UST Journalism Society

31/05/2026

CONGRATS JRN BATCH 26!

Our journalism seniors concluded their college journeys with the Baccalaureate Mass 2026 on Thursday, May 29.

The day started with a solemn celebration at the Quadricentennial Pavilion, followed by post-Mass activities at the UST Grandstand before exiting through the Arch of the Centuries.



Caption: Montrell Aigan Matias
Photos by: Alliah Lyn Reyes, Mcxene Chev Arceo, Rey Emmanuel Hasigan

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28/05/2026

TAYO NA, TAYO NA! ✈️

Seniors, are you ready to fly? Hold on tight because the 2026 Baccalaureate Mass is just right around the corner. 👀

So, mark your calendars for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, filled with joy and laughter as we ascend to greater heights. 🪽

Board by Rey Emmanuel Hasigan
Caption by Rey Emmanuel Hasigan

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27/05/2026

Ube is now taking the world by storm. But beyond the buzzwords and headlines, what really lies underneath the Philippines' beloved ube?

This four-part special report published in The Philippine STAR explores the intricacies of the country's newfound export star: ube.

The series tackles the woes of Aeta ube farmers, the fragmented supply chain of the commodity, experiences of a rising exporter, current and planned state support, historical and archeological insights and the future of ube.

The special report is co-authored by graduating journalism students Micah Pascua and Shayne Lee Macaraeg together with their agricultural journalism elective course instructor and Philippine Star correspondent Mr. Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas.

(Story links are in the comments section)

17/05/2026

Pateros is known as the "Slipper Capital" of the Philippines, but its local artisans are fighting a losing battle to stay on their feet.

Read this enterprise report by journalism sophomores Carlos España, Rhamiel Vicente, Estelle David, Allanee Valeriano, Sophia Ledesma and Ron Almestas to discover why the traditional alfombra is disappearing.

They spent time hanging out in the workshops of Pateros, investigating why an industry that once boasted 277 shops has dwindled to just two. Through intimate interviews with the last remaining sapateros and a deep dive into LGU data and global trade impacts, they uncovered how cheap imports and a shifting economy have pushed a century-old craft to the brink of extinction.

Real journalism requires real legwork 💪🏻

In a town famous for its sturdy footwear, local artisans find themselves outpaced by cheap factory imports and a shift in consumer habits

17/05/2026

Microgreens, which some call baby vegetables, are slowly sprouting in the metro. Take for example Nama Microgreens, which has found space in Manila by growing edible baby veggies --to the delight of chefs and consumers.

Read more about Nama's story in this feature published in the 'Business as Usual' page of today's edition of The Philippine Star. The story was authored by graduating journalism students Katrina Abella, Danielle Bayani and Alyssa Dauz, originally submitted as a requirement for their agricultural journalism elective course.

Link to story: https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/17/2528412/tiny-trays-big-visions

16/05/2026

Graduating Journalism students Luis Gregorio, Vince Alfred Pillagara, Mary Jade Jadormio, and Angel Samonte will share their internship experiences during the Year-End Assembly. Their discussions with journalism juniors will happen this May 18 at the Miguel de Benavides Library Conference Hall from 1 to 3 p.m.

See you, Journos!

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Board by: Krsna Kshatriya Annika Parado, Montrell Aigan Matias

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07/05/2026

RESCHEDULED

The UST Journalism Society Year-End Assembly and Internship Orientation has been rescheduled.

It will now be conducted on May 18 at the Miguel de Benavides Library Conference Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

See you there!

06/05/2026

If you are a student living in a dormitory, then you might be familiar with neighborhood laundry shops. What's becoming more common, however, is that laundry operators are coping with the economic consequences of the Middle East conflict by adjusting their service prices and using alternative drying methods like the traditional sun drying.

Read more how laundry shop operators and their patrons are adjusting today in this story authored by Mary Jade Gale Jadormio and Vince Alfred Pillagara, senior journalism students, that was published in the BusinessMirror's Entrepeneur page today. The story was an offshoot of their submission in their agriculture journalism elective class.

Link to story: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/05/05/costlier-gas-tanks-dry-up-laundry-operators-sales/

04/05/2026

Steve Akomo, a former UST Growling Tigers foreign reinforcement, almost lost his life on the basketball court. Today, he finds a new purpose in shaping young athletes’ basketball dreams.

Read more about it in this profile story written by senior journalism student Rob Andrew Dongiapon for his creative nonfiction class and has been published by Rappler

Steve Akomo, a former foreign student-athlete for the UST Growling Tigers, nearly lost his life in basketball. Now, he helps youngsters in the Visayas chase their dreams.

03/05/2026

Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day—a reminder of the vital role media plays in ensuring the dissemination of information and protecting independent reporting.

Caption: Montrell Aigan Matias
Board: Arianna Reese Golifardo

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