Through the tumultuous and triumphant times, the ceaseless ticking of the clock served to remind of the now, the next, and the new. Sailing through the dark chapters of Philippine colonial history and struggle leading up to today’s democratic society, however, holds the answer to the country’s present and future. In commemoration of Bonifacio Day, we ask: where has his fight taken the Philippines?
The Far Eastern University (FEU) Library supports its students’ and faculty members’ teaching, learning, and research needs through diverse materials and invaluable services. Regardless of the sudden shift to online learning, the library staff managed to fully serve the best they could by establishing new policies, guidelines, and responsibilities.
Misinformation has always been pervasive but this is not a new phenomenon especially during election season. The Philippines has experienced its own plights regarding this issue as well as social media becoming a constant battleground of those on the opposite sides. It is not only the media’s job to ensure that credible information is disseminated throughout the country but all Filipinos can take their share of responsibility as well.
Peeling back decades of the Philippine political scene reveal rosters of celebrities who have filed elective candidacies in a bid for public service. As stardom and political power increasingly become an expected pairing in the country, a concern emerges: are these celebrities banking on their political competence, or riding on the coattails of their prominence?
For more than 80 years, the elusive Tamaraws have been the emblem of Far Eastern University (FEU) as they embody both strength and resiliency—qualities deeply associated with the University’s core values. Unfortunately, they remain to be identified as critically endangered in the bushy forests of Mindoro Island.
October marks the season for artists to ramp up their creativity and ready their materials in full gear as art challenges fill the community. Every artist showcases their respective art styles and passion, accepting the challenges with full vigor. These art challenges push artists to go out of their comfort zone and explore new mediums or subjects, learning more skills to tuck under their creative tool belts and discover other interests they otherwise would not have looked into.
Rappler co-founder and CEO Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, making her the first Filipino ever to win the prize.
For decades, Bienvenido L. Lumbera bared his truth across multiple literary forms, championing the Filipino experience from the paper to the blackboard and inspiring many generations of writers and scholars at a time when colonial mentality was astir.
Mental health problem is no fiction. It is invisible because it resides in the mind, but this fight does not need to be fought alone. As we celebrate National Mental Health Week, let us find out what one can do to maintain the Tamaraw mentality: being brave, visible, and aware.
The increased daily media consumption by people of all ages induces the ongoing buildout of digitized content such as podcasts. In today’s celebration of International Podcast Day, let us bring to light how it benefits everyone, especially students, during this health crisis.