๐™ง๐™–๐™: ๐˜พ๐™ˆ ๐™‚๐™ง๐™ž๐™ก๐™ก๐™›๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ช๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™จ ๐™—๐™ง๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ

The College of Management community came alive last June 2, 2025 as Bluechips gathered for the much-anticipated Bluechips Town Hall Meeting and Grillfest 2025, an annual celebration organized by the College of Management Student Council (CMSC) counterparts and committees. This yearโ€™s festivities roared with spirit under the theme โ€œAlab ng Alaala: CMSC Grillfest 2025,โ€ igniting not only the grills but also the hearts of the student body as they closed another successful school year.

Far from a typical year-end gathering, the event served as both a reflection and a celebration, marking the challenges and triumphs of the academic year while strengthening the camaraderie that defines the Bluechips community. Students arrived in full force clad in blue, a symbolic show of unity and pride, creating a sea of vibrant energy that set the tone for the evening.

The Town Hall Meeting offered a platform for dialogue and reflection of the past year to better prepare for the next academic year. Members of the student body and the CMSC reconnected over the milestones of the year, revisiting key initiatives, acknowledging collective efforts, and discussing future directions. The CM Transfer was in play with the new batch of 3rd year students transferring to Iloilo Cityโ€”opening a door of new challenges and opportunities.

The space cultivated a sense of communityโ€”a reminder that student governance is not just about leadership, but about listening and heeding the calls of the student body.

But it wasnโ€™t all business. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the Grillfest took center stage. The scent of grilled favorites filled the air while laughter and music flowed freely. Students enjoyed good food, lively conversations, and shared memories that added warmth to the night and others sang their hearts out, showing how they are bonded with the community. True to its name, โ€œAlab ng Alaalaโ€ captured the emotional fire of the event: a blend of nostalgia, gratitude, and celebration.

The evening closed not with formality, but with fire, both literal and metaphorical. It was a night of connection, one that reminded every Bluechip in attendance that they are part of something bigger, something burning bright.

As the embers of the nightโ€™s festivities cooled, one thing remained: a renewed spirit and a shared sparkโ€”one Bluechips community, stronger than ever.

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | ๐™‡๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™จ, ๐™‡๐™ฎ๐™ง๐™ž๐™˜๐™จ, ๐™‡๐™š๐™œ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฎ: ๐™Ž๐™€๐™€ ๐™€๐™ˆ ๐™๐™’๐™Š ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™œ๐™š ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™–๐™ฏ๐™šA day of celebration through meaningful entr...
20/05/2025

๐ˆ๐ ๐๐‡๐Ž๐“๐Ž๐’ | ๐™‡๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ๐™จ, ๐™‡๐™ฎ๐™ง๐™ž๐™˜๐™จ, ๐™‡๐™š๐™œ๐™–๐™˜๐™ฎ: ๐™Ž๐™€๐™€ ๐™€๐™ˆ ๐™๐™’๐™Š ๐˜พ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š๐™ง๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™œ๐™š ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™–๐™ฏ๐™š

A day of celebration through meaningful entrepreneurship and a night of music, memories, and movement as SEE EM TWO lit up the stage with electrifying performances and crowd-roaring anthemsโ€”all for a meaningful cause and social impact.

๐…๐„๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐„ | ๐™Ž๐™š๐™š โ€˜๐™€๐™ข ๐™๐™Š๐™Š ๐™ˆ๐™ช๐™˜๐™? ๐™‰๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง.A business with a purpose refuses to stay quiet. Some school projects end in a grade. ...
20/05/2025

๐…๐„๐€๐“๐”๐‘๐„ | ๐™Ž๐™š๐™š โ€˜๐™€๐™ข ๐™๐™Š๐™Š ๐™ˆ๐™ช๐™˜๐™? ๐™‰๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ง.

A business with a purpose refuses to stay quiet.

Some school projects end in a grade. Others leave a mark.

Last May 16, the 4th-year BS in Management students of MGT 192 (Management of Small Business), organized their culminating activity but it wasn't just about launching a businessโ€”it was about launching a message. See โ€˜Em Two: A Celebration of Entrepreneurship and Social Impact brought together eleven student-run enterprises in a one-day bazaar at the UPV Cyberpark, but beyond the buzz of sales and branded booths, something more meaningful pulsed beneath the surface.

