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21/09/2025

: SAMPUNG DALIRI. SAMPUNG LIBONG BUHAY.

Isa-isang pinutol ang daliri ng magsasaka, estudyante, mamamahayag, aktibista, ina at ama, ngunit bawat daliring nawala ay naging libo-libong kamay na humahawak sa bandila ng paglaban.

Sinubukang patahimikin ang mga tinig, ngunit ang katahimikan ay naging sigaw. Sinubukang baliin ang katawan, ngunit ang sugat ay naging lakas. Sinubukang burahin ang alaala, ngunit ang alaala ang bumangon bilang panata.

Hindi nila napatay ang ating dangal.
Hindi nila nabaon ang ating alaala.
Hindi nila madudurog ang ating panata.

21/09/2025

: Sa likod ng bawat pangarap at pawis ng magsasaka, tsuper, estudyante, at maglalako, naroon ang kwento ng sakripisyo at pagmamahal para sa pamilya at bayan. Ngunit sa ilalim ng Batas Militar, marami sa kanila ang bigla na lang nawala, dinakip, at hindi na muling nakabalik.

Huwag kalimutan. Huwag ipagwalang-bahala. Huwag nang hayaang maulit.

21/09/2025

WALANG NAKALIMOT AT HINDI KAILANMAN MAKAKALIMOT!

Ngayon, ginugunita natin ang 53 taon mula nang ipataw ng yumaong diktador na si Ferdinand Marcos Sr. ang Martial Law—isang madilim na kabanata sa ating kasaysayan na nagdulot ng takot, pang-aabuso, at pagkitil sa mga karapatan ng libo-libong Pilipino. Ngunit habang inaalala natin ang nakaraan, hindi rin natin maaaring ipikit ang ating mga mata sa kasalukuyan. Hanggang ngayon, patuloy na lumalaganap ang korapsyon sa pamahalaan, mula sa mga proyektong dapat sana’y para sa bayan, hanggang sa pondo na nauuwi sa bulsa ng iilan.

Ang mga aral ng Martial Law ay nagsisilbing paalala: kapag nanahimik ang taumbayan, mas lumalakas ang pang-aabuso at katiwalian. Ang kasaysayan kapag kinalimutan, nauulit.

20/09/2025

SANA 2026 NA AGAD 😅

: Last two weeks ago, on September 4, 2025, Malacañang released the official list of regular and special non-working holidays for the year 2026. The proclamation outlines the recognized national observances, allowing students, workers, and institutions to plan ahead for the coming year.

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20/09/2025

: This Monday, September 22, 2025, students are encouraged to wear black shirts to mark the 53rd anniversary of dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s declaration of Martial Law, to honor and remember the victims and survivors, and to stand in solidarity in the fight against corruption.

For full details, please refer to the Institutional Student Council’s official Facebook post.

𝐈𝐒𝐂𝟐𝟓𝟐𝟔: Adv𝗜𝗦𝗖ory 🗒️

NEVER FORGET. NEVER AGAIN.

In remembrance of the victims and declaration of Martial Law, the Institutional Student Council encourages every Lasallian to wear black on September 22, 2025, in solemn commemoration of its 53rd anniversary.

Let us stand together in solidarity against corruption, historical distortion.

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𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬!
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19/09/2025

ILLEGAL DONATIONS FROM CONTRACTORS TIED TO MARCOS, DUTERTE, SENATORS — PCIJ

: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly received millions in 2022 campaign donations from government contractors, a violation of the Omnibus Election Code, the PCIJ reported.

Marcos was linked to Rudhil Constructions & Quirante Construction, while Duterte was backed by Genesis88 Construction. The firms bagged flood control projects in 2022 and kept winning deals through 2024.

The PCIJ also named Sens. Chiz Escudero, Joel Villanueva, Win Gatchalian, Loren Legarda, Robin Padilla, and Miguel Zubiri as recipients of contractor-linked campaign funds.

