UV Department of Communication Studies

𝐖𝐢𝐤𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐭-𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 📖

💚🤍University of the Visayas Communication students, alongside broadcasting majors from Cebu Normal University, discovered a more meaningful way to use their time: contributing to the global community. Through the Wiki Pagkat-on sa Sugbo workshop, students were introduced to the Five Pillars of Wikipedia, emphasizing its role as a free, neutral, and respectful encyclopedia for all.

📸 Participants learned to edit articles with reliable sources and utilized Wikimedia Commons to upload photos including a personal contribution of the UV campus realizing that even a single image can provide vital wisdom to users worldwide. Beyond the technical skills, a speaker’s story about capturing nighttime imagery challenged the students to see that our Cebuano heritage tells stories just as poetic at night as it does during the day.

📚Beyond the skills, the workshop served as a bridge to reconnect a technology-shattered community, empowering this generation to share their history and creativity as a legacy for the future.

Written by LC Marie S. Manuel
Layout by Christine Jane Flores

𝐔𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 44𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮 𝐏𝐨𝐩 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥🎶

🎤🎵The audience was deeply moved by the heartfelt original songs composed by the participants and performed by the interpreters during the 44th Cebu Pop Music Festival, hosted by the University of the Visayas on January 16, 2026, at the UV Gymnasium. This year’s festival was staged in celebration of the Sinulog Festival and in honor of Señor Santo Niño.

Four UV Communication students proudly served as volunteer assistants under DotTV Network, showcasing their dedication to their passion for the field of communication. Their commitment and hard work played an important role in the success of the DotTV Live coverage, as they poured their hearts into supporting the team and helping ensure a smooth event and a memorable experience for everyone. 💚🤍

Written by Alleah Palallos Augusto
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𝙐𝙑 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙜 2026 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚
CEBU CITY – As 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘵 echoed through the city for Sinulog 2026, University of the Visayas (UV) Communication students stepped into the frontlines, volunteering for various media networks including dotTV, SunStar, and MyTV.

For first-year volunteers at dotTV, including Carla Mae T. Taneo, the festival was a baptism of fire. They served as floor directors for dotTV Live, worked as researchers, interviewed contingent choreographers, and assisted cameramen. The students described the experience as an eye-opening lesson in live production that boosted their professional confidence.

Sophomore volunteers faced the tormenting heat and exhausting long walks, yet they described the ordeal as fulfilling to the heart.
"Kapoy sa lawas, yet fulfilling sa heart," remarked second-year student Christine Jane Flores, noting that the physical toll was a small price for unlocking core memories and building lasting bonds.

Meanwhile, third-year students at SunStar Cebu, such as Brigette Cones Dalagan, sharpened their technical skills and media responsibility, gaining hands-on exposure to one of the country’s largest cultural events.

The fourth-year seniors at MyTV, including Lilian Gotong, were so immersed in collecting content they lost track of time. They witnessed the grit of the festival firsthand, observing people collapse from the heat—a reminder of the endurance required in the field. When the final fireworks display signaled the end of the coverage, the team shared a collective sense of relief: "YEEEYYY HUMANA JUD!"

The UV Communication student body expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, citing these experiences as vital milestones in their journey as future media practitioners.

Written by LC Marie S. Manuel
Layout by Christine Jane Flores

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐠 2026: 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭—𝐕𝐈𝐕𝐀 𝐒Ñ𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐈Ñ𝐎!

Get ready to celebrate Sinulog on January 18, 2026! New Year, new Sinulog is coming, and we are excited to welcome this special event. This celebration brings us together through faith, music, and dance. May this festival brings happiness, faith, and unity to all. Let us celebrate with thankful hearts and strong faith.

Let us all shout it together for the nth time: VIVA SÑR SANTO NIÑO! 🥳🎉

Written by Nicole Valerie Pongasi
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𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 🇵🇭 🇯🇵

Our UV Communication family recently spent an incredible afternoon with our friends from Jissen Women’s University, Japan, for a virtual cultural exchange!

From learning the art of using chopsticks and the history of Japanese sweets to sharing the resilient spirit of Cebuano Bayanihan and our love for street food, every moment was a celebration of what makes us unique and what brings us together.

Distance was no match for the warmth and gratitude felt by everyone!

Written by LC Marie S. Manuel
Layout by Keira Valerie Garrido

𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬📿✨

🕊️When the weight of life feels heavy, faith carries us forward. Millions of devotees come together to honor the Feast of the Black Nazarene, a testament to enduring faith amidst trials and hardships, where every step, prayer, and struggle reflects a deep trust in God's mercy and grace.🙏 Viva Señor Nazareno!🤎🤍

Written by Glycel Jave D. Magno
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Kudos to our Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Ramie Bulaybulay, for passing the 2025 Bar Examinations! ⚖️🎓

Sir, your hard work and dedication have officially paid off! We have watched you balance the heavy responsibility of managing our department as our "father" figure while simultaneously juggling the grueling demands of law school. It was no easy feat, yet you handled it with grace.

What makes us most proud is not just your title, but your humility. You have shown us that leadership and learning go hand in hand.

Congratulations, Attorney! May you continue to pursue and achieve your dreams. We are so proud of you!

Written by Mychaela Gayle B. Joseph
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞! 🎂

Our Vice President External who always let the voice shine for the media in this field, guiding his fellow colleagues. Thank you for guiding your fellow communication as always and may success be with you together with this new year and new chapter of yours!

COMMbati, New Jane! BA COMM Family is wishing you the happiest birthday!🎆

Caption by LC Marie S. Manuel
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𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🎇✨

As the year comes to a close, we welcome 2026 with hearts full of hope and gratitude. The past year has been a journey of challenges, triumphs, and lessons that shaped us into stronger individuals. Through joys and struggles, we chose to rise, trusting that God’s guidance will continue to lead us toward brighter paths. 🌟

This New Year invites us to embrace new beginnings, create meaningful memories, and pursue the dreams that inspire us. May 2026 be a year of growth, happiness, and endless opportunities for every student and friend. 🥂💚

Caption by Precious Lorraine G. Luhit
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𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘

✨Today, we remember Dr. José Rizal not just as a hero in textbooks, but as a student, writer, and thinker who believed that the pen could awaken a nation.

📚His courage reminds us that education is not just for passing exams, but for questioning, speaking up, and serving the people.

As today’s students, may we use our voices wisely, bravely, and truthfully just as Rizal did.

Written by Edmie Rocsan Apdujan
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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐑! 🎀🎉

✨Thank you for your dedication and hard work in serving us. Your leadership and commitment truly make a difference in keeping everything running smoothly in our organization. May this bring you success, good health, and more opportunities to inspire others. Enjoy your special day! The BACOMM family loves you!

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