UP Manila CPH Student Council

30/11/2025

Matagal nang biktima ng pang-aalipusta at karahasan ang bansang Pilipinas. Mula sa kamay ng mga dayuhang mananakop na nag-ugat ng dahas at pagsasamantala, hanggang sa kasalukuyang mukha ng korapsyon at pang-aabuso na dumudungis sa sariling pamahalaan. Magmula pa noon hanggang sa kasalukuyan, hindi maitatanggi ang lalim ng sugat na tinatamo ng bayan.

Mahigit apat na siglo na ang nakalipas nang tayo’y sakupin ng mga dayuhan, ngunit hanggang ngayon ay batid pa rin sa bawat sulok ng bansa ang epekto ng mga pananakop na ito. Sa pagpasok ng imperyalismo, pyudalismo, at burukrata kapitalismo mula sa mga dayuhan, nahubog ang istruktura ng ating lipunan na siyang nagpapahirap sa mga Pilipino ngayon. Hindi kailanman naging tunay na malaya ang Pilipinas dahil patuloy pa rin tayong nakagapos sa rehas ng imperyalismo, pyudalismo, at burukrata kapitalismo. Hindi makalaya, hindi maka-ahon.

Kaakibat ng mahabang kasaysayan ng pang-aabuso ang hindi matitinag na pakikibaka ng mga Pilipino upang mapanatili ang kanilang dangal at karapatan. Sa bawat pagtatangkang patahimikin tayo, lalo lamang nag-aalab ang ating kolektibong tinig at tapang. Madalas nating itinataas sina Gregorio del Pilar at Jose Rizal bilang huwaran ng paninindigan at talino, mga sagisag ng nasyonalismong naghawan ng landas tungo sa kasalakuyang Pilipinas. Kasabay nila, may isang apoy na hindi kailanman ay nasupil, isang tapang na hanggang ngayo’y hindi matitinag.

Kabilang si Andres Bonifacio sa mga naglakas-loob na labanan ang opresyong umiiral noon. Isang dakilang rebolusyonaryong buwis-buhay na nakipagsapalaran sa ngalan ng Bayan kasama ang kaniyang mga kasapi sa Katipunan. Ang kanilang mga rebolusyon ang naging pag-asa ng sambayanang Pilipino, na makatakas sa kulungan na kung saan ay ikinulong sila nang mahigit tatlong-daang taon.

Ngayon, mahigit isang siglo na ang pakikibaka ng masang Pilipino mula sa Himagsikang Pilipino ng Katipunan. Ngunit nakalulungkot isipin na ang mga laban ng nakaraan ay atin pa ring inilalaban hanggang ngayon. Iisang mga isyu, iisang mga problema, iisa pa rin ang ugat—tanging nagbago lamang ay ang kanilang anyo.

Sa araw na ito, ika-30 ng Nobyembre, ay ating ipinagdiriwang ang kaarawan ni Andres Bonifacio. Bilang isang pinuno at inspirasyon sa kaniyang mga kasapi, si Andres Bonifacio ang nagpasiklab ng damdaming nasyonalismo. Tulad ng Sigaw ng Balintawak, makikita natin ang matinding pagmamahal sa bayan ay nakahahawa at nakapagdudulot ng malaking pagbabago.

Matagal na mang siya ay pumanaw, patuloy na dumadaloy ang kanyang dugo sa bawa’t Pilipino—dugong nag-aapaw ang katapangan, kagitingan, at nasyonalismo. Sa ating pagdiriwang ng kaniyang kaarawan, nawa’y mahawaan tayo ng diwang militante na ipinagilas ni Bonifacio sa pakikibaka’t pakikipaglaban para sa ating bansa.

Gaya ng pagbuhos ng buhay ni Bonifacio at ng Katipunan sa pakikipaglaban, atin ring ibuhos ang ating mga kakayahan na sumaboses at manindigan. Ating ipabatid na tayo’y pagod na at sawa na sa pang-aabuso at pandarambong ng naghaharing-uri.

03/11/2025

Hey Iskolars!

Here's a curated list of eBooks and eJournals content available in 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 for Healthcare and Smart Technologies for November.

