Today's Carolinian

Today's Carolinian The Progressive Official Student Publication of the University of San Carlos The students were victorious in reinstating the Student Government.

The Today's Carolinian (TC) is the progressive official student publication of the University of San Carlos. It began as a re-established student publication of the University of San Carlos (USC) during the 80's, almost 10 years after Marcos' Martial Law seized the existence of student publications and other student institutions nationwide. It happened when the students launched its first strike a

gainst the administration to reinstate the student council and the student publication of the USC. And then, the latter eventually brought back the student publication on September 1983 with Jose Eleazar Bersales as its transition Editor-in-Chief. With TC's incisive analysis on issues concerning the University and the country, not to mention its commitment to quality journalism, there was no doubt that TC became the premier student publication among the universities in Cebu.

VAMOS: Congratulations to BS Accountancy Carolinians Jose Emmanuel Cañete, Ashley Marie Huan, Christian Rhoel Silor, and...
18/02/2025

VAMOS: Congratulations to BS Accountancy Carolinians Jose Emmanuel Cañete, Ashley Marie Huan, Christian Rhoel Silor, and Marie Therese Diaz of Team Philippines (Team AtTax on Titan) for securing 1st runner-up at the Deloitte Southeast Asia Tax Challenge 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

A special shoutout to Ashley Huan, who was named Best Presenter. The Carolinian community is incredibly proud of Team AtTax on Titan and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors.


Prepared by Ruchelle VIlvestre and RC

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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The USC Administration has announced that work and classes will not be held on February 24, Monday, a...
17/02/2025

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The USC Administration has announced that work and classes will not be held on February 24, Monday, as well as on February 25, Tuesday. This is in observance of Cebu Charter Day and the EDSA People Power Anniversary, respectively.


News by Carmel Rendon

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IN PHOTOS: Students of the University of San Carlos - School of Arts and Sciences prove that love is still in the air on...
16/02/2025

IN PHOTOS: Students of the University of San Carlos - School of Arts and Sciences prove that love is still in the air on February 15 at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls Central Block. From performances to tarot card readings, local talents showcased the arts and dialogues that define love in the modern age during this unique and groundbreaking event.

This event event co-hosted by Ayala Malls Central Bloc, Onying Lights and Sounds Rental, Jonie's Sizzlers and Roast, and Virginia Food Inc., in partnership with Kadasig and CINEMATA, with sponsorship from Mother's Touch - Hilot Massage Ayala Center Cebu.


Photos by Pearl Braga
Caption by Enrik Francis Ong

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IN PHOTOS: Cupid’s Call to Wellness turned the spotlight on HIV awareness and menstrual health yesterday at the SAFAD Th...
16/02/2025

IN PHOTOS: Cupid’s Call to Wellness turned the spotlight on HIV awareness and menstrual health yesterday at the SAFAD Theater on February 14, 2025. Organized by the SAS Council, the seminar featured Mr. Reji Manabilang from LoveYourself Cebu and Dr. Carmel Yu, MD, DPOGS, who shared essential insights on these important topics.

The event was also in partnership with What Women Want, Junior Jaycees – USC, the Gihay Initiative, and the Nursing Student Body Organization. Kabataan Partylist was also present to campaign, while What Women Want distributed free sanitary napkins to promote menstrual health awareness.


Photos by Pearl Braga
Caption by Julia Anoba

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15/02/2025

On February 4, 2025, the University of San Carlos marked a milestone with its 475th Commencement Rites, held at the St. Joseph Freinademetz Church. In a heartfelt video compilation, witness the graduates, adorned in their caps and gowns, as they embrace the culmination of their academic journey.

The event was graced by faculty, administrators, and distinguished guests, who shared inspiring words of wisdom and encouragement. As the graduates stood poised for their next chapter, their success was celebrated in a moment filled with pride, hope, and anticipation for the future.


