OPINION

“As long as we continue searching for someone to blame behind screens instead of confronting the failures inside our homes, schools, and institutions, we will continue to fail the youth, over and over again. After all, the roots of violence often lie much closer to home.”
Public Enemy No. 1
30 June 2026
THE rising cases of school violence in the Philippines have forced the country to confront a reality it has long believed was confined to foreign headlines. Parents...
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Watchdogs of Democracy
29 June 2026
IN these times of crisis and multiple disputes of what is true or false, only one stands tall: Journalism. While opinions or statements from different figures spread...
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Position Isn’t Power
28 June 2026
THERE are moments in school where some people start acting like being “ahead” makes them better. It can come from higher batches or even from those holding higher...
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A Cry We Choose Not to Hear
08 June 2026
Subtle neglect and ignorance can be just as damaging as intentional cruelty. Many will brush it off, but ignorance is an enabler, and omission makes issues thrive....
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The Men Who Can't Be Moved
07 June 2026
YEARNING, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is a tender yet urgent longing. It is that deep, sometimes overwhelming pull toward something that often feels slightly...
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That’s Not So Funny, Is It?
04 June 2026
IT is considered typical Filipino behavior to cope with serious incidents through humor; perhaps why we are perceived as resilient in different aspects. There have...
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Priced Out of The Future
26 May 2026
College was supposed to be about learning, growth, and chasing opportunities. But today, for many students, it has quietly turned into a daily exercise in survival....
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Women’s March Wouldn’t End Until…
11 April 2026
BEING a woman living in a patriarchal society means existing in a world where rights are constantly undermined, boundaries are crossed, and identities are reduced...