UE Dawn

The Dawn is the 77-year-old official student publication of the University of the East (UE). MILLONTE
Editor-in-Chief

Karen Louise C.

DAWN | SUBSTANCE OVER FORM

Volume 77 Editorial Board | Publication Year 2024-2025

Kathleen Anne M. DELOS ANGELES
Managing Editor

Mae Rocelle D. SULIT
News Editor

Alessandra Jasmine O. BUAN
Features Editor

Rainer Mark SANTOS
Filipino Editor

Amariah C. DIMATANGAL
Sports Editor

Katherine A. AYSON
Art Director

Nico S. CORONG
Chief Photographer

Richgen Regina S. RODRIGUEZ
Business Manager

Jes

sa May E. GARCIA
Adviser

HISTORY

The Dawn is the official student publication of the University of the East (UE). Tracing its origins back in 1947—which is a year younger than the University itself, it is considered as one of the pioneers in serving as the students' voice and in delivering reports constructed substance over form. The Business College Journal spearheaded by PCCBA Manila student Howard Dee conceived and conceptualized in 1946. Dee handled the journal as it began to publish term papers, literary works, and faculty profiles. It was an ordinary newsletter until it made a new amendment during 1950 when the Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration was renamed the University of the East (UE). A name embodying the perseverance of night-owl writers who work and constantly beat the dawn just to publish an issue, Accountancy Vicente Mangawang gave the winning name "Dawn." The Dawn thrives as years fly by, protecting its values and integrity despite facing the most alarming chapters in the country's history. Being one of the newspapers allowed to operate during the repression of student councils and publications. During the 1970s, Dawn became the most circulated student newspaper in the Philippines. Eventually, in 1981, it joined a campaign to aid its fellow publications that were shut down in the orders of the Marcos Administration. For decades, the Dawn continues to witness the journey of the studentry and the fate of the country by producing proud journalists, public servants, and in the case of one, even a national artist. Truly, the road it follows is no exemption from rocks and hurdles. However, the footprints left behind by its predecessors remind the Dawners of their purpose to keep the dawn rising in the East. (The history of The Dawn was printed in its 70th-anniversary magazine's article entitled, "The Chronicles of The Dawn.")

For inquiries and applications, contact us at [email protected]

26/06/2025

TOPNOTCHER ALERT 📣

Acing not just one, but two board licensure examinations is University of the East (UE)–Caloocan’s Mariam Zaheedatulbodore Mangansakan, who ranked second and third in the June 2025 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) for Electronics Technicians and Electronics Engineers, respectively.

Tallying an 81.00% rating, Mangansakan placed second among the 12 passers of the Electronics Technician SPLE.

The Warrior topnotcher also recorded a score of 81.10% in the SPLE for Electronics Engineers, clinching the third top spot.

The results were announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) today, June 26.

25/06/2025

READ | Malones on winning Nat'l Discipline Award: 'This is the silent strength we carry'

Honoring outstanding students nationwide, the AY Foundation, Inc. (AYF) held the 33rd National Discipline Awards themed "Turning Dreams Into Reality."

One of the awardees nationwide was University of the East (UE)-Caloocan Grade 12 student Jhon Rex Malones, studying under the academic track Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

In an interview with the DAWN, Malones shared that he sees the award as a symbol of the "silent strength we carry."

"It's not about being the loudest or most visible, but about staying true to your values even when it's difficult," he added.

Malones believes that it was his consistent commitment to service rooted in purpose that qualified him as one of the awardees.

“The programs I led, [...] were never about prestige or applause—they were born out of real needs I saw among my peers,” he added.

The STEM student was known for his roles in projects that supported students struggling in mathematics and science, like "E-MAGIC" and "E-STARS," as well as a voters’ education campaign that aimed to empower young voters to make informed choices.

Malones highlighted that what mattered was how he lived out the values of discipline and self-sacrifice with a mindset that quiet integrity is what makes a difference at the end.

The Grade 12 student was recommended by his fellow students and faculty members as someone who exemplified AYF's core values, which are self-sacrifice, courage, integrity, and discipline.

“To be recognized by both my teachers and peers meant a lot to me; it was a reminder that the quiet efforts I made were being seen,” Malones said.

He then went on to undergo further evaluation by writing an essay and facing a panel interview.

Malones shared that he spoke honestly and from the heart about his experiences, motivations, and what discipline meant to him.

After the rigorous process, the school formally endorsed Malones as its official candidate for this year's National Discipline Award.

Together with hundreds of students nationwide, Malones was awarded at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in Makati City on June 20.

