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17/09/2026

𝐁𝐒𝐃 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐩 𝟐.𝟎! 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 ‘𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫’ 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Celebrating Baguio Students Day (BSD), more than 600 students from high school and universities from Baguio City and La Trinidad convened for “BSD Gear Up 2.0!” at the University of the Philippines Baguio’s (UPB) Himnasyo Amianan on September 13.

As the education center of the Northern Philippines, the celebration is held pursuant to City Ordinance No. 42, Series of 2013, on the second day of September.

According to Eugene Andrei Enciso, one of the head organizers for BSD and the regional coordinator of National Union of Students of the Philippines-Cordillera (NUSP-Cordillera), among the main objectives of BSD is to instill in the youth and students of Baguio-Benguet the ability to hone one's practical skills, engage with peers outside the university, and to achieve the objectives of student organizations and student leaders.

Furthermore, highlighting the event's tagline, “2026 Pathway to Better” as a continuation of the “Students Deserve Better” movement, the said tagline focuses on the collective demand of the different universities and state universities after a dialogue held this September among the student leaders.

“Basically, iyon ‘yong parang checklist sa kung ano ‘yong ‘better’ na nai-imagine natin for this year. But how do we reach that? Kaya din natin parang ibinalik ‘yong Gear Up kasi, in order for us to have strong advocacies, in order for us to achieve the objectives of our campaigns, dapat mahalaga na meron tayong matitibay na mga organizations, na mga student leaders,” Enciso stated.

During his speech, Enciso elaborated on the demands of the students regarding issues on safe and inclusive spaces; regular gender sensitivity and anti-sexual harassment orientation for the university and community; clear and accountable reporting and handling of cases; accessible funding for student organizations and institutions; and adjusting the bureaucratic process for student activity forms, among others.

The morning session of the event included speech and discourse from different organization representatives: UPB Student Council Chairperson James Rafael Ibarra on his Welcome Remarks highlighted that this event should be more than a celebration, but as a survival guide; Christian Dave Ruz from the Cordilleran Youth Center (C*C) delved further with statistics surrounding Baguio as the educational center of the Northern Philippines and BSD as a larger platform for the students to have a voice; Miel Taggaoa, one of the head organizers for BSD, on his discussion regarding the Safe and Sound Cities and the launch of the search for the 10 Safe and Sound Baguio Ambassadors.

On the other hand, the afternoon session featured the different workshops offered to the participants of BSD:
• Community Journalism Training - Heather Ann Pulido
• Public Speaking Training - Mario Oriana III
• Resolution and Ordinance Writing Training - Kevin Claud Beray
• Basic Rights and Legal Literacy Training - Atty. Marti Josef Cabangon
• Documentary, Film, and Multimedia Training - Mervine Aquino
• Financial Literacy Training for Student Orgs - Zen Agulto
• Mental Health and Peer Support Training - Nerisa Gonzalo
• Event Management Training - Julia Soriano
• Organization Management Training - Jobelle Ruth Mila
• Campaign and Advocacy Management Training - Gabriel Siscar

As one of the event participants, Bernice Joy Servito, the Guisad Council's president, shared her experience as a secondary-level student.

“As of now, na-enjoy ko naman po kasi nakipaghalubilo po ako with other students, with college students, and may mga high school din po rito. It’s good po kasi parang nakikilala ko rin po kung sino ‘yong mga student leaders ng iba’t ibang school,” Servito stated.

Headed by the C*C, the event is co-organized by the City Government of Baguio through its City Planning, Development, Sustainability Office, SIGLAT - Baguio Youth Innovation Hub, NUSP - Cordillera, College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) - Cordillera, Tanggol Kasaysayan, Sulong Likha, Philippine Nursing Students' Association (PNSA) - Cordillera, and Progressive Igorots for Social Action (PIGSA).

By Keziah Tingga-an
Photos by Rouize Pancho

16/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: The screening for EDJOP by Katski Flores starring Elijah Canlas is currently happening, September 16 at SM Cinema 3. Five years in the making, the historical film follows Edgar Jopson, a student activist during 70s Martial Law.

Photo by Rouize Pancho

16/09/2026

𝐒𝐋𝐔 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In preparation for the new campaign and leadership period of the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral / Supreme Student Council (KASAMA/SSC) at Saint Louis University (SLU), the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) hosted the Candidate General Orientation via Google Meet on September 12, with the event also livestreamed on the commission’s official page.

With the theme, “Pammati: Trust in the Democratic Process,” the orientation gave emphasis on the guidelines to which the candidates must adhere upon not only during the election season, but mostly upholding competence and accountability once elected in positions.

“True Louisian leadership is measured by service, integrity, and grace under pressure. We don’t need leaders who only shine under temporary sunshine, we need leaders who are accountable,” Dr. Dorothy Silva, adviser of KASAMA-SSC, stated in her opening remarks, adding that the candidates must cherish shared camaraderie with the Louisian community, rather than just enjoying the spotlight.

Much of the orientation had given candidates the opportunity to become familiar with the guidelines on candidature and campaigning through the discussion of the election guidelines and the Memorandum on Guidelines and Lawful Election Propaganda, which mostly discussed the candidacy process, its limits, and campaign protocols to ensure that the election season would proceed ethically.

