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Froilan Calilung ignites nationalism through teaching

18

Jun

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Mary Nicole Miranda

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Froilan Calilung ignites nationalism through teaching

by SYRAH VIVIEN J. INOCENCIO and MARY NICOLE P. MIRANDA THE CLOCK shows four in the morning—it is hours before the break of dawn, but for Froilan Calilung, his day has already started. He rises then sits on the edge of the bed where his wife also lays. He closes…

18

Jun

By The Flame Features

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Angelo De Alban rises from the rubble

FRUSTRATED with the regressive state of the country, Angelo De Alban carries the needed documents to file his candidacy as he steps inside the headquarters of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Intramuros along with his wife Shao. He does not let himself get fazed by the intimidating questions that…

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Apr

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Lorraine Lazaro

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A speech therapist’s pledge

BEYOND the pristine and lovely neighborhood of Blue Ridge B, Quezon City is a sanctuary for life-changing miracles: Maria Lena Buhay Memorial Foundation Inc., the country’s first oral school for the deaf. Every day, the foundation’s cherished schoolchildren with bright smiles and big ambitions are given a chance to experience…

Benjo Gutierrez wields his pen for the people

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Apr

By Rommel Bong Fuertes Jr. and Lorraine Lazaro

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Benjo Gutierrez wields his pen for the people

By ROMMEL BONG R. FUERTES JR. and LORRAINE B. LAZARO ONCE MOVING to the beat of the music, Benjamin Joshua “Benjo” Gutierrez is now moving to the rhythm of his words. The former Salinggawi Dance Troupe captain used to participate in cheerdance competitions for the tiger university, but since bagging…

11

Feb

By Joy Therese Gomez

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Reymark Simbulan is ready to rise again

A FATEFUL incident that happened almost two years ago left Reymark Simbulan with a temporary handicap. In a bout with overpowering tendencies to end his life, Reymark jumped from his condominium unit on the 17th floor. While his life has never been the same since then, the repercussions of the…

Neil Sebastian brings reality to the reel

12

Jan

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Joahna Lei Casilao

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Neil Sebastian brings reality to the reel

IN A time when apathy is said to persist among the youth, Neil Sebastian promotes interest in social issues through what he creates best: films. The budding filmmaker marries his beliefs and advocacies with every film he produces. Similar to how a little pebble creates ripples when dropped into water,…

A resilient daughter’s silent battle cry

02

Jan

By The Flame Features

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A resilient daughter’s silent battle cry

AN ALARM goes off at 4 a.m., which obviously startled Jelena Candice Santos. She quickly turns off the device in fear of waking up the whole household who also had a fairly long day yesterday. Candice lingers for a minute after she awakens, bracing herself for yet another day of…

UST Sinag Ballroom Dance Company steps into the limelight

02

Jan

By The Flame Features

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UST Sinag Ballroom Dance Company steps into the limelight

THE STUDIO is filled with upbeat music, its rhythm compelling the people in dancing shoes to warm up in preparation for the intense training that is about to commence. Some dancers stretch their bodies, preparing it for a tiring rehearsal, while others practice swinging in tiptoes like poetry in motion.…

Paul Castillo moves the world one word at a time

02

Jan

By Lorraine Lazaro and Therese Marie Ungson

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Paul Castillo moves the world one word at a time

JUST AS artists have their craft, Paul Castillo has his words. He uses his passion for writing to leave an impact on the world. While revisiting his journey, a smile appears on his face. For Paul, writing is not just a simple act of composition—writing must give back to society…

Susan Ople: Empowering modern-day heroes

31

Dec

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Julia Mari Ornedo

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Susan Ople: Empowering modern-day heroes

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Vol. 53, Issue No. 3 of The Flame on P.Y. 2017-2018. "Just like my father before me, I am also here for them. It's my life mission to help them and just make sure that their rights are protected, their voices are…