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24/04/2026

Pink Pony Dominates First Bantaw Film Festival 2026

FSUU, Butuan City- On April 22, 2026, the first-ever Bantaw Film Fest of COMM 224 (Introduction to Film) class successfully concludes. Held in room CB 334, the event was a powerful showcase of young filmmaking talent.

The festival featured four films that, through creative storytelling, tackled the deeply personal and often challenging subject of human rights, reflecting its realities in a flawed society.

Pink Pony emerged clutched a stunning six major and technical awards. Other films, including TOTGA?, Sa Likod ng Santan, and Paranoia, were also rightly celebrated for their unique and impressive contributions to the festival.

Here is the complete list of winners who were recognized for their creative vision:

𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
Best Film: Pink Pony
2nd Best Film: Sa Likod ng Santan
3rd Best Film: TOTGA?
4th Best Film: Paranoia
Best Director: Anthony Yandug Jr. of Pink Pony
Best Actress: Sofia Lorraine Virtudazo of Pink Pony
Best Actor: Vermont Salazar of TOTGA?
Best Supporting Character: Rolfnel Valez of Pink Pony
Best Screenplay: Sa Likod ng Santan

𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
Best Cinematography: Pink Pony
Best Editing: Pink Pony
Best Production Design: Pink Pony
Best Sound Design: Sa Likod ng Santan

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
People's Choice: TOTGA?
Best Trailer: TOTGA?
Best Poster: Paranoia

As the first Bantaw Film Fest draws to a successful close, it leaves behind a powerful reminder. Filmmaking is not just about pictures on a screen; it is a vital art form that allows us to weave human stories and reflect on the very real challenges of the society

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their incredible work. May you always follow the light of your creativity.

Write Up By: Tihani S. Federicos
Video Clips By: Andre E. Taripe

06/04/2026

𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜! 📽️

Take a glimpse of the official trailers for Bantaw Film Fest 2026, the first film festival of the Introduction to Film class! Witness the weaving of stories that matter and how the lenses rotate to the frontlines of human rights.

Catch the full premier on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝗖𝗕 𝟯𝟯𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗯
See you, there CommPamilya! 🎬✨

𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🎬Here's the official film posters for 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁, the first film festival of Introducti...
06/04/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🎬

Here's the official film posters for 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘄 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁, the first film festival of Introduction to Film Class! As part of the competition, we are opening the poll for People Choice Award!

React ♥️ to the film poster that resonated with you the most and share it for everyone to know!

Only Heart reactions will be counted toward the final tally, so make sure to show your support for your favorite student filmmakers.

Voting ends on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at exactly 𝟱 𝗣𝗠.

Let the best poster win! 🌟📽️

Fourth year AB Communication students of Father Saturnino Urios University were recognized during the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻...
14/03/2026

Fourth year AB Communication students of Father Saturnino Urios University were recognized during the 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺, held on March 14, 2026 at the FSUU CB Lobby, after their research was awarded 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 in the Parallel Session under the sub-theme “Digital Frontiers and Technological Shifts.”

Their study titled “𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀” was authored by Tihani S. Federicos, Andre E. Taripe, Clara Francheska Marie Sacote, Jan Abigaile R. Cubillas, and Ma. Cristina Tag-At, and co-authored by their thesis adviser Ma. Anne C. Bonglay.

The recognition underscores the group’s commitment to academic rigor and their contribution to advancing discussions on responsible journalism and media practice in contemporary communication studies.

Congratulations, COMMpamilya!

13/02/2026

𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗧𝗩 | Breaking the silence on climate action. The FSUU Communicators' Guild in collaboration with MindaNews, Mindanao Institute of Journalism, and Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) presented "𝗨𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"— an educational Forum and Exhibit that brings to light the powerful, yet unheard stories of Mindanao's climate warriors and environmental stewards. The event which lasted on February 11-13 served as an avenue where students and visitors immersed themselves in the authentic narratives that reveal the true face of climate action in our communities.



The Mindanao Institute of Journalism and MindaNews, in partnership with Father Saturnino Urios University, opened the fi...
12/02/2026

The Mindanao Institute of Journalism and MindaNews, in partnership with Father Saturnino Urios University, opened the first leg of the Unheard Voices of Climate Action exhibit on February 11 through a forum that gathered participants from various sectors, ranging from students and government agencies to NGOs and indigenous peoples’ organizations. The forum highlighted local climate realities and emphasized cross-sector responses to environmental challenges.