Filmed by Cedric Aglanao
Edited by Karol Belleza
Caption by Endriane Felmar Bacalso

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IN PHOTOS: The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) - Cebu Chapter held a press conference outside the Univer...
10/02/2025

IN PHOTOS: The College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) - Cebu Chapter held a press conference outside the University of San Carlos - Downtown Campus on February 7, 2025, as an act of active mobilization for press freedom of student publications, journalists, and activists.

Various organizations, including FORWARD Publications, Kabataan Partylist Cebu, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines Cebu, and the National Union of Students of the Philippines Cebu joined forces with Today’s Carolinian in amplifying their calls.


Photos by Angelo Palma
Caption by Jose Jaime Capacite

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HAPPENING NOW: Multiple progressive organizations and individuals are mobilizing in solidarity with Coca-Cola workers to...
10/02/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Multiple progressive organizations and individuals are mobilizing in solidarity with Coca-Cola workers today, February 10, 2025, for the Coke Picket Rally that is currently taking place at the Coke Cebu Plant.

This follows the protest that took place last February 5 in the Coke Cebu Plant and in front of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 7 building. Along with protesting against unfair labor practices by XISCO, a newly appointed contractor owned by Aboitiz, they are protesting due to their layoff taking effect today. This will force over 200 workers from the Progressive Workers Association in Exeltech Manpower and Services, Inc. - Coca-Cola (PWAETMSICCC-IBM-MU) to resign and reapply without receiving proper compensation for their labor.


Caption by Deni Molato
Documentation by Poporomi Paparayami

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: USC Supreme Student Council (SSC) Councilor Jenny Albarracin has officially resigned from their posit...
08/02/2025

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: USC Supreme Student Council (SSC) Councilor Jenny Albarracin has officially resigned from their position, effective February 8, 2025.

In her resignation letter, Albarracin cited their lack of participation and engagement within the Council as the primary reason for stepping down. “I acknowledge that I have fallen short in fulfilling my duties, and I believe that stepping down will allow the Council to function more effectively with members who can fully commit to its mission,” they stated.

The SSC Election Code provides that when a Councilor position becomes vacant, the Council is required to call on the USC SSC Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to conduct a special election to fill the position. Otherwise, the seat shall remain vacant. As of this report, plans to conduct a special election have yet to be announced.

See the SSC's official post of Councilor Albarracin's resignation letter here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14w3oedNRW/


News by Daniel Tabungar

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House of Representatives Impeach VP Sara DuterteThe Philippine House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sar...
08/02/2025

House of Representatives Impeach VP Sara Duterte

The Philippine House of Representatives has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, gaining 215 signatures for the impeachment complaint within the House on February 5, 2025. This is the fourth impeachment complaint against the Vice President where a one-third approval is needed from the 306 representatives for Duterte to be put to trial at the Senate for removal.

House Secretary General, Reginald Velasco has reported that the following were the grounds of the impeachment complaints: Conspiracy to Assassinate President Marcos, First Lady, and Speaker Romualdez; Malversation of P612.5 Million in Confidential Funds; Bribery and Corruption in DepEd; Unexplained Wealth and Failure to Disclose Assets; Involvement in Extrajudicial Killings (Davao Death Squad); and Destabilization, Insurrection, and Public Disorder

Notable signatories of the impeachment complaint included the President’s son Sandro Marcos and Marcos’ cousin House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The impeachment complaint will then be sent to the Senate for a trial, where a two-thirds vote of all senators are needed for the Vice President’s removal from office.

According to Senator Joel Villanueva, before the Senate puts the former Davao City mayor on trial, it has to be discussed during a regular session, which is expected to happen around June since the Senate’s last regular session ended on Wednesday and will resume on June 2.

"Most likely, if the articles of impeachment are transmitted to us, we will already be on break. So, the earliest we can tackle that in plenary is after the elections [on May 12]," Senator Bato dela Rosa told reporters. Duterte will then continue to hold office during this time unless convicted by the impeachment court.


News by Enrik Francis Ong
Visual by Jyreneah Angel

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LOOK | During the 58th Convention of the General Assembly of Student Councils (GASC), Makabayan Bloc senatorial candidat...
07/02/2025

LOOK | During the 58th Convention of the General Assembly of Student Councils (GASC), Makabayan Bloc senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño condemned the eviction of Today’s Carolinian from its office.

