Taralets Bagets! Bagets is a Filipino slang term for teenagers or young people, often implying they are energetic, trendy, or slightly inexperienced. It is a colloquial, shortened term derived from “bagito” (new/young) with a plural “s” used to describe the youth generation. It is also often used in workplaces to refer to younger, tech-savvy employees, …
“Let us retell the story of EDSA.” Archbishop of Lipa Gilbert Garcera, D.D., president of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said in the pastoral letter for the 40th anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution that “our first duty is to remember.” “The fire of EDSA, set aflame forty years ago, is our task to sustain. Let courage once …
Chinese new year normally falls mid February when enthusiasts in red color shirts flock the streets of Binondo for the special performances of Dragon/Lion dances, cuisine, lucky charms, prosperity fruits, and boxes of “tikoy”. Binondo is considered as the world’s first and oldest Chinatown that was established in 1594 as a permanent settlement for Chinese immigrants, particularly those …
As T’boli bells are believed to turn away misfortune, negative energy, and malevolent entities. every Filipino should have at least one piece in their possession to protect them from the evil effects of corruption. The sounds of T’boli bells , or Tungkaling, consistently reverberate during the annual Pasinaya Open House Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex . Tungkaling …
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“Years of detention seem eternal yet I have decided to be just philosophical about this. I thought should strive to “bloom where I am planted,”. Words from slain peace activist Randy Malayao lifted from our messenger chat on his experience during his four years of detention. He was arrested by military elements on May 15, 2008 as a suspect in …
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“Enough is enough. Let us now raise our voices louder and demand accountability.” Bayombong Catholic Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao warned of worsening ecological damage in Nueva Vizcaya as he cited the environmental conflict in Dupax del Norte due to mining exploration activities by Woggle Corporation. Dupax del Norte is a 3rd-class municipality with 15 barangays, and a mineral-rich area with …
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The University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law) dominated this year’s bar exams with six alumni making it in the top twenty, including Rank One. A total of 5,594 out of 11,420 examinees passed that represent 48.98% of the total takers who completed all three exam days. The bar exam is a yearly spectacle …
The 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) highlighted legal and societal issues through films that showed law as a tool for justice and dignity. The films Bar Boys, Call Me Mother, Manila’s Finest, ImPerfect and Unmarry showcased diverse legal realities focusing on issues like adoption, human rights, family law, and corruption reflecting the festival’s theme, “A New Era …
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“Greed is in their hearts” are words that transformed the classic Jose Mari Chan’s yuletide song “Christmas in our hearts” into an anti-corruption piece by the University of the Philippine Symphony Orchestra (UPSO). UPSO, along with UPSO Symphonic Chorus and the UP College of Music Chorus Class serenaded the UP community last December 12, 2025 at the University …
Photographs as evidence in court in the Kdrama “Typhoon Family” triggered memories of my “darkroom” days as chief photographer of the Philippine Collegian of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Typhoon Family depicts the growth period of a young chief executive officer (CEO ) and the struggles of his family and employees as they strive to protect …
