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5 min

UP student orgs press Marcos admin for action on key issues

Posted on 26 July 202226 July 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s one hour and 14 minute-long debut SONA touched on development goals, Marcos was mum on the worsening press freedom situation in the country, rights of persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), among other pressing issues.

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1 min

TNP 44 Editorial Exam Application

Posted on 26 July 202226 July 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

Pick up the pen and become TNP’s 44th editor-in-chief. Form closes on Aug. 5, 11:59 p.m.

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12 min

UP Pep sees slow action from UP after baring years of coaches’ abuse

Posted on 20 July 202221 July 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

by Cristina Chi, J-Ann Avila, Leo Baltar and Aerielle Ulanday (This is the second of two parts.) Content warning: This article contains vivid descriptions of physical and verbal abuse. For…

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12 min

UP Pep coaches under fire over allegations of unauthorized fees, physical and emotional abuse

Posted on 20 July 202220 July 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

by Cristina Chi, J-Ann Avila, Leo Baltar and Aerielle Ulanday (This is the first of two parts. Read the second part here.) Two celebrated coaches of the University of the…

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3 min

TNP FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims Marcos richest family in the world

Posted on 29 June 202229 June 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

The Marcoses are not the richest family in the world, contrary to a claim made by a TikTok video that the household has amassed over $1.4 trillion (P88 trillion) in wealth.

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6 min

Petition granted: 37 Eng’g students to graduate July

Posted on 29 June 202229 June 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

Thirty-seven Metallurgical and Materials Engineering students were almost left out of the list of graduates this July due to their department’s oversight on elective requisites.

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3 min

TNP FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims Air Force has not visibly flown in 36 years

Posted on 28 June 202228 June 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

Aircraft from the Philippine Air Force have flown multiple times since dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted 36 years ago, contrary to a claim in a viral TikTok video that they only reappeared at this year’s Philippine independence day celebration.

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2 min

TNP FACT-CHECK: Markers pass off dolomite beach as boost for entire Manila Bay

Posted on 24 June 202224 June 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

The P389 million dolomite beach project only covers 500 meters of the 190-kilometer Manila Bay coastline, contrary to what two stone markers placed in the site imply.

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3 min

Tinig ng Plaridel’s statement on the blocking of alternative news outfits’ websites

Posted on 22 June 202222 June 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

In a June 8 memorandum, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered internet service providers to block 26 websites, including the alternative media news sites Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly. The NTC…

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Amid political turmoil, over 100k apply to UP

Posted on 30 May 202230 May 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

For over 100,000 applicants aspiring to become an Iskolar ng Bayan, the maroon path is a journey worth taking, even with the vilification its students face from state agents, trolls and even its own administrators.

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2 min

UP ends four-game losing streak, takes over UE

Posted on 27 May 202229 August 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

The Lady Warriors struggled with 27 unforced errors in their game against UP. Alyssa Bertolano was not helping UE’s case either, as she chalked up 14 points and eight excellent digs in the match. Her unpredictable style made her player of the game, and State U the victor of this redemption faceoff.

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STAND UP retains seats in CMC student council

Posted on 17 May 202217 May 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

Without an opposing party, STAND UP CMC keeps all its seats in the college’s student council for AY 2022-2023. The slate calls to consolidate the college towards calls to defend press freedom amid a looming Marcos presidency.