Recently, on January 15, 2025, Today’s Carolinian was evicted without prior notice, with its office space reassigned to the Alumni Office.

This followed a series of repressive actions against the publication including defunding since 2019, allegedly in response to its critical reports on the University of San Carlos’ proposed Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI).

In an interview, Casiño asserted that the university’s actions were a direct attack on student press freedom.

He also recalled that during his time, Today’s Carolinian was a prominent student publication known for its comprehensive reporting and expressed hope that the administration would uphold the freedom and autonomy of student publications.

Casiño was the editor-in-chief of UPLB Perspective, from 1989 to 1991 and also served as the National Chairperson of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines.


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LOOK | During the 58th Convention of the General Assembly of Student Councils (GASC), Makabayan Bloc senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño condemned the eviction of Today’s Carolinian from its office.

Recently, on January 15, 2025, Today’s Carolinian was evicted without prior notice, with its office space reassigned to the Alumni Office.

This followed a series of repressive actions against the publication including defunding since 2019, allegedly in response to its critical reports on the University of San Carlos’ proposed Tuition and Other Fees Increase (TOFI).

In an interview, Casiño asserted that the university’s actions were a direct attack on student press freedom.

He also recalled that during his time, Today’s Carolinian was a prominent student publication known for its comprehensive reporting and expressed hope that the administration would uphold the freedom and autonomy of student publications.

Casiño was the editor-in-chief of UPLB Perspective, from 1989 to 1991 and also served as the National Chairperson of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines.



HAPPENING NOW: Campus and professional journalists, and other progressive advocates gather at the University of San Carl...
07/02/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Campus and professional journalists, and other progressive advocates gather at the University of San Carlos Downtown Campus Pharmacy for a press conference exposing the various issues of press freedom, including the removal of the Today’s Carolinian office and the prolonged detention of Tacloban 5. A mobilization initiated by the College Editors' Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) - Cebu will follow.


Photos by Shiena Quimada
Caption by Gwyneth Antonio

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07/02/2025

HAPPENING NOW: Campus and professional journalists, and other progressive advocates gather at the University of San Carlos Downtown Campus Pharmacy for a press conference exposing the various issues of press freedom, including the removal of the Today’s Carolinian office and the prolonged detention of Tacloban 5. A mobilization initiated by the College Editors' Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) - Cebu will follow.


Caption by Gwyneth Antonio

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IN PHOTOS: Coca-Cola workers staged a picket-dialogue in front of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 7...
06/02/2025

IN PHOTOS: Coca-Cola workers staged a picket-dialogue in front of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 7 building and at Coke Cebu Plant on February 5, 2025. The workers protested against the contractualization, unfair labor practices, and union-busting of Coca-Cola workers under XISCO, a newly appointed contractor owned by Aboitiz.

The initiative, effective on February 10, overrides contracts ensuing a reset on their employment status, thus requiring them to submit resignation papers and reapply. This in turn deprives them of their privileges and compensations they would have been granted upon their resignation or termination. Over 200 workers from the Progressive Workers Association in Exeltech Manpower and Services Inc. - Coca-Cola (PWAETMSICCC-IBM-MU) is set to lose their jobs.

Since the termination notice was issued, youth activists' and workers' collaborative movement for regularization and job security faced increased harassment and intimidation.


Photos by Genesis Namocatcat
Caption by Zsofia Antolijao

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Rolliana Mari Yanna Pedroza, a 4th year BS Management Accounting student of USC, is valiantly battling a neuroendocrine ...
05/02/2025

Rolliana Mari Yanna Pedroza, a 4th year BS Management Accounting student of USC, is valiantly battling a neuroendocrine tumor in the cervix that is at Stage 3b. To do this, Yanna will undergo chemotherapy, radiation, and brachytherapy to fight the already advancing condition.

