A commoner dared to go toe-to-toe with the “epitome of degenerate elite politics.”1 Leodegario “Ka Leody” Quitain De Guzman, in his bid to become the country’s next chief executive has been engaging in the presidential debates organized by various media platforms. Armed with his principles forged by years in the labor movement, he is motivated to overthrow the traditional politics …
By Kyle Tejada and Lorraine Santos If there is anything that we all share in common, students and working adults alike, it is that we are all faced with an international catastrophe not experienced within the last decade. For the first time since the outbreak of H1N1 in 2009, we have all been forced out …
By Quennie Sereno It is nearing two years since the pandemic struck and already the election bells are ringing. While the politicians are holding meetings and discussing possible alliances, there seems to be no end to the persistent challenges that beset the Filipino people. The problem on the public health condition has become more highlighted …
By AJ Rodriguez Life ain’t fair. A few are fortunate to have more than enough provisions one will ever need, some will have to contend with the mundaneness of the daily grind, while the vast majority will have to fight it out to survive. A number of us will go through this spectrum in varying …
“You should not let law school define your career!” In between the exchange of pleasantries, these were the words uttered by this man. Amid the busy season, Atty. Rico Paolo Quicho still found time to meet some law students. With conviction, he added, “lahat ito stepping-stones.” He went on to tell us that setbacks may …
By Kim Abraham Ramos Graphics by Anna Obeso / The Red Chronicles Our workers pour blood, sweat, and tears to form the solid foundation of our institutions and their exceptional work effort serves as a vehicle for the smooth flow of our everyday lives. Upon their might lies the future of our nation’s economy. It is …
By Ma. Cristina Miranda Photo by Aramaine Balon / The Red Chronicles One common reason why some people don’t vote in elections is that they believe their single vote doesn’t matter. History, however, shows that this is not the case, particularly in presidential elections. Voting has been a practical method for a group of people …
by Femme Angela Armamento The pandemic inflicted a heavy blow to our country. Along with the disruption it brought to the economy were the long-term repercussions to our work and way of life. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) even expressed that there is a compelling reason to improve financial literacy and capability to help …
By: Chezka Celis Reasoning, writing, and public speaking are some of the skills that we need in the legal profession. As future lawyers, we are not just storages for legal knowledge; we also need to examine, challenge, communicate, and apply the things we learn. This is where debate comes in. Debate is an effective device …
By Joseph Napoleon S. Matienzo As confirmed in a Bar Bulletin recently released by the Supreme Court, the 2021 Bar Examinations will be conducted through a “digitalized, localized, and proctored modality.”[1] Presumably, the current pandemic may have been the catalyst in its decision to expedite this transition. In line with this significant reform made by …