Issues

02

Aug

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FACT CHECK: Did commodity prices go down in previous months?

CLAIM: “Sa mga nakalipas na buwan, nakita natin ang pagbaba ng presyo ng bilihin sa iba’t ibang mga sektor. Napatunayan natin na kayang maipababa ang presyo ng bigas, karne, isda, gulay at asukal. Malaking tulong ang Kadiwa store na ating muling binuhay at inilunsad.” RATING: Partly false DETAILS: During his…

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31

Jul

By Joss Gabriel Oliveros, Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo and Trisha Tamio

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After surviving lockdowns, small food businesses grapple with high commodity prices

AS EARLY as 4 a.m., street food vendor Noel Mandani goes to Divisoria to buy raw mangoes and sweet corn, products he sells along Dapitan street. For the past 15 years, it has become his routine to wake up early, prepare his goods and sell until the afternoon. He then…

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30

Jul

By Julianne Loreign Vicente

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FACT CHECK: Dialysis now free for most Filipinos?

by JULIANNE LOREIGN VICENTE CLAIM: “Mga kababayan, libre na po ngayon ang dialysis para sa karamihan ng Pilipino.” RATING: Needs more context DETAILS: In his second state of the nation address last July 24, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. claimed that dialysis sessions are now free for most Filipinos. This claim needs…

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26

Jul

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FACT CHECK: Highest growth rate in 46 years?

CLAIM: “Our economy posted a 7.6 percent growth in 2022—our highest growth rate in 46 years.” RATING: True but needs more context DETAILS: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. claimed that the Philippine economy grew by 7.6% in 2022, the highest growth rate in 46 years, during his second State of the Nation Address. Although…

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11

Jul

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VLOG POPULI: Preserving Philippine Cultural Heritage

The fire that razed the iconic Manila Central Post Office has fueled discussions about the importance of preserving important buildings and historic sites in the country. As threats to heritage sites like accidents and negligence persist, The Flame asks: How can a financially-challenged government strike a balance between providing the…

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06

Jun

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F Files: Is it time for the implementation of K+10+2?

In this episode, The Flame Files explains the K+10+2 proposal of House Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, giving light to the issues surrounding it. -- Director: Bless Aubrey Ogerio Researchers: Jasmine Alarde, Gabriel Oliveros, Julianne Loreign Vicente Video Editor: Angeline Tanqueco

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18

Apr

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VLOG POPULI: Thesis defense season

Mula Abril 12 hanggang Abril 22, sasailalim ang Faculty of Arts and Letters sa kanilang thesis defense—isa sa mga pangunahing requirement para makapagtapos sa Unibersidad. Dahil sa hamon ng thesis defense sa Artlet seniors, nagtanong ang The Flame: paano ba dapat paghandaan ang thesis defense? -- Producer: Bless Aubrey Ogerio…

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02

Apr

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F Files: Fresh cha-cha push in Congress

The proposal to amend the 1987 Constitution has been revived and so are the suspicions on the motives of those who are pushing for it. In this episode of F Files, The Flame tackles the efforts by previous administrations to amend the Constitution and gathers insights on the possible implications…

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25

Mar

By The Flame News

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Majority of ABSC bets want full face-to-face learning next academic year

MAJORITY OF the candidates seeking posts in the Artlets Student Council (ABSC) are pushing for the return of full in-person learning next academic year, saying students and UST administrators should work together to ensure its safe implementation. The Office of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs (OVRAA) recently released a…

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14

Mar

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VLOG POPULI: The Return of Coach Pido

The UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics announced last month the reinstatement of Alfredo "Pido" Jarencio as head coach of the once formidable UST Growling Tigers. As the champion coach and former Glowing Goldie returns to España, The Flame asks Thomasians about their expectations of him. Producer: Bless Aubrey…

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