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Lhiera Nicole Trinidad and Reyza Bianca Ferranco If there’s a silver lining for the Philippines’ gnawing Constitution, it would be the freedom of speech, expression, and the press. Yet, rumor has it – every cloud has a silver lining. While guaranteed by the Constitution, the issue of media oppression is growing rampant in the Philippine landscape. In fact, according to the 2022 Global Impunity Index of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Philippines is the seventh most dangerous country in the world for journalists, with at least 13 murder cases that remain unsolved, and the deaths of radio commentators Renato Blanco and Percival Mabasa during the initial two months of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos' administration as an example. I stared at the person sitting in front of me. Being prominent in the field and having been through a lot—verbal abuse, libel charges, and cyber-attacks, I made the decision to have an interview with Anna. As fearless as she is known to ...

Mark Angelo Mañez and Rob Andrew Dongiapon Manila - Revenge is best served ice cold – and golden. This is what Gilas Pilipinas had embedded into their system as they whipped host nation Cambodia, 80-69, and reclaimed their lost jewel at the Men's 5v5 Basketball finals of the 2023 Southeast Asian Games inside the Morodok Techo Basketball Stadium, Tuesday afternoon. Photo Courtesy of Inquirer Sports Naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee, on his debut stint at the biennial event, towed the whole squad onto his back as he duplicated his mammoth performance less than 24 hours prior to the golden grudge match. He finished with 23 markers, 7 boards, 4 dimes, an interception and a swat while being on the floor for almost the entire match. This was a perfect backup following his 34-9-5-3-2 stat line against dethroned champions Indonesia the night prior. Both teams had earlier squared off in the event which ended in a disastrous beatdown, losing 79-68 to Coach Harry Savaya's import-laced ...

 Genevieve Candace Poquiz Concerned with the ballooning number of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases, teenage pregnancies, and sexual assaults in the country, Gallery Manager and Project Head Rhendel De Vera spearheaded the art exhibition, "OBRA 18: RATED 18+" of the Visual & Performing Arts Production Unit (VPAPU) of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D).  Photo Courtesy by Sarah Maye Poquiz They spoke true to the event's theme, "Health, Societal Issues, and Responsibilities Tied with Sexuality," as the VPAPU showcased varying traditional, digital, and installation artworks that delve into different issues concerning fornication.  "Hopefully na itong exhibit na 'to is makapagbigay ng information sa mga pupunta and ayun nga, katulad ng sinasabi ko kanina, mag-isip ka. 'Yang ginagawa mo ba, anong responsibility ang pwede mag-occur? Anong responsibility na pwedeng mangyari?" the project head asked in rhetoric.  DLSU-D Brot...

The UP Statistical Society (UP StatSoc) is a duly-recognized student academic organization for statistics majors at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. Founded in 1981, the organization has been a pioneer in promoting awareness and enhancing interest in the field of Statistics in the university and beyond.  This May, UP StatSoc invites you to soar above the clouds of uncertainty and reach new heights with the return of the biggest student-led Statistics conference in the country - LIMITLESS 2023: National Youth Summit in Statistics ! Bigger than ever before, Limitless brings a face-to-face experience that you wouldn't want to miss.  The summit will tackle various fields of application in Statistics, which will enrich the participants’ understanding of its value and scope, and inform them of their potential career paths in the field of Statistics. The conference will feature keynote talks on statistics of recovery and data-driven development, a workshop on data litera...

Written by Francia Daphnie Marie E. Zuñiga Publication by Claries Ulit The constant question of “What should I wear?” arises as the face-to-face classes resume after the two-year strike of the online classes due to COVID-19 pandemic. The dilemma of mix and matching the OOTD emphasizes our mornings, especially that we have to remain stylish while conforming to the policies set by the university. With this upcoming catalogue, take a look at what might be a future addition to your wardrobe collection.  The marketing and advertising students of the De La Salle Univeristy  – Dasmariñas   Junior Marketing Association (DLSU-D JMA) expresses their creativity through their income-generating activity entitled “ JMerch .” This event offers a variety of merchandise which was originally designed by the creative committee of the organization. One can purchase statement shirts, lanyards, tote bags, and even dainty stickers. Primarily, this event conducted a pre-order activity on April ...

Reeve Jairo A. De Los Santos TW//S.A. The Malaya Lolas (lit. Free Grandmothers) is an organization composed of grandmothers who were ‘comfort women’ during World War II along with their husbands, children, and grandchildren gathered for one cause: demand honorable and genuine reparation from the Japanese Government, and now, the Philippine Government too. Photo Courtesy by Hannah Reyes Morales/Virginia Quarterly Review The ladies who stood strong with 90 members, now just about 30 individuals , have recently been spotlighted after being ignored by the national government since their establishment in 1997. After the decision by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women-United Nations, Japan’s deliberate inaction and Philippine’s complacency have been publicized as violations against human rights. 24 in ’44; In Asia, thousands more On November 23, 1944, Natalia Alonzo and 23 other women were abducted from Mapaniqui, Candaba, Pampanga, and locked in the Japanes...

