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Precious Edquilane at Elgin Ryan Nilayan Ngayong buwan ng mga mapaglarong damdamin, tanglawan ang pag-ibig sa lablab ng larong lahi! Kandilang patay-sindi kung ituring ang relasyon natin sa ating mga mahal sa buhay. Nasisindahan ito sa tuwing sila’y ating nakakapiling, subalit napapawi sa oras na magkakalayong muli. Ngunit sa kaibuturan ng puso, hindi ito kailanman nagnais na bumitaw sa kamay ng minamahal—sadyang kailangan lamang dahil salat sa oras o wala nang mapagkakaabalahan. Kaya sa pag-ilaw ng iyong cellphone, handog ang mga laro ng kahapon na nagbabalik ngayon upang bigyang-sindi ang pagbibigkis ng mga puso. Dahil minsan, ang ating malayong kasintahan, mga kaibigan at kapatid, o magulang na tila naglalaro lamang sa ating active contacts at mga sulok ng tahanan, isang laro lamang kasama tayo ang tanging hinahangad. Ading ko, laro tayo ng piko Isa sa mga pinakasikat na tradisyonal na laro sa Pilipinas ang piko. Kasama man ang buong pamilya o kapiling ang mga pinsan, puwedeng-puwed...

Over the years, AdCongress has proven itself in its relentless pursuit of excellence in the PUP-DAPR community. The recently concluded 20th AdCongress, which occurred at Claro M. Recto Hall, PUP Main Campus, from February 13–15, 2024, proved to be a milestone event, bringing together a diverse array of professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts for a week-long insightful discussion, engaging activities, and learning opportunities. For its 20th edition, the organizers geared up for the event with the central theme “ADPORTAL: Traversing Through the Maze of ADPR Innovation.” In line with this year’s seminar, BAPR 4-3D students, also known as 3DENT, made their entry, “Ad-mazing Prod! Integrating Tech Advancements in Advertising Production.” The seminar has been filled with inspiration and excitement and was graced by three amazing industry professionals who shared their valuable insights aligned with the seminar’s theme, which was attended by hundreds of participants from different pa...

Mark Angelo Mañez Gilas Pilipinas bucked off yet another turtle-like start as they ruthlessly massacred Chinese Taipei offensively, 106-53 to close out their 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers 1st window campaign at the PhilSports Arena, Sunday. Photo Courtesy of FIBA Naturalized player Justin Brownlee and beanpole Kai Sotto went on a field day as they orchestrated the massive blowout in front of a near-capacity crowd, leading to a rare twin double-double. Gilas big guns tag teamed all night, combining for 44 markers and 23 boards to lead Coach Tim Cone’s wards in the window sweep. They also added 10 assists, five blocks and a steal in 52 minutes (combined) inside the court. "I really like the way we worked tonight…. We played the same team, and these guys just worked their tails off and made them look bad and they're not that bad,” Gilas head coach Tim Cone expressed during the postgame conference. Four other Gilas players also notched their double-digit contributions with Calvin ...

Embark on a Magical Career Journey at the Premier Student-Led Job Fair In a realm where dreams take flight and ambitions soar, the UP Career Assistance Program (UP CAP) invites you to the UP CAP Career Fair 2024: Unfolding Your Triumphant Story. As we prepare for this year's enchanting event, let's reminisce about the spellbinding success of last year and brace ourselves for an even more mystical experience. Last Year's Performance Metrics: A Spellbinding Tale In 2023, UP CAP conjured an astounding 2062 RSVP sign-ups, weaving a digital tapestry with 1057 participants engaging online. The magic extended to 1636 individuals who stepped into the onsite event, leaving an indelible mark. Beyond mere numbers, the impact was palpable - 1187 resumes were submitted, and 1232 non-CAP UP members willingly enchanted their journey by signing up for our newsletter. The enchantment radiated beyond NCR, drawing interest from 70 schools outside the National Capital Region and captivating 90...

Cedrick John Fuentes Filipino fighter Jonas "Zorro" Sultan was stunned by the young Japanese boxer Riku Masuda in an eight-rounder undercard match, bidding goodbye to the bantamweight title, Saturday night, February 24 at the Kokugikan Arena in Japan. Photo Courtesy of Rappler Sultan, who is known to be one tough customer to fathom in the canvas, winced in pain as the swift Masuda launched a heavy straight to the body blow to the Filipino boxer. Everyone was astonished as Masuda just proved too much when the 26-year-old Japanese toughie only needed two minutes and 21 seconds to overpower the experienced Filipino fighter in the first round of the said match. "I tried to shake it off, but I really can’t breathe. Masakit talaga (It really hurts),” said Sultan after the first-round knockdown. In the opening salvo, Sultan throwed a solid right punch in order to distract the fighting stance of the young foe, but it was not enough to secure his win for the night. Sultan, before...

