UP Cebu Sciences Federation

ERRATUM: Please be advised that the phrase "until further notice" was inadvertently included in the initial post. It has been removed to accurately reflect the Office of the Mayor's public advisory: class suspensions are effective for tomorrow, September 21, 2026.

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘-𝗧𝗢-𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦

Due to hazardous air quality caused by transboundary haze in Metro Cebu with AQI at 248 (Acutely Unhealthy), 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗣 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Pursuant to the standing directives from the Office of the Chancellor and Memorandum No. CLM 2025-033, class suspensions automatically take effect upon the release of an applicable directive from competent government authorities, such as the Cebu City Local Government Unit, without the need for a separate memorandum.

In-person classes will automatically shift online, conducted either synchronously or asynchronously at the discretion of faculty members. Professors will provide alternative arrangements for students experiencing disruptions in power, connectivity, or transportation.

Everyone is strongly urged to stay indoors as much as possible, keep windows closed, and wear an N95 or KN95 mask if outdoor travel is unavoidable.

Please stay safe and monitor official channels for further updates.

Institutionalize Lanog!
Defend Press Freedom! Defend the Campus Press!

Press freedom is an essential part of a democratic university. Through student journalism, students’ experiences, institutional problems, and often-sidelined issues are documented, brought to light, and given a voice. At a time when communities continue to confront disinformation, repression, and the suppression of critical voices, journalism that serves the truth and the people is more necessary than ever.

Despite the vital role that Lanog plays in the university community, it remains without institutional recognition. Instead of receiving the support it rightfully deserves, its staff are forced to shoulder expenses from their own pockets just to keep the publication alive. It is unjust that students who dedicate their time, labor, and resources to informing the community and upholding the truth are left to bear the costs of work that should be recognized and supported by the university.

The absence of institutional recognition is not merely a matter of funding or the formal status of a publication. When student journalism is denied adequate support and protection, its capacity to investigate, express criticism, and open discussions concerning the welfare of the community is constrained. Under such conditions, the space for dissent becomes narrower, while voices that question and challenge prevailing conditions become easier to disregard.

Democracy cannot be meaningful when freedom of the press is neglected, and it cannot be protected when critical reporting is treated as a threat rather than an essential part of accountability.

The UP Cebu Sciences Federation stands firmly with Lanog and with the student journalists who dedicate their time, labor, and resources to keeping the publication alive. We stand firmly in support of its institutionalization, adequate funding, and protection of its freedom to investigate, report, question, and criticize.

We stand with the campus press not because student journalism must stand against the university, but because a university that values truth, critical thought, and democratic participation must also value and protect the students who labor to document and defend them.

Defend press freedom! Defend the campus press!

𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗢𝗠! 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦!

Press freedom is an essential part of a democratic university. Through student journalism, students’ experiences, institutional problems, and often-sidelined issues are documented, brought to light, and given a voice. At a time when communities continue to confront disinformation, repression, and the suppression of critical voices, journalism that serves the truth and the people is more necessary than ever.

Despite the vital role that Lanog plays in the university community, it remains without institutional recognition. Instead of receiving the support it rightfully deserves, its staff are forced to shoulder expenses from their own pockets just to keep the publication alive. It is unjust that students who dedicate their time, labor, and resources to informing the community and upholding the truth are left to bear the costs of work that should be recognized and supported by the university.

The absence of institutional recognition is not merely a matter of funding or the formal status of a publication. When student journalism is denied adequate support and protection, its capacity to investigate, express criticism, and open discussions concerning the welfare of the community is constrained. Under such conditions, the space for dissent becomes narrower, while voices that question and challenge prevailing conditions become easier to disregard.

Democracy cannot be meaningful when freedom of the press is neglected, and it cannot be protected when critical reporting is treated as a threat rather than an essential part of accountability.

The UP Cebu Sciences Federation stands firmly with Lanog and with the student journalists who dedicate their time, labor, and resources to keeping the publication alive. We stand firmly in support of its institutionalization, adequate funding, and protection of its freedom to investigate, report, question, and criticize.