—with reports from Ma. Althea F. Franco
Photo courtesy of Jhon Rex Malones

25/06/2025

READ | Maneja on being a Nat'l Discipline Awardee: 'This award symbolizes my time in UE'

Celebrating its 33rd year, the AY Foundation, Inc. (AYF) recognized various students nationwide by honoring them at the 2025 National Discipline Awards, with the theme “Turning Dreams Into Reality.”

Among the awardees is Zuleica Maneja, a Grade 12 Humanities and Social Science (HUMSS) student from the University of the East (UE)-Manila.

In an exclusive interview with the DAWN, Maneja, who is also the crowned Miss UE 2025, shared that winning the award as a Warrior was incredibly fulfilling.

The awardee stated that the recognition was not only a milestone but also a reminder that staying true to your values, showing up with a heart, and giving your all can lead to something truly meaningful.

"This award will forever be a symbol of everything I’ve lived, learned, and loved throughout my time in UE,” Maneja added.

When asked about what characteristics she thought was her edge in winning the award, Maneja highlighted her consistency throughout her 11 years studying at the University.

“Throughout my UE journey, I’ve taken on many roles but beyond those titles, I’ve always chosen to lead with heart, integrity, and purpose,” the HUMSS student said.

She underscored that discipline is not about perfection but intention and choosing to give your best even when no one is watching.

The grade 12 student was selected by the Basic Education Department (BED) as their nominee for the award after tallying the votes from her peers and the BED faculty.

She then proceeded to submit an essay and faced the BED principal and assistant principal for an interview.

After two months of waiting, Maneja received the news that she was one of the awardees through an email sent to her and the school faculty.

All nominees submitted by each school for the National Discipline Award across the Philippines were carefully screened and selected by the foundation.

Maneja was awarded on June 20 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, Makati City and was also one of the musical performers during the ceremony.

—with reports from Ma. Althea F. Franco

25/06/2025

IN PHOTOS | UE Mnl CAS hosts Syllabi Enhancement Congress 2025

Reaffirming its commitment to academic enhancement, the University of the East (UE)-Manila College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) held a Syllabi Enhancement Congress on June 19 at the Psychology Laboratory, Lualhati Building.

After the Opening Message of CAS Dean Gary Dy, UE Office for Quality Assurance (OQA) Director Yonarda Gabuyo commenced the event with a talk, followed by an engaging workshop for each CAS Manila department.

The workshop featured consultations with UE alumni experts in their respective fields, sharing their insights on enhancing program syllabi to meet contemporary standards.

Providing guidance for the enhancement of the Tourism Management syllabus was John Ver Martos, Assistant Director for Sales at the Admiral Hotel Manila, while Ramada Manila by Wyndham's Front Office Manager Charles Anton Diel guided the improvement of Hospitality Management syllabus.

Assistant Director and Producer at GMA Network Inc. Leonard Gasid and Kim Karla Rago, an assistant director from the National University, gave their input for the Languages and Communication Arts syllabi.

Contributing their expertise on the field of Behavioral Sciences were Paulene Crescini, an Applied Behavior Analyst at PACE Special Education Center, and Grace Dominique Cunanan, an Assistant Support II at the Learner Rights and Protection Office of the Quezon City's Schools Division Office.

UE Manila's Department of Administrative System Assistant Director Engr. Marycon Serrano-Cruz assisted in enhancing the Mathematics and Statistics syllabus.

The Biology syllabi enhancement was guided by Dianne Labine, a part-time faculty member of both UE and Far Eastern University, and John Randal Sudario, a graduate school student of the University of Santo Tomas taking up Master of Science in Microbiology.

The event was ended by a closing message from Dr. Deborah A. Javier, the overall chair of the congress, in which she also thanked all the organizing committee and highlighted the impact of attending in the said program to the future of CAS and of UE.

Also present in the event were CAS Manila Associate Dean Nena Bello and College Secretary Rodman Manalang.

The congress was held aiming to refine the University's arts and sciences curricula and show commitment to industry relevance, as well as foster a collaborative environment within faculty members and experts.

—with reports from Sofia Allyza Q. Doncillo

23/06/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐠𝐨! 🏃‍♂️

From the lively streets of Manila to the cheering festivities of Greece, the world gathers 'round to celebrate World Olympics Day, and how sports—whether watched from home or played on the front lines—bring us together.

Today is the day to celebrate and bring rightful glory to the people, from athletes to organizers, who strive to unite people across different cultures but share the same love for sports.

