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.

The award-winning short film “Sa Pwesto ni Pistong” (The Barber’s Chair) continues its impressive run on the festival circuit as it has been officially selected to screen at the Diwa Filipino Film Festival, taking place in Seattle this October.

The adviser of The New Builder recently conducted a Science Communication Workshop in Palawan. Held last August 18 at Palawan State University, the event was part of the Department of Science and Technology-MIMAROPA Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week.