PUP Icons

PUP Icons The resident modeling and advertising organization of Polytechnic University of the Philippines.

𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑰𝑳𝑨 𝑺𝑾𝑨𝑮Icons’ Cut Series No. 53Manila, as one of the fashion capitals in the world, serves as the core, with a magne...
19/05/2026

𝑴𝑨𝑵𝑰𝑳𝑨 𝑺𝑾𝑨𝑮

Icons’ Cut Series No. 53

Manila, as one of the fashion capitals in the world, serves as the core, with a magnetic field of style variations, artistic framing, and cultural influences. From the streets full of local stories to the center of trades and markets, swag in one’s own form remains present and inevitable. Through styling, movement, and framing, how a modern Filipino fashion coexists with the city’s historical and cultural foundations is captured in one single piece bound by its living influence and inclusivity.

Behind the famous street lamps, rocky roads, and city lights, a rebel heart beats the same rhythm of the city’s traffic—audible, loud, and clear despite the traffic noise. Binding each movement into a single frame holds presence loud enough for the world to hear, visible enough for the people to see, and more than enough to withstand every harsh occurrence.

Creative Director | Liyan Marga of
Photographer | Liyan Marga
Photo Editor | Liyan Marga
Videographer | Rovic Vincent
Video Editor | Sean Cael Belmonte
Designer and styled by | Kurt Aranan of by. Cevy official
Writer | JL Homilda
Production Assistant | Sean Cael Belmonte, Maren Malabanan, Markus Jacob Inocencio
In Frame | Icon Andrei
Special Thanks | ShutterLens Rental

18/05/2026

Icons’ Cut Series No. 53

Different streets, a variety of styles, broad fashion arena—bound in one frame.

𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑶𝑹 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑬𝑵Icons’ Cut Series No. 52In becoming the most treasured diamond in the crowd’s eyes, the process of transform...
12/05/2026

𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑳𝑶𝑹 𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑬𝑵

Icons’ Cut Series No. 52

In becoming the most treasured diamond in the crowd’s eyes, the process of transformation in being authentic is essential. A pampered power will never be achieved without personal alignment with one’s unique story and values. From a young Icon’s perspective, every stroke of a volumizing mascara and every swatch of eyeshadow means three things—being present, accepting, and patient throughout the process of becoming. After the process of transformation, it is the only right time to accept oneself in being the most authentic one.

Shimmers, accessories, and sparkles really channel the raw beauty of a young woman, but the unapologetic boldness, silent power, and feminine strength are what define her soul’s purpose—to achieve utmost maturity in handling the charm of being genuine that screams the entire meaning of beauty.

Creative Director | Denzell Ligon & Aiya Gonzales
Art Director | Jeptah Pausal
Photographer | Liyan Marga
Photo Editor | Liyan Marga
Videographer | Aiya Gonzales
Video Editor | Aiya Gonzales
Designer | Kayelyn Partulan
Writer | JL Homilda
Production Design | Gillian Diaz of SunSets Design
Stylists | Swan & CK Dela Paz
Hair & Make Up | Denzell Ligon & Frankie France
Set Dressers | Swan, CK Dela Paz & Aiya Gonzales
Production Assistant | Vega
In Frame | Icon Shen, Kazhandra, Sam & Feona
Special Thanks | Queens Salon by queens marcella, ShutterLens Rental & Dan Robles

11/05/2026

Icons’ Cut Series No. 52

Between mirrors and polishes, stories from parlors define what femininity is.

06/05/2026

𝑼𝑵𝑺𝑬𝑬𝑵 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑬

Icons’ Cut Series No. 51

Hindi lahat ng bida ay nasa harap ng kamera.

Ngayong Buwan ng Manggagawa, kilalanin natin ang mga taong tahimik na nagtaguyod sa bawat pangarap, ang mga kamay at pusong hindi sumusuko. Sa likod ng bawat entablado, may mga ugnayang patuloy na nagbibigay ng suporta at pagmamahal. Sa’yo, sino ang hindi nakikita pero hindi mawawala sa eksena?

Creative Directors | Krizia Kate Cabilao & Vega
Producer | Jeptah Mae Pausal
Art Director | Jeptah Mae Pausal
Photographer | Bhambie Abuyuan
Videographer | Althea Pulido
Photo Editor | Markus Inocencio & Vega
Video Editor | Queen Aranaz
Hair and Make-up Artists | Eizer Sario & Renz Andrei
Designers | Signature of Gen & BSID 2-2
Stylists | CK Dela Paz & Andrae Swan
Writer | Melle Pepsi
Production Designer | Gillian Diaz
Production Assistants | Jayvee Modelo & Althea Pulido
In Frame | Icon Jun, Kieth, Stacey & Vera
Special Thanks | Sir Buboy, Sir Mark, Rom Luna, Daniel Gio Caballes

𝑼𝑵𝑺𝑬𝑬𝑵 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑬Icons’ Cut Series No. 51Sa bawat larawan, may mga kuwentong hindi kailangang isigaw upang maramdaman. Ngayon...
05/05/2026

𝑼𝑵𝑺𝑬𝑬𝑵 𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑬

Icons’ Cut Series No. 51

Sa bawat larawan, may mga kuwentong hindi kailangang isigaw upang maramdaman. Ngayong Buwan ng Manggagawa, ating bigyan ng pugay ang mga kamay sa likod ng bawat tagumpay, ang mga sakripisyong tahimik na inialay, at ang pagmamahal na nananatiling matibay kahit madalas ay hindi nasisilay. Ang mga unang naniwala, ang mga pusong hindi napagod umunawa, at ang mga presensyang patuloy na umaalalay sa bawat entablado ng buhay.