Justine Juyad Another Filipino lost to another Inoue. Following a heartbreaking loss by Marlon Tapales to Naoya Inoue two months ago, another Pinoy boxer Jerwin Ancajas suffered a ninth-round stoppage against Naoya Inoue’s younger brother, Takuma, during their WBA World Bantamweight bout at Kokugikan Arena on February 24. Photo Courtesy of Wendell Alinea The former IBF junior bantamweight champion failed to regain world champion status after falling down into the canvas with 44 seconds left in the ninth round, following a solid right-hand body shot from the defending champion. “I couldn’t breathe. It was perfectly timed,” Ancajas, who was still in pain in the dugout, said in a post-fight interview. With the loss, Jerwin’s record now stands with 34 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. History repeated itself as Tapales also lost, previously, to the undisputed champion Naoya Inoue via stoppage following a powerful body shot which has been an Inoue’s specialty. Ancajas started pretty well as he m...

Kirsten Flores at Shan Orpiada Sa pagpuwesto ng pamilya Marcos, para bang ibinasura la'ng ang kahalagahan ng EDSA Uno, siyang bahagi ng ating kasaysayan na nagpapakita ng puwersa ng masa. Sa kabila nito, dapat lamang na ibalik ang diwa ng EDSA sa puso ng bawat Pilipino at makibaka para sa katotohanan at makatarungang lipunan. Cartoon by Jascyl Jee Sayson Sa Proclamation No. 368, s. 2023, na pinirmahan ni Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos, anak ng dating diktador na ngayon ay pangulo, tinanggal ang EDSA People Power Day sa listahan ng mga official holiday. Giit naman ng Malacañang, dahil umano ito sa pagtatapat ng okasyon sa araw ng Linggo. Gayumpaman, malinaw na ang kababawan ng palusot na ito lalo na't madalas namang ilipat tuwing Biyernes o Lunes ang ibang holiday na natatapat sa Linggo. Pero oo nga naman, ang araw na ito ang nagpatalsik sa diktador niyang ama at nagwaksi sa tiranikal nitong pamamalakad, kaya naman ang pagbubura rito ay hindi na kataka-taka pa. Sa pagbabago...

Rex Neil Falgome Kai Sotto tallied his first double-double since suiting in the senior Gilas Pilipinas national basketball team to lead the Philippines in a 30-point victory against Hong Kong, 94-64, in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium on Thursday, February 22. Photo Courtesy of Ezra Acayan The 7 '3 big man recorded 13 points and 15 rebounds on top of one assist, one steal, and two blocks in 20 minutes and 36 seconds of court time. Meanwhile, naturalized Gilas Pilipinas player Justin Brownlee also made his presence felt as he went all-around with 16 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and three steals. Gilas Pilipinas started strong as they run out to a commanding 11-point lead in the opening quarter before Shiu Wah Leung of Hong Kong drilled a buzzer-beater three to cut the Gilas lead to a single digit, 23-15, in the first 10 minutes of the ball game. Hong Kong gained momentum in the second quarter and were able to hold the visiting team to just 18 quarter ...

Girald Gaston Filipinas’ first stint in its Spanish trip didn’t go as planned. Photo Courtesy of ABS-CBN News Playing for the first time in three months, the Philippine women’s national football team was not able to shake off rust against Finland, after absorbing a 4-0 defeat in an international friendly on Wednesday at Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. The Filipinas last saw action in the second round of AFC Olympic Qualifiers in November, and the prolonged break did not favor the Nationals’ side as they couldn’t contain the Finnish phenom Oona Sevenius. The 19-year-old sensation emerged as a constant headache for the 38th-ranked Filipinas, as she skillfully netted a hat-trick, posing a formidable challenge for the national team throughout the match. Establishing their superiority early on, the 27th-ranked Finnish squad took charge of the match with an aggressive approach, as Sevenius kickstarted the scoring with a goal off left foot in the 24th minute. Eva Nyström wasted no time after ...

Cristy Sayson Arquilos People Power Uprising, known as EDSA, is one of the significant events in the Philippines, commemorating a turning point in the nation's history. It serves as a reminder of the power of unity, democracy, and the relentless pursuit of freedom as it paved way for the Filipinos to voice out for the marginalized. Commemorated during the month of February, this event symbolizes the indelible mark that it left to the Filipino people and their journey towards democracy. But is EDSA revolution still relevant today? The history of EDSA It was on February 22 to 25, 1986 when the EDSA People Power Revolution began with a series of largely peaceful demonstrations that led to the ousting of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the installation of Corazon Aquino as the new President of the Philippines. It took place in and around Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila, where hundreds of thousands of Filipinos from all walks of life gathere...

