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AB suspends synchronous classes from Sept. 22-25

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Sep

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AB suspends synchronous classes from Sept. 22-25

(Updated as of 9:35 p.m.) THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) has suspended synchronous classes this week to ease what it called the “psychological stress” being experienced by students. No high-stakes assessments shall be conducted from Sept. 22 to 25 and students may submit their graded requirements until Sept…

AB Comelec draws flak for ‘undemocratic’ poll decision, declares ABSC prexy post vacant

20

Sep

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AB Comelec draws flak for ‘undemocratic’ poll decision, declares ABSC prexy post vacant

Updated as of Oct. 3, 1:34 pm THE POSITION of president in the Artlets Student Council (ABSC) would remain vacant after the sole candidate failed to secure more than half of the votes cast in the special pols, the Faculty of Arts and Letters Commission on Elections (AB Comelec) said.…

Youth urged to have ‘clear conscience’ during elections

18

Sep

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Youth urged to have ‘clear conscience’ during elections

THE YOUTH should not only participate actively in next year’s elections but should also have a clear heart and conscience when they make the crucial decision of choosing the country’s next leaders, voter education advocates said. De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research Marco Saez urged the…

‘Political gangsterism,’ ‘distortion of the constitution:’ AB profs slam Duterte’s VP bid

12

Sep

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‘Political gangsterism,’ ‘distortion of the constitution:’ AB profs slam Duterte’s VP bid

PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte’s decision to run for vice president is an attempt to remain in power that can pose a challenge to the Constitution, professors of the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) said. Late last month, the ruling PDP-Laban party announced that Duterte has “agreed to make the sacrifice…

Where to watch eight Filipino classic films for free

10

Sep

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Where to watch eight Filipino classic films for free

THE Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has released eight remastered classics as part of the celebration of the first Philippine Film Industry month. The Philippine Film Archive (PFA), a division under the FDCP, has assembled a line-up of masterpieces by national artists and noteworthy Filipino filmmakers that were…

Pulitzer Prize winner joins UST journalism faculty

09

Sep

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Pulitzer Prize winner joins UST journalism faculty

PULITZER PRIZE-winning journalist Manuel “Manny” Mogato, who was recognized for his coverage of President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on illegal drugs, is now a part of the university’s journalism program. Mogato was appointed as an adjunct professor – a new category for faculty members – last Aug. 27. The veteran…

UST suspends entrance exams anew as COVID-19 cases rise

02

Sep

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UST suspends entrance exams anew as COVID-19 cases rise

FOR THE second straight year, the University will not hold entrance tests because of the mobility restrictions designed to contain the pandemic. The university has opened the admissions for incoming college and senior high school students for academic year (AY) 2022-2023 through the UST Admission Rating (USTAR), the Office for…

K-Pop culture can create a new internationalism—cultural studies prof

02

Sep

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K-Pop culture can create a new internationalism—cultural studies prof

The rise of Korean pop (K-pop) boy group BTS has revealed a possible “new internationalism” as fans associate themselves with their idols while expressing their views on social issues, a cultural studies professor said. Kyung Hee University professor Alex Taek-Gwang Lee said BTS member Park Jimin’s issue in Tokyo Dome…

Artlets challenge ABSC candidates’ stance on key issues

02

Sep

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Artlets challenge ABSC candidates’ stance on key issues

by ARTHUR N. APOSTOL TWO UNOPPOSED candidates’ grasp of political and social issues were tested as they engaged in a fierce Miting de Avance for the 2021 Artlets Student Council (ABSC) special polls last Tuesday. Candidate for president and political science sophomore Denzelle Jude Caro’s stance on student activism in…

Dominican priest to AB community: Live our lives as if it is our last

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Aug

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Dominican priest to AB community: Live our lives as if it is our last

A DOMINICAN priest has reminded members of the Artlet community to live their lives as if it was their last, noting that nothing is certain because of the pandemic. Fr. Paul Reagan Talavera, O.P., parish priest of the Santisimo Rosario Parish, cited the need to “actively” anticipate unexpected instances like…