Author: Isabelle Rashieka Torno

  • Ang ‘Di Matapos-tapos na Dapat sa mga Bakla sa Pelikula

    Dapat may bakla — sa pelikula, teleserye, at kung ano-ano pa — para masaya, ‘di ba? Read more

  • ‘Unqualified opinions’ rise in 2nd sem audit after CFA financial system revisions

    Following revisions to the financial reporting system for student organizations, HAU’s Commission on Financial Audit (CFA) recorded a rise in unqualified opinions in its second semester audit results for Academic Year (AY) 2025-2026, released on May 14. Read more

  • Labor groups urge House to pass nat’l minimum wage bill

    Labor groups pressed the House of Representatives to expedite the passage of the national minimum wage bill, describing it as “justice long overdue.” Kamanggagawa party-list Rep. Elijah San Fernando, Cavite Rep. Ramon Jolo Revilla, Albay Rep. Adrian Salceda, and major labor unions sought the endorsement of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie”… Read more

  • Church, academe push Co to return to PH, formalize claims vs Marcos

    Roundtable Forum for Inclusive Development (RFID), a joint voice of various sectors, called for “accountability through stronger democracy” in a statement released on November 16 following former congressman Elizaldy Co’s allegations against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding an alleged ₱100-billion budget insertion. Posted by Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, the… Read more

  • Pilat ng mga Ginintuang Gapos

    Pilat ng mga Ginintuang Gapos

    Ika-21 ng Setyembre, 1984 Mahal kong anak, Sa bawat rosas na inialay ko sa Birheng Maria, laging sumasagi sa isipan ang iyong kaligtasan at kinabukasan, Felicia. Ngayong nalugmok sa dilim ang sinag ng kalangitan, mahahawi pa kaya ng dasal ko ang madugong belong bumalot sa ating tahanan? Simula noong umulan… Read more

  • Lost in Translation: Colonial Scars of the Filipino Language

    How proud are Filipinos of being Filipino? TikToks of foreigners trying Filipino food, posts proving the Filipino roots of the most recent Miss Universe, Instagram lives of artists shouting out their Filipino fans — all these spark a rush of national pride.  Yet, this pride, so visible in moments of… Read more

  • Kematayan ning Amanu

    Kematayan ning Amanu

    Malalam ne kaya ing kutkutan ku? Uli keng lawe ku, mapilan na la mu reng akit kung Agostu. Mesamas na la ba reng kakung pesadya? Metung a sampaga, adwang kandila, Atlung salita bat keng pusung megparaya. Dyang kapira-pirasung lugud ing ibie mu na pa, bang kanita mipaum ya sa ing… Read more

  • Pope Leo XIV calls for diplomacy amid Israel-Iran conflict

    Pope Leo XIV urged the international community to uphold diplomacy and avoid war before it “becomes an irreparable abyss,” as tensions continued following the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, June 22. Read more

  • Duterte seeks interim release from ICC detention

    Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal counsel appealed to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his interim release, pending approval from the Pre-Trial Chamber and subject to the conditions outlined in the Rome Statute, June 12. Read more

  • From Independence to In Dependence: How Numbers Mask the Nation’s True Struggles

    Amidst the celebration of Philippine independence, the fight to build upon the progress our heroes have valiantly fought for continues to be overshadowed by the state’s glorification of statistics that fail to capture the struggles of the masses. Even after 127 years, the promise of June 12 — genuine liberation… Read more