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27/09/2025

UCU Gears Up for 2025 Student Council Elections with Miting de Avance

The 2025 University Student Council elections at Urdaneta City University (UCU) commenced yesterday September 27, with the conduct of a Miting de Avance at the UCU Audio-Visual Room at 8:00 A.M.

During the program, candidates for various positions in the University Student Council formally introduced themselves and presented their respective individual and party platforms before the student body.

The event was organized by the UCU Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in partnership with The University Scribe, which hosted a mock press conference to give students the opportunity to engage with the aspirants.

Official voting for the Student Council Elections opened at 1:00 P.M. yesterday and will conclude on Monday, September 29.

Words by Norma Jesusa B. Bertuso
Photos by Bench R. Yangat, Karol Ken Jairo A. Cachero and Nathalie Gail G. Aquino

23/09/2025

Executive Order No. 18-2025
Suspension of Classes in All Levels

Executive Order No. 18-2025
Suspension of Classes in All Levels

22/09/2025

Executive Order No. 17-2025
Suspension of Classes in All Levels

Executive Order No. 17-2025
Suspension of Classes in All Levels

18/09/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬!

Happy Birthday to our dear probationary staff, Meljem Lester Aduca.

We appreciate your passion for delivering authentic news in the name of principled journalism.

Your potential is something to look forward to, and we're glad that you chose to serve our publication.

Together, let's magnify pressing stories to empower lives.

15/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐔𝐂𝐔 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫

URDANETA CITY – Urdaneta City University (UCU) conducted its 1st International Peace Education Seminar in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation and Peace Corps on September 8, 2025, at the UCU Gymnasium and via Zoom.

With the theme “Promoting Global Citizenship and Sustainable Peace Among NSTP Students,” the event showcased best practices in civic responsibilities and peace building for global collaboration among the youth.

Keynote talks were delivered by Mr. Ingil Ra, Regional Representative of the Global Peace Foundation – Asia Pacific, and Peace Corps Volunteers Leaders Anne Nicole T. Tengson and Joshua C. Brown, who emphasized the role of youth in advancing peace, unity, volunteerism, and global cooperation.

The seminar also included plenary sessions for the 12 partner higher education institutions.

In his closing message, Dr. Sonny Soriano, Director for External Affairs and Linkages, underscored the key role of youth in promoting peace and unity worldwide.

Report by Nathalie Gail G. Aquino
Photos by Bench R. Yangat

15/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

The two-day GAcaDemy leadership camp concluded in the University Gymnasium on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Dr. Nhorly U. Domenden, the main proponent of GAcaDemy and former director of Center for Student Leadership and Development, served as the guest resource speaker and stressed the importance of change and innovation.

“Don’t settle what makes you comfortable, because if you settle ‘di na kayo nalalayo sa mediocrity,” he said.

“Innovating standards is not lowering the least acceptable measure, but going beyond mediocrity,” he added.

He envisioned GAcaDemy to produce international leaders and evolving individuals who empower, recognize, and inspire others.

Furthermore, the top performing groups are also recognized. Alon was hailed as the Best Group this edition, amassing 14,525 points, while Alab trailed behind as 2nd with 11,625 points, and Araw surpassed the 5 digits mark with 10,335 points in third.

These are the ranks and points accumulated of the remaining groups:

4th - Asero (9,835 points)
5th - Ani (7,300 points)
6th - Agimat (4,230 points)
7th - Amihan (2,830 points)

Moreover, Nash Manuel Fernandez (BS Tourism Management) and Dann Xyzan Dacio (BS Information Technology) were recognized as Campers of the Year for the pre-enrolled and graduate categories, respectively.

Major Awards:
Best Flag Design - Alon
Best Flag Presentation - Ani
Best Cheers & Yells - Ani
Mr. Leadership Camp - Mark Justine Mendez (Araw)
Ms. Leadership Camp - Roan Evangelio (Alon)
Best Group Leader - Junjun Paningbatan (Alon)

Minor Awards:
Most Creative Group - Agimat
Most Behave Group - Araw
Most Jolly Group - Amihan
Most Active Group - Alon
Most Cheerful Group - Ani
Clean Supreme - Asero
Most Organized Group - Alab
Most Attentive Group - Alab

Kalabasa Awards:
Jejemon Award- Ruth Sudiacal
Tambay Award- Dennis Maling
Contractor Award- Charles Ladines
Babae sa CEA Building Award- John Kenneth Bautista
Rawet Award- Marc Steven De Vera & Jovelyn Reyes
Love Team Award- Morris Gumtang & Mark Joseph Agoncillo

Words by Gale Meggy S. Ramos, and Perry Dwayne D. Obedoza
Photos by Bench R. Yangat and Franz Joset A. Alipay

13/09/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Another test of endurance, critical thinking, and leadership had begun.

Campers participated in the amazing race where they were challenged to use critical thinking to solve puzzles designed to test their minds.

The activity required endurance, as participants had to run long distances to reach the next station, and leadership, as they were tasked to guide their groups and bring them to the finish line.

The race aimed to strengthen the campers’ connection with their groupmates, helping them overcome the challenges the it has to offer.

Words by Daniela Rose R. Dacanay
Photos by Bench R. Yangat and Franz Joset A. Alipay

13/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The GAcaDemy program continued with worship songs, followed by a gospel message from Psalm 23:1-3: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He refreshes my soul.”

After a heartfelt sharing, the participants were divided into groups and tasked to write their answers to the question: “What is God’s purpose for you?” This was followed by another reflection question: “How can you achieve the purpose that God has given to you?”

Words by Franz Joset A. Alipay
Photos by Bench R. Yangat

12/09/2025

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍 | 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲-𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬

Ipinamalas ng bawat camper ang kanilang natatanging talento sa pagtatanghal, pati na rin ang kanilang husay sa fashion na nagbigay-pugay sa tradisyunal na kasuotan ng mga Pilipino ngayong gabi, Setyembre 12.

Ulat ni Ralph A. Mateo
Kuha nina Bench R. Yangat at Ralph A. Mateo

12/09/2025

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝟗𝟐 𝐔𝐂𝐔 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦

92 alumni of Urdaneta City University successfully passed the August 2025 Criminology Licensure Examination, posting a 51.69% institutional passing rate.

The Professional Regulation Commission recorded 13,074 passers out of 25,400 examinees nationwide, equivalent to a 51.47% national passing rate.

Report by Melyra D. Esguerra

12/09/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | As their fourth activity, the host announced a challenging team-building game that tests leadership strategies and teamwork. The goal for the campers is to discover their leadership potential, and despite being in a new team, they must be innovative and efficient.

Gacademy campers engage with games that challenge their leadership.

After completing the task, each group chose a representative color. But here's the twist: everyone won, and the campers would be regrouped based on their chosen colors, potentially changing the team momentum.

Words by Angiela Mae Campos
Photos by Jaspher M. Sibayan and Franz Joset A. Alipay