Representation is a struggle, especially amid these times when mainstream media becomes opportunistic for profits and attention, without having to put much thought into the characters they are supposed to put representation into. Nonetheless, there are those few roses among the thorns that provide realistic and relatable characters in their struggles in living in a heteronormative society.

Content by Earl Valenzuela
Pubmat by Raymond Tayag

With special thanks to ASHS Lakambini’s Core

[LATHALAIN] ANG PRIDE AY PROTESTA. Mananatili ang paglaban para sa pantay na lipunan.

Ngayong buwan ng Hunyo, maglakad sa pasilyong pula, kahel, amarilyo, luntian, bughaw, at lila—pasilyo ng pagkamit ng katarungan.

Sulat at Pubmat ni Renee Tolentino

Amid these times of confusing procedures regarding the elections, most rely on shared content to enlighten their questions. On May 12, Thursday, the Ateneo de Manila University conducted a webinar regarding the Philippine Electoral Counting Process, ranging from the pre-election day to addressing the electoral irregularities that occurred on the election day. A myriad of professionals from different fields such as journalists and legal practitioners to a representative of Kontra Daya responded to numerous prompts throughout the session. Through this shall we become illuminated in the fog of uncertainty, though remain watchful and vigilant of other events to come.

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former Rappler researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr.’s appeal in their cyber libel case was dismissed by the Court of Appeals. Since the appeal was denied, their indeterminate conviction that could last six years is upheld.

Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe passes away hours after being shot twice during a speech in Nara, Japan. His assailant is currently in custody, NHK reports.

The Philippine women’s football team, known as the Filipinas, continued its campaign in the AFF Women’s Championship 2022 with a second consecutive win, after beating Singapore on Wednesday, July 6, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. presented a bill seeking to rename NAIA to Ferdinand E. Marcos International Airport, claiming that the airport was constructed under the administration of Marcos Sr. However, news outlet Rappler fact-checked the claim and said the airport was fully operational 12 years before Marcos Sr. took power in 1965.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened his first Cabinet meeting today, July 5, to discuss current affairs in the nation, with a particular emphasis on boosting the economy and the education sector.

After posing a game-winning header in the 59th minute of the match, the Philippine National Women’s Football Team beats Australia, 1-0, in the 2022 ASEAN Football Federation Women’s Championship on Monday, July 4, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila.

Last Thursday, June 30, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was officially inaugurated as the 17th President of the Philippines. While his reign has just begun, it is only natural that people have set expectations as to what they hope for during his administration, and if his actions and contributions prior to assuming the presidency make him trustworthy enough to lead the entire country.