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.")

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08/10/2025

IN PHOTOS | UE CEduc celebrates 76th anniv with anti-corruption forum

To deepen students’ understanding of corruption and good governance, the University of the East (UE)-Manila College of Education (CEduc) hosted the “Ika-7 Huwag Kang Ku-Corrupt!” panel discussion today, October 7, at the IRC, CEduc Building, UE Manila.

Held as part of the college’s 76th founding anniversary celebration, the event gathered students, faculty members, and professionals to discuss the issue of corruption from academic, civic, and professional perspectives.

Among the panelists were UE College of Law (CLaw) alumnus Atty. Jimmy Bondoc, UE Manila Chancellor Dr. Louie Divinagracia, Dr. Levi Elipane, and Research Associate John Coby Cabuhat.

The panel sparked mixed reactions within and beyond the UE community, particularly due to the participation of Bondoc, a known supporter of former president Rodrigo Duterte who has previously faced corruption allegations.

Addressing the controversy, CEduc Dean Dr. Eva Aurora Callueng emphasized that a discourse requires openness to differing perspectives.

“In a discourse, no one is forcing you to believe what others say—it’s about listening and thinking critically about what ‘others’ may say,” she said in an exclusive interview with the DAWN.

She further highlighted the importance of diversity in discussions, warning against forming “echo chambers” where only similar opinions are entertained.

“If we refuse to listen to those we consider different from us, we reduce or dehumanize them to beings of lesser value only because they don’t share the same thoughts with us,” Callueng stated.

The dean also urged attendees to reflect, saying, “Tanungin natin ang ating mga sarili, sino ba ang tunay na kaaway natin?” before quoting Philippine hero Gen. Antonio Luna: “May mas malaking kaaway ang mga Pilipino, ang kanyang sarili.”

Additionally, Callueng shared that the alumnus was suggested to guest by the UE CLaw Dean Atty. Viviana Paguirigan.

✍️ John Laurence Eddieson C. Bautista
📷 Xire L. Babiera/UE Dawn

08/10/2025

‘SANA HINDI TAYO MAKALIMOT’

Warrior and celebrity-influencer Awra Briguela shared her hopes that Filipinos will not forget the rampant corruption in the government despite the long hearings with no one being held accountable.

Briguela was spotted at the student-led anti-corruption walkout protest today, October 8, at the University of the East (UE)-Manila.

“Parang nangyari na ‘to eh, paulit ulit na lang—maghihearing saglit tapos tatakpan ng panibagong isyu para makalimutan ng mga tao ‘yung totoong nangyari,” she expressed when asked about corruption, in an exclusive interview with the DAWN.

“Pero sana, this time talaga, hindi makalimot ang bawat Pilipino,” Awra added, saying that Filipinos deserve for their hard-earned taxes to be put to good use.

The Warrior-celebrity also expressed her joy seeing her fellow UE students show up with courage and standing up against corruption.

🎥 Karen Louise C. Delos Angeles/UE Dawn

08/10/2025

‘UE, DADAAN KAMI!’

Students rallied at the University of the East (UE)-Manila Lepanto Gate urging the administration to let Warriors protest against corruption in the S.H. Loyola Street.

As of 2:01 p.m., students are still not allowed to pass through the gate as security personnels formed a human barricade along the Lepanto Gate.

However, according to the UE security chief, the officers leading the protest and the admin have agreed to only stay within campus grounds.

🎥 Richgen Regina S. Rodriguez/UE Dawn

08/10/2025

IKULONG NA ‘YAN! MGA KURAKOT!

Students of the University of the East (UE)-Manila gather at the Lualhati Building Lobby for the walkout protest against corruption today, October 8.

They brought with them placards saying, “Warriors against corruption,” and “Hindi negosyo ang bayan!” calling for accountability and transparency from the national government.

The crowd is set to march around the campus.

🎥 Richgen Regina S. Rodriguez/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

WATCH | The king and queen of the runway take their first walk as the Mister and Miss University of the East (MMUE) 2025.

Hailing from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Manila is Esziah Vidallo, now Mister UE 2025.

Gracing the stage as the new queen of UE is Hazel Gwen Santos from CAS-Caloocan.

🎥 Mae Roselle D. Sulit/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

START OF A NEW REIGN 🏰

The Mister and Miss University of the East (MMUE) 2025 crowns found their new owners in Mr. College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Manila Esziah Vidallo and Ms. CAS Caloocan Hazel Santos on October 7 at the UE Caloocan Multipurpose Hall 3.

