Twitter has been part of the information landscape for many years. In only 280 words, messages known as “tweets” have started conversations, influenced opinions, and stirred controversy and disinformation that have affected actions on health issues, commercial initiatives, and other human...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza This is the second to the last weekend before D-Day, D for decision. For candidates, D is for deadline, eight days before voters get out the vote on Monday, May 9. In elections past, elections were held on a Tuesday, but what’s past is past. For one thing, elections...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS The last full week before the national election is coming up. And as days draw near, the tension is stronger than ever. At this point, though a lot can still happen, I keep reminding myself that the most we can do as ordinary citizens is to pray for our country, and to pray...
HOTSPOT Tonyo Cruz As we enter the final week of the campaign, it is important to look back at history’s valuable Marcos-related lesson: The Marcoses could be defeated. They’re not unbeatable. We have done it twice in history. In 1986, after the dictator Marcos tried to tamper with the results...
Ellen DeGeneres took to social media to thank fans for years of support. She did so posting a photo of her taken on set as they taped the final episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Note the show debuted in 2003. It has won more than 60 Emmy awards. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc6qxKcpC23/ Ellen...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Friday, April 29, welcomed the inclusion of 15 Philippine universities 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. (Image courtesy of CHED) The 15 universities, CHED said, are now “among the best” higher education institutions (HEIs) in the...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Pinky Concha Colmenares So many people are talking about road safety because it affects all of us who need mobility for basic human activities – work, worship, school, socialization. What is the community doing about keeping our roads safe? In the motoring industry, automotive...
REFLECTIONS TODAY This miracle story remembered by the early believers lies behind our celebration of the Eucharist. Every day, this sacrament is celebrated to underline that Jesus is our daily spiritual food and nourishment. For we may be abundant in material food, but bereft or deprived of the...
EDITORS DESK BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT Social media platforms offer avenues for people to express themselves and be heard. They serve as a stage for anyone who has something to share to the world. Depends on your time, preference, and orientation, one may have to prioritize which social media to...
University of the Philippines asserted its dominance and made quick work of University of Santo Tomas with an emphatic 96-67 win in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Thursday night, April 28. CJ Cansino of University of the Philippines (UAAP...
Due to the rivalries of political parties, student council elections in the University of the Philippines - Diliman tend to become heated. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan (VPLR Media Bureau) But, in a rare gesture, more than 1,000 former members of the different student...
University of the Philippines won't be left behind with its recruitment and preparation for the next seasons after acquiring the services of Cebuano guard Lowell "Chicco" Briones Jr., son of former PBA player Lowell Briones Sr. Lowell "Chicco" Briones Jr. (Handout photo) UP men's basketball team...
