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Unfinished business: Seasoned fashionista embarks again on Artlets journey at 63

01

Apr

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Unfinished business: Seasoned fashionista embarks again on Artlets journey at 63

DECADES AFTER stepping away from his studies, Roberto Solis will once again walk the grounds of UST in Manila. This time, he will enter the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) not as a young student, but as a 63-year-old retiree. He is fondly known as “Tito Bobby” to his…

20

Mar

By The Flame Features

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From casual to complicated: ‘Situationships’ as new normal in modern dating

CRAVING INTIMACY without commitment? Welcome to the confusing world of “situationships.” This growing trend in modern dating involves seemingly casual connections that often simmer on the backburner, leaving individuals with unspoken expectations and blurred boundaries. Situationships refer to a conscious connection between two people, but stubbornly without the "boyfriend" or…

23

Feb

By Lila Victoria Reyes

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Dating a blockmate: Will it work?

WITHIN THE four walls of a classroom, the only counterpoint to a ticking clock and scratching pens during a boring class is a classmate holding the same allure as the golden sunlight streaming through the windows. The shared desks and study sessions can become a fertile ground, not just for the…

Faces of Dapitan: Tiwala sa Tagapagbalita

17

Feb

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Faces of Dapitan: Tiwala sa Tagapagbalita

IN 1964, former president Diosdado Macapagal declared every second week of February as the National Press Week in the Philippines. The event encourages Filipinos to support the press as "free and fearless." In this edition of Faces of Dapitan, The Flame asks the audiences' about their trust in journalists and…

Passion, profession, playful bickers: The story behind a UST couple’s lasting romance

14

Feb

By Arabella Peñaranda

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Passion, profession, playful bickers: The story behind a UST couple’s lasting romance

FOR CENTURIES, the University of Santo Tomas has witnessed the unfolding of countless historic events, the rise of legendary heroes and the flourishing of immortal ideas. But the venerable walls of the University also became the setting of kindled dreams and forged friendships, some of which developed into bonds that withstood…

New year, new me? Why year-round resolutions work for some but not for others

08

Feb

By Prince Ronson Sabado

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New year, new me? Why year-round resolutions work for some but not for others

A NEW year marks a new beginning and a number of people try to start it right by scribbling their resolutions in calendars and journals. While people around her welcome the New Year with cheers and high hopes, Sydney Averia, a Thomasian third-year medical technology student, embraced it not with…

Where it all started: Artlets look back on their USTET, freshmen journey

13

Jan

By Cali Asajar

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Where it all started: Artlets look back on their USTET, freshmen journey

PICTURE THIS: It is the day before the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET), and not only have you lost track of time. You have also lost count of how many cups of coffee you have chugged in the past hour just so you would not doze off beneath…

SPED teacher pushes for inclusive education despite challenges

12

Jan

By Janssen Anne Versy Mendoza

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SPED teacher pushes for inclusive education despite challenges

THE ROAD to the secluded homes of her students with special needs is rough, but special education (SPED) teacher Zannah Solano does not view it as an obstacle. In fact, She regards it as a way to achieve a goal, a means of reaching young minds who have physical limitations…

Why Pinoy Christmas is celebrated in the ‘ber’ months

25

Dec

By The Flame Features

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Why Pinoy Christmas is celebrated in the ‘ber’ months

DAYS BEFORE the end of August, a meme showing a peeping Jose Mari Chan circulated on social media, reminding its viewers that the iconic songwriter, who has become a symbol of Philippine Christmas, would again dominate the airwaves soon. But Chan, the man behind the record-breaking holiday staple Christmas In Our Hearts, has…

21

Dec

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Faces of Dapitan: Paskuhang Tomasino

Justin Russel M. Vedasto, senior high student Interview by Justine Nicole Malonzo “‘Yung powerup na gusto ko po is, matinding patience“ Anong powerup ang wish mong meron ka ngayong Paskuhan? “Siguro ‘yung powerup na gusto ko po is, matinding patience kasi sa mga stalls ngayon medyo mahahaba po ‘yung pila tapos…