The Philippine Collegian is the official weekly student publication of the University of the Philippines Diliman. It is also commonly known to the university's students as Kulê (Tagalog: ). It is known for its radical, national democratic, often anti-administration views, and gives critical views on the policies of the UP administration and the Philippine government. First known as the College Folio (1910) and Varsity News (1917). As the College Folio, it was one of the first undergraduate journals in the Philippines. The Philippine Collegian was officially established in 1922. Since then, it has become a symbol for academic freedom, critical thinking, and journalistic integrity and excellence. In 1935, the Collegian published Teodoro Agoncillo's review of Ricardo Pascual's book Dr. Jose Rizal beyond the Grave, despite threats of excommunication from the Catholic Church. And in 1951, editor in chief (EIC) Elmer Ordoñez exposed the government's intervention in UP affairs, particularly in the aftermath of UP President Bienvenido Gonzalez's resignation. That period also saw the accommodation of the Filipino language in its content. During the post-war years, the Collegian became increasingly progressive in tackling university-based issues, particularly on “sectarianism” and favoritism in the administration. Despite the widespread conservatism, which equated nationalist sentiments with “communist threats,” the Collegian continued publishing articles from socialism to the Hukbalahap movement. More information...
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