Philippine TV has truly gone far from its cathode-ray tubes and LCDs, far enough to intervene in the world opposite its superficial screens. Unquestionably, this form of media has always been part of determining the what-hot and what-not for the Philippine pop culture. Hence, by exploring its remarkable breakthroughs and impediments, we unveil an essential…
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Scenic Route: Baguio on foot
Baguio, home of the strawberries, pine trees and cool breeze. People from all over the country flee to the summer capital to experience the wonder that has captured thousands of travelers. In the growing number of tourists, Baguio increases the need for transportation, thus the abundance of taxi cabs, jeeps and buses. Although this predicament…
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A La Salle storey
There are things one can easily own for their portability: a wallet, a necklace, and even someone’s love. But there are things far larger than one can personally keep. Take buildings and geographical spaces for example: a tower tall enough to scrape skies or even a plot of land wide enough to be named a…
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Start rowing
College has always kept me wondering with everything it entailed. I started with one goal in mind – to pursue my passion. I began being so sure of this goal, thinking I had that much potential, like I was part of a new generation of minds that will bring great change to the world. It…
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More than red shoes
Two weeks ago, internet forums and mainstream media were set ablaze with one of Catholic Church leader Pope Francis’ comments on the way to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” It is amazing to…
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A need for more respect
Oftentimes, I have heard fellow students throwing harsh and derogatory remarks at the back of the teachers who would not surrender to their immediate desires to make things “easier”. Forgetting that they are within the walls of education while failing to recognize that teachers are humans too, whose nature is subject to mistakes like we…
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Editorial: Priorities
Last week, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago once again proposed the abolition of the controversial Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), just as debates on the pork barrel escalated following yet another public scandal on the alleged misuse of P10 billion worth of PDAF appropriations spread over a decade. The heart of the argument finds itself in the…
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SK: On the brink of dissolution
With the commencement of the 16th Congress, congressmen and senators alike have taken sides on the issue regarding the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK). As the Barangay and SK Elections are set this coming October 28, policymakers are once again divided on whether the youth council should be retained or abolished entirely. As a group of youth…
From the beginning of the school year through to the week before finals, booths are set up along University lobbies and covered walkways to promote the various events of the different organizations, ranging from inter-school congresses to year-end parties to fundraising booths. Fundraising Student organizations are allowed to hold up to four fund raising…
Last July 12, Rem Serrano, previously counsel officer, was appointed as Chief Magistrate under the Judiciary branch for this AY 2013-2014. The counterpart who ran for the position was Mark Wong, the incumbent Ramon V. del Rosario-College of Business (RVR-COB) magistrate. Maintaining equal power The final appointment of Chief Magistrate, as stated in the…