Youth leaders and student journalists condemned the University of Mindanao’s (UM) restraint and censorship against its student publication PRIMUM for allegedly pressuring its Editorial Board to either remain apolitical or step down from their positions. Numerous student publications have expressed their support and solidarity with PRIMUM after its Editorial Board stepped down due to alleged
In accordance with the amended Samahan ng Mga Mag-Aaral ng Pamantasang Ateneo de Davao (SAMAHAN) Constitution, the SAMAHAN Student Court (SSC) unanimously ruled the constitution’s disapproval of the Chief Justice’s dual roles as presiding officer and voting representative in the school’s judicial body. Stemming from the Social Sciences cluster representative’s vacancy of position and the
In light of recent corruption scandals and the ills of dynastic politics, the youth are urged to step up as principled leaders in local communities to reshape the country’s political landscape. In 2025, the Philippines ranked 120th among 182 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), six notches down from its 114th place in
In commemoration of International Working Women’s Day, gender rights advocates memorialized the historical struggles of all women worldwide, vowing to continue their legacy in resisting imperialism, macho-feudal system, and economic oppression for a more equitable future. GABRIELA – Southern Mindanao Secretary-General Rose Hayahay pointed out that the rights currently enjoyed by women stemmed from a
As waning student engagement and critical Ateneo issues loom, the 42nd Buklod Atenista National Leaders Summit (BANLS) grappled with systemic issues plaguing the alliance and its member Ateneo higher education institutions. Mandated to uphold the rights and welfare of approximately 33,000 Ateneo higher education students nationwide and engage in implementing student-centered policies, the alliance is