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Gowns, gold, and glory: The splendor of Santacruzan processions

A cornerstone of local culture and festivities, the Santacruzan is a celebration of faith and reverence as one community.

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UAAP: LSDC-Street remains on the hunt for their fifth title following seventh-place finish, UST Prime earn back-to-back gold in UAAP Streetdance

Following an eventful Season 86, student-performers from the participating universities were the stars of the afternoon, their eyes locked to snag the UAAP Streetdance title earlier today, May 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. As the competition made its return last year following a three-year cancellation, filling teams with lots of rookies, this…

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FilOil: Green Archers survive Soaring Falcons’ hot shooting with efficient paint offense for back-to-back wins, 80-72

The DLSU Green Archers earned their second victory of the FilOil EcoOil 17th Preseason Cup Elimination Round after showcasing their resilience against the AdU Soaring Falcons in an exhilarating UAAP offseason matchup, 80-72, earlier tonight, May 22, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. In the win, Jonnel Policarpio was honored as the…

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Rant and Rave: Dear future lawyers, ‘Bar Boys: A New Musical’ has a message for you

Beneath the burden and exhaustion of a law student’s work load lies a selfless dreamer who aspires to serve the sovereign Filipino people.

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Rant and Rave: But Daddy I Love ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

As Swift announces her new project with its sonic palette and overarching themes, fans are left wondering: what could the most successful woman in music be so “tortured” about?

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FilOil: Green Archers escape Growling Tigers’ third-quarter scare, clinch maiden win, 68-61

The DLSU Green Archers avenged their opening day loss in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup with a bounce-back win over the UST Growling Tigers, 68-61, earlier tonight, May 17, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Player of the Game Kevin Quiambao once again inspired a Green Archers win, posting 13 points and…

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FilOil: Green Archers falter against defending champions Fighting Maroons in gritty season opener, 89-77

The DLSU Green Archers were outgunned by the formidable UP Fighting Maroons in a heated UAAP Finals rematch in the FilOil EcoOil 17th Preseason Cup Elimination Round, 89-77, earlier tonight, May 11, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Manila. In the valiant effort, reigning UAAP Finals MVP Kevin Quiambao chipped in 15 points,…

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UAAP: Late free-kick deals Lady Booters Finals defeat against Lady Tamaraws

The DLSU Lady Booters were unable to dethrone the FEU Lady Tamaraws for the second year in a row, 2-1, earlier tonight, May 10, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Staying in the game Coming into the match as heavy underdogs, the Lady Booters braced themselves for relying on the counter to power their attack. However,…

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PBA D-LEAGUE: EcoOil La Salle completed the historic three-peat and crushed the CEU Scorpions in Game Two

The EcoOil La Salle annihilated the CEU Scorpions, 96-66, in Game Two of the best-of-three series in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup, completing their campaign for a historic three-peat yesterday, May 9, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Mike Phillips was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade, in which he averaged a double-double…

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UAAP: DLSU Green Spikers settle for bronze finish, bow down to defending champs NU Bulldogs in four sets

In their second straight appearance in the Final Four, the DLSU Green Spikers suffered a gruesome end to their inspiring campaign as they fell to the three-time defending champions NU Bulldogs, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25, 21-25, earlier today, May 8, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Despite a heartbreaking end to their season, JM Ronquillo managed to…