Sa pagsagupa ng COVID-19 sa ating bayan noong mga nakaraang taon magpahanggang ngayon, hindi mabilang ang nawalang oras, oportunidad, at para sa iba, mga mahal sa buhay. Mula sa kanyang mga nakakaantig na pangaral hanggang sa mga nakatutuwang istoryang narinig natin mula sa kanya, sino ba namang makalilimot sa isang masiglang gurong palaging bumubuhay sa matamlay na paligid ng kanyang mga estudyante, katrabaho, kaibigan, at mahal sa buhay?
Revisiting the Storm of 1970
This year, we commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the First Quarter Storm (FQS)—a period of turmoil and resistance marked by a chain of student-led rallies held from January to March 1970.
Presidentiables quizzed on current events, personal issues in The 2022 Presidential One-On-One Interviews with Boy Abunda
In a series of videos posted on the Youtube channel of talk show host Boy Abunda from January 24 to January 28, five presidential candidates—Senator Ping Lacson, former Senator Bongbong Marcos, Vice President Leni Robredo, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno, and Senator Manny Pacquiao were interrogated on their plans and views on current national issues.
Colors in Philippine Politics
In the Philippines, politics has become a war of colors. Election campaigns are led by vibrant hues — with pink-hued motorcades around the city, blue waves visiting corners, and small towns painted in red. The color of each candidate decides the history that precedes them and the future that they promise. It is their way of imprinting their collective identity and sending a message. Every action of theirs, down to their chosen color, is a chess piece in political warfare.
The Philippine’s Future Amid COVID: A future half full or half empty?
As cases continue to skyrocket, Filipinos remain uncertain of what the future holds. The question remains—is it even possible to revert to a pre-pandemic society, especially in consideration of the health crisis’ effects on our economy, education systems, and emotional and physical well-being?
COVID-19 vaccination for kids aged 5-11, targeted to start on February 4
The Philippine government targets to start vaccinating minors aged 5 to 11 beginning February 4, 2022, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire announced in a press briefing on Tuesday, January 25.
Presidential aspirants answer hard-hitting questions in The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews
Four presidential aspirants— VP Leni Robredo, Mayor Isko Moreno, Senator Panfilo Lacson, and Senator Manny Pacquiao answer questions on their plans and purpose for running as well as their stand on certain issues during The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews held evening of January 22, 2022. (Read the highlights of the interview here.)
35 years after the Mendiola Massacre, the fight for land and justice continues
On January 22, 1987, thousands of farmers flocked to Mendiola Street in Manila in the hopes of opening a dialogue with President Cory Aquino on land reform and free land distribution. Instead, they were met by state troops wielding bullets and tear gas. 13 farmers were killed, 39 sustained gunshot wounds, and 20 suffered minor injuries.
DOH urges infected individuals to get booster shot after isolation
After admitting that the rising wave of COVID-19 cases caused the deceleration of vaccination drives, the Department of Health (DOH) released a statement advising COVID-19-positive individuals to get their booster shot after completing their isolation period and when their symptoms have completely subsided.
School Struggles and Stressors
Quality education has always been something Filipinos have been deprived of for the longest time in history. This is all the more heightened by the online learning setup, where students have to constantly grapple with academic stress.
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