The ABS-CBN shutdown is a chilling reminder of the state’s power to silence the opposition, but also of the importance of journalists continuing their work amid a bleak time for their profession.
The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) took effect last July 18 amid continuing public clamor for its disposal. As of press time, there are 29 petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging its constitutionality; the court has set oral arguments on the matter no earlier than the third week of September. Debate over the new…
Currently, the global pandemic COVID-19 has affected various sectors: the medical, the workforce, and now the educational sector is at stake. Our students face a new trial as the incoming school year is set to resume on October 5 through online means despite the current pandemic we are facing. According to a recent post published by…
The cold confines of prison can be a damning place. In the time one spends sitting behind bars, an inmate could lose some semblance of hope in such a desolate setting. This desire to help the inmates was what inspired the Servants of the Holy Eucharist to initiate the Restorative Justice Program at Mandaluyong City…
In celebration of Alyansang Tapat sa Lasallista’s (Tapat) 35th anniversary, the organization held a series of webinars titled Kwentong TAPAT last August 11 and 13 via Facebook Live. The talks featured students and alumni who advocate for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) rights and leaders who made strides to improve student rights and…
The number of COVID-19 cases nationwide continue to swell at an increasing pace, crossing the 150,000 mark this week. The Department of Health has documented 164,474 COVID-19 cases as of today, August 17. After another set of time-based recoveries were recorded yesterday, the active cases tally now stands at 49,034 and the death toll at…
Due to the pandemic, the country and its people have faced several challenges from health concerns, economic problems, and even in their journey to keep up with the demands of life survival. COVID cases reached the hundred thousand mark with the economy still on the verge of recession. In return, many Filipinos have been negatively…
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Formula 1 at 70: The story so far
Six long months after the 2019 season finale, Formula 1 (F1) has finally come back to life, with its roaring engines and champagne showers. Like many of the other sports that have restarted in the midst of the pandemic, the competition’s organizers have set precautionary measures in order to keep everyone safe while getting the…
Environmental Science is one of the most versatile fields in academia. It examines, among many other things, the effects of natural and man-made processes and the interactions within ecosystems. Further, it is the field uniquely situated to tackle the many problems that plague the environment, anthropogenic or otherwise. In this respect, the many Environmental Science…
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PRESS RELEASE: Policy Check
From the Office of the Vice President for External Affairs (OVPEA) comes Policy Check, a term-long legislative awareness project that aims to provide weekly recaps of proposed local and national legislation. The project also seeks to bridge Lasallians to key policymakers and enable the former to forward their opinions, comments, and recommendations on featured legislation.…