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Forward with the Truth. The official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila University.
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At a time of national tumult, uncovering realities behind distorted facts remains crucial in forwarding the fight for collective justice and genuine freedom. In its 95 years of serving the Ateneo and beyond, The GUIDON persists in its pursuit of Truth through informative
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JUST IN: “NO CLASSES UNDER A MARCOS PRESIDENCY”
The Sanggunian, the Committee on Graduate Student Concerns, the ALS Student Council, and the ASMPH Student Council have declared encouragement for an academic walkout.
#Blueprint2022
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JUST IN: ARETÉ IS PINK.
The Areté was lit in pink after Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan's Pasasalamat Rally tomorrow was moved to the Ateneo grounds.
#Blueprint2022
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: A PNP official was eager to give Metro Manila police chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas the benefit of the doubt for a party that violated quarantine measures. Where was this understanding when hungry Filipinos were punished for allegedly defying the same protocols?
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JUST IN: A shooting incident at the Ateneo Gate 3 was reported earlier today, 2:55 PM. The PNP has arrived onsite as per the MMDA.
More updates to follow.
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JUST IN: The second semester of AY 2019-2020 has been shortened and will end on May 8. In a recently-released memo, the Office of the Vice President explained that eligible non-graduating students will receive a passing (P) mark instead of letter grades. (1/4)
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JUST IN: Over 150 Ateneans have co-signed a mass student strike statement to protest the government's response to the recent typhoons and the COVID-19 pandemic. These students call on the University to concentrate all efforts on restoring the most vulnerable parts of the country.
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LOOK: The Rizal Library First Pacific Hall fountain is colored red to symbolize the blood of those lost to the injustices of the Marcos regime. This initiative is part of the Sanggunian Commission on Socio-Political Development's (CSPD) installations for the commemoration of the
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The sex industry might be about baring it all, but one sex worker shares what’s truly going on under the wraps in this comic.
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JUST IN: Presidential candidates Manny Pacquiao and Ping Lacson will skip the presidential debates hosted by SMNI, a Quiboloy-owned media company. Pacquiao says that he cannot, "in good conscience," attend an event sponsored by someone who has used God's name in vain.
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IN PHOTOS: Students and faculty arrived on campus dressed in black to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Martial Law declaration.
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OPINION: The act of quantifying your family through billing statements and financial records is a long and strenuous reality check. Arguably, one must label theirself “poor enough” to get a chance of a better future.
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WIN OR LOSE, IT’S THE SCHOOL WE CHOOSE
WATCH: The Ateneo Blue Eagles redeem the championship title after securing Game 3 of the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Basketball Finals.
Video by Mina Mata
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JUST IN: Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Far Eastern University, and the University of Santo Tomas released a joint statement to deny the recent claims made by Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr.
Read the full statement here:
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LOOK: Over 100 Ateneo de Manila University professors endorse the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem.
They believe that the pair will form "a society that cares for humanity, is fair and just to all, and is a source of hope." | via Leni for You FB page
#Blueprint2022
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The Ateneo Employees and Workers Union (AEWU) announces that it will be going on strike following an 8-hour voting session that resulted in 201 out of 205 workers voting in favor of a walk-out.
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Student activism thrived in the Loyola Heights as Ateneans joined in the student resistance during the Martial Law years.
On its 50th anniversary, we remember the students of the Ateneo who actively resisted the atrocities of the authoritarian Marcos regime.
From our archives:
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Villarin: "All this in winning is not necessary—everything is given to us, so let us be grateful."
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The NTC's cease and desist order against ABS-CBN is a stark reminder of the government's fear of dissent—and the importance of critical voices, now more than ever. We call fellow journalists and Filipinos to stand with ABS-CBN in the fight for press freedom.
#NoToABSCBNShutdown
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HAPPENING NOW: Thanksgiving Mass for UAAP Season 80 Men’s Basketball Championship at the Church of the Gesú
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LOOK: In tribute to the late Ateneo security guard Jeneven Bandiala, who died in the line of duty during the Areté shooting incident last July 24, the University has displayed his motorcycle alongside a Mother Mary statue at Gate 3.5.
