AdjusTHINGS: Soaring to Manila

With face-to-face classes slowly going back to full swing and people from all over the country (maybe even the world) coming to Manila to stay, some big adjustments have got to be made. May it be navigating through a new area, making sure not to forget your keys, or figuring out what to eat the next day–we’ve got you covered. So if you’re nervous about your big move to Manila, worry not because here are six useful tips on just how to survive your stay!

5 Flavors of Ice Cream

Chocolate, strawberry, bubble gum, vanilla…

There are a lot of flavors to choose from. Just like ice cream brands and ice cream flavors, there are a whole lot of different versions of people happening this summer. From you explorers, to you summer workers, to you social butterflies–truly a whole array of choices out there. Now the question is, which one are you?

Content by Naomi Tamayo

The Rainbow in the Stream

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

…dahil pagtapos ng ulan, may bahaghari

[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

The Philippine Electoral Process

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.

Japanese ex-PM shot twice; passes away

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.

Filipinas outlasts Singapore; secures 2nd win

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.

Lawmaker pushes changing NAIA to Ferdinand E Marcos International Airport

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.