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AB’s fight for mental health: Is the effort enough?

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May

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AB’s fight for mental health: Is the effort enough?

IN A country with a population of almost 110 million, one in five people suffer from mental health problems as reported by the Philippines Statistic Authority in 2010. Former Department of Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial admitted that the Philippines has one psychiatrist for every 250,000, far from the ideal…

Mediating power dynamics: In fulfilment of Thomasian students’ rights

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Feb

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Mediating power dynamics: In fulfilment of Thomasian students’ rights

IN EVERY institution, not only are there rules that need to be observed and followed but also rights that must be upheld to have an orderly atmosphere. Regardless of position, every person is entitled to these rights that protect them from any mistreatment. For Journalism senior Ryah Sunday Carreon, having…

Of Brotherhood, Bruises, and Blood: What’s next after Atio’s death by hazing?

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Feb

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Of Brotherhood, Bruises, and Blood: What’s next after Atio’s death by hazing?

WHEN HE entered the gates of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and walked past the Arch of the Centuries, Communication Arts junior Alexander Guevarra was convinced he was safe within the walls of the campus. “Akala ko ‘yung UST, safe space siya para sa lahat, [a] harm-free environment.” But…

A NEED FOR SPACE: Assessing St. Raymund’s Building as a place conducive to learning

31

Oct

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A NEED FOR SPACE: Assessing St. Raymund’s Building as a place conducive to learning

WHEN COMMUNICATION Arts junior Chelsea Blanco was asked to rate the effectiveness of St. Raymund de Peñafort building as her learning hub for the past three years, she settled with a score of five over ten. “It’s not safe [in AB] kapag nagkaroon ng emergency, sobrang congested,” she lamented. “‘Yung…

Fake news epidemic: Journalism in the post-truth era

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Oct

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Fake news epidemic: Journalism in the post-truth era

THE MEDIA is under attack. Releasing content on different platforms—print, broadcast, and online—the media has always been a trusted source of news and information. But in the past few months, the Philippines has seen a surge of fake news posted on social media sites, and even with real information being…

Apathetic or awakened?: Reflecting on Thomasians’ rising involvement in campus politics

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Oct

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Apathetic or awakened?: Reflecting on Thomasians’ rising involvement in campus politics

THE PREVIOUS academic year has passed and so has the period of student council elections. However, Thomasians are left to deal with the aftermath of the messy event. After abstentions left vacant the positions of president, vice president, treasurer, and auditor in the Central Student Council (CSC), and vice president-internal,…

Battles Less Heard Of: A Spotlight on Mental Health

28

Aug

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Battles Less Heard Of: A Spotlight on Mental Health

HABITUALLY TOUCHING things like the floor and making sure that his toys were organized before going out were some of the certain compulsions that recent Behavioral Science (BES) graduate Heber O’Hara thought were normal in his life as a kid. However, growing up, he realized that his “usual” was unusual…

Scarred, Scared, and Silent: Shedding Light on Sexual Harassment

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Mar

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Scarred, Scared, and Silent: Shedding Light on Sexual Harassment

A SECOND home is how students would usually perceive their schools and universities, a safe space where they are nurtured intellectually and socially before venturing out in the real world. However, beyond the four walls of the classroom there remains greater threats—and that includes sexual harassment. Recently, a Facebook…

THE FLAME EXPLAINS: The pressure to preserve UST’s historical landmarks

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Aug

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THE FLAME EXPLAINS: The pressure to preserve UST’s historical landmarks

WITH OVER four centuries of its presence in the educational and religious landscape of the country, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) has been a witness to several significant moments in history as it withstood the test of time. The University, which is home to national cultural treasures like the Arch of…

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Jun

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THE FLAME EXPLAINS: Are Voting Receipts Necessary?

AFTER THE Supreme Court (SC) affirmed its ruling for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to issue voting receipts, the Philippines’ third fully automated national elections last May added the said feature in the voting process. But is it necessary? Section 6 of Republic Act 9369, also known as the Automated…