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Monthly Archives: August 2010

‘Major-major’ at ‘pamily’: ang sariling wika sa kasalukuyan

Sa wika pa lang, mayroon na tayong matinding pagpapahalaga sa Ingles at pandidiri naman sa mga lingguwahe ng bansa. Mayroon pa rin tayong inferiority complex sa mga puti; ang kultura, lingguwahe at mga produkto ng mga Amerikano ay magaganda at abante habang ang sa mga Pilipino naman ay pangit at atrasado.

Nominees for UP President bared

The University of the Philippines Board of Regents confirmed the nominations of 11 individuals for UP President at its 1259th meeting at UP Mindanao last Friday.

Overkill

When it comes to mistakes committed, the mainstream media finds itself bearing responsibility for much of the events leading to the botched rescue operation that saw eight dead and seven injured.

Falcons show no mercy vs. depleted Maroons, 74-51

Magi Sison has been a workhorse for the Maroons in the absence of teammates Woody Co and Mark Lopez, who were both injured, Alvin Padilla, who was suspended, and Mike Silungan, who caught a flu.

After the Storm

Forty years later, however, the country still faces the same social problems that the FQS vehemently fought against. A new generation has been born without even knowing what the First Quarter Storm was about. It would seem that the rage of the 70s has become but mere paragraphs in the archives of history.

KBP Policy on Crime and Crisis Situations

The coverage of crimes in progress or crisis situations such as hostage-taking or kidnapping shall not put lives in greater danger than what is already inherent in the situation.

Bulldogs sneak past UP, 61-59

“I just closed my eyes and hoped it would miss,” said NU coach Eric Gonzales as his Bulldogs squad escaped UP’s late surge with only a minute down in the final period.

Co, Lopez injured as Maroons bow to Archers, 63-84

The Maroons found themselves limping in the absence of three key players in today’s game.

Blue Eagles subdue Maroons, 75-59

“The players are improving but I challenged them that one of them should step-up for the team,” Coach Boyet Fernandez said.

UAAP Season 73 2nd Round Pairings

All UP games for the season’s 2nd round will be held at the Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.