So, just as the International Olympic Committee encourages us, 'Let's Move!' Bring a friend, a family member, or maybe even a special someone, and move to the steady beat of footsteps as we join together for this global initiative. or globally inspiring initiative.

✍️ Riand M. Argabioso
🎨 Miguel Ian A. Buera

23/06/2025

REPPIN’ RED-AND-WHITE 🔴⚪️

Embodying the relentless spirit of true Warriors, both current and former members of the UE fencing team proudly represented the Philippine colors in a hard-fought battle at the 2025 Asian Fencing Championships yesterday, June 23, in Bali, Indonesia.

The Warrior fencers made their presence known in the team events, spearheading the national squad to three top 10 finishes: 9th place in women’s foil through the efforts of Sophia Catantan and Wilhelmina Lozada, 9th in men’s épée led by Lee Ergina, and 10th in women’s sabre secured by Queen Dalmacio and Jylyn Nicanor.

The Warrior blade-wielders further asserted their impact, powering the men’s sabre team, headed by CA Concepcion, CJ Concepcion, and Khiane Felipe, and the men’s foil team, composed of Robert Cabaero, Shawn Felipe, Nathaniel Perez, and Sammuel Tranquilan, to matching 13th-place finishes.

Former UE star Tranquilan led the way for the Philippines in the individual events, finishing 15th overall in men’s foil after a stellar campaign that saw him edge Qatar’s Abdalla Khalifa in a nail-biting 15–14 duel to reach the Round of 16.

Other noteworthy performances came from Nicanor and Lozada, who placed 23rd in women’s sabre and 32nd in women’s foil, respectively.

From Recto to Asia’s grand stage, the Warrior fencers brought pride, power, and passion to the piste—delivering moments that reflect what it truly means to wear red.

✍️ Andre Emmanuel V. Bautista

21/06/2025

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜~ 💃🎶

I remember my mother, in her most vulnerable moments—when the world weighed too heavily for her—would sway her hips to ABBA songs, twirling me by her side. Through the rhythm of 'Dancing Queen,' she'd transform, reclaiming the youthful spirit of her teenage dreams.

Through those disco choruses, she taught me that a song could heal wounds that no hands ever could. Sound, I learned, was more than the disruption of air particles causing different vibrations, a means of expression.

And it took me a few years of hurt and desolate loneliness to realize that in a world of differences and mixed messages, music was the only language that could break any barrier— a friend that could bridge all minds and hearts.

From then on, I realized that music was more than a tool, a class or just mixed noise, but pieces of ourselves—strings of emotions and tears—intricately woven together to stir the rawest feelings we never knew we had.

Music has watched over us like guardian angels: from the stress-reducing sonatas of Beethoven while cramming for deadlines, to the medleys of 'Multo' reminding us of lingering lost love, to the soothing spurs of 'Woodstock' that reassure us we are made of stardust

So let's take this moment to dance and jive to the friend who has always spoken what we could never pry from our hearts, and say thank you for the music, for the songs we sing.

Happy World Music Day, Warriors! What's your go-to song right now? Share it in the comments! 🎶

✍️ Mohamed Khalid A. Magadam

21/06/2025

☀️ 𝘈 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘺 🌿

There’s a quiet magic when the sun lingers, as if time pauses to bask in June's golden light.

This isn't just the longest day of the year; it’s when nature fully leans into its brightest offering, subtly urging us to do the same.

At its highest, the sun creates a glorious, luminous pause—a steady peak before the slow, graceful descent into cooler days.

So, approach this day gently: breathe in the sweet scent of summer blooms, watch the long, fading glow of evening, and feel the calm, enduring energy settling over the world.

Savour the stillness within this light, allowing its solemn clarity to fill you. Just as seasons gracefully shift, may you too bloom, bask, and begin anew.

Happy Summer Solstice, Warriors! 🌄

✍️ Alice Marianne C. Zaño

20/06/2025

NEWS ALERT | LRT, MRT offer 50% student discount on single journey tix

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched a 50% discount on single journey fares for students today, June 20, when riding LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said that the discount applies to all students, including those in postgraduate studies, making it an inclusive and beneficial initiative for the academic community.

The new minimum fare for students riding MRT-3 will now be Php 6 and an end-to-end fare of Php 14.

Meanwhile, for LRT-2, students can ride the train for as low as Php 8 and a maximum fare of Php 18.

LRT-1 student passengers will also be able to ride the train with fares starting at Php 10 to Php 28.

To claim the discount, students need to present a valid school ID issued within the current academic year at the ticket counter.

