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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…

Timothy Bernardino and Stephen Fortes tune-up to the rhythm of their dreams

31

Oct

By The Flame Features

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Timothy Bernardino and Stephen Fortes tune-up to the rhythm of their dreams

Having always been musicians at heart, two Artlet alumni have found a home in their band, Where’s Ramona?. When their simple dream of becoming musicians was born inside Room 4N of the Tan Yan Kee building, Timothy “Moti” Bernardino and Stephen “Tep” Fortes, with the encouragement of their bandmates, began…

Elmer Ligon is redefining public service

24

Sep

By The Flame Features

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Elmer Ligon is redefining public service

REBELLIOUS and a nonconformist in his college years, who would have thought that Elmer Timothy “Timmy” Ligon had a knack for serving people other than himself? During his years in the Faculty of Arts and Letters, Timmy was not one to adhere to the confining rules of the University. However,…

Arnold Azurin is changing the conversation on culture

01

Sep

By Mark Joseph Fernandez and Syrah Vivien Inocencio

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Arnold Azurin is changing the conversation on culture

ONE fortunate evening in the 1980s, some rising poets were given the chance to showcase their creative mettle inside none other than the grand Cultural Center of the Philippines. One of them was a middle-aged man wearing a black tuxedo on top of a patterned polo shirt, complemented by a…

18

Aug

By Syrah Vivien Inocencio

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The rollercoaster life of Janna Pablo

THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters honed the imaginative and talented Janna Pablo. Her stay within the walls of the St. Raymund de Peñafort Building as a behavioral science major helped shape the many things she has become: an artist, a teacher, and a businesswoman. The young Pabys, as she…

Joselito Delos Reyes: Education with a dose of laughter

31

May

By Mark Joseph Fernandez and Julia Mari Ornedo

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Joselito Delos Reyes: Education with a dose of laughter

HIS NAME had probably popped up on your Facebook feed at least once. Joselito Delos Reyes’ posts are hard to scroll past as they often contain witty jokes, nuggets of wisdom, or heartwarming stories about his family, which had easily earned him over 16,000 followers on the platform. Contrary to…

21

May

By Kobe Adam Joshua Laurena

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Charlie

"Ano po ‘yung paghihirap na nalagpasan niyo na?" "Dati, nagtatrabaho lang ako sa canteen. Syempre, magdamag ang oras [doon], 12 hours ang trabaho. Sobrang hirap tapos magkano lang ang sweldo? Maliit lang, P200 lang ang sweldo doon o P150. Ngayon, nag-tricycle na ako, kumikita na ako ng P1000 a day.…

14

May

By Mark Joseph Fernandez

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Lorna

"Do you believe in happy endings?" "‘Yung iba oo, ‘yung iba hindi e. Pero ako naniniwala ako sa happy ending." "Have you achieved your 'happy ending?'" "Oo, na-achieve ko na: ang anak ko. Naging maganda naman ‘yung pag-uugali niya, kaya ‘yun ‘yung masaya sa akin, ‘yung magkaroon ng anak na…