What kills us in a storm isn’t always the water; sometimes, it’s the time spent waiting for answers. The past week has shown us how dangerous that uncertainty can be. The Enhanced Habagat and the successive formation of tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong drenched much of the country. Yet, weather advisories and #WalangPasok updates…
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The faith Francis reconciled
Pope Francis departed the Vatican not just as a transformative figure, but as a healing one, restoring lost faith by mending the trust for the Church.
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There are no mourners in DLSU
Lacking bereavement leave laws and dismissive outlooks on grief make it hard to counter DLSU’s vague policy on excused absences due to familial death.
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There is dignity in dementia
As memories fog, mobilities falter, and bills pile, the Philippine government doesn’t even dare look at demented individuals in the eye.
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Psoriasis speaks before I do
Psoriasis speaks before the person does, and those who live with it remain untreated and unseen as there are no urgent laws and support.
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Shooting the messenger
Accusations of bias and malice have long shadowed journalists. To The LaSallian, CSO is merely the latest to cry foul when the truth dents their image.
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Burying Philippine cinema alive
Here lies Philippine cinema—a cultural institution once committed to reflecting the country’s understated realities and challenging societal prejudices, now fading from the consciousness of the very people it once sought to represent. Philippine cinema has often been described as “dead” or “dying,” with critics blaming the industry’s decline on uninspired storytelling, subpar production value, and…
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Pages of Politics
More than an escape, reading allows us to explore new worlds and reshape our own. It opens opportunities to champion social justice and drive change.
With the government focusing only on select science high schools, many Filipino learners lag behind as they are left with subpar educational programs.
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Justice for all—even Duterte
As Rodrigo Duterte faces trial at the ICC, Filipinos, supporters and critics alike, must understand that justice demands accountability from all.