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FEU Advocate · December 01, 2021

Building Vaccine Confidence by Immunizing New Media

Establishing vaccine confidence has always been one of the long-term goals in the health sector, especially in the pursuance of universal healthcare. However, vaccine hesitancy remains to be prevalent. As media experts master the use of media to achieve greater means, the Far Eastern University (FEU) Communication Society (CommSoc) organized “Ano Na Vax?!,” a webinar tackling the role of the new media in building vaccine confidence, last November 20, 2021.

FEU Advocate · November 30, 2021

Andres Bonifacio, Today

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?

FEU Advocate · November 26, 2021

The Gateway to Knowledge and Culture

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.

FEU Advocate · November 25, 2021

Fighting Misinformation during Elections

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.

FEU Advocate · November 15, 2021

Popularity Game: Celebrities in the Political Arena

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?

FEU Advocate · October 25, 2021

Tamaraw Month: A Call for Rescue

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.

FEU Advocate · October 23, 2021

6 Extraordinary Mediums Filipino Artists Wield in their Works

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.

FEU Advocate · October 14, 2021

Maria Ressa: First Filipina Nobel Prize Winner

Rappler co-founder and CEO Maria Ressa was awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, making her the first Filipino ever to win the prize.

FEU Advocate · October 12, 2021

With Ink, Chalk, and Passion

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.

FEU Advocate · October 09, 2021

Seeing the Intangible

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.