The Comm.pendium

Every great presentation begins with preparation. 📚✨

As the Research Colloquia draws closer, participants are encouraged to attend the upcoming orientation designed to guide presenters through the flow, expectations, and important reminders for the event. This session will serve as an opportunity to clarify concerns, understand the presentation process, and prepare for a meaningful academic exchange.

🗓 Orientation for Participants
📍 May 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
💻 via MS Teams

Be informed, be prepared, and get ready to showcase research that sparks knowledge and creates impact. See you there, our future COMManders! ✨

Caption by Ken Beredo
Pubmat by Alberto Talastas

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲✨

Meet the aspiring Comm.pendium Executives for A.Y. 2026–2027! This year features 6 independent candidates: two returning leaders and four new faces ready to reach new horizons. Get to know them through their credentials, platforms, and advocacies.

Make sure to mark your calendars for the RSO Election Period on May 13 to 15. Show your support for these future leaders as they move toward greater heights driven by COMMpassion and genuine purpose.

Share your thoughts and questions in the comments and use our official hashtag, 🌅

Pubmat by Jai Sabile
Caption by Janel Tan

THE COMM.360° | Power at a Price: When Electricity Becomes a Daily Struggle

Electricity should power our lives, not limit them, yet today it feels like every switch we turn on comes with a consequence. As a college student, I have started to see that electricity is not just a necessity but a constant source of worry. In the Philippines, where power rates are among the highest in Southeast Asia, electricity has become a growing burden for ordinary consumers. It is no longer just about using less electricity; it is about surviving the cost of it. A big part of this problem lies in how electricity is priced, from dependence on imported fuels to added charges like VAT that make monthly bills even harder to manage. Even institutions like universities are forced to adjust through energy-saving measures, showing that the issue is no longer individual but systemic.

Saving electricity is often presented as the solution, but for many Filipinos it already feels like a sacrifice rather than a choice. Families limit appliance use despite extreme heat, students study under less comfort, and daily routines are shaped around avoiding high bills. While global fuel price increases and inflation continue to push costs upward, electricity remains a basic need that is increasingly difficult to afford. When consumption is reduced out of necessity rather than sustainability, it highlights a system that places too much burden on consumers. Ultimately, electricity policy is not just about power supply—it is about whether everyday life remains livable for those who depend on it.

Read the full article here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d1cb72aa44.html

Team COMM.360°:
Opinion Writer: John Lawrence Salinas
Segment Head: Alyssa Jhoy Bauso
Illustration by: Demy Wayne Mendiola