I always dreamed of parties after exams. Fancy study sesh at coffee tables. Meet-cutes in the university library. Running with someone in the BU oval. Falling in love. Crying together with my college friends because we can't handle life anymore. Breaking down. Getting drunk. Rinse. Repeat.
Vicente Jao III–a rising Bicolano artist from Sorsogon City, Sorsogon who ghost-sang for the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry Joven Tan’s “Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko” as the prominently multi-awarded singer Rey Valera. Despite what seemingly is a flourishing triumph now, Jao’s upbringing has not been really full of rhythm and harmony. In fact, music was his only ally during those hard times.
𝘯𝘪 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘰 | Yung mga self-proclaimed-student-leaders, kahit wala namang kayang patunayan ay talaga namang tatakbo sa konseho. At upang mas lumawak ang ating kaalaman at pag-intindi sa mga kapwa natin estudyante na dumaranas ng ganitong mentalidad, ating himay-himayin ang mga tuntunin para sa mga Student TraPos (Traditional Politicians).
A possible alliance between BU Leaders and Buklod has been a concern for Jefrey Latigay, chairperson of LLR Reporma after a history of what he called “allied forces” existed between the said two opposition parties last election.
𝐁𝐘 𝐉𝐈𝐌𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐘 | Established in 2004, BU Leaders' absence creates a better winning opportunity for both BUKLOD and LLR Reporma vying for the USC positions, but the underlying reasons and its potential implication for BU student political culture can be more damaging.
𝑩𝒚 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆, 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂 𝑵𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒂𝒔𝒊, 𝑫𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒐 | Behind the towering structures of Bicol University (BU), the households of Sitio Olag play tug-of-war with the BU administration in a territorial dispute that has been recurring for a few decades.
𝑩𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆 | On the frontline of local news channels in the Philippines right now are the people who, instead of sitting in their usual spot on a jeepney’s driver seats, are on the road holding placards demanding a reconsideration of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
In light of the release of results, it is critical for the student body to hold the newly-elected BU president, Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, accountable towards pressing matters within the university, most notably red-tagging cases in the midst of a Marcos administration and providing safe spaces for gender expression.
Today, the decision of the Board of Regents (BOR) on who will be the next Bicol University (BU) president will be unveiled. For the most part, this decision will be a choice between widening the institution’s lens on the protection of student rights and concerns or mirroring the previous administration’s lack of progressive actions. Read our endorsement letter:
Dr. Ofelia Samar-Sy, dean of College of Medicine, had selflessly dedicated her life to her profession as an internist-cardiologist. She is best known as a multi-awarded physician, researcher, and a humanitarian. She was recently awarded the JCI’s Outstanding Filipino Physician of 2022. Is she the best fit as the next BU President for you? Know her stances on controversial questions.
Dr. Arnulfo Malinis, director of the Bicol University Center for Technology Commercialization and Enterprise Development, made impactful contributions to the University's research endeavours both as a researcher with publication and multiple citations and an innovator who has eight patents under his name. Is he the best fit as the next BU President for you? Know his stances on controversial questions.
Dr. Baby Boy D. Nebres III, Dean if the Office of Students Affairs and Services, has established his identity as an academic leader with profound sense of leadership rooted on empowering people, who is recognized for his innovations and development of national policies on UNIFAST and student affairs and services. Is he the best fit as the next BU President for you? Know his stances on controversial questions.