Category: Features

“THE winner takes it all, the loser has to fall,” goes ABBA’s iconic hit The Winner Takes It All. But in a pageant where grace, purpose, and character take center stage, every victory tells a deeper story of growth, courage, and the journey that led there.

DEDICATED for one hundred years, the Abbey Church of Our Lady of Montserrat has stood at the heart of Benedictine life in San Beda. Since 1926, the church has witnessed generations of prayer, formation of hearts, and establishment of a community that all serve not only as a place of worship but also as a spiritual anchor for an institution grounded in faith and discipline.

“WHO is the Philippine national hero?” a debate that Filipinos would often bring up, as there is no definitive law defining what it requires to be a national hero. But back when we were still in our elementary years, teachers would often mention various names that have forever been carved in our history. We learned about battles, revolutions, and acts of courage against oppression, but one name stood out above the rest: a man who defied tyranny with nothing but pen and paper — Jose Rizal, whose words cut through and pierced the hearts of Filipinos, igniting a revolutionary spirit that continues to flow in our veins to this day.

MINSAN ang buhay ay pataas, minsan naman ay ito’y pababa. Parang ispaghetti lang ‘yan, pababa nang pababa, pataas nang pataas. At tulad ng ispaghetti, nag balik ang Sexbomb ngayong pasko! Pero bago makarating sa pangatlong araw ng “Get Get Aw!: the SexBomb Concert” mahaba at masalimuot ang pinagdaanan ng grupong minsan na ‘ring nagpaindak at humubog sa isang henerasyon.

COULD your beloved feline companion influence your brain in ways you never expected? Emerging research explores a possible link between cat-borne parasites and schizophrenia.

“Whenever I see boys and girls…” singing along with Jose Mari Chan, I know the season has begun. The moment the calendar flips to September, the ber-months — September, October, November, and December — begin, marking the unofficial start of the longest Christmas season in the world. While other countries are still easing into fall, Filipino homes are already putting up Christmas trees, hanging colorful parols, and letting the season fill their homes. Streets and malls sparkle with lights, and the smell of bibingka and puto bumbong lingers from markets and street stalls, mingling with the crisp early-evening air.

WHEN a viral content creator releases a children’s song about consent, it should be lauded for its purpose. “Pribado” by famous content creator Toni “Mommy Oni” Fowler tackles the uncomfortable but urgent need to teach kids about private parts and personal space. Yet the message doesn’t exist alone; it’s tied to the digital world surrounding its creator.

THE “Silent Killer” made noise after clinching the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball Championship last Nov. 2 at the Ezdan Palace Hotel in Doha. Jonas Magpantay made an outstanding performance as he took down big names and defending champions.

CREATIVITY among Bedans came alive when two simultaneous exhibitions transformed the Multipurpose Hall into a space of exploration, reflection, and expression. From the gothic-inspired “The Veil: an ode to beauty beneath the silent shadows” by BAP-1A to the environmentally focused “Kagandahan ng Kapaligiran tungo sa Kaginhawaan: Care for Our Common Home” by the International Studies students, the events revealed how art can carry meaning beyond aesthetic appeal.

WORD Cup Philippines is a national journalism conference and contest held annually that invites youth to test their skills and learn not only from industry professionals but also from their peers in a three-day event that challenges their wit, knowledge, and integrity. THE BEDAN HERALD’s contingent of ten campus journalists bagged a total of nine gold, five silver, and nine bronze medals, along with two honorable citations and a bronze ambassador award.