Report by JDO

19/09/2025

: "Quit having your nose in a book!"

A familiar voice rang through the classroom, making me look up from my notes. My eyes focused on the figure who was all smiles and unapologetic for disrupting my study. My friend sat down on the empty seat beside me and closed my notebook before offering me a bottle of my favorite coffee. I muttered a quiet gratitude and smiled.

“You should take a break, you’ve been studying for ages!” She laughed. I giggled along and set aside my reading materials.

It had been a month since the new school year, so the reshuffling of sections was bound to happen. Without luck, my friend and I had been placed into separate classes—conflicting schedules and different workloads became our fate. This was the only time our vacant periods matched. We took the opportunity to catch up.

As we chatted, I felt the warmth I had dearly missed—the comfort of a close friend who had been there through all the ups and downs, sharing an abundance of laughter and mutual battles from taking the program that will lead us to our personal dreams. I listened as she discussed her day, and I was taken back to when we both shared a similar tale of high-pressure academics and personal anecdotes; we only had to elaborate on these experiences instead of relaying them. It felt bittersweet, but narrating them felt as if we were there to encounter it with each other.

Despite the influx of tasks and demanding schedules, the outpour of fond memories, individual stories, and inside jokes with your closest friend made everything seem bearable. Brief moments like these made me grateful for the presence of companionship.

“Thank you for coming,” I said with a smile. My friend grinned back before leaving.

“Good luck on your quiz!”

Written by LSF
Illustration by KCA

19/09/2025

: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, concluded its campaign in a thrilling five-set showdown against World No. 16 Iran, falling short with scores of 21-25, 25-21, 17-25, 25-23, 22-20 at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, held at the Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) last September 18.

Alas Pilipinas came close to advancing past the knockout stage, but Iran refused to bow out early. The match was a back-and-forth battle, with Alas claiming the first set and the teams trading wins until a tense, winner-take-all fifth set.

With victory within reach, Alas saw its hopes cut short in a nail-biting finale. The fifth set turned into a do-or-die exchange, featuring seven deadlocks, before Iran finally pulled ahead and sealed the match.

Despite the loss, Alas Pilipinas delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament — a significant leap forward compared to their previous FIVB appearances. The team showed heart, grit, and growing potential, proving they can keep pace with world-ranked teams like Egypt and Iran.

Their campaign also made history. Earlier in the tournament, Alas Pilipinas secured its first-ever FIVB win by stunning World No. 21 Egypt in a commanding four-set match: 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21.

If Alas can stand their ground against the world’s best, there’s no doubt Filipino fans may soon see them climbing the podium in future competitions.

Report by LHT

18/09/2025

: Malacañang on Tuesday, September 16, expressed support for the nationwide anti-corruption protests. Activist groups intensified calls for accountability and long-term reforms following allegations of corruption in flood control projects.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, regarding Palace’s take on the forthcoming rally, said “First of all, the President will always respect this freedom of expression. So, kung anuman po ang nararamdaman na sentimyento ng ating mga kababayan sa ngayon, iyan po ay ginagalang ng Pangulo.”

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will be on red alert for the September 21 rallies to put personnel on standby and support the Philippine National Police (PNP) for safeguarding and crowd control. All units will be deployed at major protest sites, including Rizal Park and the People Power Monument.

“Sobra na, tama na, ikulong na,” organizers chanted in disgust during a press briefing, urging Filipinos to join the “Trillion Peso March” to demand prosecutions, wealth recovery, and greater transparency in government spending.

The Palace’s backing came as church groups, labor unions, and student coalitions outlined key reform demands: calling on officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to make their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) public, loosening bank secrecy restrictions, and stronger investigative powers for anti-graft bodies.

“If I weren’t president, I might be out in the streets myself,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told reporters while reminding demonstrators to keep their protests peaceful.

The September 21 protests will test the government's commitment to transparency and accountability, as organizers vow to continue monitoring reforms beyond the day’s mobilization.

Report by CLJ