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Ateneo, U.P. student councils unite vs impunity, misogyny
MANILA, Philippines – The student councils of the Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Phiippines Diliman are capitalizing on the frenzy over the upcoming UAAP Finals opener between...
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Kadaiyahan Festival 2018 to highlight inclusivity for LGBT community in Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Mindanao Pride, an emerging social movement that advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) rights and welfare in the island’s regions, will be...
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U.P. community calls on regent to resign following controversial UAAP post
MANILA, Philippines – For students, alumni, and the rest of the University of Philippines (UP) community, it was not just a simple joke on social media. After threatening the safety of Ateneo Blue...
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U.P. Board of Regents withdraws recommendation to reappoint Spocky Farolan
MANILA, Philippines – Following the controversial Facebook post of University of the Philippines (UP) regent Frederick "Spocky" Farolan, the UP Board of Regents revoked its recommendation for his...
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What breeds frat wars? U.P sociology dep't conducts campus teach-ins
MANILA, Philippines – With the recent incidents of frat-related violence (FRV) reported on campus, the University of the Philippines (UP) Department of Sociology has started a series of teach-ins to...
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Person living with HIV grateful for priest’s hug and acceptance
MANILA, Philippines – “Ignore me and my vestment. It’s the campaign to break the stigma.”This was the heartwarming message of Fr. Alvin Pila of the Malolos Diocese after embracing Joross de Vera, a...
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LODI honors Filipino journalists for defending press freedom
MANILA, Philippines – Amid threats to press freedom in the Philippines, the arts and media alliance Let’s Organize for Democracy and Integrity (LODI) on Thursday, December 6, recognized...
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DPWH taps Project Noah maps to identify hazard areas, no-build zones
MANILA, Philippines– As part of the guidelines of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), maps from the UP National Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project Noah) will be used as...
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'On what grounds?' Netizens question martial law extension in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines– After the 17th Congress approved the extension of martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2019, netizens were left wondering about the basis and necessity of the move.In a joint...
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[Right of Way] Risky behavior: The problem with MMDA’s yellow bus lane policy
Bookmark to watch at 4 PMMANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) says private vehicles can enter the yellow lane marking the bus routes along EDSA 100 meters before...
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IN PHOTOS: Despite the rain, UP Lantern Parade 2018 shines on
MANILA, Philippines – From strong calls to end all forms of violence to heartwarming messages, the 2018 University of the Philippines (UP) lantern parade shone a light on various issues through floats...
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Beyond the pages: Man turns home into public library
MANILA, Philippines – Wearing a bright peach polo shirt and khaki pants, a smiling 66-year-old Hernando Guanlao welcomes visitors to his home which has become a haven for book lovers in his...
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Floats with meaningful stories take spotlight at UP Lantern Parade 2018
Editor's Note: The jeepney lantern was originally attributed to the College of Science and Technology, which is not the correct name of the college. It has since been edited to properly attribute it to...
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Inquirer manager found, now in hospital
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – The operations manager of Inquirer Digital Outdoor was found on Thursday, December 20, after she went missing for a few days.Angelica Katigbak Carreon, Inquirer.net’s...
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How to help Mang Nanie, the man who made his home a public library
MANILA, Philippines – The story of Hernando Guanlao, the 66-year-old man who turned his home into a public library has inspired many netizens. (READ: Beyond the pages: Man turns home into public...
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#NeverTolerateBullying: Netizens demand swift action from Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines – Netizens are taking to social media to demand accountability from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) over the video of a bullying incident that went viral on Thursday, December...
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What you can do if your child is being bullied
MANILA, Philippines – When people came across videos showing an Ateneo de Manila Junior High School student bullying his peers, there was demand for swift action on the matter.Parents wondered aloud...
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How individuals, groups came together to fight lies in 2018
MANILA, Philippines – If 2018 were a movie, then one of its greatest adversaries would have been a character called “fake news.”Technology and social media have, unfortunately, made spreading lies and...
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Ateneo bully's alleged address? It belongs to pastor's family
MANILA, Philippines – An unsuspecting family living at the alleged address of the Ateneo bully was caught in the middle of the mess, as thousands of pesos worth of deliveries wrongly ended up at their...
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Giving voice to the voiceless: Stories of courage and resilience in 2018
MANILA, Philippines – In 2018, we saw how disinformation online spread like wildfire. We witnessed how digital platforms are being used to undermine and weaken our democracy.Trolls have dominated the...
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