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Apr

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Youth urged to lead social dev’t, call out abusive leaders

THE YOUTH must be at the forefront of transforming society and calling out power-abusive leaders and "unconscious" members of the older generation, human rights lawyer Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno said. Diokno urged student leaders to serve as the "national consciousness," citing the Philippines’ history, diversity, environment and needs as areas…

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…

Peace process in Mindanao, ‘elusive,’ PolSci prof says

16

Mar

By The Flame News

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Peace process in Mindanao, ‘elusive,’ PolSci prof says

by KAREN RENEE S. NOGOY Finding peace in Mindanao remains a continuous struggle despite the formation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a political science instructor said Thursday in a webinar. "The process towards the transition to BARMM faces major constitutional, social, and legal challenges," UST Department…

Pandemic limits students’ mobility, ‘necessary noise’—PolSci educators

26

Nov

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Marie Claire Lagrisola

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Pandemic limits students’ mobility, ‘necessary noise’—PolSci educators

POLITICAL SCIENCE educators have emphasized the challenges of mobility restrictions and the importance of students’ ‘necessary voice’ in dealing with the health crisis in a webinar conducted by the UST Department of Political Science last Nov. 23. Department of Political Science Asst. Prof. Louie Benedict Ignacio noted in his study…

PolSci, CA to vie for Athena volleyball championship

17

Feb

By Ma. Leandrea Tamares

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PolSci, CA to vie for Athena volleyball championship

By MA. LEANDREA A. TAMARES POLITICAL SCIENCE (PolSci) and Communication Arts (CA) claimed the finals spots in the Athena Cup volleyball tourney after defeating Journalism (Journ) and Legal Management (LM), respectively. PolSci swept Journ early in the game with an 8-0 run, ending the first set at 25-13. Journ tried…

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,…

PolSci begins title defense bid edging SCL; LegMa, Eco, ELS, BES, SCL secure 1st wins in AB volleyball tourney

17

Feb

By The Flame Sports

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PolSci begins title defense bid edging SCL; LegMa, Eco, ELS, BES, SCL secure 1st wins in AB volleyball tourney

POLITICAL SCIENCE (PolSci) started its title defense bid strong as it roasted Sociology in an intense two-set match, 25-14 and 25-20, on the opening day of the AB Sportsfest 2017 mixed volleyball tournament held Feb. 15 at the Felix Huertas Court. Economics, Legal Management (LegMa), English Language Studies (ELS), and…

Educator urges youth awareness on federalism

10

Nov

By The Flame News

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Educator urges youth awareness on federalism

WITH THE possible shift of the current unitary presidential system of government to a federal one, the youth sector would play an important role in advocating awareness on the said concept, an educator said in a forum held Wednesday. Prof. Eric de Torres, chair of the University of the East Department…

Duterte’s 100 days not just war vs. drugs – PolSci profs

18

Oct

By The Flame News

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Duterte’s 100 days not just war vs. drugs – PolSci profs

POLITICAL SCIENCE professors in a forum yesterday evaluated President Rodrigo Duterte's first three months in office, saying he lacked some elements needed to run a country. The president’s focus on eliminating the country's drug problem and his propensity for expletive statements might have overshadowed his administration's efforts, said Antonio La Viña,…

AB to also offer JRN, LM next academic year

17

Jul

By The Flame News

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AB to also offer JRN, LM next academic year

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was originally published in the Flame’s second issue during the academic year 2015-2016. THE FACULTY of Arts and Letters (AB) will also offer Journalism and Legal Management in the next two academic years, alongside two other degree programs initially retained in the Faculty’s course offerings. Last year, the University…