Thereafter, political parties participating in the elections qgave short discussions on the specific advocacies of their respective organizations.

Democratic Alliance of Students for Integrated Governance (DASIG) shed light on the current educational system in the country, localized in Baguio City, emphasizing a “stagnant” and “foreign” curriculum.

REPORMA-ACS gave emphasis to current socio-political issues in the Philippines, such as corruption and the establishment of Data Centers.

Lastly, Responsible and Intelligent Governance highlighting Transparency and Studentry (RIGHTS) discussed proper and ethical student governance, anchored in humility and selfless service.

“Let us not see ourselves as leaders, but as representatives. Everything that we do should go back to this question: Does this come back to the students that chose me to represent them?” Hon. Ivy Joy Shanile Saptimo stated to speak on behalf of COMELEC.

To conclude the event, Hon. John Lester Fajardo encouraged the student body to run for positions and serve the community in his closing remarks, signaling the beginning of the campaign period for aspiring Louisian leaders.

By Kathrene Faye Santiago
Layout by Allyson Joye Awingan
Screenshot taken from the livestream

16/09/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 ‘𝟐𝟔 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲

From three days of pressure to a moment of release, 1,130 Bar examinees stepped out of Saint Louis University (SLU) and into the embrace of loved ones gathered for Bar Salubong ’26 on September 13.

Despite Baguio’s downpour, supporters from different universities lined Lower Bonifacio Street, holding banners and raising cheers as they waited to welcome the examinees after their final test.

The three-day Bar Examination, held on September 6, 9, and 13, brought together aspiring lawyers across the country.

Nationally, 12,010—or 99.9 percent—of the 12,017 candidates who appeared for the second part of the examination proceeded to the final day, according to the Supreme Court (SC).

Among them was John Derick Roxas of SLU’s School of Law (SOL), who reflected on the experience of finally being on the receiving end of a homecoming after years of preparation.

“I was here last year, and sumasalubong din ako sa mga seniors namin kaya I was excited to feel kung ano ‘yong feeling na ikaw na ‘yong sinusundo; na hindi na ikaw ‘yong sumusundo,” he shared.

Despite the difficulty of the examination, Roxas said he remained grateful for the outpouring of support, even as the results are yet to be released.

His mother, Christina Roxas, was among those who waited for him at the Bar Salubong, sharing her hopes that his years of hard work and perseverance would bear fruit.

“Dahil sa lahat ng hardship niya, sa lahat ng pagsisikap niya, nakarating siya hanggang dito. Sana matupad niya ‘yong pangarap niya at pangarap din naming lahat,” she stated.

The homecoming unfolded against the backdrop of SLU’s role as one of the country’s 15 Bar Local Testing Centers (LTCs) designated by the SC.

This year, SLU ranked fourth among LTCs with the largest number of examinees, while remaining the only consistent LTC in Northern Luzon since the 2020–2021 Bar Examinations.

With the university serving as a testing venue, classes were conducted asynchronously for students whose classes were held in the Diego Silang Building, Waldo Perfecto Building, Fr. Joseph De Haes Building, and Fr. Theophile Verbist Formation Center.

In addition, the campus was placed under a no-entry policy for the university community a day before and on each examination date to facilitate the conduct of the Bar.

Security and emergency preparations were likewise heightened throughout the examination period, with police personnel and the Baguio City Government deployed to help ensure the safe, orderly, and efficient administration of the Bar.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Bernabe Chamo of the Baguio Police Operations Office said the SC coordinated with the Baguio City Government to mobilize various government agencies in preparation for the examinations.

“Tinask ang ating kapulisan, CDRRMO [City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office], Health Services, ‘yong POSD [Public Order and Safety Division], Bureau of Fire at iba pang mga sangay ng gobyerno para paghandaan ito noong February pa,” he said.

Meanwhile, SC Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan said the results of the 2026 Bar Examinations are expected to be released in January 2027.

By Ralph Ivan Aniceto
Photos by Mond Ilagan Baldonadi, Hannah Grace Biniza, Romar Lopez, Jabez Angeles and Ashley Pearl Walis

14/09/2026

TO WRITE IS ALREADY TO CHOOSE.

In an era where truth is targeted and free expression is pushed to the margins, taking up the pen is a patriot's duty. Remaining neutral is no longer an option. Because every word drafted, every story pursued, and every silence broken is a declaration of our love for the nation and its people.

When the state attempts to silence the press and suppress the truth, where do you stand?

Amid growing repression, the urgency to build a united front and to seek justice and accountability has never been clearer. Now is the time for student journalists across the nation to weave their stories together and rise above the noise.

The call is already reaching student journalists from all corners of the country. The moment to gather, align, and fortify our ranks has arrived.

Are you ready to heed the call?

Because when the Guilders take up the pen, choosing to write means choosing to defend the rights of the people.

MANINDIGAN AT MAGSILBING TINIG NG KATOTOHANAN.