📚 Scan the QR code or click the link to explore the collection: http://bit.ly/4qKfSYe

28/10/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗦𝗔

Nakikiisa ang College of Public Health Student Council (CPHSC) sa malawakang panawagan na ihinto at irebisa ang Return Service Agreement (RSA) na tumatali sa mga mag-aaral na kumukuha ng kursong nakahanay sa kalusugan at medisina. Ang kabiguang makapagtrabaho sa ilalim ng RSA ay magreresulta sa pambabayad ng umaabot sa higit isang milyong piso—taliwas sa ipinangakong "libreng eedukasyon" ng RA 10931.

Para sa Konseho, ang kontratang ito ay koersibo at represibo. Ito ay isang band-aid solution sa kakulangan ng healthcare workers sa Pilipinas dahil hindi nito inaayos ang dahilan ng kakulangan—mababang pasahod, at kakulangan sa suporta. Sa kontratang ito, matatali lamang ang mga iskolar ng bayan sa patuloy na pananamantala sa namumulok na sistemang pangkalusugan ng bayan.

Kaya naman, ang sigaw ng bayan:
𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣. 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣!
𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙠𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣!

27/10/2025

[RULES ON THE USE OF CPH STUDENT LOUNGE]

📣 📣 📣 The College of Public Health Student Council will set 𝙉𝙀𝙒 𝘾𝙋𝙃 𝙇𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙂𝙀 𝙍𝙐𝙇𝙀𝙎 to maintain the cleanliness and well-being of our shared space. These new rules will be effective starting 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 🧹🧼
One batch per week will be assigned to ensure and maintain the cleanliness of the CPH Lounge. Daily tasks (floor sweeping, table cleaning, and chair stacking) and weekly tasks (floor mopping, rug washing, and lost and found inventory) should be accomplished by the batch.

The batch who complies the most will receive additional points for Simulaw and other CPH activities.

𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 👥🗓️
Organizations may now reserve the CPH Lounge (by part or by whole) for meetings and events. To reserve, you may contact the CPHSC Secretary or VC Internals, or reserve via: https://tinyurl.com/CPH-Lounge-Reservation. Note that CPH organizations will be prioritized.

𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 🗄️🛅
Objects left by students will be placed in the lost-and-found cabinets (white cabinets). An inventory will be done every Friday. If the object remains by next week, it will be discarded or donated to avoid clutter.

Thank you and we hope for your coopertion!

24/10/2025

Get yourself 🫵 a 𝐏𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 🔐 because the 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 are ready for use!

The College of Public Health Student Council is accepting applications 📋to rent a locker space for the first semester of A.Y. 2025-2026.

Please read the 𝑹𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 linked here:

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CPHSC-LockerRules
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CPHSC-LockerRules
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CPHSC-LockerRules

Afterwards, fill up the application form and wait for your ✅ confirmatory email from the CPHSC to complete your payment.

Applications will be open until 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝟏𝟏:𝟓𝟗𝒑𝒎. 🗓️

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CPHSC-PHadlock
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CPHSC-PHadlock
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/CPHSC-PHadlock

Carry around your lab kits no longer, 𝐏𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 is here ‼️

16/10/2025

In an interview with the UP Diliman (UPD) Alumni Relations, Munimuni band members Adj Jiao (vocalist, songwriter), Owen Castro (flutist, vocalist, songwriter), Josh Tumaliuan (drummer), and Jolo Ferrer (bassist) detailed how the University amplified the band’s confidence in creating and performing their original Filipino music.

Adj finished his bachelor's degree from the UPD College of Education and his master’s degree from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Owen graduated from the College of Music. Meanwhile, Josh and Jolo are from the College of Music and College of Human Kinetics (CHK), respectively.

Munimuni was formed in 2013 by TJ de Ocampo and Adj, bonded by a shared taste in music. Although TJ and Red Calayan (original drummer) have since parted ways with the band, their vision for the band’s identity remains fim—to provide comfort, hope, and relatability through their songs.

The members admit feeling elated whenever listeners express appreciation and admiration for their music, as it validates the sincerity poured into their work.

