By Carlota Leopoldina Bagumbayan* *The author of this article has opted to use a pseudonym to protect their identity. Last May 9, the Philippines underwent national and local elections. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte emerged as the elected president and vice-president, respectively. …

by Raphael Santos Note: This feature story is not a complete retelling of Poitier’s life but rather a tribute to his career and legacy. A comprehensive autobiography, “Measure of A Man,” is available for people who want to learn more about him. “I was not looking to be an actor…

by Magwayen* *The author has opted to use a pseudonym. “If, in a Duterte Presidency, the main issue was human rights, in a Marcos Presidency it would be truth.” This was Rappler senior editor Chay Hofileña’s message in an article for The New Yorker, which followed the news site’s staff…

By Sam Gianan Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual reproduction, rape, sexual harassment, abuse, and aphobia (discrimination against aromantic and asexual people). “Why aren’t you in a relationship yet?” “When do you plan to get married?” “What do you mean you don’t have a crush?” These questions are…

By Sam Gianan Note: This article only covers the released anime episodes and does not contain manga spoilers. Everyone desires something picturesque, don’t they? Unfortunately, it’s harder to achieve when we have secrets and flaws to hide. From failed relationships to financial problems to past mistakes, people have baggage that…

by Clarenne Gayapa Last April 26, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS) System passed BOT Resolution 2022–04–032, revising the PSHS mission and vision statements. In the vision statement, the PSHS core values were changed from “Truth, Excellence, Service” to “Integrity, Excellence, Service.” The resolution…

by Rysa Ang A sweet song fills the ship as you and your crewmates venture toward a cloud of fog that blankets your journey ahead. As the singing gets louder, a drop of water trickles down from the sky — a storm is about to begin. Yet, as your crew…

By La Liga Manoban* After grievous battles across the Philippines, with police firing at protesters, military personnel raiding ballot-filled classrooms, and businessmen investing in voting machines, a challenger has emerged victorious. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., 64, known as “Bongbong,” was proclaimed the presumptive president of the Philippines on May 15 at…

By Bianca Espinoza Two students from the Philippine Science High School–Main Campus (PSHS–MC) are the champions of this year’s Philippine Schools Debate Championship (PSDC). The last time a PSHS–MC team won the championship was in 2003. PSHS–MC DM, composed of Neil De Jesus and Ram Mayo of Batch 2022, was…