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Lost in translation: Reclaiming regional voices in Tagalog-centric Manila

Where Tagalog echoes loudest, native speakers of other Philippine languages rise above gaps in communication and culture—carving out spaces to thrive.

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Redefining motherhood: An enduring delivery of love 

In every form and face, motherhood blooms—making a timeless symphony of love, sacrifice, and strength that exceeds blood, tradition, and expectation.

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Namesaking: When identity begins before birth

Being named after someone is a true honor. However, how much of it preempts their will and predetermines the expectations for them in life?

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Baking with love: A slice of life’s sweetest celebrations

The perfect recipe for a custom cake is as follows: a cup of sincerity, a dash of creativity, and a scoop of mastery.

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Bisexuality strikes the balance between the binaries

Bisexuality is always at the crosshairs in queer discourse. In this Plunge, bisexuals reclaim a narrative that too many try to tell on their behalf.

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Aboard the EDSA Carousel: The wheels that move a megacity

Separated from EDSA’s deadly traffic, the EDSA Carousel paves a route toward better transportation for its time and cost efficiency.

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Even in the closet, Lasallians make room for pride

From the last restroom stall in the Velasco Hall to nearby Taft Ave. coffee shops, closeted Lasallians own their gentle pride unapologetically.

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25 Cents’ Worth: The “s” in elections isn’t for sexism

When former President Rodrigo Duterte was flown to The Hague, one could only hope that his troublesome sexist legacy would be exiled along with him. Unfortunately, it lives on in the grimiest personalities that Philippine politics has to offer, as shown through campaigns for the 2025 Midterm Elections. Aspiring Pasig City congressman Atty. Ian Sia…

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Writer’s Recap: Passion and hope light LSDC-Street’s ‘Kalye Ritmo’ stage

At LSDC-Street’s ‘Kalye Ritmo,’ the stage was owned and the love was shared by the talented young and young at heart.

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Writer’s Recap: LYO’s ‘Forte 2025: Voices of Spring’ embraces seasoned talent in full bloom

Music possesses a visceral power to transport its listeners to an entirely different place, evoking a wide range of emotions through the simple draw of a violinist’s bow or the stroke of a pianist’s keys. This power rang true last March 27 and 28 at the Natividad Fajardo-Rosario Gonzalez Auditorium during the Lasallian Youth Orchestra’s…