Testimonies from workers dealing with the graveyard shift during Christmas Eve reveal how the modern-day Santa Clauses carry their sacrifices for their ambitions for their families.
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Once the news of former President Marcos’ “real” departure hit the streets on the evening of February 25, people started singing, switching their radio channels from DWIM/DZRH to their favorite swing stations, and literally danced in the streets. At last, the 20-year oppressive reign of Marcos finally ended after what newsmen termed as one of…
Gamit ang kanilang mga panulat, binibigyang-liwanag ng mga mamamahayag ang mga suliranin sa lipunan upang magdulot ng pagbabago.
“Dinggin mo, karaingan ng ating mamamayan. Silang naghihirap sa ilalim ng kaapihan. Sila ang masa, dapat mong paglingkuran. Pilipino kang may Pananagutan.” Marahil, minsan mong naririnig ang mga linyang ito mula sa isang kilalang awitin. Nguni’t napag-isip-isip mo na ba ang tunay na kahulugan nito sa iyong katauhan? Minsan ba’y naitanong mo sa iyong sarili…
Not until recently had I understood why Pope Paul IV said that “it is not peace that we should have at all cost but rather justice.” The events of the past months, however, brought out the wisdom of this papal statement. Peace without justice and based on fear is at most tenuous, whereas justice based…
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DLSU: An Awakening?
In the wake of Benigno Aquino’s assassination, La Sallites mobilized to harness their political power, rallying for reform and justice against the Marcos dictatorship.
The assassination of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. while under government protection ignited rebellious emotions among a vast number of Filipino people. The Aquino funeral procession was held last August 31, 1983, roadblocks were set up to let the funeral procession pass by, and an estimated two million people attended the affair. Metro…
To pardon an understatement, the DLSU athletes felt a general pang of disappointment upon receiving the news that La Salle was to desert the National College Athletic Association. One of its more, if not most prestigious athletic battleground. Needless to say, the high spirited La Sallites who believe that they are part of each and…
Last of Two Series On November 9, 1965, Ferdinand E. Marcos was elected as the sixth president of the Republic. He was formerly an LP, but upon learning that Macapagal would seek a second term, he joined the NP through the sponsorship of Speaker Jose Laurel Jr., and became its standard bearer. His vice-president was…
The ceremonies began at 4:30 in the afternoon with opening remarks given by the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Exaltacion C. Ramos, Bro. Andrew Gonzalez, FSC, DLSU President, awarded Dr. Quito the Professorial Chair and presented her a miniature chair which was symbolical of the event. Dr. Quito’s first professorial lecture for the Chair of…