“Nakakataba siya ng puso kasi parang sinusulat mo lang iyong songs mo in full honesty. Parang wala ka namang intention na kailangan maging sikat itong song na ‘to, pero iyong affirmation na may nakaka-relate sa’yo na ibang tao, sobrang ano iyon, parang isa iyon sa pinaka-fulfilling na thing sa pagbabanda na siguro, o sa pagsusulat ng kanta,” Owen said.

Similar to the intricacy of finding the perfect words for their songs, the band’s journey was also fraught with hardships. Undeterred, they used these challenges to strengthen their harmony as a band—facing every obstacle together.

Josh shared his observation about the challenge of establishing the band’s worth in its early stages. He wondered whether valuing their craft deeply would make listeners do the same, especially in the Philippines, where pursuing an artistic path is not often considered ideal. “May pera ba diyan?,” he said. “Iyong song na sinusulat mo, part iyon ng kung sino ka eh. Parang ‘yung paano mo i-value, ma-vavalue nga ba talaga iyon?,” he expounded.

Adj then explained that they essentially operate as a small business. While earning a living is important, it is not their primary motivation for making music. Instead, producing songs is more like an outlet of their emotions, where they can always stay true to themselves.

“The fact na kailangan mo ng pera para mag-record tapos iyong mga ganoong bagay na ayaw mo naman isipin—’yong magsusulat naman kami ng kanta kahit hindi kami binabayaran. It’s our way. Sabi nga ni Owen, ‘Hindi namin ‘to ginagawa for that reason, iyong pagsulat ng kanta,’ kaya na-appreciate namin iyong mga tao na parang ‘huy, open sila to listen’ siguro nung naging mas for lack of better term naging serious with music iyong band by 2018,” he said.

Sticking to the band’s principles makes them value the constant support from the UP community even more. They highlighted that the community’s openness and appreciation to all artists, famous or not, is unparalleled, making their performances, especially in 𝘜𝘗 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘳, extra special.

“Siguro that time iyon ‘yung biggest na show na nagawa ko eh. Sobrang overwhelmed ako noong naalala ko. Sobrang daming tao,” Josh shared. “I think for the band also nong time na iyon, parang that’s the biggest yet,” Owen added.

They acknowledged that their exposure at 𝘜𝘗 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘳 ultimately opened doors to larger local and international festivals. Apart from performing on campus and other renowned universities like the University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University, Munimuni had the opportunity to perform at 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵 2023 in Taiwan and 𝘈𝘹𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭 2024 in Bali, Indonesia.

“UP Fair indirectly or directly, baka may nakapanood sa’yo, nag-fefeed siya ng next gigs mo, ganon iyong effect niya, hindi lang kami sa UP Fair nakatugtog,” Adj said.

When asked about their favorite song, they unanimously agreed that it is currently 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘨 as it encapsulates the band’s primary theme. “It speaks about hope na meron—that it exists basically. Iyon ‘yong pinepresent nung kanta, na nag-eexist iyong pag-asa, and usually ine-end namin iyong mga set namin ‘pag tumutugtog kami with that song kasi iyon ‘yung message na gusto namin ibigay,” Adj expounded.

The band also credited other University experiences and mentors for intensifying their passion and shaping their attitude as performers.

Jolo, a former student-athlete, expressed his gratitude to Assistant Professor Ralph Ramos of the CHK. “I can say na na-build niya rin iyong confidence ko through fencing no’ng player pa ako dito, and nadala ko rin iyon siguro sa confidence ko kung nasa stage ako,” he said.

Josh and Owen thanked their former CMu professors, who not only taught them vital musical skills, but also imparted a deeper understanding of the music field’s complexities. Adj, meanwhile, reminisced about his time in Yakal Residence Hall, a place that gave him chances to perform his originally composed songs during dorm events. “Para siyang naging testing ng kung pwede ba, may matutuwa ba kapag kumanta ako?,” he uttered.

Before concluding the interview, the band encouraged young artists who wish to pursue music to never forget finding their reasons, never get scared of pursuing their dreams, and never get tired of trying. Bumpy roads may test their patience, but holding firm core beliefs for themselves and for their craft will always keep them on track.

