While the heat of the Senate hearing on the death of UST Law student Horacio Castillo is fueling aversion from the masses, the Faculty of Civil Law is making its own stand on the tragic issue. For one, they have officially labeled the alleged frat Aegis Juris as ‘not recognized’ under the school. It has been days after Horacio’s death …

A first year law student at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Horacio Tomas Castillo III, succumbed to cardiac arrest due to injuries from hazing. According to an initial report from the Manila Police District’s medico-legal doctor, the 22-year old suffered injuries brought on by hazing activities as evidenced by hematoma in both of his arms. GMA News reported what …

Government offices and public schools will have no work and no classes respectively on Sep. 21, after President Rodrigo Duterte declares it as a National Day of Protest. That day marks the day when former President Ferdinand Marcos imposed martial law 45 years ago. According to an Inquirer report, Presidential Spokeperson Ernesto Abella made the announcement during a Palace briefing …

A few days before the commemoration of martial law in the Philippine, the Ateneo de Manila University launched its online Martial Law Museum (martiallawmuseum.ph) which aims to teach the public, especially the youth about these ‘dark days’ in the country’s history. A CNN Philippines report describes the site as a “retelling of history through art with visual timelines, short films, poems, …

Tropical storm Maring left Luzon Tuesday night flooding numerous areas leaving three dead. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) says it is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) the night of Sept 13, Wednesday, or on Sept 14. Meanwhile, PAGASA continues to monitor Typhoon Lannie also in PAR. According to PAGASA on its update …

It takes guts to decide if you really want to join the X Factor UK. It takes startling, talented performances to get a yes. But more importantly, it takes a lot of self-confidence to win the judges’ liking to you. And for Filipina contestant Gaga Lord, all it took was to be herself. Nicole Scherzinger and Alesha Dixon dances with …

Update, 11:00 a.m., Sep.5: According to PAGASA’s live update, tropical depression Kiko center is near Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. It has also changed its track and is due to make landfall near Batanes. The forecast also said that the storm is likely to weaken and may possibly become a low pressure area once it makes landfall. It is now estimated to …

On Aug. 27, the House of Representatives paved the way for the possible implementation of a 4-day work week in the Philippines. It approved on third and final reading House Bill 6152 which sets the guidelines for reducing the number of work days for local companies. According to CNN Philippines, the bill gives employees the option to go to work …

Zark’s Burgers celebrated its eighth year anniversary on Monday, Aug 28, with a special promo. They dropped their prices with a 95% discount. Coincidentally, it was also National Heroes Day which made everyone extra available on that day. Sure enough, a mob ensued chaos trying to get their hands on a P8-burger promo on Monday. The local burger joint made an …