Multiple sectors in the University have been affected by widespread quarantine measures against COVID-19, and student organizations are no exception. The shutdown of schools since mid-March not only signaled the halt of face-to-face classes, but also left student organizations in a tight predicament. With no place to hold events, seminars, or even meetings, organizations had…
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Halftime Thoughts: Dazed but not defeated
Following the sudden pause of respective amateur and professional leagues due to the various quarantine measures imposed around the globe amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the world of sports was left in limbo with a growing uncertainty over the fate of sports competitions—whether they will carry on during a later date or end up canceled.…
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June 2020 Issue
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Rant and Rave: The Midnight Gospel
Having arrived on Netflix on the unofficial “stoner” holiday, April 20 (4/20), The Midnight Gospel is an experimental adult cartoon crafted by Adventure Time’s creator Pendleton Ward, along with podcast host and psychonaut Duncan Trussell. With its bold format and transcendent content, The Midnight Gospel is a feast for the senses, offering a new creative…
As different areas of the country, including Metro Manila, shifted to the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) last June 1, government priorities came into public question again when the Anti-Terrorism Bill was urgently passed by Congress amid the continuing influx of reported COVID-19 cases. The LaSallian recaps the developments that took place in the past week,…
Kalipunan ng Kilusang Masa, a political organization that upholds the fight for human rights, hosted an online protest and forum titled Unmasking the Terror Bill: In Defense of Freedom and Human Rights last June 4 to shed light on the opposition to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and its swift passing through Congress. Joining the…
The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office 2, held the second installment of its webinar series last June 3, titled COVID-19: Where We Are and Where We Want to Be. Guest speakers discussed the current economic issues being faced by the country and…
Last March 13, a webinar titled COVID-19 and Me: How Do We Cope?—Part 2 was hosted online by Ateneo de Manila University. The event was part of the IPC eTuro UHC Webinar Series 2020, which aimed to shed light on the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications on public health and safety. Dr. Regina Berba from…
As the Philippines’ 122nd day of independence approaches, news of President Rodrigo Duterte certifying House Bill 6875 or the Anti-Terrorism Bill as “urgent”—fast-tracking the Bill’s approval through Congress—last June 1 has once again raised questions as to what our rights are as citizens of the State. Two days later, it was approved by the House…
As concerns over the COVID-19 crisis’ adverse economic effects mount, the country is set to shift into eased quarantine measures by Monday, June 1. Nevertheless, the clamor for better leadership, greater transparency on pandemic-related budget utilization, and clearer policies still persists. The LaSallian delves into what occurred in the country the past week, including new…