A world without media, press freedom, or journalists is a world without the freedom to know. Freedom is non-negotiable, it is more than just a lack of restraint; it's the presence of truth—the right to an honest and fulfilling life. At its core, press freedom is the right to speak, inform, and report without fear, serving as society's compass for collective truth and dignity.
The student press are easy targets of censorship, threats, harassments, and being silenced. We have so much to lose, which is also why we have so much to fight for.
With all the intentional long-weekends and extended holiday seasons, it wouldn't hurt for the administration to at least recognize its existence and declare its withstanding pathos even if it was slated on a weekend. The point of this writing is neither to reflect upon the dubious decision of not getting another Friday for a regular rest day, but it is the fact that we as Filipinos cannot just have February 25 as a lazy Sunday.
There are two types of people in this world: those who want to make a difference and those who only choose to see these differences unfold. This divide greatly exemplifies how we view certain social roles as something partial rather than infinite. After all, progression and regression exist to define whether we proceed to do better things or stick with the same ideals that we live by, and the only thing that makes these two possibilities are the dynamics upheld by power. One way of exercising this newfound power is through leadership.
‘In shades of brown and black’; this perfectly describes the coastal waters of Oriental Mindoro as the MT Princess Empress sunken ship continues to spread 900,000 gallons of industrial oil to the said area. It is currently affecting 32000 families with millions worth of damages in the Mimaropa region, and if its containment will not be hastened with the utmost efficiency- it may permanently stain not just the marine ecosystem of the said area, but also the livelihoods of the families depending on it.
This is the reality of our country’s current transport schema: the call for modernization has come at the cost of affecting the lives of Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators— investing in a shiny future with new and futuristic automobiles over job-stricken Filipinos wondering how to afford the bare minimum cost of living.
Kung may dapat mang panagutin, hindi ang mga estudyanteng piniling umiwas, kundi ang sistemang paulit-ulit na nabigong protektahan at palakasin ang kanilang loob.
Sapagkat ano ang silbi ng isang pamantasang nagluluwal ng mga “graduates with advance knowledge and lifelong learning skills” kung ang mga ito’y hindi hinuhubog upang manindigan, maging mapanuri, at handang makialam sa lipunang kanilang ginagalawan.
Ang tunay na krisis ay hindi kawalan ng lider, kundi ang sistematikong pagpigil sa pag-usbong nito.
Every March, women are celebrated. For the rest of the year, we are put on trial. This contradiction is not new. Rather, it is one that the country has grown comfortable living with.
Last year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his 3rd State of the Nation Address. Among other things, he flexed the implementation of over 5,500 flood control projects, with plans for around 10 more large scale projects amounting to over 500 billion pesos to be implemented over the next 13 years. These projects once promised to alleviate the lives of Filipinos, yet following the recent ravages of various typhoons, the projects that once promised to save lives, are now drowning in corruption.
If you’ve ever asked ChatGPT to summarize a reading for class, or used it to “inspire” your research outline, you’re not alone. AI has quietly crept into study habits, classrooms, and laboratories—not just helping students and professionals, but in many cases, doing the actual thinking for them. It’s pitched as a productivity boost, a shortcut, a “study buddy.” But let’s be honest: it’s not studying if a machine does it for you.
The young athletes of the Palarong Pambansa embody qualities we often claim to admire: resilience, determination, and sportsmanship. They train without expecting instant recognition. They compete without the promise of wealth. They represent their regions not for fame, but out of pride. And yet, in a society increasingly driven by clicks, likes, and fleeting digital moments, they are left with mere tokens for their excellence.
The increasing statistics of HIV cases in the Philippines should not be ignored, nor should they induce panic. They are presented to spark action — a clarion call for society to fully choose education over tradition and empathy over stigma.
Valentine’s Day is over! While we gear our eyes toward the romanticism that occurs on the 14th of every February (bouquets, chocolates, and plushies if you're lucky), we often disregard what happens after these declarations, pushing this into the farthest corner of the room. It is in our biological demands that we yearn for sex, yet its discussion still fails to hit the limelight.
School events like the Intramural Games proves imperative to the student experience: cheering for your faction’s representing athletes, slyly but not-so-subtly stealing glances at your campus crush, or simply hanging out with your friends— these are merely a few things you could do to enjoy Visayas State University’s (VSU) Sálingkusóg2023. However, not everyone enjoyed the leisure that the grand event provided; some went through hurdles that not even the greatest runner could easily jump through. As VSU lives through the “transfer of strength”, what do Viscans think of this year's intramurals?
Graduation marks a joyous yet scary phase in life, as the excitement of newfound freedom and possibilities is tempered by the uncertainty of venturing into the adult world. As the Class of 2023 prepares for their final march this coming 70th VSU commencement exercise, we asked them about their plans and goals as they begin to walk a new path in life.
We are almost heading to the last page of the school year, and a new set of student leaders will soon take their seats. As part of the students' annual activity at Visayas State University (VSU), students practice their right to suffrage by electing leaders to take charge of the University Supreme Student Council (USSC).
The Mr. and Ms. VSU pageant is a major highlight in this year’s activities for the university’s 99th founding anniversary. Amid having eight pairs from across all five satellite campuses and colleges of the VSU system competing in the momentous comeback of the university’s most coveted crowns, comes the imminent buzz with pricing of tickets that sparked controversy among the Viscan community early last week.
Christmas is just around the corner. It has been the norm for VSU to welcome the Yuletide season with a festive lighting event. The towering and stylish Christmas tree and signature Pinoy parol hanging on posts, which adorn and illuminate the streets and patios of the university, prodded anticipation and excitement within people from different walks of life. And as the COVID-19 pandemic became a staunch part of the observance of these events, excitement and expectations about witnessing this again have doubled, to say the least.
