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Selected Communication students from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Las Piñas Campus attended the GMA Mas...
09/10/2025

Selected Communication students from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Las Piñas Campus attended the GMA Masterclass: Be Juan Tama Conversation Series on October 9, 2025, at Bulwagang Diego Cera, San Sebastian College - Recoletos Manila.

The event featured Dingdong Dantes, Boy Abunda, and Chris Tiu in who discussed media, leadership, and civic engagement. The forum aimed to motivate students to be ethical, responsible, and service-oriented communicators.

Ms. Rowena G. Morta, Chairperson of the Communication Department, accompanied the students at the event.

| Rhian de Leon, The Perpetualite

Ten billion peso-worth of Farm-to-market Roads (FMRs) programmed under the 2023 and 2024 national budgets were “extremel...
09/10/2025

Ten billion peso-worth of Farm-to-market Roads (FMRs) programmed under the 2023 and 2024 national budgets were “extremely overpriced,” hiking the expenses by up to 70 percent, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian revealed on October 8, 2025.

During the Senate Committee on Finance’s deliberations on the proposed PHP 176.70 billion budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies for 2026, Gatchalian asked DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. if any FMRs above PHP 15,000 per meter were considered “overpriced,” to which the Secretary affirmed.

“Kasi tinitingnan namin ‘yung ibang mga gawa, like in 2024… tinignan namin ang mga projects in different areas and inilista namin ‘yung top ten, tawag namin extremely overpriced FMRs,” Gatchalian said.

Gatchalian also pointed out that one of the contractors named on his list of overpriced FMR contracts was apparently linked to the companies connected with former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, which were EGB Construction Corporation, Hi-Tone Construction & Development Corp., and Road Edge Trading & Development Services.

“Obviously, ‘yung Hi-Tone, ito ‘yung construction company na connected kay Zaldy Co. Tingin ko, hindi naman coincidental na ang pinakamalaking nakakakuha ng FMR is Region V, tapos pangatlong pinakamaraming nakakuha is connected kay Zaldy Co,” Gatchalian explained.

| via Wilson Carlo M. Dela Torre, The Perpetualite
Photo courtesy of the Senate of the Philippines
Sources: Inquirer, GMA News

Hi, hello, mabuhay!Ongoing pa rin ang midterms exam, bilis ng panahon ‘no? Parang kaka-start lang ng first sem tapos big...
09/10/2025

Hi, hello, mabuhay!

Ongoing pa rin ang midterms exam, bilis ng panahon ‘no? Parang kaka-start lang ng first sem tapos biglang reviewers nanaman ang kasama natin tuwing gabi. Alam ko lahat tayo gustong maka-uno sa portal, I mean sino ba namang ayaw 'di ba? Pero ‘wag niyo kalimutan magpahinga, kasi pahinga ang kailangan para mas ma-absorb natin 'yung mga inaaral natin.

It’s just normal na mapagod and ma-drain, at alam ko ang hirap ipagsabay-sabay ng exams, quizzes, lalo na sa mga may extracurricular activities, kaya mag-set ka ng kahit short breaks, at syempre kumain nang sapat.

Fighting lang, besties. Review well, trust yourself, and believe na sapat na 'yung effort na inilalaan mo ngayon.

Kaya mo 'yan, ikaw pa ba?

Love,
Lala Perpetualista

Three in a row!Perpetual ALTAS claims their third consecutive victory after defeating the Mapúa Cardinals with a score o...
08/10/2025

Three in a row!

Perpetual ALTAS claims their third consecutive victory after defeating the Mapúa Cardinals with a score of 75-65 in their game today, October 8, 2025, at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 101, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, San Juan City.

| via Jhecelle Mei Marquez, The Perpetualite
Photos: Aljo Adoviso

Akbayan Partylist representatives Dadah Kiram Ismula, Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" Diokno, Percival V. Cendaña, and Dinagat ...
08/10/2025

Akbayan Partylist representatives Dadah Kiram Ismula, Jose Manuel Tadeo "Chel" Diokno, Percival V. Cendaña, and Dinagat Islands representative Kaka J. Bag-Ao, filed House Bill No. 5179 or the "Free Period Products."

The bill seeks to ensure that women will have access to free and hygienic menstruation products in public schools and health centers in the Philippines.

"The cost of pads and tampons has been a silent barrier, forcing girls to miss classes and women to skip work. Ang pagbibigay natin ng libreng menstrual products ay hindi lang usapin ng kalusugan, kundi katarungan din," Ismula said in a statement on October 7, 2025.

| via Joshua Andrei Piniano, The Perpetualite
Sources: GMA News, Akbayan Partylist

The Wish Bus is set to arrive at Perpetual Help Medical Center (UPHMC) in Las Piñas as part of their Roadshow tour and t...
08/10/2025

The Wish Bus is set to arrive at Perpetual Help Medical Center (UPHMC) in Las Piñas as part of their Roadshow tour and the hospital's 50th anniversary kick-off on October 10, 2025.

