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A collection of 34 posts

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Just One Slow Sunday

Today is slow, and that’s exactly what I need.

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The Maduro Arrest—A Case Against American Interventionism

By: Atty. Hendrequito T. Sebios, Jr. The President and high-ranking officials of the Government of the United States of America (US) argue that the capture and detention of the sitting Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, on charges of narco‑terrorism and drug trafficking is not a

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Juan Ponce Enrile and the Ghost of Judgment

Because when a figure so deeply woven into the fabric of national history dies, the public is not merely reacting to a personal loss; it is negotiating the meaning of its own past.

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The Beauty of Waiting

We are not alone. We are held and loved by our loved ones and by a God Who is infinitely good. The beauty of waiting lies not only in the result of what we are praying for but in maintaining the right heart and attitude while waiting.

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A Mother’s Love

More than a farmer, more than a wife, and certainly more than a mother of seven. You are the heart and soul of our family. Every sacrifice you made, every dream you nurtured, was a testament to the depth of your love.

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Persistence and Resistance

Feminism does not seek supremacy but fundamental equality, as Wollstonecraft quipped, “I do not wish (women) to have power over men; but over themselves”. Centuries have since passed from the writing of these aspirations, yet reality is still wanting.

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To All the Losers Still in Law School

You are not the only one who contemplated taking a break because maybe finishing your masters, or taking educ units will suffice instead of trying to stomach another night of saying, “I am sorry, Sir. I haven’t read the case.”

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A Letter to Tatay Atong

It will get easier in time. But for now, let me write away this grief, this longing for you.

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The Art of Trying: On Martin Heidegger’s Philosophy of Death

Never fear death. See it as a culminating adventure of this feat called life.

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main character thingz

I was smiling the whole time and I was ready to go to my favorite coffee shop even when it was late. I think I deserve even just a sip of my favorite coffee.

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This Thing We Call Life

There is beauty in realizing that things could still change. And that somehow, life will favor you soon. That life might be a pain, but pain is not forever.

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Walking Inattentively in the Halls of Justice

Imagine an internet browser with multiple tabs, and each tab plays a different song. That’s what's running through my head. Everything, but the class.

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Vacuum

Inside the vacuum, nothing else matters but the feeling of seclusion. No distractions, no critics, no players, no noise.

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Eight of Eight

Certainly, having friends to share your journey of hardship with undoubtedly offers a sense of camaraderie and motivation; it helps them navigate through the relentless storms that is the law school. This is the story of the eight successful Bar examinees of the Plato Batch 2017.

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The Spirit of Valor

Day of the Valor serves as a reminder of the importance of courage, resilience, and selflessness in the face of adversity, and is a testament to the Filipino spirit of fearlessness.

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Women with a We

Women, in modern society, have learned to exercise their rights more. The Maria Claras of the modern world are distinguishable to Jose Rizal’s literary ideal.

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Cool Girl

The cool girl is, as defined by men in countless ways, the ultimate woman. She is low maintenance, sexually adventurous, and above all, easy to please but not easily offended.

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Charter Change: The Quest to Overhaul Our Constitution.

Charter change is indeed an ambitious move that could not only affect a mere piece of paper but the future and well-being of all of us as a nation. The Constitution is the foundation on which all our laws are built and is the guiding compass of our government’s policies and our nation’s future.

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The Happy Medium

To understand Gen Z, one ought to know who Gen Z is. If you were born anywhere from the year 1997 to 2012, then all roads lead to the conclusion that you are a part of said generation.

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Hostess

It does not take a day to build a house. I’m no engineer but I know it takes months, years even. Mine took 24 years, and it still undergoes renovations… and repairs.

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Time Zones

In an age where news, information and life updates are accessible with just one click, it’s easy to feel pressured to keep up, to live up to the norm and meet timelines to conform.

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Rainy Days Come and Go

The cold trickled down my spine. A few meters later, I was already soaking wet that I started to tremble. Goosebumps.

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A New Year’s Epiphany

As we count down the last days of the year and welcome the start of a brand new one, we are overfamiliar with the “new year, new me!” declarations along with the classic New Year’s resolution.

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Your Yearend To-Do List

In the air is the question, “What’s the best thing about 2022?” and then you wonder. Let us give you some ideas.

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In Between Law School and Life

When law school demands too much, to the point that 24 hours seem like 24 seconds, how does one find rest? In between law school and life, which should be given more portion of one’s time?