Society 

Is Banning Games the Answer to School Shootings?

Schools are supposed to be safe places where students can learn and spend time with their friends. However, in 2026, there were three school shootings in the Philippines. The first happened in Tacloban in June, where two students opened fire and killed three other students. Another shooting happened in Zamboanga on August 18, where a Grade 9 student killed a schoolmate and then took his own life. The third happened at Banga National High School in South Cotabato on September 18, where two students and the shooter died, while eight…

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Society 

Seen by Many, Known by Few

Seen by Many, Known by Few By Anika R. Julka Imagine this. We got home from school, we finished our homework, and then we get on social media. We have friends to talk to, both online and in real life; why does it still feel like we have nobody we can really talk to from the heart? We think: “Why don’t I have anyone to talk to or relate to?” This makes us wonder: “Why do we feel isolated when we have so many ways to communicate?” The question may…

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Technology 

” The Emotional Neglect of a person, and their co-dependency towards AI ”

” The Emotional Neglect of a person, and their co-dependency towards AI ” By Arabella Faye D. Lucas   When you ask someone what may classify as an addiction there are many responses they can give, such as: “Substance abuse”, “Cigarettes and vapes”, “Hyper-Sexuality”, etcetera. But there are many forms of addiction one may not think of, such as the addiction towards AI. Reading this, many may say: “AI isn’t an addiction!” which is false. AI can most definitely be an addiction, and one that is neglected by the peoples’…

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