Opinion

Meeting the standards

“Hindi nila gusto ‘yan kaya ‘wag na ‘wag mong gagawin ‘yan.” “Sabi nila maganda raw gawin ito kaya gawin din natin.” “Matutuwa o magagalit ba sila kapag ginawa ko ito?” “Ano na lang ang sasabihin ng iba?” Ilan lamang ito…

Rape is worth the alarm

What does it mean to live in a society where “rape culture” exists? I found out on-field when I was covering a local breaking story. The news was about alleged cases of hold-up, robbery, and rape in Dasmariñas that went…

Beyond green and yellow

Earlier this academic year, we were introduced to a revamped system in the highest student-governing body, the University Student Government, which was previously referred to as the University Student Council. Aside from its renaming come changes in functions and duties…

Life and spoiled lemons

Growing up, we would envy independent adults around us that make us rush to move past our childhood. All our friends would agree with that notion that they paint us a pretty clear picture of what’s waiting for us in…

Conyo kid

Growing up abroad, I had a hard time speaking in Filipino since I was exposed to three languages: English, Filipino and Arabic, although English has been my medium of speaking ever since I was a child. I didn’t want to…

Opinion: ‘Recognize that you are privileged’

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Magna Cum Laude Thale Joy Escuton originally delivered this commencement speech titled “Uy, ‘Lika’t Simulan 2019” during the 44th Commencement Exercises on July 18.    Thank you, Mr. Bongcaron. To our honorable Brother President –…

It’s okay to be soft

“Umiiyak ka? Mahina pala loob mo e!” “Naaapektuhan ka do’n? Ang weak mo naman!” Ito ay ilan lamang sa mga pahayag o sinasabi ng iba sa isang taong umiiyak, nalulungkot, o negatibong naaapektuhan dahil sa isang sitwasyon. Ngunit bakit kaya…

Inside the precincts

Two months before the 2019 midterm elections this May, my mom who is a public-school teacher, asked me if I was interested to be part of the elections as a support staff. She said that if I got in I…

Omega

“Mas marami kang kailangang harapin na sarili lang ang iyong maaasahan.” “Hindi ka na pa-bata, ikaw na ang uukit ng sarili mong kinabukasan.” Ang wikang ito ang tumatak sa akin sa mga pag-uusap namin ng aking mga magulang—mga paalalang simple…