From 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Bus will perform in the UPHMC's parking area and is set to feature its artists for the day.

| via Wilson Carlo M. Dela Torre, The Perpetualite
Photo courtesy of Perpetual Help Medical Center-Las Piñas

LOOK: In celebration of the 38th Marian Festival of the Rosary Month, the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Las ...
08/10/2025

LOOK: In celebration of the 38th Marian Festival of the Rosary Month, the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Las Piñas (UPHSD-LP) will be conducting a Living Rosary on October 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the UPHSD European Garden.

| via Joshua Andrei Piniano, The Perpetualite
File photo, The Perpetualite

Wake me up when Midterm ends.Artwork: Chryz Pagtakhan
08/10/2025

Wake me up when Midterm ends.

Artwork: Chryz Pagtakhan

The momentum is still on!The Perpetual ALTAS defeated the MAPUA Cardinals with a 75-65 score, claiming their third victo...
08/10/2025

The momentum is still on!

The Perpetual ALTAS defeated the MAPUA Cardinals with a 75-65 score, claiming their third victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament on October 8, 2025, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Patrick Sleat was named Player of the Game as he led the team with 11 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks.

| via Reigne Issel Calderon, The Perpetualite
Graphics: David Aine Butil, Tri Lacson

Emilio Jacinto, born on October 8, 1897, known as the "Brains of the Katipunan," wrote his patriotic poem "A La Patria" ...
08/10/2025

Emilio Jacinto, born on October 8, 1897, known as the "Brains of the Katipunan," wrote his patriotic poem "A La Patria" (To the Fatherland) while in a coconut farm in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

This poem was inspired by José Rizal's "Mi Último Adiós" and expresses a deep love and devotion to the Philippines despite the suffering and oppression under Spanish colonial rule.

Jacinto wrote "A La Patria" in Spanish despite having limited formal education in the language, showing his sincerity and passion for the country amid the ongoing revolution.

The poem praises the natural beauty and bounty of the Philippines, calling it a precious "pearl" in the East, while lamenting the country's suffering and the sacrifices of countless Filipino heroes who fought for freedom. It captures the spirit of patriotism and the hope for eventual liberation and justice, inspiring revolutionaries and Filipinos to continue striving for independence.

The significance of "A La Patria" lies in its role as a symbol of Filipino nationalism and resistance during the Philippine Revolution. It reflects the intellectual and emotional fervor that fueled the struggle against Spanish colonization. The poem is important because it connects the sacrifice of the Filipino people with a vision of freedom and dignity, reminding future generations of the value of patriotism and the fight for the country.

In essence, "A La Patria" is a heartfelt tribute to the nation and a call to honor those who gave their lives for its liberation, serving as a lasting testament to Emilio Jacinto’s love and dedication to the Philippines.

by Angela Poquiz Samson
Graphics: David Aine Butil

HAPPENING NOW: The Perpetual ALTAS is battling it out against the Mapúa Cardinals on the National Collegiate Athletic As...
08/10/2025

HAPPENING NOW: The Perpetual ALTAS is battling it out against the Mapúa Cardinals on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Season 101 Men’s Basketball Tournament today, October 8, 2025, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, San Juan City.

| via Reigne Issel Calderon, The Perpetualite
Photos: Aljo Adoviso

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that the population of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) on death row was...
08/10/2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that the population of overseas Filipino workers (OFW) on death row was reduced to 25 from 50, or even 60 prior to the repeal of the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia.

During the Senate Committee on Finance hearing on October 6, 2025, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac told the Senate that the decrease was due to the Philippine embassy's successful applications for commutation under Malaysia's new sentencing policy.

“We’re working very hard. This is our behind-the-scenes work that is unseen by the public, in tandem with the DFA and the Office of the President,” Cacdac said.

The DMW is currently handling 1,106 legal cases involving OFWs, whether active or awaiting resolution, are being handled by the DMW, and 116 have already seen conviction. Most of these cases are in the Middle East.

Cacdac is hopeful for an increase in legal manpower within the agency for the coming year after the approval of only PHP 1.2 billion out of the requested PHP 2.4 billion for the legal aid budget. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed support for this measure, pointing out the low ratio of lawyers to OFWs.

| via Rhian de Leon, The Perpetualite
Sources: Philippine Star, GMA Integrated News, The Manila Times

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