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Fraternities reach peace accord; Law, NCPAG entry ban lifted

Posted on 5 July 201020 July 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

Dean Leonen said these kinds of organizations are fostering a “culture of violence” to prove their members’ “masculinity.”

“But what I know of masculinity has something to do with courage. To prove your masculinity does not require you to maim or kill an individual,” Leonen said.

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In Focus: Benigno C. Aquino III inaugurated as 15th President

Posted on 4 July 20104 July 2010
byTinig ng Plaridel

An era ended, as a new one began. After nine years under Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the country witnessed the son of Ninoy and Cory Aquino take his oath and promise, “Kayo ang boss ko.”

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Law students hurt in alleged frat attack

Posted on 3 July 20104 July 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

UP College of Law Dean Marvic Leonen said the attack might be the culmination of a weeklong incidence of violence between the Sigma Rho and Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternities.

Sigma Rho-Upsilon Sigma Phi Conflict Timeline

Posted on 2 July 20105 July 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

As early as last week incidents between fraternities Sigma Rho and Upsilon Sigma Phi have been taking place.

Benigno Aquino III Inaugural Address (Full Transcript)

Posted on 30 June 201030 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

“Kami ay narito para magsilbi at hindi para maghari. Ang mandato ninyo sa amin ay pagbabago—isang malinaw na utos para ayusin ang gobyerno at lipunan mula sa pamahalaang iilan lamang ang nakikinabang tungo sa isang pamahalaang kabutihan ng mamamayan ang pinangangalagaan.”

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Arroyo flunks term assessment; all eyes on new Aquino admin

Posted on 30 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

LCC convener and USC vice chairperson Fermina “Amme” Agudo said, “We want to send a clear message to the Aquino administration that the Iskolar ng Bayan is united and is prepared to mobilize and be vigilant in his first 100 days.”

The First 100 Days of Noynoy Aquino: Issues and Indicators

Posted on 30 June 201030 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

I. GOOD GOVERNANCE
II. EDUCATION
III. INDUSTRIALIZATION PROGRAM
IV. HUMAN RIGHTS

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Repeating change: Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III

Posted on 19 June 201019 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

At its onset, Noynoy’s six-year feat already promises to be challenging. At the helm of the executive branch of government, he must win the hearts of the legislature and the judiciary that are both hell-bent on playing hard to get.

Kuya Arnel: funny, dependable admin aide, 44

Posted on 18 June 201023 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

Arnel Q. Aga, an administrative aide for the College of Mass Communication (CMC) administration office in the University of the Philippines – Diliman (UPD), died of a heart attack last Monday, according to Clarissa Concepcion of the CMC administration office. He was 44.

Student group aids Chem Pav fix

Posted on 17 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

“After seeing the news on Facebook about the fire, we thought, ‘Why not organize an informal organization that will help in the relief efforts?’”

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PROFILE: Jejomar C. Binay

Posted on 14 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

Binay would be the first Vice President not to come from the legislature, the oldest elected at 69, and perhaps the Vice President elected under the the most extraordinary circumstances.

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PROFILE: Edcel C. Lagman

Posted on 11 June 2010
byFranz Jonathan G. de la Fuente (TNP)

Perhaps the most controversial bill Lagman has authored is House Bill 17, or the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill, which has been judged by critics as anti-life and pro-abortion.

Lagman dismissed these allegations, saying the bill strengthens family life by giving parents an informed choice in planning their families. Still, opponents of the Bill, notably the Catholic Church, dispute these claims.