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05/12/2015

FEU notches 20th UAAP crown

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws notched its 20th UAAP men's basketball title after beating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, 67-62, in the decider of the best of three finals on Dec. 2, Wednesday, at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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05/12/2015

Could the Bicol VP bets spice things up in the 2016 race?
by Tricia S. Lechuga

Bicolanos will have a hard time choosing their next vice president.
Despite their love for the sili, Bicolanos might be overwhelmed — things took an extra hot and spicy turn following the candidacy of four vice presidential aspirants bred from the region.

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(Photo manipulated by Kristina Casandra S. Tayam)

05/12/2015

In Manila, it's not easy to get away with your marriage

On Aug. 15, Pope Francis signed a decree ordering a reform in the church’s annulment procedures, more befittingly called marriage nullity, streamlining the annulment process to become easier, faster, and cost-free.

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Following Pope Francis' declaration on easing the annulment process, Church leaders and the laity in Manila weighed in on the announcement, with the Philippi...

02/12/2015

'Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika': Celebrating the finest Filipino music
In a country filled with virtuosos, the legendary maestro Ryan Cayabyab is one of only few who can give justice to the Philippines’ rich musical heritage.

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(Photo via University of Santo Tomas Singers page)

02/12/2015

It’s Christmas Time in Greenhills
Christmas season has officially started at the Greenhills Shopping Center after the launch of their annual animated display together with the famous night market especially set up for penny-pinchers who want to be equipped this gift-giving season.

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(Photos by Adeluis Antovic A. Bordado Jr.)

01/12/2015

Where are we now?
by Gaea Katreena C. Cabico

Back in September 2000, the 189 member-states of the United Nations, including the Philippines, signed the Millennium Declaration, a global commitment of countries to achieve eight time-bound targets ─ known as Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ─ anchored on eradicating extreme poverty by 2015.

The clock is ticking but the question still remains: Where are we now?

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(illustration by Ysabel Nicole E. Hilado)

01/12/2015

Learning how to gamble
by Kathryn Jedi V. Baylon

Make no mistake about it—with the onset of partial presidential weather surveys, subtle campaign banners, streamers and TV ads, topped off with election law suits coming from almost all directions all over the news, the Philippine election season is drawing near.

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(illustration by Ysabel Nicole E. Hilado)

28/11/2015

Ferrer explodes as UST defeats FEU, forces Game 3

Kevin Ferrer refused to end his collegiate basketball stint today.

The King Tiger, who sizzled the court with his stellar shooting, led the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers to secure a win against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 62-56, extending the UAAP Season 78 men’s basketball finals to a deciding Game 3.

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27/11/2015

ICYMI: “Tanim Bala” plagues NAIA, travellers resort to bubble wrap for safety

Local and foreign travellers have resorted to wrapping their luggages in thick bubble wrap following several “Tanim Bala” cases plaguing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

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25/11/2015

FEU runs over UST, inches a step closer to UAAP title

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws inched a step closer to the title as they weathered a University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers comeback, 75-64, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 78 men’s basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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24/11/2015

‘Kontrabando’: Youtube Series Review

This is how you get people to consume the news

With just the right amount of news, elaborate opinion, naughty jokes, cussing, and their signature brand of “tito” humor, the creative minds behind TV 5’s “Kontrabando” sure have something in mind: to get people to actually consume the news.

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22/11/2015

Today, as the victims' families continue to seek justice, let us look back on some facts and figures of the Ampatuan Massacre, the country's most brutal election violence.

In commemoration of its 6th year anniversary, together, let us .