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: The GUIDON strongly condemns Congress' rejection of ABS-CBN's franchise renewal. With the country's largest and oldest network so easily forced off-air, one can only guess the fate of other members of the free press.
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In this episode of On Point, professional volleyball player Bea De Leon sits down with us and shares what it is like to be a female athlete in a male-dominated industry.
Join us as we go On Point:
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JUST IN: In response to the growing number of sexual harassment allegations against various professors in Ateneo, members of the community will hold a faculty-led protest tomorrow, October 15, at 12:00 PM in front of Horacio de la Costa Hall.
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JUST IN: An alleged explosive device has been found in one of the stalls at the Pop-Up Katipunan at around 9:13 PM, this evening.
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HAPPENING NOW: Various sectors and progressive groups march along University Avenue in UP Diliman to protest against the passing of the Anti-Terror Bill | via
@everyonesGeorge
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ADDENDUM: As of press time, the statement and list of signatories are only accessible with an OBF email account.
Read the full statement included in the petition here:
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Students are to receive a Php 20,000 refund from tuition fees and a 60% refund of lab fees. (4/4)
See pages 5-6 of the memo here:
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HAPPENING NOW: Youth Strike Back Against Duterte’s Criminal Negligence at Gate 2.5. | via
@allianzax
#YouthStrikePH
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BREAKING: University President Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ releases statement on Irene Marcos' presence on campus grounds, apologizes for the hurt the incident unintentionally brought. Areté Executive Director Yael Buencamino has voluntarily resigned in light of the incident.
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: To stand against historical distortion for the 51st year since the Martial Law declaration, various student groups encourage the Ateneo community to wear black tomorrow, September 21.
The Sanggunian Commission on Socio-Political Development and the School of
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With the recent growth of girl groups and boy groups in the P-Pop industry, ABS-CBN’s BINI joins The GUIDON to share their thoughts on the industry’s growth and global impact.
Go On Point with us here:
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MAGIS UPDATE: The Ateneo Debate Society are World Champions as they win the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC) held in Madrid, Spain. This is the Philippines' first-ever title in the competition's 43-year history.
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Tarps with the faces of martial law and EJK victims are being installed at the ADMU fences near Gate 3.
#ML45
#NeverAgain
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In celebration, Pangilinan announces that he will be sponsoring an iPhone X for every member of the team.
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HAPPENING NOW: Multisectoral advocacy groups hold a "mañanita" to protest against the Anti-Terror Bill. | via
@everyonesGeorge
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NATIONAL UPDATE: The House of Representatives approves House Bill 4605 on its second reading, allowing married women to retain and only use their maiden first names and surnames.
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JUST IN: Over 700 Ateneo alumni have co-signed a statement in support of the recent mass student strike petition protesting the government's response to the recent typhoons and COVID-19 pandemic.
Read the full statement here:
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The University’s festive decorations evoke the holiday spirit like no other. Merry Christmas, Ateneans!
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University President Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ on
#MarcosBurial
: I think I've made my position known already.
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: University President Roberto Yap, SJ announces that the Ateneo Bonfire held for the UAAP Season 85 champions will be held on January 21.
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WATCH: A video circulating online of policemen clashing against protesters marching through Intramuros. The protesters gathered earlier today demanding COMELEC’s accountability for alleged election fraud during the 2022 National and Local Elections.
#BluePrint2022
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ADDENDUM: The campus is currently on lockdown. Shelter-in-place protocols for those inside campus are being enforced.
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LOOK: Ateneo Art Gallery houses the Dark Memories Exhibit, documenting the instances of torture, incarceration, disappearance, and death during the Martial Law era. | via
@elandole
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MAGIS UPDATE: Ateneo de Manila University ranks first among all Philippine private and public higher education institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.
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Paopao, the cherished feline resident near Schmitt Hall, passed away yesterday, September 7. The tragic incident occurred when an unidentified vehicle struck Paopao in front of Schmitt Hall.
Students, faculty, and staff of the campus are mourning the loss of their friend, who
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JUST IN: The Ateneo Law School Class of 2022 is accepting financial donations for the family of Jeneven Bandiala. Bandiala is the Ateneo security guard who was fatally shot while protecting the community during yesterday’s shooting on University grounds.
