The LaSallianDid you hear? That the controversial vigilantes are now being organized in Metro Manila. This development came in the wake of the sudden rash of killings of police and military men, purportedly a handiwork of the elusive NPA Sparrows. The murder of Capt. Eduardo Mediavillo seemed to have broken the proverbial camel’s back as the…
A streak of political violence instilled fear within the nation as an authoritarian norm led to many forms of oppression in the aftermath of the Marcos regime.
Decades later, students still endure the annual torment of enrollment, battling long lines and technical hiccups that have plagued the process since the ’80s.
The euphoria is back. Exactly 365 days ago, erstwhile Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, spared the benefits of a graceful exit, was toppled by people’s power, and in his place was erected opposition bet to the presidency Corazon Aquino. On Feb. 25 this year, we commemorate the February Revolution – with fireworks most probably. The La…
The farmers cried “land!” They were answered with bullets. Last Jan. 22, peasant demonstrators belonging to the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) ended their week-long agrarian reform campaign, in death and agony. Marching towards Malacañang, where they intended to present their demands, the 10-000 strong demonstrators tried but failed when their attempt to break through…
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.
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…
Alicia Alegria, former Editor in Chief of The LaSallian, reflects on the Marcos dictatorship’s most insidious legacy—the destruction of our moral fabric for good governance.
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…
