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Students slam free higher education bill anew, continue to fight for tuition-free PH

Posted on 26 May 201726 May 2017
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Text and Photo by Nacho Domingo Students from local universities gathered a second time at the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to call for the implementation of free education on…

UP caps off Season 79 with street dance podium finish

Posted on 21 May 201722 May 2017
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Text by Luisa Morales Photo by Antonne Santiago It was an electrifying performance, a fitting end for an electrifying season. The University of the Philippines Streetdance Club (UP SDC)…

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CHED exec seeks revision of CHED-DBM memo following protests, criticisms

Posted on 14 May 2017
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Text and photo by Merryll Red Phae Carao Following the May 10 protests against the Joint Memorandum by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Budget and…

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Abot-kamay, lagpas sa larawan

Posted on 4 May 2017
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ni Andrea Jobelle Adan Aspalto at mga latag na tagpi-tagping tarpaulin, ilang mahabang tarapal na pilit pinatayo gamit kahoy, at mangilan-ngilang tent–iyan lamang ang kanlungan at panangga ng mga miyembro…

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UP fails to defend crown, bows out in semis

Posted on 4 May 20174 May 2017
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By Luisa Morales Defending champions University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons failed to return to the finals, losing to the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, 2-1 at the Rizal…

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UP bids goodbye to Final Four, seniors

Posted on 6 April 20176 April 2017
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Text by Luisa Morales Photo by Mark Kevin Reginio Time has come for the curtain call. The University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons close their season with a loss,…

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BOTONG ISKO: Hot Off 2017 sparks debate on frat politics, student representation

Posted on 5 April 2017
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By Krysten Mariann Boado and Dale Calanog This year’s Student Council Elections (SCE) continues to blaze as University Student Council (USC) aspirants and College of Mass Communication Student Council (CMCSC)…

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BOTONG ISKO: CSSP SC bets clash over Magna Carta

Posted on 5 April 2017
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By Jeuel Barroso College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Student Council (CSSP SC) bets clashed at the discussion of the students’ Magna Carta in PASABOG, CSSP’s annual SC election debate…

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BOTONG ISKO: USC councilor bets debate on free education

Posted on 5 April 2017
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By Krysten Mariann Boado and Pathricia Roxas With the impending responsibility of representing the University of the Philippines (UP) student body, UP Diliman University Student Council (USC) candidates expressed their…

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UP falls to UST in three sets, puts Final Four spot on the line

Posted on 2 April 20172 April 2017
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Text by Luisa Morales Photo by Mark Kevin Reginio Diliman fans are holding their breaths for the Final Four. The University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons failed to cement…

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Fight for holistic UP education continues for concerned faculty, students

Posted on 2 April 20172 April 2017
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By Nacho Domingo In condemnation of the University Council’s (UC) approval of the General Elective (GE) reform, the Sagip GE Alliance, composed of faculty and students opposing the reduction of…

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Sakadas continue fight against labor violations, seek support from government

Posted on 30 March 201730 March 2017
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By Ara Nacario Three months after being rescued from Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac, Bukidnon-based migratory cane cutters—more commonly known as sakadas—filed their third labor exploitation complaint March 20, against recruiter…