The Campus Headliner

24/08/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!

After The Campus Headliner's magical “Staff Hunt”, the search is over and the missing cards have finally been found. From the online application, and through the Phase 1 and Phase 2 process, the lucky participants have been welcomed at last.

We’re excited to introduce the new members of The Campus Headliner - the one who will complete our cards. The next set of ace who will join us in our mission of grounding all eyes in the truth.

With a bit of magic left, this year's The Campus Headliner Staff Hunt is now officially closed.

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23/08/2026

𝗦𝗟𝗦𝗨 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝟴.𝟭𝟮% 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
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‎As the number of applicants to both public and private tertiary institutions continues to rise, there is no guarantee that the funds allocated to State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) will be enough to meet students demand. This is one of the main reasons acceptance rates remain limited, affecting many students' chances of pursuing higher education.
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‎According to the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), Southern Leyte State University was allocated ₱912,287,000. ‎However, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has proposed a reduced budget of ₱838,226,000 for fiscal year 2027 under the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP). This reflects an 8.12% budget cut for the university.
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‎SLSU is not alone. According to the DBM proposal, 49 out of 113 SUCs nationwide will also experience budget cuts in the 2027 NEP.
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‎It is important to note that these figures are still part of the proposed budget. The final amount may still increase or decrease once both the Upper and Lower House deliberate on and approve the 2027 General Appropriations Act.

‎Nevertheless, SUCs and students continue to call on the government to prioritize education and allocate sufficient funds to SUCs across the Philippines. If we fail to invest in education, we risk repeating the same problems — because without proper support, we will not have enough skilled and values-driven people to solve them.
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‎In consistent with the Campus Headliner’s mission to keep all eyes grounded in the truth, the team will consult with the university administration about how it intends to maximize the proposed SUC allocation. This is a developing story. Please stay updated.
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via R. Vasquez | The Campus Headliner News
Graphics by J.E. Jayma | The Campus Headliner Creatives

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‎Data source: Department of Budget and Management, _2027 National Expenditure Program_. https://www.dbm.gov.ph/index.php/2027/national-expenditure-program-fy-2027
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23/08/2026

'𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗶 𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻' 𝗧.𝗧
- 𝗦𝗲𝗻. 𝗣𝗶𝗮— 𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

New school year, new memories, same academic trauma. Four years of college, four different eras, and countless puyat, kape and kalbaryo moments. Pero laban ra!

As we embrace another school year, let’s take a look at the college life evolution, from Freshie confidence to Senior survival mode. Hapit na raba Acquaintance Party, may this quick guide help you spot them in the wild—este, University grounds pala.
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Words by R. Paat & A. Lompot | The Campus Headliner
Art by C. Dalida | The Campus Headliner Creatives
Layout by A. Gonzales | The Campus Headliner Creatives

23/08/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗞𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗧

"Matutong mamaluktot kung maikli ang kumot."

Pero, Mama... napupunit na po.

Papa... lumalagpas na po ang mga paa ko. Kinakagat na po ako ng lamig, at ng mga lamok.

Lolo, Lola, Ate, Kuya... lumalaki na po ako.

Kailan pa po ba mapapalitan ang kumot?

Hindi na po kasi nito natatakpan ang ginaw.

Palagi na lang po ba tayong ganito?

Magpapakampante na lang ba tayo sa kung anong mayroon, kahit alam nating hindi iyon sapat?

Bakit natin pinipilit maging komportable sa mga bagay na dapat sana'y ipinaglalaban nating mabago?

Napansin ko lang po...

Baka kayo rin, noon, tinuruan ding mamaluktot.

Iyong kapag kulang, magtiis.

Kapag mahirap, magkasya.

Kapag hindi kaya, tanggapin na lang.

Paulit-ulit hanggang sa akalain nating normal na ang kakulangan.

Kaya may mga pasyenteng inuuna pang tanungin ang presyo ng gamot bago ang pangalan ng sakit. Mas mabigat na kasi ang resibo kaysa sa reseta.

May mga pamilyang pinipiga ang bawat butil ng bigas, pinaghahati-hatian ang iisang ulam, at isinisiksik ang isang linggong buhay sa iisang lata. Na para bang ang kahirapan ay kasalanan, at ang mabuhay ay isa nang pribilehiyong kailangang bayaran.

May mga batang mas maagang natutong magbanat ng buto kaysa magbuklat ng aklat. Sinasabi pa nila, "Poverty is not a hindrance to success." Marahil.

Pero hindi nila alam ang pagitan ng pangarap at pamasahe, ng diploma at hapunan, ng matrikula at laman ng pitaka.

May mga drayber, magsasaka, tindera, mangingisda, at mga manggagawang hinahabol ang pagsikat at paglubog ng araw, hindi para yumaman, kundi para lamang may maihain sa hapag kahit ito'y kulang lang.

May mga taong ipinagbibili ang tanging yamang iniingatan nila, kagaya ng, lupa; alahas; alaala; at maging ang sarili nilang dangal; sa halagang hindi man lang katumbas ng tunay nitong halaga. Hindi dahil gusto nila, kundi dahil wala na silang ibang mapagpipilian.

