University
Commentary: A better remedy for shortages is to move on from the 70s
When you say the era of the Ferdinand Marcos Sr. administration was a golden one, you’re probably referring to 1973 and 1976. Indeed, the economy grew by 8.78 percent during…
Figuring out why Martial Law education remains neglected in PHL curricula
“Never Forget, Never Again” serves as the battlecry of those against Martial Law and Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s regime—arguably one of the darkest periods of Philippine history. Yet it seems that…
HIGHLIGHTS: DLSU holds hybrid General Assembly to open AY 2022-2023
This year’s University General Assembly, held on September 16 at the Chapel of the Most Blessed Sacrament and livestreamed on Facebook, formally opened Academic Year (AY) 2022-2023 with an address…
HIGHLIGHTS: USG passes 2 penal bills; LA sessions to be F2F
The Legislative Assembly (LA) unanimously approved a bill that will penalize contradictions to the University Student Government (USG) constitution and passed the USG Code of Penalized Acts during its seventh…
Menagerie
Sports
After the final whistle: Recovering the legacy of Paulino Alcántara
In the Philippines, football had always been in an obscure spot in the sports scene—until a fateful match in the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup dubbed the “Miracle in Hanoi” put…
Igniting football fan culture with Ultras Filipinas
With the intense matches, rivalries, and entertainment in sports, it is without a doubt that passionate and diehard fans contribute to giving life in each event. Around the world, among…
Green Gallery: Highlighting Patrick Nuqui’s journey as a national bowler
Behind the talent and recognition is an athlete who has a burning passion and dedication to numerous hours of training. Ultimately, this is what molds a seasoned sportsman—one that is…
Halftime Thoughts: When will sporting federations and associations straighten up?
Filipinos can have the reputation of being one of the most rabid fans in the world. They show no fear in clashing with other fans on social media due to…
Vanguard
Opinion
Paging the titan on watch
My frequent version of resting after classes and work was voluntarily watching chemistry and pharmacology lectures. After a random movie night, I even once taught a friend majoring in computer…
End-trip musings
This is—or was seven years in the making. After countless all nighters, insurmountable relapses, and failed exams, I’ve reached the end of my undergraduate journey. As someone who’s finishing two…
Pink sentiments
“Kakampink”: a portmanteau of kakampi and pink. It was originally used to refer only to the supporters of 2022 presidential candidate Atty. Leni Robredo. But not long after, it grew…
This is not a public affairs program
Earlier this month, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Erwin Tulfo proudly announced that Education Assistance would be distributed to indigent Filipinos. The plan was looked forward to…