Justin Boncodin, Author at Tinig ng Plaridel

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‘Atin ang Kinse’: Fisherfolk back bill seeking exclusive rights to coastal waters threatened by commercial fleets

Posted on 24 October 202524 October 2025
byDanie Cabrera and Justin Boncodin

Small fisherfolk across the archipelago rally behind a bill seeking exclusive fishing rights over municipal waters, which they say have been taken over by big commercial fishing firms. The Makabayan…

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‘P90 per student, P4.6K per soldier’: Kabataan hits House-approved 2026 nat’l budget

Posted on 13 October 202514 October 2025
byJustin Boncodin and Andre Esguerra

The House-approved 2026 national budget bill allots only P90 per student but spends over P4,600 per military personnel daily, Kabataan Partylist Rep. Renee Co said in a speech explaining her…

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Interim release bid denied, Duterte may commit crimes vs humanity anew — ICC

Posted on 11 October 202514 October 2025
byJustin Boncodin

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected former President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release, citing risks Duterte might continue committing alleged crimes against humanity. Duterte’s political network, including ties…

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Open BOR meetings to campus journos — UP student publications

Posted on 5 September 20256 September 2025
byJustin Boncodin

Student publications from the University of the Philippines (UP) System urged the Board of Regents (BOR) — the university’s highest decision-making body — to open its traditionally closed-door meetings to…

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Maskom renews call for transparency in CMC dean selection

Posted on 28 February 202528 February 2025
byJustin Boncodin

UP College of Media Communication (CMC) Student Council (SC) Chair Edelweiss Nazal calls for transparency and due process amid delays in the college’s dean selection process. “Sa call for nominations…

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Defending DiliMall, Peckley says earning profits is UP’s top priority

Posted on 5 December 20245 December 2024
byAshlee Venezuela, Justin Boncodin and Richardson Tubo

The university’s primary interest is to profit, said UP Vice President for Development Daniel Peckley Jr., in a dialogue with old Shopping Center (SC) stall owners on Nov. 27. Peckley…

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Ang Bigong Pagtugon sa ‘Learning Loss’

Posted on 26 October 2024
byJustin Boncodin and Donavie Gud

Tuwing bakasyon, ang inaalala lang ng mga estudyante ay kung paano papalipasin ang pagkabagot sa bahay. Ngunit para sa high school student na si Jerald, ito ay panahon kung kailan…

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UP community bares risks of admin’s ‘declaration of cooperation’ with AFP

Posted on 16 August 2024
byJustin Boncodin

UP faculty, staff and students urged the administration to reinstate the 1989 UP-DND accord as they oppose the “declaration of cooperation” recently signed by UP President Angelo Jimenez and the…

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UP MVT still reaching, WVT snatches first win in emotional round-one ender

Posted on 19 March 202421 March 2024
byJustin Boncodin

The quest for a sole round-one win by the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons ended with split results in the UAAP Season 86 Collegiate Volleyball Tournament against the…

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UP sectoral regents launch coalition vs Cha-cha

Posted on 24 February 202424 February 2024
byJustin Boncodin

A day before the 38th anniversary of the People Power Revolution, sectoral regents of the University of the Philippines (UP) System led the launch of the UP Against Charter Change (UPACC) coalition to oppose amending the 1987 Constitution under the Marcos Jr. administration.

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UP snags twin victories, moves closer to twice-to-beat edge

Posted on 16 November 2023
byJustin Boncodin and Jason Rodriguez

The UP Fighting Maroons strengthened their bid for twice-to-beat advantages after securing twin victories ahead of their concluding games in the elimination round of the #UAAPSeason86 men’s and women’s basketball tournament.

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