At mas masakit...

May mga taong ginagamit ang ating pagkakabaluktot.

Habang hirap tayong gumalaw sa kakapusan, lalo tayong pinagsasamantalahan.

At ang pinakamalungkot...

Unti-unti tayong nasanay.

Sino nga ba ang nagturo sa ating manatiling nakabaluktot?

Sino ang nagsabing ang pagtitiis ang tanging paraan para mabuhay?

At bakit hanggang ngayon, tila takot pa rin tayong dugtungan ang kumot?

Bakit hindi natin ito sama-samang habaan, upang wala nang mapilitang mamaluktot?

Nakakalungkot isipin...

Tuwing may problema, tayo ang hinihingan ng sakripisyo.

Kapag may krisis, tayo ang inaasahang umunawa.

Kapag may pagkukulang, tayo ang pinagbabayad.

Ngunit kapag may kasaganaan...

Iilan lamang ang nakikinabang.

May mga nakaupo sa kapangyarihan na tila itinuring na buffet ang kanilang posisyon—kuha lamang nang kuha, busog na busog sa pribilehiyo, habang ang mga taong dapat nilang pagsilbihan ay patuloy na nagugutom.

Hindi man lang itinatanong kung pantay ba ang kanilang mga pasya.

Siguro dahil hindi nila nararamdaman ang ginaw ng mga walang maayos na kumot.

Hindi ito bago.

Matagal na itong kuwento.

At tila bawat henerasyon ay minamana hindi ang mas mahabang kumot, kundi ang mas mahigpit na pagkakabaluktot.

Mama...

Papa...

Malaki na po ako.

Nauunawaan ko na ang bawat panahon ng ating pamamaluktot.

Tama na po ito...ayaw ko na sa maikli at gusay-gusay na kumot.
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ni V. Fortuna | The Campus Headliner Literary

21/08/2026

SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
SEMESTRAL DUE PAYMENT ADVISORY

📢 ATTENTION, SCHOLARS!

All scholars are hereby reminded to settle their ₱30.00 Semestral Due within the designated collection period.

📅 COLLECTION PERIOD

August 17–28, 2026

📌 COLLECTION SCHEDULE

August 24, 2026 – PSIM & IIEE

August 25, 2026 – ICPEP & ICTS Scholars

August 26, 2026 – PAFT & AITS Scholars

August 27, 2026 – HTML & OES Scholars

August 28, 2026 – PICE & CJSO Scholars

💰 AMOUNT DUE

₱30.00

💳 PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Online Payment via GCash

📱 GCash Number: 0997 340 8838
👤 Account Name: Kirstein Chelsea Ticod

After completing your GCash payment, please accomplish the Payment Confirmation Form:

🔗 Payment Form:
https://forms.gle/np1WegHbfhRTbHdJ8

📎 Please upload a clear screenshot of your GCash transaction receipt as proof of payment. Kindly keep the receipt for your records.

2. On-Site Payment

📍 Payment may also be settled directly at the Scholarship Office.

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER

All scholars are requested to settle their Semestral Due within the designated collection period.

For GCash payments, submission of the Payment Confirmation Form and proof of payment is required for proper recording and verification.

Thank you for your cooperation and prompt compliance.

Scholarship Office

SCHOLARSHIP OFFICE
SEMESTRAL DUE PAYMENT ADVISORY

📢 ATTENTION, SCHOLARS!

All scholars are hereby reminded to settle their ₱30.00 Semestral Due within the designated collection period.

📅 COLLECTION PERIOD

August 17–28, 2026

📌 COLLECTION SCHEDULE

August 24, 2026 – PSIM & IIEE

August 25, 2026 – ICPEP & ICTS Scholars

August 26, 2026 – PAFT & AITS Scholars

August 27, 2026 – HTML & OES Scholars

August 28, 2026 – PICE & CJSO Scholars

💰 AMOUNT DUE

₱30.00

💳 PAYMENT OPTIONS

1. Online Payment via GCash

Please accomplish the Payment Form:

🔗 Payment Form:
https://forms.gle/np1WegHbfhRTbHdJ8

📎 Please upload a clear screenshot of your GCash transaction receipt as proof of payment. Kindly keep the receipt for your records.

2. On-Site Payment

📍 Payment may also be settled directly at the Scholarship Office.

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER

All scholars are requested to settle their Semestral Due within the designated collection period.

For GCash payments, submission of the Payment Confirmation Form and proof of payment is required for proper recording and verification.

Thank you for your cooperation and prompt compliance.

