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Freedoms enjoyed today were paid for by lives, Artlets dean reminds Thomasians

22

Sep

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Freedoms enjoyed today were paid for by lives, Artlets dean reminds Thomasians

THOMASIANS SHOULD reflect on the sacrifices of those who fought for freedoms during Martial Law, especially those who lost their lives for the cause to appreciate the liberties they are enjoying and to perform their roles in their community, the Faculty of Arts and Letters (AB) dean said. In her message during…

Thomasians urged to uplift rights of marginalized

21

Sep

By The Flame News

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Thomasians urged to uplift rights of marginalized

THOMASIANS MUST uplift individuals who were denied of their rights, a Dominican priest said, as the fight against injustices persists 52 years since Martial Law was declared in the country. In his homily during the commemoration of Martial Law’s 52nd anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 21, Faculty of Arts and Letters Regent…

EDITORIAL: From teachers to whitewashers

21

Sep

By The Flame Editorial Board

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EDITORIAL: From teachers to whitewashers

WEEKS BEFORE the 51st anniversary of Martial Law, the Department of Education (DepEd) released a memorandum ordering the change of "Diktadurang Marcos (Marcos dictatorship)" to just "Diktadura (dictatorship)" in the Grade 6 Araling Panlipunan syllabus under the Matatag curriculum. DepEd confirmed the existence of the memorandum but clarified that the…

50 years after: Artlets retells Martial Law

24

Sep

By The Flame Photography Department

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50 years after: Artlets retells Martial Law

50 years after: Artlet retells Martial Law Discover how the Artlet spirit spearheaded the clamor for freedom and independence in the University during the Martial Law era in this exclusive interview with the first president of the UST Artlet Student Council and former editor of The Flame, Mr. Ronald Llamas.…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Pila sa bigasan

22

Sep

By Lila Victoria Reyes

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Pila sa bigasan

Gemma, 56 Interview by Lila Victoria Reyes Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “[....] My memory of Martial Law was huli na. Siguro ‘yung [nalaman ko ‘yung mga atrocities] college na ako, during the death of Ninoy Aquino. [...] Ang natatandaan ko noong sa Martial Law was noong pumila ako…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Waiting for apo

22

Sep

By Katrizha Caye de Leon

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Waiting for apo

Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “Noong bata ako, panahon ng Martial Law.. sa EARIST ako noon [nagaaral]. Ni-re-require kami, kapag dumadating si Marcos, pipila kaming nakahilera papuntang Malacañang. Binibigyan kami ng bandera, magkakaway lang pag dumating si Marcos. Minsan nga nagalit sa akin [‘yung nanay ko] kasi ginabi ako…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Radio silence, collegiate fears

22

Sep

By Katrizha Caye de Leon

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – Radio silence, collegiate fears

PHOTO BY ARIS JOHN GALANG Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “It was a Saturday when I woke up, and normally, before going to the office on Saturdays, nagoopen muna ako ng radyo. [That time] wala akong marinig sa radyo, lahat ng stations quiet. I went to the office…

[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – High school peace

22

Sep

By The Flame Features

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[NEVER FORGET] The Blue Normal – High school peace

Anong natatandaan niyo noong Martial Law? “Ang natatandaan ko noong Martial Law, nasa high school pa ako noon, first year high school ako. Noong wala pang Martial Law, laging nagkakagulo sa compound ng school namin. May [mga] nagbabatuhan, may mga nagra-riot. Noong time na ‘yun—hindi pa naibaba ang Martial Law—sinasara…

Artlets’ pivotal role in opposing the dictatorial rule

21

Sep

By The Flame News

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Artlets’ pivotal role in opposing the dictatorial rule

by CHRISTINE DIANE R. ALMANZOR and DENISE ANGELA E. SALAZAR (Editor’s note: As the Philippines commemorates the 50th anniversary of Martial Law, The Flame is republishing this article, which appeared in its vol. 47, issue no. 3.) The years of martial rule have been deemed by some as the darkest…

19

Apr

By Fatima Baduria

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A Game of Trolls: The Foul Job Exposed

BY FATIMA B. BADURIA TROLLING AS a profession perpetuates online with social media as its main operational base. Many misleading messages are crafted to tip the scale towards a presidential bet. As long as this purpose is served, accuracy ceases to matter. As the trolls oppose the truth, their only…