Typhoon Lando

Typhoon Lando ravaged Baguio city.

The NDRRMC or National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council stated Lando with public signal warning 3 made landfall over Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and Northern Quezon on October 17, Saturday. Just over 18 hours, Lando caused severe floods and landslides. It then reached Baguio city on October 18, Sunday, with the same intensity, signal no. 3.

The severity of the storm and winds caused the falling of trees and some electrical posts. Many barangays in Baguio had no electricity since then. The canopy roof of SM Baguio city was also completely ripped off, baring the fourth floor to the storm. The second, third, and fourth floor were closed for damage control while the supermarket on the ground floor remained open for business.

Until now, there are debris clearing operations all over Baguio as well as the repair of electrical posts.

7th ESLympics

The competition is on as contestants battle it out for the chance to represent the University of the Cordilleras in the upcoming 7th ESLympics.

Students from different college departments showcased their wit and eloquence as to out do each other during the university-wide elimination, held October 13, 2015. The categories of the competition were Humorous Speech, Impromptu speech, International Speech and Essay writing. This year's theme is, "Communication, fostering and inspiring change for the future."

After the dust settled, the College of Arts and Sciences was able to bag wins: Sophie Mia Rimando was declared champion for Humorous Speech category and Rahel Lorenzo for Impromptu Speech category.

Sweet victory indeed. Should the representatives of UC be this year's champion, we will then have our mark on the Hall of Fame. UC, keep high the torch!