Scholarship Office

20/08/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | ‎The afternoon session shifted its focus to the proposed guidance fee, presented by Nenita V. Flores, Head of Student Welfare Services. She emphasized that the main purpose of the proposal is to provide various services that support students’ academic success and social‑emotional well‑being. Flores also explained that the guidance fee will not be collected directly from students’ pockets but will be charged through CHED Unifast.
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‎The program also featured Jessa Laarni B. Espinas, Director for Student Affairs and Services (SAS), who emphasized the Freedom of Information (FOI) mechanism. She explained that FOI allows students to request information, data, and official research reports for school projects and theses helpful particularly to engineering and education students while ensuring that personal information is protected by data privacy regulations.
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‎Meanwhile, Nestnie D. Honrada, Head, Information System, explained the Learning Management System (LMS) and how it will be used to track courses and training programs, especially for asynchronous classes.
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‎Following that, Lourd Ive M. Visbal, Director of Arts, Culture, and Global Heritage, encouraged everyone to join, engage, and participate in cultural activities, with a special invitation to LGBTQIA+ community.
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‎Uriel J. Serenio, SSC President, presented as well the SSC calendar of activities for Academic Year 2026–2027 and proposed a minor contribution for first‑semester events. The proposal covers five activities with a total contribution of 65 pesos. He also explained that if unexpected activities or emergencies arise, the SSC will use an existing “emergency fund” from previous contributions instead of requesting an additional contribution from students.
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‎An open forum then followed, giving students an opportunity to raise concerns, share insights, and participate in discussions.
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‎Moreover, Mr. Orlie O. Cag‑Ong, Head of Security and Safety Services, reiterated safety policies and guidelines for school uniforms to ensure a positive, safe, and secure university environment.
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‎Lastly, Immanuel M. Cabanig, SSC Deputy Adviser delivered the closing remarks leaving everyone feeling the event.
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‎The afternoon activities concluded with the presentation of recognition awards to partner agencies.

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‎via C.S. Nocalan | The Campus Headliner News
‎Photos taken by H.V. Gisto, J.E. Jayma & A. Gonzales | The Campus Headliner Multimedia
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20/08/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | The Supreme Student Council (SSC) of Southern Leyte State University-Sogod Campus (SLSU-SC) kicked off its first General Student Assembly (GSA) for A.Y. 2026-2027, held at the Multi-Purpose Court (MPC) today, August 20.

The annual full day gathering brought together students, stakeholders, and partner agencies for a university-wide gathering, highlighting student affairs, financial literacy, and student consultation.

Dr. Jude A. Duarte, the University President, gave an inspiring message at the event, reminding students to live as one of the University.

The program featured representation from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), presented by Maria Georgina Carmel O. Fabreag, Bank Officer V. She then discussed financial health and inclusion literacy, including the Landbank, Maya, and BPI, sharing practical insights and practices on budgeting, securing a transaction account, and accessibility.

Meanwhile, Cosme T. Socito Jr., representative of EGov DICT, gave his insights on the digital technologies offered by the government. He explored the Technology agenda, digital platforms, and offered digital IDs, document requests, and local government transactions directly on smartphones without visiting multiple websites or offices.

"Youth must be curious at this digital time," he said, encouraging students to be involved, engaged, and curious.

Highlighted also was the Cash Lite Campus Pre-Event, Presented by Vincent Cabasisi, Consumer Association of LandBank. He encouraged students to avail themselves of opening their bank account by directly accessing services in partner agencies and cooperative booths at the venue. Those students who availed themselves of opening their bank account were treated to receive a free snack, raffle, and food.

Moreover, an accomplishment report and the financial report from the second semester of academic year 2025-2026 were presented by former SSC Vice President Vanness Bragas and SSC Treasurer Brandon Trayco.

Part two of the said Student General Assembly (GSA) will resume at 1:00 PM.

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via C.S. Nocalan | The Campus Headliner News
Photos taken by H.V. Gisto & A. Gonzales | The Campus Headliner Multimedia

19/08/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗡!

The applicants of the Campus Headliner recruitment took the next act today, August 19, Wednesday, completing the Phase 1 and Phase 2 which are the Skill Test in the morning and the Interview in the afternoon.

The two-part screening gave the applicants the opportunity to put their skills to the test, share their ideas, and show what they could bring to the publication.

With both stages completed, the applicants have taken another step toward becoming the newest voices of The Campus Headliner.

The stage is set. The final reveal is coming.

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via F. Moya | The Campus Headliner News
Photos taken by H.V. Gisto & A. Gonzales | The Campus Headliner Multimedia

19/08/2026

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Southern Leyte State University — Sogod Campus Allows PATHFit Uniform Entry for Students with First Scheduled Class

Southern Leyte State University - Sogod Campus (SLSU-SC) now permits students whose first scheduled class is PATHFit or Physical Education (PE) to enter campus wearing the prescribed PATHFit/PE uniform.

Under OP Memorandum Order No. 209, Series of 2026, affected students must obtain a permit.

Students are advised to secure their permits from the Office of the Head of Student Engagement and Support Services (OSAS). The permit remains valid for the entire semester and must be presented to campus security personnel upon entry, whenever required.

This measure aims to streamline arrival for students who need to attend early PATHFit/PE sessions without changing clothes on campus.

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via R. Paat | The Campus Headliner News
Layout by A. Gonzales | The Campus Headliner Creatives

16/08/2026

𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗕𝗥𝗔, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗬'𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!

The first step is finally over. Congratulations to the applicants who passed the application stage of The Campus Headliner.

Check whether your student ID number appears among those who were chosen to move forward.

The next round begins with two phases: Phase 1- Skills Test, followed by Phase 2- Interview.

The magic continues. Are you ready for what's comes next?
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