Sean Aquino Avila and Julia Ysabelle Ramos Creative soldiers BAPR PLA2N have officially cracked the code! The Ad Congress welcomed its 20th edition with “The Conscience Code: Unravelling the Path Toward Responsible Influencer Marketing” last February 13 at the Claro M. Recto Hall, PUP Manila. Viewers were in for a meaningful discussion from industry experts on the technicalities and ethics of influencer marketing. The event delved into topics defining the boundaries of key opinion leaders and modern practices in the field of advertising and public relations. Beyond the allure of likes and followers, influencers are now poised to embrace much bigger roles as the digital ecosystem continues to evolve. “The Conscience Code” aimed to act as a guide, illuminating the path toward a more conscientious era of digital marketing. At 10 AM, after the welcoming remarks and host introductions, the seminar began with a humorous and introspective talk delivered by certified social media superstar Mar...

Joshua Pasion at Francine Tosoc Sa kabila ng modernisasyon, patuloy pa rin na ipinagmamalaki ng Pilipinas ang yaman nito sa kultura, kasaysayan, at tradisyon. Sa bawat paglipas ng panahon, nananatili ang mga nakagawian at pundasyon ng pagiging Pilipino na nagdudulot ng pag-usbong sa kahulugan ng pagiging isa. Sa bawat silahis ng langit, kaakibat nito ang iba’t ibang kulay at uri ng sining sa Pilipinas. Unti-unti mang nawawala at nakalilimutan ng karamihan, mainam na buhayin ang bakas ng nakaraan. Maraming bagay ang maiaalok ng kulturang Pinoy, kalakip nito ang iba’t ibang aspeto ng buhay lalong lalo na ang pagmamahalan. Pag-ukit ng pamana Sa pagbalik-tanaw sa mga pahina ng kasaysayan, isa sa mga hindi malilimutang bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino ay ang sinaunang alpabeto–ang baybayin. Sa mga nagdaang siglo, ang baybayin ay naging sentro at kayamanan ng mga Pilipino na naging sistema ng pagsusulat bago pa man dumating ang mga Kastila. Sa mga nakaraang dekada, nabibigyan ng halaga ang bayba...

The University of the Philippines Engineering Radio Guild (UP ERG) will celebrate its 88th anniversary starting February 18, 2024 in commemoration of the fruits of the organization’s labors. UP ERG presents this year’s theme, Luminesce, a testament to UP ERG’s magical and radiant years filled with camaraderie and service. Illuminated by the radiant drive of its members, the theme pertains to the collective light of the organization as it overcomes challenges while leaving a positive impact. The celebration emphasizes its main goal of reaching out to the community through the Charity Project: Existenserum X. This initiative involves a blood drive event held in collaboration with Philippine Red Cross Quezon City Chapter. UP ERG invites everyone to join on March 1 at UP Melchor Hall to donate blood and make a difference in saving lives and set a positive example to the community. The event kicks off with its opening night on February 18 to commence the weeklong celebration followed by a s...

Welsh Kendrick Osorio It's Dame Time in Indianapolis! Photo Courtesy of Stacy Revere Sparked by a sterling performance of Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, the Eastern Conference pulled off a record-setting 211-186 win over the Western Conference in their NBA All-Star match on Monday at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Lillard was hailed the Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award after exploding with 39 markers highlighted by 11 threes, along with six dimes and three boards in his first time as a starter in eight all-star appearances. Fresh from his three-point shootout triumph, Lillard waxed hot in the first half after uncorking 22 points with six threes before the break. The Bucks guard sustained his hot hand going into the third canto, as he drained a three-pointer from halfcourt, 132-105. From thereon, Lillard and company sealed their historic fate as the first team to ever reach the 200-point mark in the All-Star Game, shattering the previous record of 196, set by the West in a 2...

Patrick Pasta Repeating champions emerged at the NBA All-Star Saturday Night as Mac Mcclung and Damian Lillard safeguarded their respective titles on the Slam Dunk and 3-Point Contest, held at the Lucas Oil Arena, Indianapolis, February 17 (8:00PM ET). Photo Courtesy of NBA The AT&T Slam Dunk Contest defending champion posted a perfect 50.0 score in his last dunk to best out Jaylen Brown’s 49.2, serving a flashy performance as he did last season. Similarly, the Milwaukee Bucks’ point guard retained his title after trashing Hawks’ Trae Young and Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Town in the 3PT competition. Tyrese Haliburton, despite his hopes to ring up a home court win, was unable to join the final round after his elimination in the tiebreaker. Meanwhile, NBA’s all-time 3PT leader Stephen Curry won against New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu in their inaugural NBA vs WNBA 3PT shootout. Boasting a 44.3% hit of her 3s in the last season, Ionescu recently logged a 37 out of the possible 40 i...

