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May

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F3 – May 22, 2022

These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (May 22, 2022). Written by Nillicent Bautista Infographics by Tcheky Nicole Cabrera

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20

May

By Nillicent Bautista

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Historical denialism has just begun with Marcos’ win—veteran journalist

THE REVISION of Philippine history has just begun with the looming victory of presidential race frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., a veteran journalist said. Thomasian journalist and educator Crispin Maslog said Marcos’ camp had attempted to revise history and dispute truths even before he ran for vice president in 2016.…

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15

May

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F3 – May 15, 2022

These are the facts and figures you need to know for this week (May 15, 2022). Written by Aubrey Shane Lim Infographic by Tcheky Nicole Cabrera

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15

May

By The Flame News

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UST SecGen to Thomasians: Our color is gold

UST SECRETARY-General Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P. urged Thomasians who were disheartened by the election results to stand for each other regardless of “political color," reminding them that the Thomasian color is “gold.”  “Only those who love can have the courage to stand at the Lord’s side. Could we also…

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14

May

By Vanessa Noriko Yap and Nillicent Bautista

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Post-elections academic ease, a timely move by UST — Artlets professor

THE DECLARATION of post-elections academic ease is a timely move by the University, giving both students and the faculty members time to “focus” on self matters,  an Artlet professor said. “While people had their different opinions over the election results, I think it was a timely move to initiate the…

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12

May

By Patrick Miguel

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Robredo started ‘too late’ in her campaign, experts say

VICE PRESIDENT Leni Robredo’s presidential campaign was “too late” since presumptive president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr’s campaign was already years in the making, media experts said. “Apparently, their team [Marcos Jr’s] was already invested in the campaign. Leni was too late,” University of the Philippines (UP) statistics professor Erniel Barrios…

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10

May

By Katherine Chan

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Manila Archbishop urges election volunteers to bring ‘Christian presence’ to politics

MANILA ARCHBISHOP Jose Cardinal Advincula urged volunteers of election watchdog Parish Pastoral Church for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) to bring ‘Christian presence’ to politics, a few hours before the partial and unofficial election results were transmitted to the command center. "I gladly take this opportunity to thank all of you in…

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08

May

By The Flame News

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F3 – May 8, 2022

F3: These are the facts and figures you need to know this week (May 8, 2022). Written by Matthew Dave Jucom Infographic by Tcheky Nicole Cabrera

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07

May

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Dawn Danielle Solano

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UST approves on-site graduation rites in June

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS have approved the conduct of in-person baccalaureate mass and graduation ceremonies for the three pandemic-affected batches this June, the Office of the Secretary-General said.  “I am happy to announce to you that the University Crisis Management Committee and the other offices, including the academic units, have already approved…

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06

May

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Unsolved problems, distrust in the system seen to discourage people from voting

DISAPPOINTMENT and apathy toward politics discourage some Filipinos from exercising their right to vote, UST political science professors said. Asst. Prof. Ronald Castillo said some people remain hesitant to vote because they have not felt any improvement and have not seen a resolution to the country’s problems “There are members…

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