Munimuni now looks forward to completing new singles, hoping to release them by the end of the year.

Text by Jaspher Kylle M. Visico, UP Diliman Information Office
Photo by Jefferson Villacruz, UP Diliman Information Office

15/10/2025

The CPH Library is packing up and heading to a new temporary home! 🏠

Stay tuned for the official announcement — new shelves, new space, same great service. 😉



College of Public Health, University of the Philippines
UP Manila CPH Student Council

14/10/2025

BADYET PARA SA KALUSUGAN, BADYET PARA SA EDUKASYON, HINDI PARA SA KORAPSYON!

Habang patuloy na nilulustay ang pondo ng bayan sa katiwalian, nagdurusa ang mamamayan sa kakulangan ng serbisyong panlipunan. Sa halip na itaas ang badyet para sa kalusugan at edukasyon, binubusalan pa ang mga boses ng mga lumalaban!

Hindi tayo mananahimik. Bilang mga iskolar ng bayan, tungkulin nating ipaglaban ang karapatan ng mamamayan sa abot-kayang serbisyong pangkalusugan at de-kalidad na edukasyon.

Kaya’t sa Oktubre 17, sabay-sabay nating ipakita ang lakas ng kabataan laban sa korapsyon!

📅 Biyernes, Oktubre 17
🕤 9:30 AM

Tara na, WALKOUT NA!
Ating isigaw—Kalusugan at Edukasyon, hindi Korapsyon!

🩺 Sumali sa Coordination GC para sa detalye at mobilisasyon | tinyurl.com/CPHWalkout

09/10/2025

We invite you to the CPH Flag Raising Ceremony on 13 October 2025 (Monday), 8:00 a.m., at the CPH Auditorium.

With the theme “Empathy, Evidence, and Empowerment: Strengthening Mental Health through Public Health,” our program will feature an inspirational message from Dr. Maria Lourdes Rosanna E. De Guzman, Associate Professor from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, UP College of Medicine. The Department of Health Promotion and Education will host the ceremony in celebration of the National Mental Health Week and World Mental Health Day.

See you there! 👋🏻

09/10/2025

🚧 Feeling flooded with information? Let’s help you find your flow! 🌊

The Annual Library Orientation is here to guide you through the currents of UP Manila’s library
resources, services, and facilities.

Get insider tips from our librarians on navigating UP Manila’s rich sea of resources! 🧭

📚 From Flood to Flow: Managing Information through Library Resources, Services, and Facilities

🗓 October 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Onsite at the College of Dentistry Library
📍 College of Nursing Library & F.B. Herrera Jr. Medical Library (livestreaming)
💻 Live via Zoom

💬 Sessions:
1⃣ The Library Contractor’s Toolkit: The Flow of UP Manila Libraries — Ms. Angelia Kay N. Sarefe, RL
2⃣ Library Floodgates: Controlling the Right Access to Library Resources — Mr. Julius J. Carangian, RL

💦 Get ready to surf through knowledge and flow toward academic success!

🔗 Scan the QR code or click this link to register:
https://bit.ly/UniversityLibraryOrientation2025

UP Manila CPH Student Council
College of Public Health, University of the Philippines

🚧 Feeling flooded with information? Let’s help you find your flow! 🌊

The Annual Library Orientation is here to guide you through the currents of UP Manila’s library
resources, services, and facilities.

Get insider tips from our librarians on navigating UP Manila’s rich sea of resources! 🧭

📚 From Flood to Flow: Managing Information through Library Resources, Services, and Facilities

🗓 October 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Onsite at the College of Dentistry Library
📍 College of Nursing Library & F.B. Herrera Jr. Medical Library (livestreaming)
💻 Live via Zoom

💬 Sessions:
1⃣ The Library Contractor’s Toolkit: The Flow of UP Manila Libraries — Ms. Angelia Kay N. Sarefe, RL
2⃣ Library Floodgates: Controlling the Right Access to Library Resources — Mr. Julius J. Carangian, RL

💦 Get ready to surf through knowledge and flow toward academic success!

🔗 Scan the QR code or click this link to register:
https://bit.ly/UniversityLibraryOrientation2025