A gay guy and a straight guy being the best of friends is in fact, a culture in the university’s DNA. To my knowledge, a gay guy and a straight guy can be seen walking in the hallway together, studying in the same pod, eating lunch together, and most importantly, sitting on a bench chitchatting with one another. This friendship is known as the Bromosexual relationship, a blend of the two words: ‘bro’  from the word brother + homosexual. Aside from its quirky wordplay, what does it actually mean and does it exist outside of VSU?

Senate Bill No. 2020 or the Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023 hurdles final Senate Approval on May 31, 2023, showing a sneak peek into what could be a new chapter of the Philippines’ economic journey.  

On paper, it aims to better the economic and financial situation of the Philippines; hailed by supporters as a catalyst for economic advancement, while opponents raise concerns over the persistent vagueness of goals, potential exploitation and irredeemable loss in returns.

With the Sim Card Registration deadline (April 26) approaching in a few days, there are still millions of individuals who have yet to register their Sim Cards. The registration, as mandated by Republic Act No. 11934 (also known as the SIM Registration Act), which was signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on October 10, was carried into law to control and prevent the spread of spam messages and scams.

An incoming 4th-year Geodetic Engineering (GE) student has been selected as one of only three representatives from the Philippines to participate in the Asian Summer Class program, which will be hosted in Thailand from August 21 to September 1.

Visayas State University (VSU) is a home for many individuals to learn and unlock their full potential: a stage where life is slowly getting real and exciting and a training ground where our experiences brew at a slow pace allowing us to prepare ourselves for life’s next phase. Dr. Rowena P. Varela of Caraga State University is one of many people that demonstrates these attributes.

Vogue Philippines launched its beauty issue for April featuring on its cover page the famed Maria Fang-od, more commonly known as Apo Whang-Od – the celebrated last mambabatok of her generation. Also called Maria Oggay, she is believed to be the magazine’s oldest front-page model at the age of 106, and is one of the few Vogue lead covers to come from an indigenous group.

It’s time to salute our 2023 graduates because it’s graduation season once again! After dedicating more or less 20 years of your lives to studying, you’ve finally earned a bachelor’s degree. At last, you can celebrate free from academic anxiety, show off the new academic regalia, and write the mandatory graduation post to honor yourself and your loved ones. It's among life's most joyful moments - the fruit of diligence and commitment that you've embarked on since primary school.

So you’ve graduated; now what?

For many individuals, the university they attend and the experiences they have during their journey holds immense significance in shaping whom they are destined to become. It is a period of growth and improvement, of accomplishing great things that will leave a mark as they embark on their future endeavors. Among the many examples of individuals who have demonstrated these qualities is a #ProudViscan, Dr. Jose L. Bacusmo, popularly known as ‘Sir Joe.'

The Lenten season is a time of reflection, penance, and spiritual renewal for Christians around the world. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, commonly known as the Holy Week, during which believers are encouraged to give up something they enjoy, pray more, and engage in acts of charity. Along with these spiritual practices, the Lenten season is also steeped in a variety of superstitions and myths that have been passed down through generations.