Proclaimed as the first runners-up were Jomarc Dela Cruz from Basic Education Department (BED)-Caloocan and Annegret Garnica from College of Business Administration (CBA)-Manila, followed by Gabriel Fortaleza from CAS Caloocan and Erin de Omana from CBA Caloocan as the second runners-up.

The third runner-up titles were awarded to Mr. College of Engineering (CEng’g)-Manila Cervee Concepcion and Ms. CAS Manila Danica Cadahing, while Gabriel Godoy from BED Manila and Tarah Pacardo from College of Dentistry (CDent) bagged the fourth runner-up titles.

For the special awards, Godoy and Joycelle Dolosa from CEng’g Caloocan claimed both the “Warriors’ Choice Award” and “Best in Casual Look.”

Dela Cruz and Franchesca Fabro from BED Caloocan were named the “Photo X Media Couple,” while the “Most Photogenic” award went to Godoy and Pacardo.

This was followed by the announcement of Fortaleza and Garnica as the “Best in Runway Look,” and Vidallo and Santos claimed the “Best UE Look.”

The “Best in Spring Look” awards were bagged by Vidallo and de Omana, while the “Best in Summer Look” was awarded to Fortaleza and de Omana.

In honor of the theme “UE Wears Prada,” the “Best in Gala Look” award was presented to the pair of dela Cruz and Fabro.

Serving as judges were Missdi Marasigan, founder of MISSDI Modeling Agency; Thoney Pascual, advertising sales manager at Win Radio; Lonnie Sales, marketing executive at Photo X Media; Mary Lei Bautista, former radio host at Rakista Radio; and Atty. Sarah Macahilas, legal counsel and partner at UE Justice Law Office.

MMUE 2025 was spearheaded by UE Office for International Affairs and External Linkages Dir. Darwin Guianan, with the event committee including the entire UE Manila and Caloocan student councils.

This event was made possible through the sponsorship of Photo X Media, Win Radio 91.5 Manila, Printing Avenue PH, Delsey Juices, MissDi Models, and Cravedt.

✍️ Ma. Althea F. Franco
📷 Ernest Jay I. Morales/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

WATCH | The newly-crowned Mister and Miss University of the East (MMUE) 2025 are setting their minds to being the voices of the Warrior community as they start their journeys as the new king and queen of the University.

Hazel Gwen Santos from College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Caloocan and Esziah Vidallo from CAS Manila were named as this year’s titleholders of MMUE.

Watch their first ever post-coronation interview as MMUE 2025 with the DAWN.

🎥 Cezra Louis R. Manzano/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

‘WE SHOULD HAVE PROPER AND ETHICAL USE OF AI’

Mr. University of the East (UE) 2025 Esziah Vidallo echoes the need for establishing ethics in the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

For the newly-crowned king of UE, students must not fully rely on AI, but rather, they must develop their own critical thinking skills.

Watch his winning answer in the question and answer portion below.

🎥 Mae Rocelle D. Sulit/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

‘TEACH OUR YOUNG ONES TO VOTE WISELY’

The newly-crowned Miss University of the East (UE) Hazel Gwen Santos believes that teaching young people to vote wisely will foster a better world for the future.

Santos from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Caloocan was asked the question “How can young people be educated to resist corruption?”

“We should teach our young ones to vote wisely, because as members of our society, we have the power to overturn adversities we may face,” she quoted.

Watch her winning answer in the video below.

🎥 Mae Rocelle D. Sulit/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

MEET YOUR NEW MISS UE 👑

Hazel Gwen Santos from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Caloocan is the newly-crowned Miss University of the East (UE) 2025.

🎥: Cezra Louis R. Manzano/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

MEET YOUR NEW MISTER UE 👑

The new Mister University of the East (UE) 2025 has officially been named and he is Esziah Vidallo from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Manila.

🎥: Cezra Louis R. Manzano/UE Dawn

07/10/2025

READY FOR A NEW KING 🤴

After the announcement and question and answer portion of the candidates for Miss University of the East (UE), the top five finalists for the Mister UE 2025 has officially been announced.

Completing the finalists are representatives from Basic Education Department (BED)-Manila and Caloocan, College of Engineering (CEng’g)-Manila, and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)-Manila and Caloocan.

As of writing, the scores of the finalists vying for the MMUE 2025 crown are being tabulated.

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DAWN | Substance Over Form

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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