UP Baguio students walked out of classes today, February 26, to stage a protest demanding fiscal transparency and accountability from its administration.

This action follows a 2023 Commission on Audit (COA) report that flagged the university for unutilized funds and non-enforcement of contracts.

According to a report by UPB Outcrop, the university's official student publication, one of the key issues is the ₱100.406 million unexpended balances of funds from the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The COA recommended that these funds be returned to the general fund.

Additionally, reports indicate that the university's security personnel are overworked.

Neither the previous nor the current administration has responded to these demands. However, there will reportedly be closed-door roundtable discussions between the involved individuals.

The university's student council also plans to bring these issues to the Board of Regents, the highest governing body in the UP system.

UP Baguio students now have first-hand experience of government corruption. The developments of this issue are worth monitoring. Good luck to all "Iskolar ng Bayan" at UP Baguio.

CCCDO Fights Fake News on Campus Development

The City College of Cagayan de Oro (CCCDO) is making progress on its new main campus, but false information is spreading online, misleading the public about the project’s details.

Officials confirmed that the campus will be built on government-owned land in Sitio Mangalay, Barangay Dansolihon, as approved by City Ordinance No. 14986-2024. The first phase of construction will include classrooms, dormitories, and essential utilities to support students and faculty.

To ensure transparency, CCCDO is working closely with the Local Government Unit (LGU) and various agencies. A technical team has been assigned to oversee the project, making sure it follows all legal and environmental requirements.

In a Facebook post, CCCDO urged the public to rely only on official updates and avoid spreading misinformation. Fake news about the project can cause confusion and unnecessary concern, potentially harming the school’s efforts to provide quality education to students.

The groundbreaking ceremony is set to take place this year, with the first phase expected to be completed in about a year. CCCDO remains committed to keeping the public informed with real and accurate updates while actively fighting the spread of false information. (JME/ONP)

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