The Compass

30/08/2024

𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐃𝐀𝐘

"𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒐𝒎 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚." - 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒆

Today marks the country's National Press Freedom Day, which commemorates the patriotic endeavor of Marcelo H. Del Pillar, the nation's Father of Philippine Journalism.

The Compass is one with the calls of the masses to protect our media organizations and brave journalists from the violent threat of authorities. As we celebrate this day, may we also pay tribute to the sacrifices of our professional colleagues who fell victims to media censorship, red-tagging, and illegal detentions.

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐠!

28/08/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐮́𝐚 𝐌𝐂𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲

Mapúa MCM SSC Elections will end today, August 28, 2024. The elections started yesterday through an announcement by the Mapúa MCM Supreme Student Council page.

Mapúa Malayans, we have been given the chance to be heard! It is time to practice your right to suffrage and choose competent leaders. Always remember to vote wisely. You can access the online ballot through the link below:

https://bit.ly/MapúaMCM-SSCElections2024
https://bit.ly/MapúaMCM-SSCElections2024
https://bit.ly/MapúaMCM-SSCElections2024

For more information, visit the official Mapúa MCM Supreme Student Council page.

27/08/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐮́𝐚 𝐌𝐂𝐌 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Mapúa MCM SSC officially opens elections for the next leaders of the MMCM student community today, August 27, 2024 through online forms.

Mapúa Malayans, positive change is at your finger tips, so practice your right to shape the future of the MMCM community.

The SSC Elections will end tomorrow. You can access the online ballot through the link below:

https://bit.ly/MapúaMCM-SSCElections2024
https://bit.ly/MapúaMCM-SSCElections2024
https://bit.ly/MapúaMCM-SSCElections2024

For more information, visit the official Mapúa MCM Supreme Student Council page.

26/08/2024

HOLIDAY | National Heroes Day

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮...

As we celebrate National Heroes' Day, we commemorate all heroes who have etched their names in history through acts of patriotic bravery, embodied nationalism and compassion to obtain the full independence of our country.

This day honors not just the well-known figures in our history, but every unsung hero who stood up for justice and inspire others to embody heroism. We recommit to the values they championed, ensuring that their sacrifices continue to inspire future generations.

Happy National Heroes' Day, Mapúans! Mabuhay ang mga Bayani!

16/08/2024

HOLIDAY | Indigenous People's Day

As we commemorate Indigenous People's Day, may we also celebrate our champions and advocates for genuine IP representation and cultural preservation.

This holiday does not only celebrate diversity and acceptance for the minority, but for the freedom, as well, of lumad activists and IP rights defenders that are continually being harassed and red-tagged.




Photo Courtesy: by Pau Villanueva from a CNN Philippines Life article, "Following the Lumad, from Bukidnon to Manila."

19/06/2024

19/04/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

"Eight words that haunt my mortal afternoons"

WORDS | Shane Alden Galindez
ART | Margarito Simone Dagohoy

17/04/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

LAST CALL! The applications is closing soon. The Compass is still looking for new members to be part of its Junior Staff. We are accepting applicants for the following departments and positions:

WRITERS AND EDITORS DEPARTMENT: News Writers, Feature Writers, Editorial Writers, Poets, Copywriters, Proofreaders, and Editors.

ART AND LAYOUT DEPARTMENT: Photojournalists, Graphic Artists (Traditional or Digital), Cartoonists, Photographers, and Layout Artists.

For interested applicants, you may register submit your portfolio here:

https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024

Join The Compass and be with us!

15/04/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Are passionate about art or photography? do you want to serve the community with your talent?

The Compass is looking for new artists and photojournalists to be part of its Junior Staff. We are accepting applicants for the following positions in the Art and Layout Department: Photojournalists, Graphic Artists (Traditional or Digital), Cartoonists, Photographers, and Layout Artists.

For interested applicants, you may register submit your portfolio here:

https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024

Join The Compass and be with us!

12/04/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

"Maybe our monsters
Shouldn't be caged, but set free
All the fear we hold
Others see the beauty"

WORDS AND PHOTO | Kate Gutierrez

Catch this and other works in the last AXIS issue of The Compass:
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

10/04/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Are you passionate about writing? Do you write to teach or to learn? To express or expose?

