Issues

07

Aug

By Bless Aubrey Ogerio and Jhona Seehiah Vitor

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Breaking barriers: Filipino and native languages as ‘language of resistance’

AUGUST MARKS the 24th year of celebrating Buwan ng Wika and the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) pushed to emphasize the importance of not only Filipino, the national language, but also of the native languages in the call for decolonization that affected Filipinos' collective identity as a nation today. The…

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27

Jul

By Hannah Beatrisse Oledan and Eduardo Fajermo Jr.

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Hit and (a lot of) Miss: President Duterte’s Final SONA

By: HANNAH BEATRISSE OLEDAN and EDUARDO FAJERMO PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte, as enshrined in the constitution, is obligated to report the accomplishments, lay out plans for the coming year, and suggest immediate legislation to the Congress.  This particular State of the Nation Address (SONA) was expected by the people to be the president’s swan…

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18

Jun

By Fate Emerald Colobong and Alyssa Mae Rafael

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Accusations and lessons: Behind the impeachment complaint

ON Mar. 21, less than a week before the start of the 2019 Artlets Student Council (ABSC) general elections, a memorandum released by the Board of Majors (BOM) rocked the Artlet community. It was an impeachment complaint filed by 28 Artlets, composed mostly of Asian studies seniors, against incumbent ABSC…

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18

Jun

By Ana Gabrielle Ceguera

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A new breed of voters: Examining the power of the Artlet vote

By ANA GABRIELLE CEGUERA THE ARTLET community continues to constantly be at the forefront of movements against injustices and calls for accountability. In the recently concluded midterm elections, there is no doubt Artlets played a huge role in influencing others to exercise their right to vote and determine the nation’s…

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18

Jun

By Halee Andrea Alcaraz and Peach Arianna Manos

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Vox Populi: How do Artlets assess the performance of the ABSC?

Compiled by HALEE ANDREA B. ALCARAZ and PEACH ARIANNA P. MANOS THE FACULTY, once again, has a new roster of officers and it will now be up to them to live up to the duties and responsibilities of the student council. Although they will assume office next academic year, all…

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30

Apr

By Halee Andrea Alcaraz and Ana Gabrielle Ceguera

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Faculty evaluation: An instrument for improvement or just another requirement?

By HALEE ANDREA B. ALCARAZ and ANA GABRIELLE CEGUERA GONE are the days when lecturers and professors can execute their individual teaching strategies without students having a say on it. The University requires that for excellent education to be achieved, it has to listen to its indispensable stakeholders—the students—through a…

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30

Apr

By Peach Arianna Manos and Alyssa Mae Rafael

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Upholding excellence: Building a culture of research

IN AN effort to meet the demands of higher education institutions, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) is geared toward providing quality education and promoting excellence in different fields and disciplines. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognized these efforts and gave prestigious seals of Center of Excellence (COE) and…

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02

Jan

By The Flame Issues

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Sorry or not sorry?: Assessing the state of equipment, facilities in AB

By FATE EMERALD M. COLOBONG and PEACH ARIANNA P. MANOS A RECENT opinion article in the Flame talked about the “sorry state” of facilities and equipment in the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB). However, AB Dean Michael Anthony Vasco begged to disagree. READ: The sorry state of affairs in AB “Tayo lang…

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02

Jan

By The Flame Issues

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A closer look: Issues and problems facing AB socs and orgs

By ALYSSA MAE S. RAFAEL and ANA GABRIELLE CEGUERA THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB), which offers 13 academic degree programs and houses nine interest organizations, is known to be the most diverse faculty in the University. All 13 academic disciplines, each with its own society, aim to promote values and…

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16

Nov

By The Flame Issues

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Federalism: A road to inclusive growth?

DURING his campaign in 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte promised to undertake a constitutional reform that will change the country’s current unitary system of government into a federal one. His appointed consultative committee has already come up with a draft charter to replace the 1987 Constitution. However, “the revision itself has…

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