See the details here:
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The last mass of Simbang Gabi at the Gesu will be held tonight, December 23, at 8:30 PM. Check out Ateneo's Christmas decorations on your way there!
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The One Big Fight for Human Rights and Democracy calls for the Atenean Community to wear black on Monday, September 19.
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DEVELOPING STORY: Jesus “Jade” Deogracias Z. Principe, PhD is no longer a Loyola Schools employee, University Gender and Development Focal Point Committee Chair Melissa Lao, PhD confirms.
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JUST IN: The Office of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools announced Reycel Hyacenth N. Bendaña as the Valedictorian for Class 2019.
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JUST IN: The Sanggunian endorses the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem for the 2022 elections during the Student Government Mock Polls 2022 Press Conference.
#Blueprint2022
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JUST IN: Ateneo employees, students, and their families who are seeking shelter from Typhoon Ulysses may proceed to the University Dormitory (UD).
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: In a milestone decision, the Ateneo de Manila Board of Trustees approves the full implementation of a co-education scheme in the Basic Education schools by SY 2029-2030.
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BREAKING: Members of the Ateneo Employees and Workers Union (AEWU) stage a silent protest in front of Xavier Hall to demand transparency from the Ateneo administration regarding the ongoing negotiations for the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (1/2)
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With the recent growth of girl groups and boy groups in the P-pop industry, ABS-CBN’s BINI joins The GUIDON to share their thoughts on the industry’s growth and global impact.
Go On Point with us on December 3, 9 PM.
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@AldeguerIV
A police car without a license plate has arrived at the scene. Two policemen attempt to speak to faculty attendees.
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The University administration has failed to respond to the national government's dismissal of students' right to protest—this signals that the Down from the Hill manifesto's call for Filipinization remains relevant nearly 52 years since its publication.
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UP Law rep: "Ito ang lahat ng mga kaso ni Marcos, hinay-light na namin!"
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LOOK: Ateneo students flocked to Xavier Hall and Colayco Pavilion at 4 AM in hopes of securing tickets to the first round of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 85 Men’s Basketball Finals.
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The Ateneo Department of Theology offers the statement of the KUL-ADMU Center for Catholic Theology and Social Justice on the Absolute Divorce Bill, which was recently approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading. The bill provides
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JUST IN: The Office of Student Activities reiterates the shelter-in-place protocols as stipulated in a 2019 VPLS memo.
Those on campus are asked to close all doors, windows, and blinds. They are also advised to turn off all lights, seek cover, and put gadgets on silent mode.
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IN PHOTOS: Students, staff, and professors from the Loyola Schools protested in light of the sexual misconduct allegations against members of the faculty and the administration’s supposed lack of accountability.
Photos by Jim Dasal and Alexis Wang
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Ateneo, UP Diliman, Miriam student councils and political parties to hold indignation rally against the ouster of Chief Justice Sereno at 5:00 PM, ADMU Gate 2.5.
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#StopTheKillings
@AteneoBabble
condemns EJKs and the CHR's budget cut in their routine for today's men's basketball game.
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Protesters from Philippine Science High School make their stand against Marcos' burial known:
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Graduating students will also receive P marks, but have the option to request letter grades. They will also be cleared for graduation provided that they satisfy certain conditions. The memo also provided three scenarios for the graduation ceremonies. (3/4)
See pages 1-4 here:
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On this day, we commemorate the life of Andres Bonifacio. As the founder and subsequent Supremo of the Katipunan, Bonifacio used his valor and intellect to inspire Filipinos to fight for their independence.
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EDITORIAL: The GUIDON stands with
@rapplerdotcom
and condemns all acts of intimidation and suppression of the free press.
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HAPPENING NOW: The Loyola Schools Baccalaureate Mass at the Ateneo High School Covered Courts.
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BEYOND LOYOLA: We follow a prisoner sentenced to death as he goes through his last day.
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BREAKING: Ateneo Employees and Workers Union begin their strike today.