The Compass is looking for new writers to be part of its Junior Staff. We are accepting applicants for the following positions in the Writers and Editors Department: News Writers, Feature Writers, Editorial Writers, Poets, Copywriters, Proofreaders, and Editors.

For interested applicants, you may register submit your portfolio here:

https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024

Join The Compass and be with us!

08/04/2024

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The Compass is looking for new members to be part of its Junior Staff. We are accepting applicants for the following departments:

WRITERS AND EDITORS DEPARTMENT: News Writers, Feature Writers, Editorial Writers, Poets, Copywriters, Proofreaders, and Editors.

ART AND LAYOUT DEPARTMENT: Photojournalists, Graphic Artists (Traditional or Digital), Cartoonists, Photographers, and Layout Artists.

For interested applicants, you may register submit your portfolio here:

https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSA2024

Join The Compass and be with us!

05/04/2024

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

"Wouldn't you like to know
The muses and musings that fly and land on my mind
How it takes shape in prose and poem
Yet still leaves the reader blind"

WORDS AND PHOTO | Kate Gutierrez

Catch this and other works in the last AXIS issue of The Compass:
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

26/09/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT | CALL for The Compass Literary Folio TANGENTS 2023

As the month of September comes to an end, The Compass is ready to look through on your literary pieces and artworks!

Share your masterpiece and get published!

Click the link below to hand in your work:

https://tinyurl.com/TANGENTS-TheCompass
https://tinyurl.com/TANGENTS-TheCompass
https://tinyurl.com/TANGENTS-TheCompass

21/09/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT | Junior Staff Examinations 2023

Do you love Writing?
Are you into Photography? Videography?
What about Graphic Design?
and Journalism?

Then YOU are exactly what we're looking for!

The Compass is looking for applications for the annual Junior Staff Examination!

Below are the list of responsibilities expected of each department. If you are interested in this line of work, join us!

Click the link to register now or scan the QR!
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSE

18/09/2023

LOOK | AXIS 2023 Student Feature

“…As a woman of color, it took a lot of courage to be standing here… I hope I encourage everyone that we start to see and appreciate the beauty in diversity.” - Miss MapúaMCM 2022 Crizalyn Kaye Lumikid

Wearing her crown for the victory, Miss Lumikid felt tremendous joy for the people she represented. Read more about her on AXIS 2023 here:

https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

16/09/2023

13/09/2023

LOOK | CEA Conducts Annual General Assembly and Acquaintance Party

Engineering and architecture students engaged in the recent College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) General Assembly and Acquaintance Party held on September 12, 2023 at the school plaza.

Headed by the College of Engineering and Architecture Student Organization (CEASO), the department celebrated the event, "BALIK BATA: Perya sa Eskwela" with a carnival theme. The program commenced with an opening ceremony accompanied by the Mapúa Consort Harmonia followed by opening remarks from the dean, Engr. Rachel C. Villanueva; the officers' introduction and oath-taking; and the presentation of the organization's Constitution and By-Laws.

The event kept the participants engaged through a dynamic intermission number by the Mapúa in Motion, a Singing Competition, Minute to Win It, and the different carnival-themed booths organized by the programs under CEA.

Here are some shots from the event.

PHOTOS | Faye Dela Serna
WORDS | Arnel Rasheed Defensor

12/09/2023

LOOK | CHS Celebrates Inaugural Assembly

Students and teachers of the College of Health and Sciences (CHS) celebrated their first ever General Assembly organized by their newly established Student Government (CHS-SG) on September 11, 2023 at the school auditorium.

Aside from the College's ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony, and their newly elected officers' induction and oath taking, the participants also enjoyed intermission numbers by student performers and different engaging commercial booths in the Barbie-themed social event. The CHS-SG also presented their plans for the academic year promising a fun and fruitful year.

CHS-SG President, John Lloyd T. Gumahad, closed the event with a compelling speech, emphasizing the college's vision of revolutionizing the local health industry by empowering minds and elevating lives.