Justin James Albia at Angeline Ashlee Marquez Sa araw ng mga puso, karaniwang naririnig ang mga awitin ng pag-ibig; mga harana, sayaw para sa mga nagmamahalan, at siyempre, mga palamuti para sa mga pusong nagwagi. Ngunit, para sa mga taong sawi, relapse ang kasagutan sa araw ng kalungkutan. Nako! Grabeng sakit naman ‘yang nararamdaman mo. Halos lahat na ata napunta sa ganyang sitwasyon, madalas hindi maka get-over sa taong minahal nila. Pero hindi naman ibig sabihin hanggang doon nalang ang sakit dahil minsan, musika ang nakapagbibigay ng ginhawa upang awitan ang nararamdaman. Kaya para full blast ang iyong pagrerelapse, tara na’t pakinggan ang mga kantang magpapaiyak at magpapaalala sa’yo sa sakit at pagmamahal na nararamdaman mo para sa kaniya! Leonora by Sugarcane (2023) Umpisahan natin ang playlist na ito gamit ang haranang hatid ng kantang ”Leonora” ng bandang Sugarcane. Sa pamamagitan ng mga liriko na naglalarawan ng buhay na buhay na paghanga at debosyon, hinuhuli ng awiting ito...

Lyndon James Diesta at Geelyn Avanceña Mister Kupido, sa kanya'y dead na dead ako. Nakakikilig. Nakahuhumaling. Makapigil-hininga. Sabi nila, mas matamis pa raw sa pulot-pukyutan ang pakiramdam na mapaibig sa isang tao kaya naman marami rin ang gustong makadama sa pagtama ng pana ni Kupido na kahit na minsan, kirot ang dulot nito. Lagi kong naaalala, ang kanyang tindig at porma. Mahahanap daw ang pag-ibig sa hindi inaasahang mga lugar – sa paaralan, sa trabaho, o sa kung saan man. Ngunit nakabibigla rin naman ang makatanggap ng isang mensahe ng pagsuyo sa isang tao sa isang lugar na pampropesyonal ang konteksto. Sa isang ulat ng Business Insider, nakasaad dito na tila ginagawa nang isang ‘dating app’ ang LinkedIn na karaniwang ginagamit para sa pagnenegosyo at propesyunal na mga gawain. Nabanggit din sa isang panayam sa artikulong ito, ginagamit ito dahil nakikita ang pinag-aralan ng tao at ang kaniyang trabaho sa kasalukuyan. Isang halimbawa na rito ang 24-anyos na kababaihan mula...

Kirsten Geraldine Esteban and Edabuen Darielle Untalan Fairy tales usually start with a “Once upon a time,” filled with magic, a smooth-sailing story, and love at first sight. Because of this, modern-day lovers believe that love is always filled with romance and happy chapters. Immediately, love blossomed between the two as more heartfelt conversations and subtle touches were exchanged. However, that seemingly magical scenario was not the case for the couples Liria and Bernie Centeno, and Josephine and Dennis Macapagal. Although their story is unlike the usual fairytale depictions of a relationship, these two couples testify that although love is not all sunshine and rainbows, every storm they face together is worth it. This Valentine’s Day, let us unfold the chapters in the story of these pairs of lovers and witness their love so pure and bond as strong as their bond as old as time. Chapter One: Love at First Sight Once upon a time, a young man caught her attention when Liria was work...

Ignacius Carell Cruz Two-time Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes denied San Francisco once more after throwing the dynasty-cementing touchdown in overtime as he led the Kansas City Chiefs to back-to-back Super Bowls, 25-22, inside the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Monday. Photo Courtesy of Julio Cortez Mahomes, who was awarded his third Super Bowl Most Valuable Player trophy, threw 333 yards with a 74% completion rate and rushed for 66 more, majority of which came in the sudden death period to dissect a stifling 49ers defense which even forced him to his first interception in the postseason. In the overtime period, the Chiefs defense, which is one of the best in the NFL, came to life to prevent a game-winning touchdown from San Francisco and forcing them to only a field-goal conversion and giving Kansas City a chance to repeat or extend the game. With the margin of error at absolute zero, the Chiefs relied on their prized quarterback and he did not disappoint. Mahomes calmly de...