  Angeline Ashlee Marquez "She is a siren of death, disturbingly beautiful and heartbreakingly deadly." - Ilse V. Rensburg. Photo by Studio Heartbreak Studio Heartbreak, an independent animation company, releases its first trailer for its debut animated film, The Lovers. The animated film is set in the Philippines and embarks on a story of a seafood chef and a siren.  In the trailer, it shares that on one faithful event, as part of the governor's dinner, they plan to have a certain mystical creature, known as the Sirena to be served on a silver platter. The protagonist, Sara Lim Baylon, is caught in a dangerous situation whilst having her eyes averted to the said creature of the deep sea. Starring Vanille Velasquez and Dawn M. Bennett as Sara and the Sirena. Their voice actors are best known for showcasing their talents on Valorant, League of Legends, and Fire Emblem respectively.  The film explores several themes which dwell on the complexities of repression, love, gener...

Denzel Jed Gaddi ECHO showed dominance yet again, but this time in the MPL stage, as they swept defending champions Blacklist International to claim the MPL Philippines Season 11 trophy on Sunday. Photo Courtesy of MPL PH Last M4 World Championship, the Orcas delivered a huge upset to the heavily favored then defending titleholder via a 4-0 victory, banking on the brilliance of Finals MVP Benedict "Bennyqt" Gonzales. En route to the championship, ECHO trounced S11 MVP Rowgien "Owgwen" Unigo and the #1 seed BREN Esports and the defending MSC victors RSG Philippines. Eager to write a redemption story and reclaim the crown, Blacklist cruised to the upper bracket as the third seed while ousting Smart Omega, Bren, and RSG in the process. Sanford had other plans, though. Sanford "Sanford" Vinuya earned Finals MVP recognition after dominating his matchup against the newly-inducted Hall of Legend Edward "EDWARD" Dapadap. Starting off the sweep was Karl ...

  Vincent Kierk Tugnao Masaklap na pagkatalo ang bumungad sa Philippine Women’s Football Team sa kanilang laban kontra Myanmar, 0-1, sa pagpapatuloy ng 2023 SEA Games nitong Miyerkules ng gabi sa Tiffy Army Stadium, Cambodia. Photo Courtesy of PFF/PWNT Mula sa kanilang magandang kampanya noong Olympic Qualifiers, tila nag-iba ang ihip ng hangin sa Filipinas nang magpamalas ng winning penalty kick si Win Theingi Tun ng Myanmar sa ika-89 na minuto. Matatandaang nasulot ng Women’s team ang Burmese squad sa bronze medal match sa nakaraang edisyon ng SEA Games sa Vietnam sa iskor na 2-1. Bago ang kabiguan, hirap nang makaporma sina Carleigh Frilles at Quinley Quezada sa ibinibigay na depensa ng katunggali. Hindi rin nakalusot ang shot attempt ni Anicka Castaneda galing sa set piece sa pagtatapos ng first half. Tinangka namang gibain nina Quinley Quezada at Sarina Bolden ang backline ng Myanmar sa second half, ngunit ni isa ay walang nai-convert sa goal. Natawagan ng foul sa loob ng box ...

Vincent Kierk Tugnao Substitute Dov Carino scored a late-game header as the Philippine Men’s Football Under-22 team survived the brink of elimination against home team Cambodia, 1-1, Tuesday night at Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh. Photo Courtesy of Cambodia 2023 Carino grabbed his chance to power the Young Azkals by converting a much-needed goal from Harry Nunez’s assist, enough to silence the cheering Cambodian crowd. This nerve wrecking equalizer gave some hope for the Philippine team to clinch their first ever SEA Games medal in the men's football event. Prior to this match, the Azkals U22 failed to secure an opener against Indonesia resulting in a 0-3 loss. Tension started to rise right at the start of the match, with Azkals defender Santiago Rublico awarded a yellow card in the 18th minute. Ky Rina netted in the first goal after 26 minutes to put Cambodia’s campaign alive, but the Azkals team did not falter from their rival's shocker. The table turned when Azkals midfielde...

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Jewilyn Sta Maria Sumapit na naman araw kung saan ang mga manggagawa ang bida ngunit sa likod ng pagdiriwang ay ang masalimuot na kinakaharap pa rin ng mga manggagawa sa ilalim ng End of Contract (ENDO). Kartun ni Maurice Gimena Sa panahon ngayon, hindi na bago sa pandinig ng mga Pilipino ang usaping "ENDO" laging laman ng usapin dahil sa mga paghihirap na dala nito. Sa bawat kontraktwal na nagtatrabaho, bawat araw ay isang paglalakbay na hinahabol ng petsa de peligro patungo sa kawalan ng trabaho. Sa kasalukuyan, maraming kompanya ang gumagamit ng ENDO upang maiwasan ang pagbibigay ng benepisyo at proteksyon sa mga manggagawa. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpakokontrata sa kanila sa loob ng anim na buwan o mas maikli pa, ang mga kompanya ay nakakaiwas sa mga obligasyon na dapat sana ay kanilang tuparin. Sa kasalukuyan, maraming kompanya ang gumagamit ng ENDO upang maiwasan ang pagbibigay ng benepisyo at proteksyon sa mga manggagawa. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpakokontrata sa kanila sa loob ...