Kasama ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay, piling mga miyembro ng PUP Icons ay hindi lamang kuminang sa mga larawan, kundi sa mga ugnayang humubog at nagpatatag sa kanilang paglalakbay sa sining. Sa bawat tingin at galaw, kanilang bitbit ang pag-aaruga at paniniwalang nakaugat sa araw-araw na pagmulat. Isang taos pusong pagkilala ito sa mga taong laging nasa likod ng bawat tagumpay—kina Mama, Tita, Ate, at Pinsan, na hindi kailanman naging “behind the scenes” lang sa tunay na buhay.

Gaya sa pelikula, may mga taong hindi man lumalabas sa eksena pero silang dahilan kung bakit ito maganda at may kwenta. Ikaw, sino ang lagi mong kasama sa credits?

Creative Directors | Krizia Kate Cabilao & Vega
Producer | Jeptah Mae Pausal
Art Director | Jeptah Mae Pausal
Photographer | Bhambie Abuyuan
Videographer | Althea Pulido
Studio | Red Room
Photo Editor | Markus Inocencio & Vega
Video Editor | Queen Aranaz
Hair and Make-up Artists | Eizer Sario & Renz Andrei
Production Designer | Gillian Diaz
Designers | Signature of Gen & BSID 2-2
Stylists | CK Dela Paz & Andrae Swan
Writer | Melle Pepsi
Production Assistants | Jayvee Modelo & Althea Pulido
In Frame | Icon Jun, Kieth, Stacey & Vera
Special Thanks | Sir Buboy, Sir Mark, Rom Luna, Daniel Gio Caballes

04/05/2026

Icons’ Cut Series No. 51

Sa bawat larawan, may pagmamahal na ‘di man lantad, ngunit namumukadkad.

𝑳𝑨𝑷𝑰𝑻 𝑵𝑨, 𝑬𝑯!Icons' Cut Series No. 50A jeepney arrives already full, but the road keeps asking who gets to move and who ...
28/04/2026

𝑳𝑨𝑷𝑰𝑻 𝑵𝑨, 𝑬𝑯!

Icons' Cut Series No. 50

A jeepney arrives already full, but the road keeps asking who gets to move and who is left standing. In the heat of Manila’s motion, every ride becomes a quiet negotiation between space, timing and survival.

Inside, bodies fold into each other. Outside, hands hesitate, hoping the next one still has a room. It is a daily rhythm of almost—almost getting in, almost making it, almost being part of the journey.

But the jeepney is never just a vehicle. It is a labor in motion. It is the weight of fuel, of fares, of lives kept running despite everything pulling them to stop. The drivers who keep these routes alive are not separate from where we are going… they are the reason we move at all.

Missing a ride is never the end. It is only a pause in a system that should never make arrival feel uncertain in the first place.

Hindi lang ito biyahe—ito ay laban para makarating.

Creative Director | JC Oliveros
Art Director | Melle Elunio
Producer | Mark Joben Quirante
Photographer | Rom Luna
Photo Editor | Rom Luna, JC Oliveros
Videographer | Mark Joben Quirante
Video Editor | Queen Mharifher Aranaz
Designer | Bia Duran
Hair & Make Up | Mich Date, Frankie France, Liam Juliane, Angelique Alibudbud
Stylist | Melle Elunio, Emman Vega
Writer | Frankie France
Production Design | Gillian Diaz, Justice Arabella Esmillio
Models | Alaine Mae Manginsay, Kuina Suruiz, Gabriela Llantino
Production Assistants and Background Models | Bunnie Sapalaran, Margau### Abueg, Jade Gacutan, Jezra Go, Khazandra Reyes, Kieth Matusalem, Issy Rivera, Maureen Caballero, Third Cornelio, Tristan Esteron, Vyo Amantoy, Zhaira Garcia
In Partnership with Damayang Migrante, PISTON, and Lunan Coworking Space and Studyhub
Special Thanks | Jihad Navarro of Damayang Migrante, and Tony Prado, President of Cubao-Divisoria Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association

27/04/2026

Icons’ Cut Series No. 50

May susunod na jeep pa ba? Lapit na sana, eh.

𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬Icons' Cut Series No. 49What once was a star is now a galactic explosion. Different frequencies, one purpose—...
21/04/2026

𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑮𝑬𝑵𝑪𝑬

Icons' Cut Series No. 49

What once was a star is now a galactic explosion. Different frequencies, one purpose—to surge and expand through space, and were created from a meaningful collision.

When gravity pulls, no one can escape. When resilience and potential are forged together, a seed of maximum transformation is created. In a world full of chaos and noise, contrast and harmony put balance to it all. The force is inescapable, but the impact after the convergence is what makes a true supernova the most unstoppable. Gravitating each frequency of oneself opens the portal to different energies, fueling the soul of art and creating new worlds and stories.

Contrasted pillars, driven from convergence.

Creative Director | Vega
Art Director | Markus Inocencio
Producer | Rafael Nuyad
Photographer | Mark Joben Quirante
Photo Editor | Coelde Dagsa, Vega
Videographer | Krizia Cabilao
Video Editor | Rafael Nuyad
Mini Hook Belts |
Hair & Make Up | Mich Date of Michcreations
Stylist | Melle Elunio, Kuina Suruiz
Writer | JL Homilda
Lights | Shutterlens Rental
Production Assistant | Jayvee Modelo, Kurt Duya
Model | Stun Esteron
Studio | Rocketsets
Special Thanks | Sir Migo

20/04/2026

Icons’ Cut Series No. 49

Different frequencies, one purpose.

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