Students may avail the said discount everyday, including Saturday, Sunday, and even holidays.

The promo, however, is not yet applicable on Beep cards or stored value tickets.

20/06/2025

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙄 𝙎𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙩 🐱🧡

Every time I see an orange cat,
I smile like a fool, sit where it sat.
Though sometimes shy and quick to hide,
Looking aloof, but soft inside.

A charming friend I'd like to hug,
Could I sneak you inside my bag?
I'll hold you tight, no fear of scratch,
Let me tame you so we can match.

You ain't Garfield nor Puss in Boots,
But your plush still electrocutes.
Quite silly, please don't try to run,
Cold kitty, that's not really fun.

Though you're not mine to take care of,
I wish you’re safe and not unloved.
I'll sit and smile just passing through,
And pet the cats when I'm missing you.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Submission for Sinagtala, the official literary folio of the DAWN, will close TOMORROW, June 21, 11:59 p.m. Send your entries now through this link: https://forms.gle/SG7Gjtb8jPdRYCe57.]

19/06/2025

ANOTHER ONE FOR ‘HOME OF ACHIEVERS’ 🏆

The University of the East (UE) College of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design registered a 100% passing rate in the Special Licensure Exam (SPLE) for Architects held in the Middle East and Singapore after the lone Warrior taker successfully passed said exam.

John Mark Christian Cortez was one of the 78 passers out of 158 examinees from the country, tallying a national passing rate of 49.37 percent.

Meanwhile, in the Architect Licensure Exam (ALE) in the Philippines, CFAD produced nine new architects and recorded an overall passing rate of 64.29 percent.

According to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission, eight out of the nine passers were first time takers.

19/06/2025

𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨 🔥🌅

A warm embrace, an encouraging whisper.

Momentary—the memory is already lost.

Yet the warmth remains within.

The small sparks of the past, wonder not of what they may cause.

To die out and be forgotten, or to be nurtured into a roaring blaze of passion.

If the soul should burn bright, it needs passion, the engine of dreams, strong enough to illuminate light on its own.

So go tend the flames.

Look back and remember—each piece adds to the inferno.

The small progress, the big dreams, the gentle hand on your back telling you, “Don't lose that fire within!”

✍️ Watson Matthew T. Dongon
📷 Nikka Jade Valerie S. Ceros/UE Dawn

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Submission for Sinagtala, the official literary folio of the DAWN, will close in TWO DAYS (June 21, 11:59 p.m.). Send your entries now through this link: https://forms.gle/SG7Gjtb8jPdRYCe57.]

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The official student publication of the University of the East.

DAWN | VOLUME 73 EDITORIAL BOARD | Publication Year 2020-2021

Editor in Chief: Gillian Q. Mortera

News Editor: Joshua B. Molo

Sports Editor: Piolo S. Almoite

Features Editor: Janae P. Ammugauan

Filipino Editor: Mikhaela P. Lladones

Chief Photographer: Almira Joy D. Cerda

Art Director: Edgin Kristoffer S. Angeles

The Dawn is the official student publication of the University of the East. Tracing its origins back on 1947— which is a year younger than the University itself, it is considered as one of the pioneers in serving as the students’ voice and in delivering reports constructed from substance over form.

The Business College Journal spearheaded by PCCBA Manila student Howard Dee was conceived and conceptualized in 1946. Dee handled the journal as it began to publish term papers, literary works, and faculty profiles. It was an ordinary newsletter until it made a new amendment during 1950, when then Philippine College of Commerce and Business Administration was renamed the University of the East.

A name embodying the perseverance of night-owl writers who work and constantly beat the dawn just to publish an issue, Accountancy student Vicente Mangawang gave the winning name: “Dawn.”

The Dawn thrives as years fly by, protecting its values and dignity despite facing the most alarming chapters in the country’s history. being one of the few newspapers allowed to operate during the repression of student councils and publications. During the 1970s, the Dawn became the most circulated student newspaper in the Philippines. Eventually, in 1981, it joined a campaign to aid its fellow publications that were shut down in the orders of the Marcos Administration.

For over seven decades, the Dawn continues to witness the journey of the studentry and the fate of the country by producing proud journalists, public servants, and in the case of one, even a national artist. Truly, the road it follows is no exemption from rocks and hurdles. However, the footprints left behind of its predecessors remind the Dawners of their purpose to keep the dawn rising in the East.

(The history of The Dawn was printed in its 70th-anniversary magazine’s article entitled, "The Chronicles of The Dawn.")

For inquiries and applications, contact us at [email protected]

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