As such, the treatment will not just be physically taxing, but financially taxing as well. We kindly appeal to your hearts to extend help through financial donations. Your kindness and generosity will lead Yanna one step closer to healing.


Prepared by Xandy Sophia Armamento and Jyreneah Angel

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COCOPEA withdraws membership from NTF-ELCACThe Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) offici...
05/02/2025

COCOPEA withdraws membership from NTF-ELCAC

The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) officially withdrew its membership from the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on January 30, 2025, in the pursuit of academic freedom and democratic participation.

COCOPEA is an independent non-governmental organization that prides itself on being the “unifying voice of private education” in the Philippines, leading in public policy development for five educational associations that house 2,500 institutions, one of which is the University of San Carlos.

COCOPEA’s involvement with NTF-ELCAC was announced last November and ended through its recent withdrawal. According to COCOPEA, the decision was made after further consultation with its member associations and review of its core policies.
NTF-ELCAC is a task force implementing the “Whole-of-Nation approach” that has been issued since 2018 under the Duterte administration with the goal of eradicating communist-armed conflicts. However, the group has long been criticized for issues like red-tagging, harassment, and misinformation. In response to COCOPEA’s step back, NTF-ELCAC said it respects the organization’s decision, but it will continue its collaborations with private schools.

Academic freedom is one of COCOPEA’s core policies, and the organization aims to safeguard it through its cutting ties with the NTF-ELCAC. Despite this, it asserted to still hold similar goals with NTF-ELCAC, such as unity, peace, security, and socioeconomic development. In their announcement, COCOPEA claimed to still “represent the private education sector in dialogues with the task force on matters that align with its goals and objectives.”


News by January Toledo
Visual by Aaron Bayer

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04/02/2025

Viva Pita Señor! Cinecults Productions has prepared a stunning compilation of this year’s Sinulog Festival. Witness the spectacle, the gorgeous, and the palpable celebration captured by the filmmakers. Seize the opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant Sinulog festival.


Video by CINECULTS Productions
Caption by Daniel Tabungar

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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The USC Supreme Student Council (SSC) reaffirms its membership in the National Union of Students of t...
04/02/2025

UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The USC Supreme Student Council (SSC) reaffirms its membership in the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP).

The SSC’s resolution to affirm its membership was passed during their 8th Regular Session on February 2, 2025. According to the official announcement on the SSC page, NUSP is a patriotic, democratic, progressive nation-wide alliance of student councils, governments, and unions committed to the advancement of the students’ democratic rights and welfare.

“By reaffirming its membership, the Council upholds its commitment to academic freedom and the holistic development of every Carolinian, “ the post reads, “With this, the Council strengthens its solidarity with students across the country in the fight for accessible and quality education.”


News by Alix Alviola

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It has only just begun. 62 beacons answer the call to join Today's Carolinian in the drive to defend the flame of truth ...
03/02/2025

It has only just begun.

62 beacons answer the call to join Today's Carolinian in the drive to defend the flame of truth amid the ceaseless rainfall of misinformation and attacks on press freedom. Truly, these applicants keep Today's Carolinian unkillable; brave are those that burn through water!

The next step of the application process has been sent through your respective emails. If your inbox does not contain the publication's email, please check the spam folder, or don't be afraid to message our page for any concerns.

Keep the truth alive, aspirants!


Visuals by Marie Raffiñan
Caption by John Denric Ibuna
Campaign by Marie Raffiñan

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The Today's Carolinian (TC) is the official student publication of the University of San Carlos. It began as a re-established student publication of the University of San Carlos (USC) during the 80's, almost 10 years after Marcos' Martial Law seized the existence of student publications and other student institutions nationwide. It happened when the students launched its first strike against the administration to reinstate the student council and the student publication of the USC. The students were victorious in reinstating the Student Government. And then, the latter eventually brought back the student publication on September 1983 with Jose Eleazar Bersales as its transition Editor-in-Chief. With TC's incisive analysis on issues concerning the University and the country, not to mention its commitment to quality journalism, there was no doubt that TC became the premier student publication among the universities in Cebu.