Mindoro State University emerged as the first Grand Champion of the inaugural Communications Olympiad, besting top contenders from across the country. The University of the Cordilleras took 1st Runner-Up, while UP Visayas placed 2nd Runner-Up.

Mindoro State University dominated with multiple Golds in Strategy, Hero Execution, Community Activation, Creatives, Video Storytelling, and Social Media; Silvers in Research & Insights, Multimedia, and Editorial; and a Bronze in Presentation Skills. The University of the Cordilleras clinched Golds in Research & Insights, Hero Execution, and Editorial; plus Silvers and Bronzes across other categories. UP Visayas impressed with Golds in Presentation Skills and Multimedia, and a Bronze in Editorial.

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila earned a special commendation for its strong finish, while Far Eastern University received the Special Jury Prize for their compelling narrative aligned with the theme, Rewrite Climate Change.

HOPE, the Philippines' first certified B Corp and a trailblazing impact organization, has launched Generation HOPE, a nationwide initiative uniting beloved Filipino brands to help fund public school classrooms.

In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), this movement enables Filipinos to support education by purchasing from purpose-driven brands including BDO, Carmen’s Best, Grab, Penshoppe, Aivee Clinic, SM Supermalls, and Sunnies. Together, they aim to close the education gap by providing safe, quality learning spaces for Filipino children.

HOPE Founder Nanette Medved-Po stated, “In a divided world, let’s come together for a cause we all believe in: investing in the youth to build our nation.”

The response for Samsung’s Galaxy Campus Student Ambassador Program 2023 was overwhelming. Thousands of applications from over 650 universities led to hundreds of interviews to select the first batch of ambassadors, providing young creators a unique start in tech innovation.

Now, Samsung is accepting applications for the second batch! From May 15 to June 15, college students aged 18 to 23 can apply to become the next tech trailblazers.

To promote student mobility and the pursuit of academic excellence, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines and the European Union Member States’ Embassies are organizing this year’s European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2023.

The Fair will be held onsite on 30 September and 1 October at Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City, with its online edition being held on 2 October at ehefphilippines.com and through the FB page of the European Higher Education Fair at @ehefphilippines.

The biggest and longest-running education fair in the country, EHEF offers a unique opportunity for Filipino students, professionals, academe, researchers, and university officials to engage directly with some of the top higher education institutions from the EU.