By Scott Thumbnail by James Benin and Mother Just recently, a controversial matter involving Vice President Sara Duterte has surfaced in the country, gaining the attention of the public following the revelation by the Commission on Audit (COA) that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) expended Php 125 million in confidential funds in just…
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Of Hypocrisy and Quiet Dictatorship
As we engage in introspection regarding our country’s trajectory, a disheartening reality becomes evident: while the Marcos family seems to be making large strides in the present, those who bore the brunt of this turbulent chapter in our history appear to have been left in the shadows.
Paano nga ba Mahalin ang Pilipinas?
“Love the Philippines” – ang bagong kampanya ng Kagawaran ng Turismo na nakapukaw ng atensyon ng iba’t ibang mga Pilipino. Ito na nga ba ang pinakamahalagang hakbang na dapat gawin sa kasalukuyang panahon, o isa na naman itong patunay ng mahinang pamamahala?
Of Unity or Deceit: A Year under Marcos Presidency
A year has passed since Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s appointment as the President of the Philippines, having garnered the support of over 31 million Filipino voters. With the return of another Marcos to power, people are left with nothing but resolute hope and soaring aspirations for the transformative path that lies ahead.
Pride in Progress: The State of the LGBTQIA+ Community Within and Across the ASHS
Within the confines of Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) and reaching far beyond its campus, the LGBTQIA+ community serves as a radiant emblem of resilience, progress, and unwavering advocacy. Remarkably, the school stands proudly as an institution deeply committed to fostering a gender-inclusive, gender-safe, and gender-responsive environment, further bolstering the community’s journey towards equality and acceptance.
When the Skies Weep: The Homeless’ Struggle for Shelter
Following PAGASA’s recent announcement at the beginning of the rainy season on June 2, many individuals warmly embraced the notion of “cuddle weather” and the increased likelihood of class or work suspensions. Its onset was marked by the passage of Super Typhoon “Betty” and the prevailing southwest monsoon. As Filipinos are advised to keep umbrellas within reach, it is equally important to maintain awareness of a vulnerable segment of our society, particularly during the rainy season: the homeless.
Brutality in Fraternities: A Pursuit of Power, Pleasure, and Prestige
On Saturday, February 18, Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig was reported missing on the night of Tau Gamma Phi-Adamson Chapter’s welcoming rites, held in Biñan, Laguna. After days of searching, Salilig’s body was found in a shallow grave in an abandoned lot in Barangay Malagasang in Imus, Cavite, on February 28.
Modern Feminism: A Work in Progress
Rights. Suffrage. Equality. These are the core tenets of an important movement in today’s time – Feminism. A long-standing movement that has uplifted women throughout the ages, from the Women’s Suffrage Movement to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, womankind has been able to achieve great feats that have opened new doors for today’s generation.
Her Right to Proper Hygiene: Period Poverty in the PH
It goes without saying that gender inequality permeates each and every aspect of society today. Whether through overt forms such as the imposition of gender roles and stereotypes, to more subtle yet blatant manifestations such as the pink tax, solving gender inequality would be a slow-moving endeavor.
Of Persuading or Belittling: Effects of Beauty Propaganda on Women
Every March, we are reminded to continue the mission to empower women globally by recognizing not only their achievements but also the systemic struggles they face. In support of such advocacy, a number of beauty brands have stepped up with high hopes of bringing traction to the cause and catalyzing change.
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