Loud crowds, the adrenaline of the players, the thrill of the game, the hard-fought victories, and the shining trophies—these are the typical scenes in the lives of student-athletes, or at least the ones that people see during intramurals, tournaments, and competitions. But beyond the cheers are parts that no audience witnesses. Once the game ends and the crowd leaves, they return to a life most people overlook: missing classes because of tournaments, squeezing schoolwork bet

The air in Manila feels heavy today, and it isn’t just the humidity or the exhaust fumes clinging to the overpasses of EDSA. It is the weight of memory colliding with the friction of survival. It is November 30 again—a date circled in red on the calendar, signaling a pause in the grind of the work week and end of the month, a non-working holiday where the flags are raised a little higher and the wreaths are laid a little fresher. We gather, in spirit or in person, at the foot

“Sa College of Communication, papasok kang pamintang buo, lalabas kang durog.” Maraming beses ko nang narinig ang biro na ito mula nang pumasok ako sa COC. Ngunit sa unang araw ko pa lamang sa loob, natuklasan ko nang mas tama sigurong sabihin na lalabas ka nang may mas malinaw na bersyon ng sarili mo. Hindi durog, bagkus ay pinagtibay. Sa pagpasok sa maliit na gusali ng kolehiyo, natagpuan ko ang malaking espasyo para tuklasin at ipahayag ang aking sarili sa paraang malaya

Sixteen years ago today in Maguindanao, a convoy of 50 people, which contained the then Vice Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu’s wife and relatives, his supporters, his legal counsel, and over 30 journalists, was bound to Shariff Aguak to cover Mangudadatu’s filing of certificate of candidacy as governor for the May 2010 elections.  Around 10 in the morning of November 23, 2009, 58 people were brutally murdered by the camp of Mangudadatu’s political rival—the Ampatuans. Neither the co

Sa isang lipunang namamayani ang bulok na sistema sa usapin ng kasarian, ang mga kababaihan at sangkabaklaan pa rin ang nananatiling talunan.  Bagaman marami na ang namumulat at nakikiisa sa laban ng ari, hindi maitatatwa na marami pa rin ang nananatiling bulag sa usaping ito. Gayunpaman, hindi sila marapat sisihin sapagkat biktima lamang din sila ng namumutawing macho-pyudal na sistema. Isang halimbawa nito ay ang napapanahong usapin na pagkumpara sa ex-girlfriend  at “ step

Every November 20, candles are lit for lives that ended too soon, lives that were silenced not by time, but by hate. For some, Transgender Day of Remembrance is just a date on the calendar, but for the trans community, it’s a day that hurts, heals, and demands to be heard. The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) began in 1999, founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman murdered in 1998. What started as a small vigil has beco

Buong buhay ko, palagi akong sinusundan ng pito.  Ika-pito ng Hunyo ako pinanganak, unang beses akong nakapagsuot ng magarbong gown  noong ika-pito kong kaarawan, noong ika-pitong baitang ako unang lumipat sa ibang paaralan, at pitong piso lang noon sa tindahan ang paborito kong chichirya. Masaya na ‘ko sa 7UP  na naging paborito kong soft drinks  habang lumalaki—hindi masyadong matamis, hindi masyadong masakit sa lalamunan, sakto lang sa panlasa ng isang batang uhaw pagkatap

Habang ang karamihan sa mga estudyante ay abala sa mga klase at proyekto, dalawang lider-estudyante mula sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) ang nakatanggap ng dokumentong nagdulot ng pangamba—isang subpoena mula sa Philippine National Police–Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG). Noong Oktubre 7, natanggap ni Jacob Baluyot, third-year student ng Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (BAJ) at kasalukuyang National Chairperson ng Alyansa ng Kabataang Ma

Put a finger down if you have ever heard of the story of the white lady in the Balete Drive. Put a finger down if you have ever been haunted by ghostly legends in your sleep. Put a finger down if you ever felt scared of the “monsters” under your bed when you were a kid. Seven fingers left? Frightening and spooky as they are, they can never top the reality that shook a lot of Filipinos almost 11 years ago. On the morning of November 23, 2009, 58 people, including 32 journalist

Just as September ends, the annual Filipino excitement for Halloween begins. It's the season we look forward to scaring friends and loved ones with bone-chilling stories of supernatural experiences, and when we recall our favorite urban legends and iconic horror movies. The Philippines' deep religious nature stems from a powerful combination of historical roots, cultural integration, and the influence of colonization. This profound spiritual engagement with the unseen world i

The rain begins as a soft rhythm against the rooftops, which some people find comforting. But for some residents in the Philippines, they don’t just reach for umbrellas—they brace for another flood. For many of them, the sound of heavy rain is not a comfort but a warning. The water rises quietly at first, seeping into the streets, then into homes, until life once again floats on uncertainty. Everyday Life Beneath the Floodline In flood-prone communities, rain is rarely someth

With more than 97,000 students systemwide, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) is the country’s largest state university by student population, yet it remains underfunded and continues to face possibilities of commercialization and privatization.    Founded in October 1904—PUP is celebrating its 121st anniversary this year with the theme “ PUP@121: Inspiring, Uplifting, Transforming.”  But how can a school inspire, uplift, and transform the lives of its studen

Ang artikulong ito ay para sa mga nahanap at patuloy pa ring hinahanap. Hinding-hindi na tayo pipikit at makalilimot. With a combination of actual photos, documentation, and real-life experiences of people who were involved in the tragedy of the Colgante Bridge collapse, Padamlagan  sets a new impression in the world of independent films. Padamlagan  or Night Light is a Cinemalaya 2025 entry directed by Jenn Romano. It follows the fictional story of Doring, a father who is fo

Entering college is often filled with hope—this is a phase where everyone takes life more seriously, plans their future career, and learns how to make college life worthwhile. But the transition is not instant, especially if you're just starting to settle in a new environment—it's a slow process of putting together the pieces until the full picture comes into view.  It started in freshman year, a year when students are filled with idealized scenes already curated in their min

Sa kabila ng kitang-kitang bakas ng korapsyon, pagsasawalang-bahala sa edukasyon, at pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan ng pamahalaan, hindi pa rin malinaw sa lahat ang dahilan at kahalagahan ng pagsasagawa ng malawakang walkout  sa iba't ibang mga pamantasan sa bansa. Ang ilan, imbes na tingnan ang walkout  bilang isang makabuluhang hakbang, ay itinuturing lamang itong palusot ng mga estudyante upang lumiban sa klase at takbuhan ang mga pang-akademikong gawain—kaisipang nakaugat s

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