Written by Jaira Lou V. Batangan Back in 2016, Rodrigo Duterte stormed onto the political scene, and his supporters flooded social media with dramatic content, painting him as the iron-fisted savior the nation desperately needed. Fast forward to 2022, and the election landscape shifted once more. Marcos Jr.'s campaign deftly wielded fake news to sway … Continue reading Voices from afar: Checkmate
“No Joke, no joke:” No Account-no-ability
Written by Sab Abad, Raphael Galvan, Jaime Luna, Ryan Julianne Monzon, Clarisse Andrea Ong, Allysa Tenefrancia, and Sunshine Villegas “You can skin me alive, burn me, and throw my ashes to the wind. But let it be known: You will find me unbowed." - Vice President “Inday” Sara Duterte A sentence so bold. The public … Continue reading “No Joke, no joke:” No Account-no-ability
Midterm Validation
Written by Atty. Joseph Philip T. Andres Midterm elections have always been used by Malacanang as a measuring gauge on how well (or poorly) they have performed through the electorate’s acceptance of the administration’s anointed candidates for both national and local elective posts. The May 12 elections, especially the senatorial race makes for an interesting … Continue reading Midterm Validation
The Picturesque
Just a thoughtWritten by: Elijah Christiane M. Fajardo It’s half an hour past midnight as I write this, and I have just finished reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt, a book famous for its dark story and intriguing characters. In the very first paragraph of the first chapter, Tartt dives into one of the … Continue reading The Picturesque
For Richer or Poorer: People’s Anik-Anik
Ora Mata Written By: Ella Marie M. Mercado With the rise of consumerism of toys such as dolls and figurines in blind boxes, the use of the term anik-anik also rose as a common slang. But somehow, even the innocent use of such a term has sparked ridicule and the need to “educate” users. It … Continue reading For Richer or Poorer: People’s Anik-Anik
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