FEATURE ARTICLES

In this world, knowing can mean trust. Not knowing can mean protection, exclusion, or even power. And somewhere between what is spoken and what is kept, Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam finds its deepest wound: a love can be fully lived, deeply felt, and accepted by the people closest to it, yet still struggle to be recognized beyond them.



The camera stays close in David Corpuz’s Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam. Close enough to catch a breath, hear someone cry, and make love, illness, and grief feel like th

They have no uniforms to wear, no classes to attend, and no IDs to present, yet they are seen all over the campus. Some have earned names over time. Some linger around familiar corners. Others appear just long enough for a passing student to stop, offer some food, or simply say hello before heading to class. They are the Meowpúans, the cats that have quietly become familiar faces across Mapúa University.

As the summer break comes to an end, the beginning of a new academic year awaits Mapúa's best and brightest. Newer students and freshmen alike, however, might be hesitant about the return of Mapúa’s standout feature: its Quarterm system.

Mapúa University School of Multimedia and Digital Arts (SoMDA) Dean David R. Corpuz is set to unveil his latest full-length feature, “Tayo Lang Ang Nakakaalam” (Only Known to Us), at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.

Known for its excellence as the Philippines’ premier engineering and technological institution, Mapúa University (MU) has long been a breeding ground for technical innovators. Often associated with hard hats, drafting tables, and circuit boards, the Mapúan community has been consistently branching out into wider horizons, defined by camera lenses, storyboards, and festival spotlights.

The recently concluded Good Governance Conference 2026, held at the Quezon City Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions Center, has shifted the landscape of local public administration toward radical transparency and data-driven civic spaces. The summit gathered more than 300 student leaders, journalists, and civil society advocates under the theme “Tayo ang Gobyerno: Sama-samang Pagkilos ng Kabataan Para sa Mabuting Pamamahala.”

Student journalists find themselves thrust into the frontlines of truth-telling in an era increasingly defined by censorship, digital harassment, and sophisticated disinformation networks. Reporting on communities and structural issues means frequently navigating a minefield of legal threats and safety risks.

On a brightly decorated stage, accompanied by flashing lights and blasting music, strikingly sharp silhouettes stand preparing for their grandiose entrances. Drag is often a masterclass in creativity and high-energy performances, but what lies beneath the humor and spectacle is a fierce clawing and grasping of things so close, yet so far.

On May 18, 2026, Mapúa University (MU) is set to welcome a national relic in its red and gold halls, becoming part of the small community of Philippine universities to receive an authenticated replica of the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map. Known as the “Mother of All Philippine Maps,” this landmark donation continues Mapúa’s role in preserving Filipino identity and fostering a generation grounded in history and socio-political awareness.

The Philippine film and video industry is often viewed through a lens of glamour, yet for aspiring creators, the path from the classroom to the studio can feel like a complex maze.

Years ago, local television screens frequently asked viewers how far PHP20 could go. Back then, it was a lighthearted inquiry about a sweet ice cream treat on a sweltering afternoon. Today, the modern working-class Filipino asks a much heavier, more daunting version of that question—not about a single coin, but about their entire monthly paycheck.

Nowadays, media consumption is embedded in our everyday lives. This manifests in the family noontime shows we watch during siesta, all the way to the newscasts we tune into in the evenings right before dinner. Various stories are embedded into these media, tying threads that connect us to one another in a true Filipino fashion. This connection has enabled us to build our distinct culture, share knowledge, and form a sense of community and nationality.