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10

Oct

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Bongbong Marcos to “hark back” unresolved Martial law legacy, says Hontiveros 

FORMER SENATOR Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.'s administration would “hark back on the unresolved legacy” of Martial Law if he becomes the Philippines’ next president, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said. Hontiveros, who is seeking reelection next year, said the country has not yet obtained a “transitional justice” as human rights violations during…

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07

Oct

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Use research to benefit the public, academics urged

ACADEMICS SHOULD pursue higher studies not just to boost their credentials but to conduct research that would benefit the public, an Artlet educator said. Research Center for Social Sciences and Education assistant research director and journalism faculty member Jeremaiah Opiniano said a doctoral thesis must not end with the holder…

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06

Oct

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Language can aid in improving justice systems—linguistic experts

LANGUAGE CAN be used to improve the delivery of justice in the Philippines and to uphold the citizens’ right to a fair trial, experts said. Through research and practice, forensic linguistics analysis could improve the study of language on equality and the administration of legal systems, International Association of Forensic…

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03

Oct

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Journ prof named deputy chief of social science and education research center

A FORMER journalism program coordinator and migration expert has been named assistant research director of the UST Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED). Asst. Prof. Jeremaiah Opiniano of the Department of Communication and Media Studies was appointed to the post last Sept. 22 Opiniano, whose works have appeared…

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28

Sep

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National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera dies at 89

by JANIS JOPLIN MOISES NATIONAL ARTIST for Literature and Faculty of Philosophy and Letters alumnus Bienvenido Lumbera, 89, passed away on Sept. 28 due to “complications of stroke.” Lumbera’s death was confirmed by his daughter Tala Lumbera through a Facebook post, while Metro Manila Film Festival spokesperson Noel Ferrer disclosed…

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26

Sep

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‘Business journalism a potent tool for telling stories of COVID-19 survival’

BUSINESS JOURNALISM is not just about reporting profits and number crunching but is also about telling the stories of the people hardest hit by the pandemic, business journalists said. Stories on pandemic response, the agriculture and labor sector, economic legislation, and election are best told by business journalists because they…

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20

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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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