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Fine Arts students, alumni reclaim queer history through art in ‘Descendants V’
Text and Photo by Gabriel Emmanuel Solamo/StoryLab Recognizing indigenous and vernacular expressions as integral to queer history, the fifth iteration of the Descendants art exhibit highlights how different art forms and everyday encounters can preserve historically...
Twin Plagues examines pandemic’s economic scars, institutional erosion under Duterte administration
Text and Photo by Eunice Iglesias/StoryLab Weakened public systems and militarized governance under former President Rodrigo Duterte (2016–2022), rather than the COVID-19 pandemic alone, drove the Philippines into its worst economic crisis since Martial Law, according...
1081 Exhibit concludes with performances, reflection
Written by Frances Ocba | Photo by Earl Josh Patalinghug Stories of struggle, resistance, and remembrance were featured during the 1081 Exhibit Cultural Night, which brought together performances, literary pieces, and discussions on the Martial Law period on Friday,...
UP Cebu CSS, UPLB CPAf launch ICGD5, open call for abstracts
The University of the Philippines Cebu College of Social Sciences (UP Cebu CSS) and the UP Los Baños College of Public Affairs and Development (UPLB CPAf) officially launched the 5th International Conference on Governance and Development (ICGD 5) during its kick-off...
UP Cebu, MarkProf bring career insights to Cebu students
Written by Gabriel Solamo | Photo by Alex Alfonso The University of the Philippines Cebu brought industry exposure and career development opportunities to more than 100 students from across Cebu through the MarkProf Batch 23 Campus Roadshow on September 19, 2026. Held...
Howie Severino reflects on martial law, media’s role at UP Cebu talk
Written by Frances Ocba | Photo by Megan Estillore Veteran journalist and i-Witness host Howie Severino shared his experiences during the Martial Law period and discussed the role of the media in preserving the truth during the Kapuso Campus Talks on September 21 at...
Computer science students win national GCash innovation challenge
BS Computer Science students from the University of the Philippines Cebu emerged as the national champions of GCash ImaGnation 2026, besting student teams from universities across the Philippines in the three-day innovation challenge. Team Culay, composed of Christian...
UP Cebu sweeps open division, seals Aboitiz Football Cup ‘26 crown
Written by Margie Markland/StoryLab The University of the Philippines Cebu Fighting Maroons men’s football team powered through a commanding 6-2 victory over Lapu-Lapu to capture the Division 2 title in the 2026 Aboitiz Football Cup on Saturday, September 19. The...