Organizers followed the forum with a photo exhibit featuring stills from the documentaries, presenting stories from both lowland and highland communities. The collection traced climate experiences across landscapes, from the coastal areas of Taganak Island, Tawi Tawi, and Siargao Island, to the upland communities of Upi, Maguindanao and Marilog, Davao City, offering a visual account of how climate action unfolds in different terrains and contexts.

This event was also made possible with support from the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines through Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

𝗙𝗦𝗨𝗨 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—Father Saturnino Urios Univers...
12/02/2026

𝗙𝗦𝗨𝗨 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟭𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲—Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) officially opened the Mindanews Forum Exhibit: Unheard Voices of Climate Action at the College Building (CB) Main Lobby this afternoon.

Prior to the opening, a program was held at Audio Visual Room (AVR) 1, beginning with a prayer and the national anthem through an Audio Visual Presentation (AVP). This was followed by an opening remarks of Dr. Arlyn M. Floreta, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research, mentioning the Laudatu Si and the Catholic documents of Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) challenging us to care and take action in our environment. MinJourn speaker Hazel Jane Ardepolia then presented the exhibit’s rationale and objectives, highlighting journalism’s role in documenting vulnerable communities affected by climate change.

Two short films featured stories from the islands and highlands. The island segment showcased Taganak’s smooth-coated otters, the Turtle Islands, conservation efforts, and Siargao’s mangroves, including the SEA Movement and flood mitigation initiatives. The first conversation followed, featuring Jessan Vie Cordova from the Arts and Sciences Program (ASP), Biology and Chemistry Area, Creative Director Charlie Bebs Gohetia, and Lady Carmel Litang of the SEA Movement.

The highlands film highlighted drought experiences in Upi-Gumitan and the Teduray’s practices in preserving Kerut, their survival food; and Lalapung’s seed storage practices, rice planting, and native “humay” varieties. The second conversation featured Bea Samponay Ana Lasco from the Anticala Tribal Council of Elders & Leaders Association Inc. (ATRICELAI) and Mr. Gohetia. An open forum was then held, allowing the audience to engage in a question-and-answer portion with the speakers. In her closing remarks, Ms. Rubyrose Lora from MindaJourn, expressed her gratitude for solidarity and the collective effort toward building a stronger community.

To conclude, the exhibit officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the College Building (CB) Lobby and is now open to the Urian community and guests until February 13, 2026 (Friday).

Write-up by: Mikaela Jhencey D. Bacolot
Photos by: Anthony Yandug Jr. and Danielle Therese Gelio-ano

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Highlights from the second general assembly of the Communicators' Guild for the academic year 2025-2026 held earl...
21/01/2026

𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: Highlights from the second general assembly of the Communicators' Guild for the academic year 2025-2026 held earlier - January 21, 2026.

AMPLIFY: Communicators are back on air! Join us for the 2nd Semester General Assembly📍 CB 333 | 🕐 Wednesday, 1:00 PMLet’...
20/01/2026

AMPLIFY: Communicators are back on air!

Join us for the 2nd Semester General Assembly
📍 CB 333 | 🕐 Wednesday, 1:00 PM

Let’s reconnect, realign, and move forward together this semester. See you there, COMMpamilya!

02/12/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠 𝟮𝟭𝟰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 | Bisaya

Pagpakaylap og kahibalo pinaagi sa pagkreatibo, paghatag tingog sa mga tigdala og kabag-ohan ug paghimo og mga istorya nga magbilin og dako nga epekto.

(An output created by AB-Communication II Students for COMM 214 - Communication, Culture and Society).

02/12/2025

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠 𝟮𝟭𝟰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 | Tagalog

Pagpapalaganap ng kaalaman sa pamamagitan ng pagkamalikhain, pagbibigay-boses sa mga tagapaghatid ng pagbabago, at paglikha ng mga kuwentong may makabuluhang epekto.

(An output created by AB-Communication II Students for COMM 214 - Communication, Culture and Society).

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