Ateneo Senior High School will be having a gap week on October 5 to 9, 2020 to mark the end of the first quarter and the start of the second quarter, together with some festivities. In a memo from Mr. Luis Allan B. Melosantos, the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs (APAA), dated September 30 the…
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House rejects Cayetano’s offer to resign as Speaker
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected the resignation of Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano as House Speaker with a vote of 184-1 and 9 abstentions. Cayetano announced his offer to step down in a privilege speech before his fellow lawmakers amid plenary deliberations on the proposed P4.506-trillion 2021 national budget. “I am offering my…
Ateneo celebrates Blue Mass and University Address of Fr. Bobby
The Ateneo de Manila University celebrated a community mass dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the school’s patroness, and to welcome the 31st University President, Fr. Roberto “Bobby” C. Yap, S.J. on October 1, 2020. The mass was presided by Fr Bienvenido Nebres SJ, with Fr. Jose Ramon T. Villarin, S.J. and Fr. Roberto C…
VP Robredo gives Additional Recommendations for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the nation and gives additional recommendations to fortify the government’s COVID-19 Response on September 28, 2020.
FACT CHECK: Marcos did not mark any “Golden Age” of the country: Timeline of the Philippines’ economy crippled by debt, favors, and mismanagement.
Today, Ferdinand Marcos had been buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani or Heroes Cemetery, which has been justified by some for the infrastructure and “reform” built during his term. However, he is far from being a hero since he solely used Martial Law for his personal gains. Due to this, the Philippine economy suffered…
The Day Democracy Died
I still remember. 1972. September 23rd. What I thought was just another Saturday morning felt strange and eerie instead. There were no newspapers and radio broadcasts, flights were canceled, and many public utilities were shut down. There was only one headline circulating, but they were through the word of mouth of the neighbors: that the…
Truths vs. Trolls
In the digital age, it is hard to imagine life without social media. Thanks to the advancement of technology, it has provided a space wherein people are able to express themselves, connect with others, and share information. The freedom of information has always played a vital role in defining history since it shows that there…
UP Commemorates Martial Law declaration in Webinar event
The University of the Philippines (UP) opened this year’s Day of Remembrance with the theme: “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan, 1972-1986.” The two-day event, held on Zoom and livestreamed on the TVUP website and Youtube channel, showcased four webinars: “Hamon ng Batas Militar”, “Detendido. Desaparecido”, “Patungong People Power: ‘Turning Points’”, and…
Dead Giveaways: The Telltale Signs of Marcos’ Fascist Rule
Marcos, Hitler, Diktador, Tuta. People in the streets during Martial Law protests would be heard chanting this. One might argue that they had different goals or that the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines was a necessity at the time due to acts of terrorism and insurgency, but at their core, both Adolf Hitler…
Pause the ‘20s, Rewind to the ’70s
When the scenes of the past coincide with the present, what will you do to make sure the future won’t be rewritten? As we remember the Marcos regime that haunted many Filipinos, let us take this time to press pause, and replay the dreadful episodes of yesterday. Today, we will rewind to the horrors that…
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