By: Cedrix Perez The Special Education program (SPED) of the Department of Education (DepEd) could be at stake after the Department of Budget and Management did not considered it included on the proposed 2019 National Expenditure Program (NEP). A budget worth of 562 million for SPED has not been restored even with the appeals of... Continue Reading →
Words and photos by: Cedrix Perez Nagano, as I observed, is a calm, charming, and laidback part of Japan. Everything in this place seems to be in order and beautiful. And after our approximately 96-hour stay here, I can say Nagano is but a prefecture that never disappoints. As the fourth largest prefecture in Japan,... Continue Reading →
By: Arem Bolalin “Pa’no ka nakakatulog sa gabi, tuwing tinatapakan ang sawi…” Last March 12, 2019, a rock OPM band, Typecast officially released their newest and first ever single that is written in Filipino language entitled “Mulat na Mata”. The song is written by Steve Badiola, recorded, mixed, and mastered at Glasstone Studio. It is... Continue Reading →
Written By: Arem Bolalin Last January 3, 2019, the punk rock band RIOT released their new single with its official music video. The song is entitled "Bangs Not Dead" claiming that 2019 will be a 'Year of the Bangs,' and that it is now the "new pogi". Their love for bangs and how it gives... Continue Reading →
By: Arem Bolalin The electro-pop rock OPM band, Gracenote will be releasing their third and latest album entitled “SMALL WORLD” which consists of 15 original tracks. With much exhilaration and gratefulness for the another attainment of their band, they warm-heartedly offer their avid fans the “SMALL WORLD Tour,” a series of campus, bar, and mall... Continue Reading →
By: Arem Bolalin “Masakit man at mahirap man, kailangan na muna naming itigil ‘to. Kami naman muna.” Today, January 30, 2018, a local band who’s well-known for its song covers, Agsunta posted a facebook video stating they are now officially “signing off”. “From then on, parang four years na, ‘noh? Nagkaroon pa tayo ng #AgsuntaSongRequests,... Continue Reading →
Words and Photos by: Cedrix Perez Young journalists and communication students from the Philippines visit the Ohito Times Office in Omachi Town, Nagano Prefecture on November 27 to December 4 as part of the many activities under the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) 2018: Youth Exchange Program for Media Industry.... Continue Reading →
Words and Photos by: Cedrix Perez Japan is known for its very efficient and convenient public transportation system. From the Edo period (1603-1868) to the introduction of tram in 1895 and the development of bus and rail in the 1900s, rural and urban transportation in the ‘land of the rising sun’ has changed significantly and... Continue Reading →
By: Cedrix Perez Environmental experts called the attention of the national and local government to act urgently on addressing climate change amid its growing risk in the country. Policy makers, scientist and students gathered in a forum on Climate Justice: Science, Policy, Faith at Ateneo De Manila University discussing the recent condition of climate change... Continue Reading →
Words and Photo by: Cedrix Perez Finally, presidential cars arrived to its rightful destination at the country's first Presidential Car Museum at Quezon City Memorial Circle. Mr. Ryan Tan, currator of the museum, said that this is the time to exhibit the silent witnesses of the daily lives of the president of the country and... Continue Reading →
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