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BALITA | PUPSMB, Matagumpay na Ipinagdiwang ang Ika-21 Taong Anibersaryo

Opisyal na sinimulan ng Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Santa Maria Bulacan (PUPSMB) ang pagdiriwang ng ika-21 Founding Anniversary na may temang “Sambisig sa Ika-21” noong Mayo 19 sa PUPSMB Gymnasium.

Binuksan ang selebrasyon sa pamamagitan ng isang banal na misa na pinangunahan ni Fr. Irvin Hizon, na nagbahagi ng Mabuting Balita ng Diyos. Matapos ang misa, pormal na sinimulan ang programa sa pag-awit ng Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas at Doksolohiya, na sinundan ng panimulang mensahe mula kay Dr. Arman DC. Santos, Campus Director.

Sa parehong araw, isinagawa rin ang Cheerdance Competition sa PUPSMB Gymnasium na nilahukan ng iba't ibang pang akademikong organisasyon.

Noong Mayo 20, ginanap ang iba't ibang ball games at academic competitions bilang bahagi ng ikalawang araw ng pagdiriwang. Kabilang dito ang Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Basketball, Pickleball, Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, Teaching Simulation, Dagliang Talumpati, Essay Writing, at Pagsulat ng Sanaysay.

Ipinagpatuloy naman sa ikatlong araw ang iba pang ball games kasabay ng pagsasagawa ng mga tradisyunal na laro gaya ng Sack Race, Tug of War, at Tumbang Preso.

Mayo 22 naman isinagawa ang Awarding Ceremony bilang pagtatapos ng selebrasyon. Sinimulan ito sa pag-awit ng Lupang Hinirang, panalangin, at panimulang pananalita ni Dr. Arman DC. Santos.

Sinundan ito ng paggawad ng mga medalya at sertipiko sa mga nagwagi sa iba't ibang patimpalak. Sa mga akademikong kompetisyon, nasungkit ng JPIA ang unang puwesto sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay at Dagliang Talumpati, habang pumangalawa ang ACES sa parehong patimpalak. Sa Essay Writing, nanguna ang ACES, sinundan ng AFT at JPIA. Sa Extemporaneous Speaking Contest, itinanghal na kampeon ang AFT habang nakuha ng JPIA ang ikatlong puwesto. Samantala, nanguna ang ISITE sa Tagisan ng Talino, kasunod ang JPIA at CEM.

Sa E-sports competitions, nagkampeon ang ISITE sa Call of Duty: Mobile, sinundan ng ACES at CEM. Sa Mobile Legends: Bang Bang naman, nasungkit ng ACES ang kampeonato, habang pumangalawa ang ISITE at pumangatlo ang JPIA.

Para naman sa board games, nagwagi ang AFT sa Chess, kasunod ang DOMT at JPIA. Samantala, nanguna ang CEM sa Pickleball at Badminton. Sa Pickleball, pumangalawa ang HM Society at pumangatlo ang JPIA, habang sa Badminton ay pumangalawa ang ISITE at pumangatlo ang AFT.

Sa Laro ng Lahi, nanguna ang ACES, sinundan ng HM Society at JPIA.
Pagdating naman sa volleyball, parehong nag kampeon ang AFT sa Women's Volleyball at Men's Volleyball. Sa Women's Volleyball, pumangalawa ang CEM at pumangatlo ang HM Society, habang itinanghal si Ms. Candy Bularon bilang Most Valuable Player (MVP). Sa Men's Volleyball naman, pumangalawa rin ang CEM at pumangatlo ang HM Society, at kinilala si Mr. Jiro Hermogenes bilang MVP.

Sa larangan naman ng Basketball, nasungkit ng HM Society ang kampeonato, sinundan ng CEM at ISITE. Itinanghal namang Most Valuable Player (MVP) si Mr. Banting dahil sa kanyang natatanging kontribusyon sa kanyang koponan.

Samantala, sa Cheerdance Competition, nakuha ng HM Society ang kampeonato at parangal na Best in Choreography. Pumangalawa ang CEM, habang pumangatlo ang AFT at nagwagi rin bilang Best in Cheer. Kinilala naman ang ACES bilang Best in Costume.

Bilang pagtatapos ng Awarding Ceremony, muling itinanghal ang JPIA bilang Academic Overall Champion sa ikatlong pagkakataon. Samantala, matagumpay namang napanatili ng AFT ang titulo bilang Overall Champion sa ikaapat na sunod na pagkakataon.

✍️Mjay Vargas
☑️Jonathan Jhay
🖼️Eunice Miakkah Asmod

The search for the next Mx. PUPSMB 2026 has officially begun. We invite all students to take the stage, embrace their authenticity, and represent the LGBTQIA+ community with pride in this year’s theme, Reign of Truth.

​Registration is open until June 8, 5:00 PM. For full details regarding the pageant and submission guidelines, please visit the official announcement here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cso9sVfgn/

👑✨ 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗫. 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗠𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ✨👑

Are you ready to reign with pride, confidence, and authenticity?

The search is on for the next titleholder of 𝗠𝘅. 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗠𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! Join us as we celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and the power of truth in this year's LGBTQIA+ pageant.