This year, every peso earned and product sold carried a deeper purpose: to support the Ati Community in Brgy. Matag-ub, Janiuay, Iloilo. In partnership with the Panay Indigenous Culture Advocacy Group (PICAG), the students dedicated the eventโ€™s proceeds to assist one of the islandโ€™s most marginalized Indigenous groups. In a course rooted in business, this was a choice rooted in empathy.

Each booth told its own storyโ€”some sold handcrafted goods, others championed sustainability, convenience, or cultural flair. But together, they reflected the creativity and commitment of a generation of future managers who are beginning to understand that success doesnโ€™t mean much unless it lifts others, too.

The bazaar was a flurry of activity: customers hopping from stall to stall, students marketing with charm and strategy, and curious passersby discovering the energy of youth-led entrepreneurship. But what stood out wasnโ€™t just the polished packaging or social media savvyโ€”it was the cause that tied them all together. These werenโ€™t just businesses; they were small engines of social change.

But See โ€˜Em Two didnโ€™t stop at the marketplace. It knew that to move people, you donโ€™t just need a productโ€”you need a platform. And so, later that afternoon, the event transformed into something else entirely.
As the walls of the UPV Auditorium did more than echo musicโ€“ they pulsed with passion, stories, and the voices of the often unheard. The College of Managementโ€™s long-awaited concert, See โ€˜ Em TOO, unfolded not just as a showcase of talent but as a resounding declaration: art, when used with intention, can become a vessel for change.

From 4:00 to 6:00 PM, students, faculty, and guests gathered not merely to be entertained, but to be moved. The concert was a collective effort between CM and UPHSI students, as they used the stage as a space to shine and a platform to speak up. Every note sung, every step danced, and every line delivered bore the weight of advocacyโ€”each performance a story in itself, echoing the lived experiences and aspirations of marginalized communities.

One of the nightโ€™s most memorable moments came from the CM all-women group, who stunned the audience with their performance of Pantropiko by BINI. In a dazzling celebration of femininity and strength, they reminded us that environmental issues, too, are genderedโ€”that girl power includes speaking for the planet. Their fusion of choreography, expression, and purpose was more than a spectacle; it was a statement.
UPHSIโ€™s Hugyaw Dance Club, donning retro flair, was among the first to grace the stage. With bold colors and spirited steps, their performance served as a blast from the past that still marched firmly into the future. It was the kind of opening that didnโ€™t just warm up the crowdโ€”it set the tone for a night of purpose-driven artistry.

The CM Bluechips kept the momentum ablaze with a series of impactful dance numbers that ranged from fierce and stylish to intimate and reflective, performing Power by Fifth Harmony, they took the auditorium by stormโ€”clad in black blazers, dripping with confidence, and radiating rebellion. But their message extended far beyond the surface. Another Bluechips group delivered deeply personal pieces tackling LGBTQIA+ pride and mental healthโ€”proof that dance, too, can carry the cries of a community and become a form of healing.

Not to be outdone, CM students lent their voices in a powerful medley of Eraserheads songs like Alapaap and Pare Ko. Their harmonies spoke of longing and unity amidst the ongoing logistical challenges of the CM transferโ€”an experience that has left many students physically separated but emotionally bound. For a moment, the auditorium became a refugeโ€”a space where division was replaced by connection, and confusion was soothed by song.

And just when the night seemed like it couldnโ€™t cut any deeper, then came the performance that left the auditorium holding its breathโ€”Group 2: Memoirs of a Certain March 17th. A skit that peeled back the scars on the pandemicโ€™s enduring impact, it served as a tribute and a reckoning. Through gripping dialogue and raw emotion, the piece honored teachers, students, frontliners, and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating a world thatโ€™s often unkind. It wasnโ€™t just a story. It was a mirror, a reminder, and a call to never forget.

As the lights dimmed and the final applause faded, students stood united, voices loud, echoing the calls for justice that had been threaded throughout the concert. It was a fitting end: spontaneous, raw, and unapologetic. A declaration that art is not passive. That we, too, are not passiveโ€“ a call to remain awake, engaged, and unapologetically loud.

The night was a heartfelt convergence of art and action and beyond the applause and lights, the concert also carried an advocacy: to support the Panay Indigenous Culture Advocacy Group (PICAG). Every ticket purchased, every cheer echoed, and every step on that stage contributed to a larger causeโ€”one that lives outside the auditorium, in the hearts of the people we fight for.

It reminded us that art does not exist in a vacuum. It moves, breathes, and bleeds into the struggles we face. It dares us to feel, to remember, and most importantly, to act. And in a world where silence is often easier, this concert chose to be loud right up until the final chant.

