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

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Oct

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Disqualified ABSC bets question Comelec’s process on rulings

30

Apr

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Disqualified ABSC bets question Comelec’s process on rulings

ALL CANDIDATES who were disqualified in this year’s Artlets Student Council (ABSC) elections are questioning the AB Commission on Election’s process, saying the poll body did not provide them enough opportunities to appeal the decision. On April 26, the AB Comelec announced the temporary disqualification of four candidates, including two…

20

Apr

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F Files: P100 minimum wage hike

The Philippine Senate has passed a bill seeking to implement an across-the-board P100 wage hike, drawing concerns about its potential effect on unemployment and inflation. In this F Files episode, The Flame explains the benefits and possible negative impact of the measure. Like us on Facebook (The Flame) and follow…

Trike troubles: Manila’s new fare matrix frustrates drivers, confuses passengers

20

Apr

By Nicole Anne Bautistaand Veancy Palad and John Martin Revilla

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Trike troubles: Manila’s new fare matrix frustrates drivers, confuses passengers

AS HE reached the exit of the Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) Legarda station, economics freshman Angelo Nodalo encountered the familiar sight of tricycle drivers demanding P30 for a solo ride. The price, P9 higher than the standardized fare introduced in September 2023, reflected the ongoing challenge of implementing the…