LAKANDIWA

03/09/2026

FYI: Face-to-face classes will resume on September 4, 2026, at all levels and across all University of Cebu campuses.

Please be guided accordingly.

02/09/2026

‎FYI: Face-to-face classes will shift to synchronous and asynchronous modalities at all levels and across all University of Cebu (UC) campuses on September 3, 2026.
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‎Moreover, all UC offices will continue with regular work operations.

02/09/2026

FYI: The University of Cebu (UC) has temporarily suspended the classes for all levels across all UC campuses, effective at 3:00 p.m., following an advisory of Mayor Nestor Archival on a Facebook post to suspend classes due to hazardous air quality affecting Metro Cebu on September 2, 2026.

Local authorities are urging students and the community to stay indoors, limit outdoor exposure, and wear N95 or KN95 face masks to prevent respiratory irritation.

Keep posted for further updates regarding classes on September 3.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

"BICEPsafi"

Comics by Yshel Kaye I. Fernandez

31/08/2026

LOOK: The University of Cebu–Main (UC–Main) held its first inauguration ceremony of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) TeamBayayong Organization at the Alicia Gotianuy Audio-Visual Room on August 29, 2026.

The event highlighted the recognition and induction ceremony of the organization's newly elected officers.

In an interview with Lakandiwa, NSTP Officer-in-Charge Jude Legaspi shared his vision behind the event.

"I want the NSTP [to] be recognized not just in the entire University of Cebu–Main Campus but even outside UC because I want to build as well a structure, a character, [and] an identity for our NSTP students because we have a huge student body. Only the youth can influence the youth, that's why I have founded the TeamBayayong Organization," he said.

Moreover, the NSTP department will hold its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Training for students on October 10–17.

Words by Grysha Mae Colance
Photos by Sean Daniel M. Alberca

31/08/2026

Countless Filipino lives were shed to fight for our independence, our home, and our pride—all since the very first years of Spanish colonization.

Today, on National Heroes Day, we honor the fearless men and women whose sacrifices gave us our freedom and identity.

As we look back on those who paved the way, may it inspire us to carry their torch of courage and justice forward into the future.

Layout by Xyza Reena P. Navidad

30/08/2026

30/08/2026

LOOK: Letters for Pride held a poetry and film night titled "Gabii sa Balak: Mga Sulat sa Bisaya ug Kasaysayan" at the Flora and Faun, Patria de Cebu on August 29, 2026.

The event aimed to uplift Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r, Intersex, and Asexual+ (LGBTQIA+) voices through creative expression, community participation, and visibility, while also bringing attention to the lived experiences of the urban poor and fisherfolk.

In an interview with Lakandiwa, Letters for Pride Head Coordinator Cyrus Adrian Rom highlighted the critical need for LGBTQIA+ members to stand in unity with other marginalized communities.

"We do not free ourselves by separating ourselves more, we free ourselves by joining together, even with differences. We patiently explain and help those sectors from the heart. To be able to build a good society, we start with empathy," he said.

All event fees and proceeds go to a different community beneficiary each month, with this month's recipient being the Carbon-hanong Alyansa.

Moreover, Letters for Pride extended aid to families in Sitio Marna, Subangdaku, whose houses faced demolition in July 2026.

Words by Gleil Barbara T. Catamco
Photos by Adrianne Carl B. Pepito

30/08/2026

LOOK: Student-athletes representing 18 schools across Cebu graced the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) Season 26 opening ceremony at the Cebu Coliseum on August 29, 2026.

The kickoff showcased the traditional parade of student-athletes, the torch-lighting ceremony, and the crowning of Miss CESAFI 2026.

Dancers from selected universities presented various routines spanning different genres during the ceremony.

The competition also marked a comeback for the University of Cebu–Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue (UC–LM), as they ended a four-year drought in Miss CESAFI with Angela Roa Parry finishing as first runner-up in the high school division.

In an interview with Lakandiwa, Parry shared that behind her historic feat of ending UC–LM’s drought was the Almighty.

"I really didn’t expect na masulud ku sa top three kay there [were] a lot of beautiful girls [sa competition]. But thank God, nabalik naku sa top three ang UC–LM after four years. Tungud g’yud ni God ang tanan," she said.

During the competition, the University of San Jose–Recoletos claimed the highest titles for both the high school and college division.

Words by Nate Antonio Saed P. Plando
Photos by Aliah Bree G. Are and Eliza Jane C. Culpa