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HAPPENING NOW: Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte leads the wreath laying at the People Power Monument along EDSA. This marks the 37th anniversary of the revolution that ousted President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. | via
@DMGab_TheGUIDON
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JUST IN: The Ateneo de Manila University team bagged the global championship of the 2019 CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global investment competition that focuses on financial research and analysis. Congratulations! Photo from CFA Society Philippines.
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JUST IN: The Office of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools has announced the selection of Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto (AB POS '11) as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2021's graduation.
See the full memo here:
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UPDATE: Confirmed reports as of 3:56 PM are 1 dead and 1 wounded, as per QCPD Director Police Brigadier General Remus Medina.
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: LS faculty members release an open letter expressing their intent to continue holding onsite classes in the event of a strike.
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HAPPENING NOW: Quick response mobilization against the abrogation of the UP-DND Accord at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman. | via
@allianzax
#DefendUP
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: The John Gokongwei School of Management Business Resource Center signs a three-year partnership agreement with Lazada Philippines Inc.
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UPDATE: As of 4:30 PM, the gunman is now in police custody. A team of NBI agents has been sent to campus in order to investigate the situation and lend assistance to school personnel and victims.
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IN PHOTOS: Responding to the initiatives by various student groups, the Ateneo community wears black today, September 21, in protest of the historical distortions of the Martial Law era under the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
In part of the community's Martial Law
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles bounce back and dominate Game 2 of the UAAP Season 85 Men's Basketball Finals. Ange Kouame is awarded Player of the Game honors.
Video by Anna Margarita Pineda
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JUST IN: University faculty and professionals have expressed support for the ongoing strike through a statement. Various academic measures seeking to raise and discuss action steps that respond to the current crises moving forward are proposed.
Read the full statement here:
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ICYMI: On July 29, the Loyola Schools community gathered in memory of Security Guard Jeneven Bandiala, who died in the line of duty during the Arete shooting incident last July 24, 2022.
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Eligible non-graduating students will not have their yearly QPIs computed for AY 2019-2020, and are automatically promoted to the next school year, meaning that retention requirements are also waived for both major and minor programs this year. (2/4)
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Yesterday, Dec. 10, Ateneo de Manila University celebrated its 160th anniversary. Since 1859, the University has committed itself to excellence and service for others. May the school strengthen these values, enact greater societal change, and shape history in the years to come.
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JUST IN: A shooting spree in a Buluan, Maguindanao precinct leaves three pollwatchers dead and one wounded. Suspects’ identities and motives remain unknown. | via
@gmanews
#Blueprint2022
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JUST IN: The Office of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools released a memo on additional measures to deal with the aftermath of the recent typhoons. The second quarter for both undergraduate and graduate classes has been extended to early January 2021.
See the memo here:
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JUST IN:
@USCUPDiliman
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@ADMUSanggu
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@ASHS_Sanggu
,
@MCSanggu
, UP political parties to hold indignation rally against the ouster of CJ Sereno at 5:00 PM, ADMU Gate 2.5.
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HAPPENING NOW: Concerned students and faculty from the Ateneo community assemble at Leong Hall to protest the upcoming renovations of North Carpark. |
@Regina_TheGDN
#AteneansForActiveMobility
#MovePeopleNotCars
#LaudatoSiNOW
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LOOK: Despite light rains, Ateneans line up as early as 12 AM at Gate 3.5 to secure tickets for Game 3 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 85 Men’s Basketball Championship Finals.
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HAPPENING NOW: The official protest mobilization to commence the
#OneBigStrike
against Duterte's criminal negligence at Gate 2.5. | via
@patilouyap
#YouthStrikePH
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WATCH: During today’s transport demonstrations under the Katipunan Avenue Bridge, protesters shout "PUV phase-out, ibasura! Tuloy ang welga!"
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All journalists and Filipinos must stand together against the weaponization of the law to suppress critics and the continued attacks on press freedom. We will not be silenced. We will hold the line.
#DefendPressFreedom
#NoToABSCBNShutdown
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UNIVERSITY UPDATE: In coordination with the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman University Student Council, the Sanggunian calls for the Ateneo and UP school communities to wear black in the UAAP Season 85 Men's Basketball Finals Game 3 on Monday, December 19.
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