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A year after photo fiasco, TomasinoWeb still facing constraints, being watched closely, says editor

24

Feb

By Sheridan Joy Delfino, Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg, Ma. Alyanna Selda and Joss Gabriel Oliveros

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A year after photo fiasco, TomasinoWeb still facing constraints, being watched closely, says editor

AFTER THE 7-Eleven photo ruckus that ignited calls for reforms in the University's treatment of student organizations, hopes were high that the administration would create an environment more conducive for campus press freedom and critical thinking. But according to the executive editor of TomasinoWeb, the campus media entity continues to…

Itim na Nazareno no more: Why Quiapo Church embraces the name ‘Jesus Nazareno’

09

Jan

By Kayla Pauline Gonzalez and Francia Migyel Violeta

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Itim na Nazareno no more: Why Quiapo Church embraces the name ‘Jesus Nazareno’

DEVOTEES OF the cross-carrying Jesus go through massive crowds to touch and wipe with their handkerchiefs the image of the suffering Christ, hoping that their prayers will be heard and answered. This year, the same religious fervour will be demonstrated in Quiapo during the Traslacion but a key component of…

From streets to sheets: Motorcycle drivers ride on sex work as they traverse hard times

17

Nov

By Jianzen Deananeas, Joss Gabriel Oliveros and Ma. Alyanna Selda

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From streets to sheets: Motorcycle drivers ride on sex work as they traverse hard times

MARK RIVAS (not his real name) relied on his work as a transport network service driver to make both ends meet, so when the waist-deep floods of Typhoon Carina submerged his motorcycle one night in July, he was distraught. Rivas, 29, used his earnings as a motorcycle taxi…

Theft, robbery, rape emerge as most frequent index crimes in Manila in first five months

22

Oct

By The Flame Issues

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Theft, robbery, rape emerge as most frequent index crimes in Manila in first five months

ALMOST A year ago, the images of saints in a store in Manila became silent witnesses of an act forbidden both by the heavens and by civil authorities. A Thomasian was searching for coins in her wallet beside a store selling religious articles in Tayuman when it was suddenly snatched…

11

Sep

By The Flame Issues

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Vlog Populi: Food Poverty Threshold

P64?! Inulan ng batikos ang National Economic and Development Authority nitong Agosto dahil aniya maituturing na “food poor” ang isang tao kung mas mababa pa sa P64 ang ginagastos sa tatlong meals kada araw. Ibig sabihin, ang mga taong gumagastos ng higit pa sa P64 ay hindi maikokonsiderang food poor.…

Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ilang prof mo ngayong taon?

16

Aug

By The Flame Issues

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Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ilang prof mo ngayong taon?

Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ibang prof ng UST ngayong term na ito? Bakit yung ibang klase, hindi pa maayos ang schedule? Bakit ba nanggigigil ang mga UST employees sa Manila health permit na yan? Lahat ng mga kailangan mo malaman tungkol sa kontrobersyal na isyu, ipaliliwanag namin sa loob ng…

Vlog Populi: State of the Nation Address 2024

21

Jul

By The Flame Issues

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Vlog Populi: State of the Nation Address 2024

Sa darating na Lunes, Hulyo beinte dos, muling ilalatag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ang mga plano ng kanyang administrasyon para sa bansa sa kanyang ikatlong Ulat sa Bayan. Nitong nakaraang taon, umunlad ang ekonomiya ng bansa. Naipatupad din ang ilang mga batas para sa pag-unlad ng iba't ibang sektor.…

Unemployment rate a driving factor of Philippine crime – Artlets study

27

Jun

By Nicole Anne Bautista and Veancy Palad

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Unemployment rate a driving factor of Philippine crime – Artlets study

UNEMPLOYMENT IS a leading factor in committing crimes in the country, an undergraduate study said. UST Economics graduate Devon Garcia’s study titled “Philippine Crime Dynamics: The Determinants of Regional Index and Non-Index Crimes” argued that a lower unemployment rate would result in a decreased regional crime rate. Garcia’s study won…

F Files: How does Manila mitigate effects of extreme heat?

20

Jun

By The Flame Issues

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F Files: How does Manila mitigate effects of extreme heat?

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the start of the rainy season on May 29. However, some areas in the country, including Metro Manila, continue to experience extreme heat this June. As the country experiences adverse weather conditions, The Flame asks: What are the plans of…

12

Jun

By The Flame Issues

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Vlog Populi: AB Solemn Investiture 2024

After four years of uncertainties marked by full online learning and the eventual shift to a hybrid setup, the 745 Artlets graduates embark on a new chapter in their lives. In this episode, The Flame asks Artlets graduates: “What will you pursue after graduating?” Director: Bianca Ysabel Abrencillo Host: Erwin…