THE Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) has announced the results of the special joint elections for Academic Year 2026-2027 last Aug. 29, filling the vacant positions of the Student Executive Council (SEC), Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), Bedan Psychological Society…
HEAVY rainfall from the southwest monsoon (habagat) left waste buildup in waterways across Metro Manila, with government cleanup operations collecting 1,255 sacks of garbage from 27 waterways in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority…
SBCA temporarily suspended on-site face-to-face classes on Aug. 26 and shifted to online learning for students from the Basic Education department to the Tertiary-Graduate Schools, following an unverified safety concern reported late Tuesday evening, Aug. 25.
"WHAT's the English translation of ‘pang-ilan ka sa magkakapatid’?” Ask any bilingual or multilingual student this question, and they might laugh at the linguistic trap or pause to figure out how to bridge the gap. These moments reveal more than…
“ATC or Town?” — a debate most Bedans have heard at least once. Some call it “ATC,” while others simply insist on “Town.” Whatever name we use, Alabang Town Center has become more than just a mall. For years, it…
THE Philippines is home to some of the world’s most beautiful treasures, from its breathtaking landscapes and rich biodiversity to its remarkable diversity of languages. Each language carries stories, beliefs, traditions, and histories passed down from one generation to the…
THE Philippine Women’s Lacrosse Team finished 10th in its World Championship debut at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan, marking the Philippines’ first appearance in the tournament.
LAST Aug. 28, the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena became the stage for one of Gilas Pilipinas’ most dramatic comebacks at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window Four match. Facing an 18-point deficit against Jordan,…
For some, the finish line marks a personal victory. For others, it is a morning spent with family, a break from academic pressure, or a chance to find a community among strangers. Fun runs may bring people onto the same…
“THE State shall promote a just and dynamic social order…” is a promise written in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. But for many Filipinos today, that promise feels distant every time the monthly electricity bill arrives.
FORTY years have passed since millions of Filipinos filled the streets in a peaceful uprising that would forever change the nation’s course. Yet the shadows of the past remain deeply rooted in the national consciousness. The Philippines endured one of…
As a country part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines is not new to annual visits of Low Pressure Areas (LPAs), typhoons, storm surges, and sometimes even super typhoons. On average, Filipinos experience 20 tropical cyclones entering the…
“Kintsugi” the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with powdered gold, silver, or platinum treats flaws as part of character, not as ruins. Yet, in a society that pushes the idea that the right path is something linear, we are…
MISOGYNY used to be blunt, harsh, and explicit—demanding women to stay in the kitchen, submit to men, and limit their ambitions to homemaking. In today’s generation, it has simply been rebranded.
The government's proposal to have more control over social media to fight against misinformation is not only about having false information removed. It is about deciding who has power over truth. The bill seeks to counter the harmful disinformation online…
