More than a reprieve, the zero-percent TFI is a protest against a system that seemingly trades academic excellence for creeping exclusivity.
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The burden of a reactive state
The Philippines’ latest fuel crisis exposes the deadly cost of a government that responds only when systems are already collapsing.
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No such thing as a third space
With existing third spaces continuing to dwindle, the government must make an effort to revitalize the few public places we have.
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Count your blessings
More than an egregious budgetary recommendation, the ‘P500 Noche Buena’ exposes politicians’ greed and hypocrisy—desecrating a season dedicated to giving.
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65 years, the fire persists
As The LaSallian marks 65 years of truth-telling, our mission endures: to uphold fearless journalism that tells the truth—no matter how inconvenient.
What kills us in a storm isn’t always the water; sometimes, it’s the time spent waiting for answers. The past week has shown us how dangerous that uncertainty can be. The Enhanced Habagat and the successive formation of tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong drenched much of the country. Yet, weather advisories and #WalangPasok updates…
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Shooting the messenger
Accusations of bias and malice have long shadowed journalists. To The LaSallian, CSO is merely the latest to cry foul when the truth dents their image.
Humor is often used to lighten the mood, but it is also a practice of thought. In a world where political and social issues are increasingly fraught, humor carries the weight of not just entertainment but also responsibility. It can serve as a means to question injustices by mirroring the absurdity of them. It can…
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The Mask of Anonymity
Back in 2022, the Philippine government proposed the SIM Card Registration Act. One controversial aspect of the initial version of the Act was its requirement for all Filipino citizens to use their real names, instead of fictitious ones on social media. While this provision was later scrapped, the mere suggestion of eliminating online anonymity was…
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Womanhood is not up for debate
Feminism must confront its own biases; excluding trans women from the fight for equality only upholds the very oppression it seeks to dismantle.