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Behind closed doors: The impact of reporting sensitive cases

Effective journalism has continuously provided information across the nation, delivering the most recent news to broaden public knowledge on national and global issues. Not only does it have to function around-the-clock, but journalism and the practitioners involved also assume a great responsibility to cautiously present data in an ethical manner, especially if the topics at…

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LA delays discussion on potential USG Constitution amendments

Despite convening for a regular session last October 18, the Legislative Assembly (LA) struggled to deliberate on amendments to the University Student Government (USG) Constitution. The representatives in attendance were initially supposed to discuss all proposed amendments for Article I to X of the current constitution. However, only two proposed amendments were raised during the…

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The first 100 days of ‘Bagong Maynila’

“Parating na ang Bagong Maynila,” announced recently elected Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno on his Facebook page last February 7. (The new Manila draws near.) Known for utilizing a modern approach in using social media platforms, Moreno continues to receive increased attention from different media circles. Together with a re-energized Manila Public Information Office, Moreno…

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Finding sustainable solutions for 2020: Hult Prize launched at DLSU

The Hult Prize at De La Salle University (DLSU) was launched last October 4 at the Roof Deck of Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Students from the University gathered to know more about the upcoming competition aligned with this year’s theme, Bold Businesses for a Better Planet. The Prize challenges students to introduce fresh business ideas…

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DLSP, Comelec mount voters registration initiative for upcoming elections

Since August 1, voters have been flocking to offices of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and satellite registration areas in preparation for the 2020 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections and the 2022 national elections. Over 61 million voters were registered for the previous midterm elections, but Comelec is anticipating an estimated  2 million new voters…

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Chief Legislator election, resolution on magistrate appointments discussed in LA session

The Legislative Assembly (LA) held its first session for the academic year (AY) last September 12 at the University Student Government (USG) Session Hall at the third floor of Br. Connon Hall. The assembly convened to nominate a Chief Legislator, to elect the majority and minority floor leaders, and to discuss a resolution that would…

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Pagtitipon: The impact of indigenous performances to tropical life

First convened in 2013, the second rendition of Pagtitipon, entitled Tropical Performances: The Second Performance Studies Philippines Conference, was held at The Verdure, fifth floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall last August 5 and 6 to commemorate performing arts as a versatile form of expression and a paramount avenue for cultural preservation in the…

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Candidates take the stage, highlight platforms in MDA 2019

Succeeding the atmosphere of the General Elections (GE) Debate, candidates for this year’s GE were given the opportunity to present their platforms and plans of action for the student body in the Miting De Avance held at the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space last July 20. Candidates from political parties Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista (Tapat) and…