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Apr

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Lorraine Lazaro

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A speech therapist’s pledge

BEYOND the pristine and lovely neighborhood of Blue Ridge B, Quezon City is a sanctuary for life-changing miracles: Maria Lena Buhay Memorial Foundation Inc., the country’s first oral school for the deaf. Every day, the foundation’s cherished schoolchildren with bright smiles and big ambitions are given a chance to experience…

Benjo Gutierrez wields his pen for the people

30

Apr

By Rommel Bong Fuertes Jr. and Lorraine Lazaro

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Benjo Gutierrez wields his pen for the people

By ROMMEL BONG R. FUERTES JR. and LORRAINE B. LAZARO ONCE MOVING to the beat of the music, Benjamin Joshua “Benjo” Gutierrez is now moving to the rhythm of his words. The former Salinggawi Dance Troupe captain used to participate in cheerdance competitions for the tiger university, but since bagging…

11

Feb

By Joy Therese Gomez

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Reymark Simbulan is ready to rise again

A FATEFUL incident that happened almost two years ago left Reymark Simbulan with a temporary handicap. In a bout with overpowering tendencies to end his life, Reymark jumped from his condominium unit on the 17th floor. While his life has never been the same since then, the repercussions of the…

Neil Sebastian brings reality to the reel

12

Jan

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Joahna Lei Casilao

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Neil Sebastian brings reality to the reel

IN A time when apathy is said to persist among the youth, Neil Sebastian promotes interest in social issues through what he creates best: films. The budding filmmaker marries his beliefs and advocacies with every film he produces. Similar to how a little pebble creates ripples when dropped into water,…

A resilient daughter’s silent battle cry

02

Jan

By The Flame Features

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A resilient daughter’s silent battle cry

AN ALARM goes off at 4 a.m., which obviously startled Jelena Candice Santos. She quickly turns off the device in fear of waking up the whole household who also had a fairly long day yesterday. Candice lingers for a minute after she awakens, bracing herself for yet another day of…

UST Sinag Ballroom Dance Company steps into the limelight

02

Jan

By The Flame Features

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UST Sinag Ballroom Dance Company steps into the limelight

THE STUDIO is filled with upbeat music, its rhythm compelling the people in dancing shoes to warm up in preparation for the intense training that is about to commence. Some dancers stretch their bodies, preparing it for a tiring rehearsal, while others practice swinging in tiptoes like poetry in motion.…

Paul Castillo moves the world one word at a time

02

Jan

By Lorraine Lazaro and Therese Marie Ungson

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Paul Castillo moves the world one word at a time

JUST AS artists have their craft, Paul Castillo has his words. He uses his passion for writing to leave an impact on the world. While revisiting his journey, a smile appears on his face. For Paul, writing is not just a simple act of composition—writing must give back to society…

Susan Ople: Empowering modern-day heroes

31

Dec

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio and Julia Mari Ornedo

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Susan Ople: Empowering modern-day heroes

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in Vol. 53, Issue No. 3 of The Flame on P.Y. 2017-2018. "Just like my father before me, I am also here for them. It's my life mission to help them and just make sure that their rights are protected, their voices are…

Copyworld is ready to rise from the ashes

18

Nov

By The Flame Features

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Copyworld is ready to rise from the ashes

NOT a day goes by when the streets outside the University of Santo Tomas are not filled with the diverse sounds of the chattering students, the blaring horns of vehicles, and the roarings of distant passersby. Antonio St. is a place where students take time to breathe fresh air—a break…

16

Nov

By The Flame Features

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Noelle Capili brings the people’s battle to social media

IN THE eyes of many, Noelle Capili is naturally high-spirited and a classic class clown. Little do they know, she is also a social media-savvy activist fighting the good fight and tearing down stereotypes. Born in the era of advanced technology, Noelle can always be found on social media documenting…