Tinig ng Plaridel

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Lack of high school PH history subject causes ‘loss of identity’ – advocacy group

Posted on 14 February 202314 February 2023
byCzashaine Mai Abella and Erica Villasorda

Advocacy group High School Philippine History Movement (HSPHM) in an online conference last Nov. 26 raised the alarm that the absence of the subject contributes to an “inadequate” level of knowledge and competence in secondary education curricula.

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Calls to decriminalize libel grow after Baguio journo convicted for cyber libel

Posted on 12 February 202312 February 2023
byJeremiah Inocencio

Following his conviction for cyber libel last December, press freedom advocates expressed strong support for journalist Frank Cimatu, asserting that libel lawsuits are used as a means to repress media freedom and threaten individual liberties and national democracy at large.

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5 min

The political is personal in DUP’s ‘The Reconciliation Dinner’

Posted on 8 February 20238 February 2023
byIngrid Alexandrea Delgado

It is in these moments that people begin to question whether they really know the people they love the most and, corollary to that, what lines they are willing to cross for the people they love.

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Amid persisting attacks, student journos urge UP to streamline processes for funding

Posted on 1 February 20231 February 2023
byTinig ng Plaridel

As threats, harassment and red-tagging of student journalists persist, campus publications called to streamline processes to request funding in a resolution passed at the UP Solidaridad Congress last Monday, Jan. 30.

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8 min

TNPicks: Our Appreciation List for 2022

Posted on 31 December 202231 December 2022
byTinig ng Plaridel

Wrapping up 2022, our editors sent in their favorite stories, designs and multimedia output from our fellow student publications. In the third edition of our appreciation list, we tip our hats to the work of our pals in the campus press.

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3 min

UP MBT surrenders UAAP crown to Ateneo in heartbreaking Game 3

Posted on 23 December 202228 December 2022
bySophia Cifra and Lorraine Valdez

The Fighting Maroons could not close out their fourth-quarter comeback charge for a historic title repeat at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

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Diouf becomes third Fighting Maroon crowned UAAP MVP

Posted on 18 December 202218 December 2022
byJelena Basilio and Gab Casagan

The Senegalese standout follows the footsteps of Fort Acuña in 1968 and Bright Akhuetie in 2018 as the only season MVP winners that hail from UP.

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UP drops injury-marred Game 2 to force sudden death with Ateneo

Posted on 18 December 202218 December 2022
byKarl Agbugay

A foul-plagued UP found themselves on the losing end last Wednesday in front of a 20,000-strong crowd at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum as Ateneo rebounded to stretch the championship series to a decider.

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Lucero tows UP past Ateneo as MBT nears back-to-back UAAP crowns

Posted on 12 December 202212 December 2022
byIvy Ferrer

Graduating Fil-Am forward Zavier Lucero had a double-double outing with 14 points and 11 rebounds to help the maroons gain the upper hand in the best-of-three championship series.

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‘A new legacy’: UP Pep Squad ushers in ‘new generation’ at cheerdance tilt

Posted on 12 December 202212 December 2022
byKyle Angelo Cristy

“It’s a new team— different set of performers, different set of coaches,” said UP Pep Squad alumna and current head coach Fae Pascua.

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Jimenez elected 22nd UP President, vows to defend academic freedom

Posted on 10 December 202210 December 2022
byJason Sigales

In his first public address to constituents since the Board of Regents announced his selection at Quezon Hall, Jimenez said he wanted to open a dialogue with student-leaders as soon as possible, adding that he will “always go back to” the studentry’s demands.

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UP weathers late NU storm, books return trip to UAAP finals

Posted on 10 December 202226 February 2023
byJc Ricarte

Facing a gallant NU stand in the final frame, State U displayed championship poise in crunch time to mount an 11-0 surge and secure their spot in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball finals.