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News and Issues
Of Heroes and Helplessness
by Alexander Martin Remollino

Last month, Time Magazine ran a feature on so-called "Asian Heroes". For the Philippines, they pointed out that the hero is the bet collector, because Filipinos look to the lottery to put them out of their misery and make their dreams come true. Is this really the case, and could we do something about it?

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Cruising on Cable
by Macy Alcaraz

Copyright laws aside, the Internet has brought about more access to music than ever. With the advent of high-speed connections like Cable Internet, the ability to use online file-sharing tools puts the user one click away from all the music in the world.

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Other Side of the Fence
by Leah Guerrero

Teachers could be your second parents, touching lives and making differences. They could also be the bane of your existence, the number one enemy in your minds. But do you ever wonder what's in their minds? A new teacher relates her experience on the other side of the fence.

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Texting Freedom Fighters
by Ederic Eder

They are a group who has fought tooth and nail for texting freedom. From text cuts to text taxes to quality of service, Txt Power has been at the forefront of the issues that affect the "texting freedom" of today's Generation Txt.

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General Roy "Pac Man" