Category: News

Filipinos Flood the Streets in Anti-Corruption Rallies

“IKULONG na ‘yan mga kurakot!” is the continuous chant of students, journalists, workers, religious groups, and artists—almost 100,000 citizens of the Philippines all around the country. Sept. 21 no longer only commemorates the anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law but also represents the thousands of Filipinos demanding political accountability.

Demolitions in Muntinlupa, leave residents displaced and nowhere to stay

LAST Sept. 8, demolishers of Ayala Steel Manufacturing Co. Inc. arrived to uproot the lives of the homeless taking refuge in the Immaculate Concepcion Compound (ICC) in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City. Chaos erupts as the demolition began, and after residents protest against the demolition, tension ran high as the demolishers quickly turn violent. Despite pressure from the media and questions of rights violation, the demolition continued on the ICC Compound.

New faces take office as joint elections conclude

WITH the Joint Special Elections spearheaded by the Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) concluding last Aug. 17, the Bedans have cast their votes on the aspirants whom they deem fit for their respective positions. The next set of officers elected for both the Student Executive Council (SEC) and the other co-curricular organizations involved have been confirmed, becoming the leaders who will serve and represent the student body.