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PUBLIC RAGE OVER "PORK MISUSE" CONTINUES
By Frances Gutierrez The people stand firm. They want to have the pork barrel abolished. The call for the scrapping of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel continues to draw support, this time, from the Philippine President’s “bosses.” Widespread public clamour has been sparked by the alleged Janet Lim Napoles-led multi-billion peso scam that also involved some lawmakers who supposedly funnelled their PDAF to bogus non-government organizations. |
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By Brenda Grifon and Frances Gutierrez No SK elections will be held this year. President Benigno Aquino III settles such restless issue after enacting a measure postponing the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls this month. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte announced on a briefing, that was also uploaded to the Presidential Communication Operations Office website that the President had signed on Friday “an Act to Postpone the Sangguniang Kabataang Elections on Oct. 28 Amending for the Purpose Republic Act 9340 and for other Purposes." NBA 2K14 IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE PH
By Justin Blancaflor Fans who are waiting for the arrival of NBA 2K14 for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, won’t have to wait any longer as the game has already arrived in the country and is available for purchase. NBA 2K14 is being exclusively marketed by X-Play Online Games Inc., one of the country’s leading video game distributors, together with game publishing frontrunner 2K Sports and developed by Visual Concepts. I-witness homecoming: Sandra aguinaldo goes to UST
By Rose Ann Gonzales On the 14th anniversary of I-witness, host Sandra Aguinaldo returned to her alma mater University of Santo Tomas and shared her award-winning documentaries, September 9. Aguinaldo, an AB Journalism graduate batch ‘93, revisited UST for the anniversary celebration of GMA Documentary program I-witness titled “Homecoming” at Thomas Aquinas Research Center (TARC) Auditorium. MNL Int'l Book Fair Launched Unbound Stories
By Brenda Grifon and Chrixy Paguirigan A thirst for the limitless search for books was quenched by the Manila International Book Fair with the theme “Words without Borders,” held last September 11-15, 2013 at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. 42,000 Runners Race for Glory in Milo Marathon 2013
By Eloisa Lopez Marathon enthusiasts Eric Panique and Luisa Raterta dominated the 42k division race of the 37th National MILO Marathon Manila leg in Pasay City on Sunday. Athletes, students and elite runners alike gathered together at the starting line in SM Mall of Asia Grounds. Locals Celebrate WYD 2013
By Chrixy Paguirigan A total of 3,400 young people answered the call to attend the Local World Youth day last July 27 and 28, held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute, in Makati. It was another event that gathered youth all around the Nation coming form different dioceses, national youth organizations and schools around Metro Manila. UST Opens Celebration of Buwan ng Wika
By Frances Gutierrez, Dada Grifon and Chrixy Paguirigan To usher in the start of the Buwan ng Wika celebration, the Faculty of Arts and Letters of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) held a forum in the auditorium of the Beato Angelico building yesterday. The student-organized forum spearheaded by the AB Student Council with the assistance of AB History Society and support of Ms. Imelda de Castro highlighted the importance of the Filipino language through the discussion led by two well- known Filipino writers. SPORTS STORIES (Click to read more)UST BASKETBALL: THE STORY OF THE TIGERS, AND THE ALL-OUT SUPPORT OF THE THOMASIAN COMMUNITY
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By Aikea Aguirre The University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers defeats the National University Bulldogs, the first seeding team in the UAAP Season 76 Men's Basketball Tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena with the final score, 69-76, earlier. The best player of the game was Kevin Ferrer, giving off a 17-point contribution. DERRICK ROSE RETURNS TO MANILA
By Justin Blancaflor Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose will be visiting Manila to headline the three-day D Rose world tour. Adidas Basketball will be promoting the 2011 NBA MVP in Manila this Sept. 14-16 to engage his fans in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and exhibition games, where the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player visits Europe and returns to Asia for the third time. NU Topples UP at 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition
By Frances Gutierrez The reign of the University of the Philippines in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition has been punctuated by the National University as the latter emerged as this year’s champion in the said event held at the Mall of Asia Arena that was packed with a crowd of more than 20,000. Peps set for 2013 UAAP Cheerdance Competition
By Anjeanette Manuel Eight schools will battle out not just for their respective alma mater’s pride but also to show their breathtaking dance routines as the UAAP Season 76 Cheerdance competitions kicks off on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. “This is going to be a close fight. Everybody wants to outperform one another,” said Jacqueline Alota, head coach of the FEU Tamaraws Pep Squad that brought home the first runner-up trophy last year. FEATURE STORIES (Click to read more)Road to Progress, Untaken
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By Chrixy Paguirigan Kabang, a hero dog whose snout and jaw was ripped of when she saved two girls from an accident, ended up in Davis hospital in 2012 after a fundraising campaign to bring her to the U.S. Veterinarians reached $27,000 through donation all around the world. Manila, You're Next!
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By Aikea Aguirre Loud cheers reverberated inside San Juan Arena as the battle heated up between the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers and the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors. The shrieks intensified more as a young woman on the UST courtside stole the spotlight with her game reports; but more than just an icon in the field of courtside reporting, Ma. Kristina “Tina" Marasigan is more than just a courtside beauty. NEWS GALLERY (Click to see more...)Watch inspirational videos!
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