🏳️‍🌈 𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗛 🏳️‍🌈
📅 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

This is more than a competition, it's a platform to express yourself, inspire others, and proudly represent the LGBTQIA+ community. Let your voice be heard, your story be told, and your truth shine brightly on stage.

📌 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟴, 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠!
✨ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵. 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲. 👑

📩 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and be part of a celebration where authenticity, courage, and self-expression take center stage.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckkZBBXI2tl8MRe76U_mz7VZAm6qxF7AOFOIrLO-cHRDJ4ig/viewform?pli=1

JUST IN | Nakasalang na ang Chamber of Entrepreneurs and Managers sa Miting de Avance (MDA) 2026 na ginaganap ngayon sa Teaching Simulation Room ngayong hapon.

Ang mga tumatakbong kandidato ay kasalukuyang sumasagot sa General Questions na inilapag ng COMELEC at Iskolarium.

HAPPENING NOW | The afternoon session for the Miting de Avance (MDA) 2026 is being conducted inside the Teaching Simulation Room in PUPSMB.

The Association of Future Teachers (AFT) running candidates are here to discuss their platforms for the welfare of AFT students and also to address their concerns.

The attendees to the MDA for Academic Organizations are just the following: AFT, Chamber of Entrepreneurs and Managers (CEM), and Office Management Technology SY-Quest (OMT). The rest of the organizations are labeled absent and did not confirm their appearance.

HAPPENING NOW | The most awaited Miting de Avance (MDA) 2026 is currently happening in the PUPSMB Gymnasium. The SANDIG partylist, the running candidates for the Student Council (SC) elections, are present and ready to take part in this year's MDA.

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Iskolarium spearheaded the MDA this year, consisting both morning session for SC and afternoon session for Academic Organizations. Only the Association of Future Teachers (AFT), Chamber of Entrepreneurs and Managers (CEM), and Office Management Technology SY-Quest (OMT) confirmed their attendance for later, marking the rest of organizations as absent.

𝐓𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜, 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲,

We, the Editorial Board of ISKOLARIUM, would like to address the concerns and reactions regarding the recent publication of student-submitted responses through our initiative.

First and foremost, we acknowledge that the post contained a wide range of responses, both positive and critical. However, we emphasize that the purpose of the initiative was to gather authentic student voices regarding their lived academic experiences, in an anonymous and safe manner. The nature of anonymity is central to encouraging honest participation, especially in an environment where students may fear repercussions or academic intimidation.

We recognize the concern raised regarding the inclusion of identifiable references within some responses. As a student publication, we do not intend to defame, attack, or discredit any individual, office, or organization. The intent of publishing these responses is to reflect student sentiment, not to assign guilt or make unverified accusations. We understand the responsibility that comes with publication, and we remain committed to exercising editorial judgment in contextualizing public discourse moving forward.

However, we also wish to clarify that the publication of these responses is not an act of personal targeting, but an exercise of student journalism grounded in the principle of giving space to student voices. The concerns raised are part of a broader discourse on institutional practices, and should be treated as matters for reflection and dialogue rather than as isolated attacks.

We also respectfully address the concern regarding anonymity and the request to disclose identities behind submitted responses. ISKOLARIUM upholds strict confidentiality in all submissions under . We cannot and will not disclose any personal identifying information of respondents, as this would compromise the trust and safety of the students who entrusted us with their voices.

We also take note of the concerns raised by members of the academic community regarding the impact of publication on institutional image. While we acknowledge these perspectives, we reaffirm that student journalism exists not only to highlight achievements, but also to surface lived realities that may otherwise remain unheard. Constructive criticism, when rooted in student experience, is not an attack, it is part of meaningful academic discourse.

At the same time, we do not support harassment, intimidation, or any form of pressure directed toward students or members of the publication in relation to the content of their anonymous submissions. Calls for accountability must always be balanced with respect for due process, journalistic ethics, and student safety.

ISKOLARIUM remains open to dialogue with faculty, administrators, and student leaders in order to better refine how future student-sentiment initiatives are handled, particularly in balancing transparency, context, and ethical reporting.

We stand by our role as a student publication committed to responsible journalism, and we will continue to serve as a platform where student voices may be expressed freely, safely, and respectfully.

“From the students, for the students. Magsusulat at magmumulat.”

Note: Any and all forms of harassment, intimidation, and/or retaliatory action against any individual, group, or organization for personal gain shall not be tolerated by the student publication.

𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃

#𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗨𝗽𝗜𝘀𝗸𝗼: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲

As the official student publication of PUPSMB, Iskolarium: Pamayanan ng mga Iskolar at Pantas remains committed to fostering transparency and accountability within the student body. In preparation for the upcoming elections, we initiated an anonymous pulse survey to better understand your perspectives on the organization’s current performance, programs, and leadership.

Today, we have successfully gathered the collective feedback from our peers. Below is a summary of the responses received, reflecting the current pulse of the student body regarding our shared governance.

We invite the student body to review these insights as we continue to hold our leadership to the highest standards. Your participation remains essential in shaping the future of our campus.

Furthermore, we highly encourage all students to attend the 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 scheduled for 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Your presence is integral to the electoral process. Please be advised that attendance will be credited toward your Iskolarium clearance requirements. You may attend face-to-face or virtually in our FB live coverage.

We look forward to your active participation in these crucial discourse activities. PUPians, let your voices be heard!