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More studies needed on local gov’t influence on voters’ choice – researchers

23

May

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More studies needed on local gov’t influence on voters’ choice – researchers

STUDIES ON the role of local governments should be pursued as their alliances with higher-level political candidates determine the course of national elections, researchers said. In an interview with The Flame, Philippine Political Science Association president Robert Go cited the need for more research about the coalition between local and national…

VLOG POPULI: The impacts of SK polls postponement

25

Oct

By The Flame Issues

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VLOG POPULI: The impacts of SK polls postponement

In this episode, the Flame asked the Artlets if the postponement of the Barangay & SK Elections this year is justified. Director: Bless Aubrey Ogerio Researchers: Axel Neo Aldana, Mariane Ysabella Pante and Robb Nigel Moya Animator: Anjellyca Villamayor Voiceover Artist: Chris Ann Sabandal Video Editor: Daniela Thricia Anne Elgarico…

AB alumni aim cultural shift in voters’ behavior through competency-based assessment

05

May

By Eduelle Jan Macababbad and Matthew Dave Jucom

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AB alumni aim cultural shift in voters’ behavior through competency-based assessment

By Eduelle Jan Macababbad (The Varsitarian) and Matthew Dave Jucom (The Flame) DURING THE celebration of the 50th anniversary of Artlets batch ‘69, Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) Dean Marilu Madrunio tasked several alumni to develop a project that answers to her plan of equipping the future Artlet graduates…

25

Mar

By Ry Philip Jaco Galvan

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Trolling for the truth? Two online trolls claim they are not just after the money

WEEKS BEFORE the official start of this year’s local campaigns, Raphy and Harry (not their real names) have already posted propaganda on social media. They would call out and highlight the opposition’s wrongdoing, which could benefit the local politician they are serving. As the tight race for city mayor heated…

Only three out of nine VP candidates favor tandem voting

21

Mar

By The Flame Issues

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Only three out of nine VP candidates favor tandem voting

ONLY THREE of the nine vice presidential candidates favor tandem voting to ensure that the executive branch is cohesive, harmonious, and progressing. Dr. Willie Ong believed that the vice president should complement the president to ensure the sustainability of government projects. “It would be good if the vice president will…

Four presidential candidates unite to collect P203-B Marcos estate tax debt

20

Mar

By Siegfred Aldous Lacerna

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Four presidential candidates unite to collect P203-B Marcos estate tax debt

FOUR PRESIDENTIAL candidates were in the same boat of collecting the P203 billion estate tax debt of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr’s heirs to help farmers and drivers amid price hike on various commodities. This after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) confirmed to the camp of presidential bet…

14

Sep

By The Flame Issues

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VLOG POPULI : AB Special Elections

With the special AB Elections fast approaching, Artlets are about to decide whether to support candidates who vowed to look after them during this period of uncertainty. The Flame now asks: Given the present circumstances, do you think Denzelle Jude Caro and Frances Leisa Buensuceso are the student leaders we…

HSTSOC elects new executive board, promotes ‘open fund drive’

10

May

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Marie Claire Lagrisola

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HSTSOC elects new executive board, promotes ‘open fund drive’

NEWLY-ELECTED Executive Board officers are set to lead the UST History Society (HSTSOC) for the next academic year (AY), History Society - Commission on Elections (HSTSOC Comelec) announced Monday evening. History sophomore Joel Benedict Cabo will lead the History Society as its next president after securing votes from 15 districts.…

LAYA candidates secure positions in TPSF

30

Apr

By Arthur Florence Jean Apostol and Jenna Kaye Pandanan

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LAYA candidates secure positions in TPSF

MEMBERS OF the Lakas ng Alyansang Yaman ay Aksyon (LAYA) party were proclaimed as winners in The Political Science Forum’s (TPSF) regular elections for the academic year 2021-2022, the UST-TPSF Comelec announced Wednesday. The LAYA members were the only students who filed for candidacy in the election. President-elect junior Paul…

Sophomores to lead JournSoc, plans to work on journ identity

06

Dec

By Matthew Dave Jucom

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Sophomores to lead JournSoc, plans to work on journ identity

ALL FOUR independent sophomore candidates have secured their spot for the Executive Board of the UST Journalism Society (JournSoc) for the academic year 2020-2021. Marymon Frances Reyes will lead the Journalism Society as the next president after securing 182 votes with 40 abstain in this year’s poll. “Running for presidency…