We stand with the campus press not because student journalism must stand against the university, but because a university that values truth, critical thought, and democratic participation must also value and protect the students who labor to document and defend them.

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𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!📣🤩

The Sciences Federation Special Elections 2026 is officially kicking off! We are now calling on all bona fide members of the UP Cebu Sciences Federation to nominate the students whom you believe can step up, serve, and represent the College of Science.

The nominations are open for the following positions:
🔹 Director for Logistics
🔹 Director for Partnerships and Linkages

📌 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
🗓️ September 17–19, 2026

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Don’t just watch this special election unfold. Be part of where it begins! 🗳️🔥 Stay tuned for more election updates, Golden Scions! ✨

𝗬𝗢𝗛𝗢𝗢! 𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡, 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! 👀💛

The SCIENCES FEDERATION SPECIAL ELECTIONS 2026 is coming your way! 🗳️✨

Following the Federation-wide elections held last June 2026, two positions remained vacant as no nominations were received for these positions during the regular election period. To fill these vacancies and complete the UP Cebu Sciences Federation, a Special Election will be conducted.

Mark your calendars and stay locked in with the official timeline of events! Make sure you don’t miss a date as we gear up for an exciting special election.

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📌 September 17–19 : Call for Nominations
📌 September 20–21 : Acceptance of Nominations
📌 September 22–23 : GSPOA Submissions
📌 September 23 : Posting of Candidates & GSPOA
📌 September 24–29 : Voting Period
📌 September 29 : Vote Validation & Tallying
📌 September 30 : Announcement of Results

Save the dates, Golden Scions! Stay updated, stay informed, and get ready to make your vote count! ⚡️

𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐊: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒

Join us this September 18, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at the Admin Stage for the 1081 Cultural Night, an evening of performances, speeches, and collective expression as part of the 1081 Exhibit 2026: “Ang Kamatuoran Taliwala sa Kangitngit.”

Bringing together voices from different spaces and forms of expression, the evening will feature Ms. Dyan Gumanao of Karapatan Central Visayas, Rhodora M. Bucoy, PhD, and Kisha Maureen Anadia of Safe Spaces Movement, alongside performances from Sayawe, Maria Shaila Montillano, Salome Lepiten, UP Serenata, Eunice Iglesias, and Iskultura.

The program will also recognize the volunteers, artists, and partners who have contributed to the 1081 Exhibit, celebrating the people and communities who continue to create, speak, and participate in spaces for culture and remembrance.

Through dance, music, literature, speeches, and performance, Cultural Night brings culture into the conversation—not simply as a form of expression, but as a way of remembering, reflecting, and keeping stories alive.

Maminaw ta sa mga tingog nga mopadayag. Pamalandong ta sa mga istoryang ilang gidala.

𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐓: 𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐌𝐃𝐎𝐌, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐆, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐃, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐀𝐍-𝐀𝐆, 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐊

Join us this September 17, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Performing Arts Hall (PAH) for the 1081 Educational Forum, an afternoon of critical discussion and collective reflection as part of the 1081 Exhibit 2026: “Ang Kamatuoran Taliwala sa Kangitngit.”

Decades after Proclamation No. 1081, understanding the realities of Martial Law remains important in examining the struggles and conditions faced by Filipino communities today. The Educational Forum creates a space for dialogue, reflection, and critical inquiry, encouraging participants to deepen their historical understanding and recognize the continuing relevance of the past to present realities.

The forum will feature Teodorico D. Navea Jr. of Partido Lakas ng Masa, Elijah Hiyas of Tug-ani – Editor-in-Chief and CEGP Cebu, and Jorosh Diamola of Kabataan Partylist UP Cebu, who will share their perspectives on Martial Law, historical memory, and the role of the youth in engaging with the realities of our society.

The discussion will also open a space for collective inquiry through a Q&A and discussion, allowing participants to engage with the speakers and the ideas raised throughout the forum.

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𝗔 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
A Statement for International Day of Democracy

What is the meaning of democracy if the right to speak and organize comes with harassment, is treated as a threat, and can lead to red-tagging and repression?

