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How ‘detached’ #Halalan2022 reportage clouds voter decision-making

Media coverage on #Halalan2022 has been focused on numbers and personalities. Whether this emphasis has helped or harmed political discourse remains a question.

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Sectoral issues probed at The Rundown 2022

Nineteen senatorial candidates laid down their platforms and views on key issues during The Rundown 2022, the official youth-oriented senate election forum of the Commission on Elections, last Saturday, March 12. The event aimed to help young Filipino voters discern which senatorial candidates they should vote for in the upcoming May 9 National and Local…

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Weighing in on the effects of regulating e-sabong in PHL

The growing e-sabong industry seems to have a dozen repercussions to its operators and bettors.

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Beneath the field of election campaigns, a money game thrives

This month marks the beginning of the campaign period for national candidates—inevitably the most expensive period of every election cycle. With the Philippines divided into several regions, people vying for a government seat prepare a huge sum of campaign budget to establish their image to the public and reach as many voters as possible. While…

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Commentary: It cannot be all subjective

In light of the 36th EDSA People Power Revolution, protests are no longer just battles for peace but also for the truth.

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Rant and Rave: Straight ahead with Treasure’s ‘The Second Step’

Treasure’s unique brand of energetic and optimistic pop has captivated audiences across the globe. Since their stint in survival show YG Treasure Box, the group has released THE FIRST STEP: TREASURE EFFECT, which cemented the group as a K-Pop mainstay after releasing several iconic tracks such as Boy, Going Crazy, and My Treasure.  Since then,…

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Commentary: Sharing isn’t always caring

By encouraging interactions that go beyond a single click, we get to foster a society that keeps its eyes open to injustice.