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Cyber Romance: Fact or Myth

Anonymity in cyberspace romance questions the sincerity of virtual goers in their attempt to find love on the internet.

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From the Archives: The reality of orphaned children for Christmas

Christmas. A season for celebration and endless parties. A time for reunion with families, relatives, and friends. A season for joy, for cheers, for peacemaking, and for loving. A wonderful time for every one of us who has something and someone to look forward to. A holy day in memory of the Child who is…

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When push came to shove

It was pandemonium back then. Come to think of it, the 1986 Edsa Revolution seemed to be nothing more than a big family picniccompared to the events that transpired in the First Quarter Storm of 1970. Having been born without the liberty of having first person accounts of these incidents, many of today’s youth never…

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From the archives: La Salle finally wins UAAP Football championships

It was a tumultuous weekend for De La Salle University, as the Green Booters and the Green Tankers captured two UAAP championships in succession, both in overpowering fashion.

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From the Archives: The Rising Tide of Political Violence and Counterviolence

A streak of political violence instilled fear within the nation as an authoritarian norm led to many forms of oppression in the aftermath of the Marcos regime.

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From the Archives: La Salle in February

The euphoria is back. Exactly 365 days ago, erstwhile Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, spared the benefits of a graceful exit, was toppled by people’s power, and in his place was erected opposition bet to the presidency Corazon Aquino. On Feb. 25 this year, we commemorate the February Revolution – with fireworks most probably. The La…

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From the Archives: Accounts from bloody Mendiola

The farmers cried “land!” They were answered with bullets. Last Jan. 22, peasant demonstrators belonging to the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) ended their week-long agrarian reform campaign, in death and agony. Marching towards Malacañang, where they intended to present their demands, the 10-000 strong demonstrators tried but failed when their attempt to break through…

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Holy Shift

Testimonies from workers dealing with the graveyard shift during Christmas Eve reveal how the modern-day Santa Clauses carry their sacrifices for their ambitions for their families.

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From the Archives: People Power prevails, Marcos ousted

Once the news of former President Marcos’ “real” departure hit the streets on the evening of February 25, people started singing, switching their radio channels from DWIM/DZRH to their favorite swing stations, and literally danced in the streets.  At last, the 20-year oppressive reign of Marcos finally ended after what newsmen termed as one of…

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From the Archives: May Pilipino pa ba sa Pilipinas Ngayon?

“Dinggin mo, karaingan ng ating mamamayan. Silang naghihirap sa ilalim ng kaapihan. Sila ang masa, dapat mong paglingkuran. Pilipino kang may Pananagutan.” Marahil, minsan mong naririnig ang mga linyang ito mula sa isang kilalang awitin. Nguni’t napag-isip-isip mo na ba ang tunay na kahulugan nito sa iyong katauhan? Minsan ba’y naitanong mo sa iyong sarili…