Often, the irritating question, “So what?” dumbfounds those who tread the path of Investigative Journalism (IJ). An investigative piece starts out simple, with the trusty 5 W’s and 1 H, and then it transforms into a deeper piece of news that has the power to spark change in society. An IJ story can take months …
“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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These days, it seems everyone is a broadcaster. With a smartphone in hand and a strong Wi-Fi signal, anyone can go live, upload a reel, or share an opinion with the world in seconds. As a communication professor at the teaching radio broadcasting, social media principles, and media ethics, I find this both exciting—and a …
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Trigger warning: This column mentions talks about mental health, mental illness, trauma, psychoses and suicide. If you find yourself triggered, reach out to a mental health professional or call 911 emergency hotline. Reader discretion is advised. Today, I’m adding another year to my life. Such a coincidence that my birthday falls on the same day …
I recently had the honor to pamper myself by eating food I wanted more than I needed. I came to Amar’e La Cucina. Hep,hep,hep, they didn’t pay me neither do they know I’m writing about the experience at this moment. You see, food is a pampering and self-care moment especially when I’m alone. I do …
Sipping my brewed coffee from a small local shop near Session Road, watching people rush past while others linger in quiet conversation, I was reminded how everyday moments often carry the weight of larger social truths. It is from this same space of observation and reflection that two stage plays from my Introduction to Theater …
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 …
Trigger warning: This article talks about suicide and mental health. Should you be triggered, reach out to a health professional or call 911. What is peace to you? Is it the calmness of the mind? Is it happiness? Is it being able to sleep at night? Is it the calmness of the waves of the …
As far as I can remember, social media has served more than its purpose of being “social” for over two decades now. These platforms have evolved from simply enabling connections across boundaries to being places where all kinds of interactions happen—cultures being shared and formed, economic opportunities emerging, and political discourse gaining the attention it …
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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