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Writer’s Recap: Moving on is not a choice at the premiere of ‘Never Forget’

On the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, internationally-renowned director and Assistant Prof. Lecturer from the DLSU Department of Literature, Ida Anita Del Mundo—who also directed K’Na, The Dreamweaver and An Orchestra in Search of a Home—premiered her latest film Never Forget. The event was hosted by the University’s Department of Literature as…

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University

HIGHLIGHTS: LA holds F2F session on campus; Berenguer, Quiro resign from office

The eighth Legislative Assembly (LA) special session was held on campus at the University Student Government Session Hall on Wednesday, September 21, marking the first LA session to be held in-person since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020.  CCS college prexy steps down Beatrice Berenguer, former Batch President of CATCH2T23, has stepped down from the…

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Vanguard

The perfect melody: A closer look at the neurological effects of music

While music is known to be a vivid treat to the ears, neurological studies show that the brain also gets a taste of its benefits—maybe even in life-saving ways.

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Sports

After the final whistle: Recovering the legacy of Paulino Alcántara

With the recent successes of Philippine National Football Teams and the legacy of Alcántara, there is good reason for one to hope that the nation one day becomes a powerhouse.

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Menagerie

Silenced voices and conflicting political narratives burn family bridges

Nothing is more dangerous to familial connections than contrasting political stances. Here, we shed light on what it’s like to live under a roof where you are the minority opinion.

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Menagerie

Love transcends death through the Ibaloys’ rituals

The Ibaloys of Benguet do not believe death to be the end. The spirits of the deceased live on through the Ibaloys’ unwavering dedication to continuing their tradition.

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Menagerie

Beside buried cases house buried truths in the Filipino true crime scene

True crime is often shrouded by the dark air of mystery—but where there is mystery, there are those who aim to expose the truth, whether through podcasts or journalistic reporting.

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Menagerie

Never too late: How ALS can help senior citizen graduates persevere through second chance education

Many consider old age as a limit to reaching their goals. But these senior citizen graduates show that it’s never too late to take the chance to achieve your dreams.

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Menagerie

25 Cents’ Worth: When Filipinos turn against each other

There is a certain satisfaction that comes with seeing your rivals under distress—but when applied in the political sphere, this feeling becomes more of a detriment to society.

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University

Commentary: A better remedy for shortages is to move on from the 70s

Decades of attempts at self-sufficiency has only led to shortages, in and out of the Philippines. It may be high time for the country to leave old, inefficient policies behind.