Here are some snaps from the recent CHS Inaugural Assembly.

PHOTOS | Faye Dela Serna
WORDS | Arnel Rasheed Defensor

11/09/2023

LOOK | AXIS 2023 Student Feature

"We can be something. We can be someone." - Maxinne Madrid, a 20-year-old trans woman

Read more about her on AXIS 2023 here:

https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

04/09/2023

WATCH | AXIS 2023 Student Feature

“We do not allow modernity to wash away our identity just to try to fit in with the norms. Yes, we are now modern IP youth but our culture and identity stays with us.” - Rex Michael Ugpay, an IP of the Bagobo Klata tribe

Rex proudly presents his tribe by wearing their traditional costume. Read more about him on AXIS 2023 here:

https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

01/09/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT | The Compass Literary Folio, TANGENTS 2023

The Compass is opening its doors for your literary pieces and artworks!

As the organization plans to release the annual literary folio, we welcome all creative writers and artists to submit their work to be featured in the first ever issue of TANGENTS.

Here is the theme of this years literary folio issue and the guidelines for the submissions. Share your masterpiece and get published!

Click the link below to hand in your work:

https://tinyurl.com/TANGENTS-TheCompass
https://tinyurl.com/TANGENTS-TheCompass
https://tinyurl.com/TANGENTS-TheCompass

28/08/2023

LOOK | AXIS 2023 Student Feature

“Sometimes it just doesn’t matter what your tribe is or what religion or course you are in, you all could just help each other and achieve that one goal or mission which is for example passing a class.” - Abdulkhaliq Mukarram, a 24-year-old Tausug-Muslim student

Read more about Abdulkhaliq on AXIS 2023 here:

https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

25/08/2023

IN PHOTOS | College Acquaintance Party: Pop Culture Fest 2023

Mapuans paint the plaza in more colors as juniors pay tribute to senior students, handing out pencils, candies, and balloons. This is followed by awarding of the Pop Culture Fest Best Booth to the Colleges of Arts and Sciences!






WORDS & PHOTOS | Kate Gutierrez

25/08/2023

IN PHOTOS | College Acquaintance Party: Pop Culture Fest 2023

Presidents from ATYCB, CCIS, CAS, CHS, and CEA student body organizations send out their welcomes to the freshmen — encouraging them to approach their studies with dedication, step up and join clubs and orgs, make long lasting friendships, and assuring them the experience is unforgettable!






WORDS & PHOTOS | Kate Gutierrez

23/08/2023

LOOK | Kadayawan Festival 2023

The local cultural festival culminated last August 20, 2023. It was celebrated through different events commemorating the rich and diverse culture of Davao. Here are some snaps of the recent Indak Indak sa Kadayawan held on August 19, 2023 at the San Pedro Square.

23/08/2023

LOOK | 𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐞

The Compass' first ever Student Magazine Issue is finally out! Get to know your fellow Mapúa Malayans and be empowered as we rebrand to boldness.

The AXIS 2023 issue is focused on stories of empowerment, tackling diversity in fresh angles. This year’s theme is about rebranding the students to be their best real selves, and taking pride in their indviduality and differences. Read AXIS 2023 through the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023
https://tinyurl.com/AXIS2023

𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝.

22/08/2023

WATCH | 𝐀𝐗𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

Bold. Empowered. Advocate

Lift the banner that arrays greater and further. Each upswing has its own story behind it. Distinct routes, features, and outcomes. In that expedite, you endure the wild and gigantic waves of challenges that yield you to discover the prismatic art of emotions and wisdom from your decisions/choices in life. For what cause, anyway?

𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑝ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑢𝑔𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑏𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑡, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑑.

WORDS | Sunday Shane Ferrer
VIDEO | Mervin Chio

19/08/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT | Junior Staff Examinations

Last call for JSE 2023!

This is your last chance to register for The Compass. If you are passionate about arts and writing, consider joining us. Let your talent flourish!

Again, we are accepting applications for the following departments:

- Writers Department
- Editors Department
- Art Department
- Layout Department

Click the link to register now or scan the QR!

https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSE
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSE
https://tinyurl.com/TheCompassJSE

Join us and always be in the radius!