Leptospirosis cases surge across Metro Manila following habagat floods
THE Department of Health (DOH) recorded 521 leptospirosis cases in public hospitals across Metro Manila as of Aug. 28, following flooding caused by the southwest monsoon.
AS Filipinos welcome the “Ber Months,” we also welcome the beginning of the Christmas season. As...
THE Department of Health (DOH) recorded 521 leptospirosis cases in public hospitals across Metro...
THE Junior Bedan Engineering Society (JBES) held its General Assembly last Aug. 25 at the Manny...
GAMBLING advertisements no longer wait for you to step inside a casino. They now appear on...
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Newly branded JBES kicks off academic year with general assembly
THE Junior Bedan Engineering Society (JBES) held its General Assembly last Aug. 25 at the Manny Reyes Hall with the theme, "JBES KICK-START 2026: ONE SOCIETY, ONE VISION", bringing together officers and members to formally open the academic year with…
BELCOM releases special joint election results for A.Y. 2026-2027
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…
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When Christmas Begins in September
AS Filipinos welcome the “Ber Months,” we also welcome the beginning of the Christmas season. As early as September 1, Christmas songs play on the radio, decorations start appearing in malls, and the holidays suddenly feel near. But why do…
The High Price of a Lucky Click
GAMBLING advertisements no longer wait for you to step inside a casino. They now appear on television, billboards, websites, and social media feeds, placing betting promotions within reach of anyone with a phone and an internet connection.
Lost in Translation, Found in Connection
"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…
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PH Women’s Lacrosse breaks new ground on the world stage
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.
Gilas Pilipinas stuns Jordan with OT comeback victory in FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers
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,…
The Stories Behind the Strides
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…
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From Service to Strain: The Shifted Burden
“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 after the storm
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…
Flood money to play money
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…
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In the Midst, but Never to the End
“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…
Married at 19, No Degree, No 9-5, I’m Right Where I Want to Be
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.
Who decides the Truth?
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…