UNIVERSITY NEWS
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...
UP Cebu MBT claims two straight victories in CESAFI S26
Written by Athena Quidlat/StoryLab The University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu Fighting Maroons secured back-to-back victories after defeating the University of Cebu-Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UCLM) Webmasters and University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF)...
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...
1081 Exhibit revisits martial law through art, performance
Written by Frances Ocba | Photo by Earl Josh Patalinghug The annual 1081 Exhibit opened on September 16 at the Performing Arts Hall of the University of the Philippines Cebu, commemorating 54 years since Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared Martial Law and preceding the Day...