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29

Feb

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Artlets see Korea in different light

A PROFESSOR shed light on Korea’s culture and history to Asian Studies scholars and educators, veering away from the perspective set by popular Korean dramas and music. Prof. Lim Sang Woo, Ph.D. of Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea said the country flourished because of its historical phenomenon and foreign…

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25

Feb

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Collaboration of men and women contributes to better society, former mayor says

MEN AND women should be equally empowered to achieve a better country, a former mayor of San Fernando, La Union and first recipient of UST's Sonia R. Lorenzo Award, told Thomasians in a forum. “[Women empowerment is important] so that you (men), our partners, would look up to us not as…

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17

Feb

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PolSci, JRN, LIT, ECO, CA, ELS, win in AB Sportsfest 2016 opener

THE TEAMS of Political Science (PolSci), Journalism, Literature, Economics, Communication Arts (CA), and English Language Studies (ELS) snatched their victories in the elimination round of Arcade: AB Sportsfest 2016 mixed volleyball tournament. PolSci, Economics, CA, and ELS recorded a 1-0 win, while Journalism and Literature both earned a 1-1 standing. PolSci's road…

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13

Feb

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Research vital in writing, filmmaking, say writers

RENOWNED WRITERS and professors encouraged Artlets and budding writers to include research in their writing process — be it fictional or academic. “Ang proseso ng pananaliksik ay may angkop na kapangyarihan. Kapag magaling kang tumuklas, sigurado ako, hindi ka matatanga ng mundo,” UST Research Center on Culture, Education, and Social Issues…

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06

Feb

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VP bet Cayetano bares platforms for 2016 polls, pushes for federalism; Duterte a no-show

A FEDERAL type of government is the solution to the long-term problems of the country, vice presidential candidate Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano told Thomasians in the first of an election series titled Filipino Youth Vision held yesterday. Speaking on behalf of his running mate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who…

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04

Feb

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Social media, youth key to political mobilization, says educator

THROUGH THE proper use of social media, the youth can empower and raise social awareness in the society, a journalism educator told Thomasians in a forum held Thursday. Assoc. Prof. Danilo Arao of the University of the Philippines Diliman believes that the youth can serve as a tool in political mobilization…

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31

Jan

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Sociology, History grab Glaucus Prize championships

SOCIOLOGY AND History emerged as the champions in group and individual category, respectively, of this year’s Glaucus Prize held Friday. The Sociology team composed of Antonio Maria Concepcion, Carlo Basilio Lorenzo, Dominique Revadulla, Karol Jim Louis Castillo, and Axl Francisco garnered a total of 145 points, besting 10 other majors.…

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30

Jan

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University studes learn diplomacy, int’l relations in 2nd Model ASEAN Summit

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS all over the country gathered in the University of Santo Tomas to understand the decision-making processes of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the second Model ASEAN Summit (MAS). ASEAN Foundation Executive Director Elaine Tan and Consultant Wilson Ang said that through MAS, people would be…

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27

Jan

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Students’ clamor essential to passage of Students’ Code

THOMASIANS WERE encouraged to support and create a clamor for the long-sought passage of the Students’ Code, which is only two steps away from its approval. Former Central Student Council (CSC) President Atty. Lorraine Taguiam stressed in a forum titled “The Great Charter” that the actualization of the code is every…

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26

Jan

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Political satire is tool for awareness, say De Veyra, Sabayton

BROADCAST JOURNALIST Lourd De Veyra and social satirist Jun Sabayton viewed political satire not as a mere form of entertainment but rather as a tool to raise Filipinos’ awareness of the country’s issues. “Kasi ‘pag masyadong dineretso, hindi kumakagat eh. [So] dapat siguro may ‘pautot’ ka ng kaunti para yung…

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