14/09/2026

𝑳𝑶𝑼𝑰𝑺𝑰𝑨𝑵𝑺 𝑼𝑷𝑫𝑨𝑻𝑬: Bar examinees at Saint Louis University were welcomed by cheers from family, friends, and loved ones as they leave their examination rooms on the last day of the 2026 Bar Examinations.

With the examinations now over, the bar takers begin the wait for the release of the official results.

Reporter, Scriptwriter: Lance Sison
Videographer: Nicole Peralta
Video Editor: Nicole Peralta

13/09/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: Despite the downpour, Lower Bonifacio Street fills with people as friends and relatives gather outside the Saint Louis University (SLU) Main Gate to welcome the examinees following the conclusion of the three-day 2026 Bar Examination today, September 13.

The road in front of the Main Gate is closed to traffic as people line the area for the Bar Salubong, with police personnel stationed nearby.

Photo by Ashley Pearl

13/09/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞?

To the average student or worker, a localized holiday is a precious commodity. It serves as a breather in one’s relentless daily routine. However, when it comes to some holidays, let’s say, a localized one, in our comfort to enjoy the said breather, we often fail to recognize what’s behind a holiday. In September, we are presented with a localized breather in the Cordilleras: the Sipat Anniversary on the 13th. Under Proclamation No. 1389, Malacañang declared this date a special non-working day holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region.

But, beyond the commemoration posts on social media and a promise of a peaceful breather, there's a question that the masses should be delving deeper into.

But, what exactly are we celebrating?

Let's go back to what Sipat is all about. On the 13th of September 1986, President Corazon Aquino met with representatives of the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA) and the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) which is led by former rebel priest Fr. Conrado Balweg at Mount Data Hotel, Bauko, Mt. Province. There, they performed the Kalinga tradition of “sipat” and “allasiw.” The practice of sipat is a traditional indigenous peace-pact where warring parties or tribes exchange meaningful peace tokens to halt hostilities and open formal negotiations. On the other hand, the practice of allasiw is a traditional indigenous peace pact system used to resolve tribal conflicts and establish restorative justice.

This truce suspended armed hostilities and paved way for the creation of the Executive Order No. 220. The EO 220 created the interim Cordillera “Administrative” Region to prepare the highlands for full regional autonomy. To the state, however, the Sipat remains a celebrated milestone of indigenous diplomacy and let's say, "peaceful reconciliation," yet, to the progressive mass movements and communities that have historically led the struggle in the Cordilleras, this said “peace pact” is remembered not as a triumph, but as a sanctified injustice and a historical distortion.

So, what exactly are we celebrating?

The primary deception of Sipat lies in its claim over the regional autonomy movement. The state’s narrative actually elevates Fr. Balweg and the CPLA as the “pioneering” champions of self-determination. To some, they might say, “Dayta ah iti taraki.” 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 against the Ferdinand Marcos Sr. dictatorship’s “development aggression.” To some, they might say, “Dayta talaga iti taraki.”

It was the local communities who organized against the Chico River Basin Dam project and the Cellophil logging concessions despite those costing their lives. By the time Sipat was signed, the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) had already pioneered and consolidated the regional campaign for genuine autonomy. Sipat did not start the movement. Instead, it took over the movement, pushed aside the grassroots groups that had actually led it, and gave government support to a favored paramilitary group.

Moreover, Sipat did not bring the peace many expected. Instead, it was followed by violence and state support for the CPLA, a group that had broken away from the communist New People’s Army (NPA). The Aquino administration welcomed the CPLA and used it as a paramilitary force under its counter-insurgency campaign. With government weapons and funding, the CPLA was used against progressive organizers, activists, and indigenous leaders who criticized its deals with mining companies and government agencies.

Some of the Cordillera’s most respected leaders paid the price. In October 1987, CPLA forces abducted and killed Daniel Ngayaan, a Kalinga elder, bodong advocate, and vice-chairperson of CPA. Two months later, Romy Gardo, the CPA’s provincial coordinator in Abra, was tortured and killed by CPLA members. Despite accusations and claims surrounding these killings, the national government continued to protect the CPLA and its leaders were not properly held accountable. In 1988, during Cordillera Day in Baguio City, a People’s Tribunal tried Conrado Balweg and the CPLA in absentia and found them responsible crimes including extrajudicial killings and intimidation. Because of this history, glorifying Sipat actually risks ignoring the victims who never received justice.

The masses must understand that the true “taraki” of the Cordilleran struggle is not Conrado Balweg, but Macli-ing Dulag. Macli-ing of the Butbut tribe was assassinated in his home by Marcos’ military troops in April 1980 for defending his people’s life and land against the Chico dams. His martyrdom and unwavering resistance introduced to us the People's Cordillera Day on April 24 compared to Sipat's roots where it is via the executive pen to polish a bloody history.

A breather on a September 13 should not be spent in blind celebration of a deceptive truce. We should be able to enjoy the day off, but we should also understand the history behind it and remember the communities that resisted, the leaders who were killed, and the continuing struggle for a genuine autonomy. A holiday should not require us to “sanitize” the past but it should give us a reason to remember it clearly.

𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 𝟰𝟬𝟰
Illustration by John Patrick Leandado

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