On paper, every Filipino has the right to speak, organize, and express themselves but in everyday life, millions of Filipinos continue to live under conditions that limit their ability to exercise these rights. Workers continue to work despite low wages. Farmers till land they do not own. Urban poor communities struggle for homes and livelihoods that can be taken away at any time. In the midst of these conditions, those who act and speak with their fellow people are met with surveillance, intimidation, and violence. When people are made to fear the consequences of speaking out, democracy becomes a right that exists only on paper.

This situation is not far from what exists within the university. At the University of the Philippines Cebu, students face their own problems: inadequate facilities and equipment, limited funding for research, expenses shouldered out of their own pockets, and policies that shape their academic lives without sufficient consultation. When students come together to question these conditions, they are not threatening democracy, they are participating in it. They are exercising democracy by making their concerns heard, identifying where institutions fall short, and demanding accountability from the institutions that serve them. Yet at a time when spaces for critical action are becoming increasingly narrow, even asking questions can already be treated as defiance.

There is a need to ask why the state of education has reached this point. When public universities continue to lack sufficient resources, it is not only the quality of education and services that suffers. The democratic promise of equal access to free and quality education is also weakened.

The costs of a service that should be adequately supported by the state are increasingly passed on to students. When students spend their own money for laboratory work, fieldwork, research, and other academic requirements, the lack of public funding becomes a personal burden. When classrooms, equipment, and research facilities are insufficient, students are once again expected to “adjust” and be "resourceful." Scarcity is normalized, while students are made to bear its consequences.

This is one of the faces of neoliberal education: an education increasingly shaped according to the needs of the market while sufficient support for public education is withheld. When education becomes inaccessible, the ability of people to meaningfully participate in society is also placed at risk.

The problem, therefore, is not simply that there is “not enough money.” It is also a question of priorities. Public institutions are repeatedly told to save, find their own funding, and adapt to scarcity, while policies and projects anchored on investment and the interests of big capital continue to be pursued. The struggle for adequate funding for UP cannot be separated from the broader conditions of the country. When the nation's resources are not sufficiently returned to the public services people depend on, those with the least power and capacity to shoulder the costs are made to carry the heaviest burden.

A democracy cannot be meaningful when public resources are distributed in ways that leave the people with the least power paying the greatest price.

As siyentistas ng bayan, we have an even greater responsibility to challenge this kind of education. Science teaches us to question, investigate, analyze evidence, and examine assumptions. Democracy demands much of the same: people must be free to question what they are told, scrutinize decisions made in their name, and demand answers from those in power. But how can we put scientific thinking into practice if questions are treated as threats? How can we become scientists if our education is reduced to producing workers who are merely expected to adapt to the needs of the market?

When the very institution wants our education to be focused only on producing students to become cheap and docile labor, is why we fight for a Nationalist, Scientific, and Mass-Oriented education. Nationalist as science must be rooted in the conditions and needs of the Philippines, not only in the interests of foreign powers and corporations. Scientific, because we must be taught to analyze, question, and understand the real roots of social problems. Mass-oriented, because knowledge and technology should be used to address the needs of the masses.

This becomes even more important as technology is increasingly presented as an automatic answer to development. In initiatives such as Pax Silica, it is not enough to ask how advanced the technology being introduced is. We must also ask: Who will benefit? Who will control it? Who will own it? And who will bear the social and environmental costs of using our country's resources?

These are democratic questions. Development cannot be reduced to technological advancement or economic growth alone, nor should it be decided without the meaningful participation of the people who will live with its consequences. Science is not only about what we can do. It is also about who we are doing it for.

This is where science and democracy meet. Both require the freedom to ask questions. Both require the free exchange of ideas. And both lose their meaning when decisions are made without considering the people who will be directly affected by them. Democracy requires informed people who are free to question power. Science requires people who are willing to question what is presented as truth. Neither can thrive where questioning is punished.

Hence, on the International Day of Democracy, we do not simply celebrate the existence of democracy on paper. We fight for a democracy that is felt inside and outside the university; a democracy where students can speak freely, where people can organize freely, and where dissent is not treated as a threat, and where no one has to pay a price for daring to ask why our society remains this way. As students of science and members of the academic community, we believe that questioning is not an act against democracy. It is an act of democracy.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲.