Category: Opinion

HUMAN creativity is centered on the grounds of originality, inspiration, and emotion—three things that many critics fear are absent in generative technology. However, the creative community has expressed concern about the overuse of these tools, and many have criticized the proliferation of AI-generated art as seen on numerous social media platforms. Despite these concerns, artificial intelligence continues to pierce its way into editing software programs, generating the question of whether it is expanding the boundaries of human creativity or contributing to its decline.

IN this modern generation, who does not use social media? Digital platforms are great tools for building connections and expanding opportunities worldwide. However, it has recently become a platform for rapidly disseminating false information

JOURNALISM stands on a shifting ground in an era dominated by advancing technology. As the digital age takes hold, journalists have faced multiple challenges, transforming their noble craft into an intricate dance of adaptation and resilience. The traditional reporting landscape transitions, placing journalists and readers in opportunities and pitfalls — leaving journalists grappling with an uncertain future.

AS years passed by, the image of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), an avenue for Filipino youth to be part of local politics, has been tarnished by irresponsible elected youth officials whose programs only revolve around basketball and volleyball tournaments and neverending pageants. There may be feeding programs here and there, but it has never acted on fulfilling its true purpose of creating programs that will empower the Filipino youth. According to a study conducted by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and UNICEF, it revealed that the performance of SK has been “generally weak” especially in terms of formulating legislation and meeting with its constituents.

“NAGSISIMULA ang lahat sa Edukasyon,” as emphasized by President Marcos during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 24. His discourse regarding Philippine education revolved around how the 28.4 million students or learners went back to school, the Department of Education’s (DepEd) MATATAG program, strengthening school facilities, and the like. The question is, does everything really start from education when a student does not or cannot learn?

REACHING deadlines is a struggle for everyone, and every college student knows it. The cycle of academics, extracurriculars, and other personal ventures may have some of us buried under piles of neverending backlogs and activities—often making us desperate for an easy way out. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the arena of academia comes a new contender, ChatGPT, who’s lately been notorious for enabling academic dishonesty and students’ half-baked effort. But is it really that big of a concern?

THERE are two sides to every situation. Left and right, rich and poor, small and big, and so on. The coin has its head and tail. The world is also filled with good and bad people who live through day and night. However, when and how is it right to use your own power to tell a story?

AS someone who has been reading a lot of books since I was five years old, it dawned on me how much of a privilege it was when I was in Grade 9. We were required to read two books for the school year and make a book report on them. I vividly remember my English teacher telling us how to do the book report, and she laid down three approaches and assigned it to us. I wanted to make the third approach so bad as it was the hardest and the most interesting take, in my opinion. I wanted to challenge my mind on how I could proceed with reading the assigned book. I was assigned to the second tier. That perspective was also okay, but it seems too easy for me to do.

SOCIAL media personalities are no exception to controversies or scandals that could sabotage their career. Many of them may result in public apology or brace their ego for exposure. Recently, a Filipino motivational speaker and life coach was under fire for overpricing and creating “motivation” from his plain rice: Rendon Labador.

THE College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has officially entered the election season. Aspiring student leaders for the A.Y. ‘23-’24 were announced by the Bedan Electoral Committee (BELCOM) last Apr. 5. It is quite alarming because all positions, from Presidency to Level Representatives, only have one candidate running. Essentially, students choosing to abstain is their only rivalry. Last year, the vote quota was unmet; thus, student leaders from the Student Executive Council (SEC) were appointed. This scenario is not out of the possibility during this year’s election. Hence, now more than ever, your votes matter.