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Cebu graduate surprises classmates, adviser with hand-drawn portraits
CEBU, Philippines – The graduation ceremony at the University of San Carlos (USC) in Cebu City last May 27 was made extra special when one senior high school graduate gave hand-drawn portraits to his...
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[OPINION] Questioning the hill
This is the valedictory speech of Reycel Hyacenth Bendaña – president of the Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral ng mga Paaralang Loyola ng Ateneo de Manila, recipient of the 2019 Loyola Schools Awards for...
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On Eid 2019, Filipino Muslims recall Ramadan teachings to attain peace
MANILA, Philippines – As the Islamic world marked the end of Ramadan with the feast of Eid’l Fitr, Filipino Muslims reflected on the value of the monthlong celebration in attaining lasting peace....
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VIRAL: Muslim graduates from Catholic school, shares inspiring view on faith
MANILA, Philippines – Donning her faith’s traditional head garb, 21-year-old Jomana Lomangco stood out as a proud Muslim woman among the new graduates of the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Asia’s...
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'Anti-poor, anti-commuter': Netizens lambast provincial bus ban
MANILA, Philippines – Is the provincial bus ban another band-aid solution to traffic? As the Duterte administration scrambles to fulfill its campaign promise to ease Metro Manila’s traffic crisis,...
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‘More Teacher Maricels needed' says alliance standing against intimidation
MANILA, Philippines — On June 5, Wednesday, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) condemned acts of intimidation directed against Maricel Herrera, the teacher who exposed photos of the comfort...
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[OPINION] A teacher’s plight: The problem in our educational system
It was just another humid day, my uniform soaked in sweat, a week's worth of students’ files on my table. Our room was not fully air-conditioned or ventilated, which made us perspire a lot.Herds of...
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LOOK: Zamboanga del Sur town upcycles election tarps into school bags
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines– Now that the elections are over, what do you do with all the campaign paraphernalia that were left behind?In Dumalinao town, Zamboanga del Sur, election tarpaulins are...
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Tea Time with Vince and Frank: Are we deaf to noise pollution?
MANILA, Philippines – The rattle of motor engines, the honking of horns, and the screeching of tires are but part of the daily background noise of the urban dweller. Have we gotten so used to this...
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'Tolerated, but not accepted': Filipino LGBTQ+ speak up vs discrimination
MANILA, Philippines – The Filpino LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community's struggle for acceptance is far from over. (READ: The long road to an LGBT anti-discrimination...
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[OPINION] Teddy Regala: A diamond in the rough
The following piece was delivered during ACCRALAW’s necrological services for the late Teodoro D. Regala, Sr., one of the five founding partners of the firm.It was around 8 pm last Friday, May 31, when...
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LIST: 2019 Independence Day rallies
MANILA, Philippines– In light of issues involving Philippine sovereignty, various groups will be staging a protest calling for “true freedom” on Independence Day, June 12.Among the groups leading the...
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Using #RP612fic, netizens imagine Philippine heroes on social media
MANILA, Philippines – Historical revisionism on Independence Day?In what has become a yearly tradition, Filipinos online once again took to social media to share their jokes and memes about Philippine...
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IN PHOTOS: Celebrations, protests mark Independence Day 2019
MANILA, Philippines – In a stark visual contrast, celebrations and protests marked the commemoration of the Philippines' 121st Independence Day on Wednesday, June 12.On one hand, different local...
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Filipinos on Independence Day 2019: 'We’re far from free'
MANILA, Philippines – Independence Day has long been an annual ritual for reflecting on freedom.But this year, recent threats to democracy, press freedom, and sovereign rights beg the question: Are we...
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On Independence Day, mother who lost son to Oplan Tokhang calls for 'true...
MANILA, Philippines – In an Independence Day protest on Wednesday, June 12, one woman standing among a crowd of protesters carried the burden of being trapped in grief, remembering how she lost someone...
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'Tuloy ang laban': Workers assert rights as labor leader laid to rest
MANILA, Philippines – Laborers on Independence Day, June 12, vowed to assert their rights as trade union leader Dennis Sequeña was laid to rest that day. (READ: Hundreds seek justice at funeral for...
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‘Not a friend’: Netizens hit China over sinking of Philippine boat
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos online were furious when news broke out that a Chinese vessel rammed into a Philippine boat in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).On Independence Day, June 12,...
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LIST: Activities in PH for World Blood Donor Day 2019
MANILA, Philippines – Various blood banks and centers in the Philippines will be holding a blood donation drive to celebrate World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 14.In a press briefing on Tuesday,...
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What Lee Kuan Yew’s son, Lee Hsien Yang, could be trying to tell us this...
Singapore’s netizens went into a frenzy after the following family portrait surfaced on social media and went viral in late May. It is the late Lee Kuan Yew’s (LKY) son Lee Hsien Yang (LHY). His...
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