See EM TOO showed us what happens when students are given more than a syllabus and theyโ€™re given space to think critically, act ethically, and dream audaciously. Space to learn that business can, and should be a force for good.

In the end, it wasnโ€™t just about profit. It was about people, in partnership with the Panay Indigenous Culture Advocacy Group, they were able to help the Ati Community in Brgy. Matag-ub, Janiuay, Iloilo, as the beneficiary of the event. These students utilized their education not just as a ladder, but as a bridge.
And if this is what management looks like in their hands, then the future is in good ones.

May it not be the last.




Words by Grace Abigail Chua
Photos by Nathan Beluso

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | The plots that keep twisting.A series of emotions is felt as the CM students perform the skit entitled, ...
16/05/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | The plots that keep twisting.

A series of emotions is felt as the CM students perform the skit entitled, โ€œGroup 2: Memoirs of a Certain March 17th.โ€
The stage uncovers not just any drama but a story that needs to be told and heard by many. It gives light to significant issues concerning the pandemic that remain relevant to this day.

The emotions that the artists evoke are not dictated by the script alone. It narrates the realities faced by teachers, students, academic achievers, healthcare workers, and LGBTQIA+ members, among others. As the curtain closes, these stories will be remembered as the bearers of struggles, resilience, and hope.

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | CM voices evoke hopeโ€”students unite despite the divide Melodious voices take the center stage as the CM ...
16/05/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | CM voices evoke hopeโ€”students unite despite the divide

Melodious voices take the center stage as the CM students delivered a heartfelt showcase of youthful talents and collaboration. As they pour their energy and emotion into their performance which is a medley of songs by the band Eraserheads. This included the songs โ€œAlapaapโ€ and โ€œPare Ko.โ€ The performance is a tribute to the CM students who are facing the effects of the CM transferโ€”the hassles of being divided from their fellow students and the inconvenience of transferring back to the city campus.

Because of this, the auditorium is filled with harmony, hope, and the powerful reminder that music can bring people together like nothing else.


๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | ADVOCACY THROUGH MOVEMENT: CM group shines in impactful dance piece Another dance group from Bluechips s...
16/05/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | ADVOCACY THROUGH MOVEMENT: CM group shines in impactful dance piece

Another dance group from Bluechips seizes the crowdโ€™s attention in their lively yet meaningful performance, making their calls loudly known. With a first performance telling the stories of the LGBTQ+ community, they carry bright smiles and colors along with them. Their second performance follows which mirrors their calls on mental health awareness, proving their passion and drive in their advocacies.

Whether it may be carrying the colors of the rainbow to showing the light of hope in the darkness that clouds the masses personally and politically, Bluechips never fail to deliver the causes they are fighting for through dynamic and expressive movements.


๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | SASS AND STYLE: A look at Bluechipsโ€™ soulful dance number Draped in black with an electrifying aura, CM ...
16/05/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | SASS AND STYLE: A look at Bluechipsโ€™ soulful dance number

Draped in black with an electrifying aura, CM exudes sass all over the auditorium. Another group shines again in showing their power through their energetic dance performance, conveying boldness and creativity. The group performs โ€œPowerโ€ by Little Mix in their black blazers, carrying not just talentโ€”but brilliance as well.


๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | BLAST FROM THE PAST: HUGYAW steps toward the futureThe UPHSI Hugyaw Dance Club grooves to the music as t...
16/05/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | BLAST FROM THE PAST: HUGYAW steps toward the future

The UPHSI Hugyaw Dance Club grooves to the music as they are among the first performers to grace the stage with their presence. With their retro-themed performance, their diverse colors and steps signal how the rest of the night will unfold. The audience is bound to witness the different talents and performances that echo the steps for broader calls for change.


๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | PANTROPIKO: Girl Power thru Environmental Awareness!The all-women group of CM students light up the stag...
16/05/2025

๐‡๐€๐๐๐„๐๐ˆ๐๐† ๐๐Ž๐– | PANTROPIKO: Girl Power thru Environmental Awareness!

The all-women group of CM students light up the stage with a spectacular fusion of talent, creativity, and heart in their performance dedicated to the environment sector. Performing a piece โ€œPantropikoโ€ by the famous P-pop group, BINI. This unforgettable moment is a celebration of the boundless potential and vibrant spirit of the College of Management in addressing the social causes we face today.


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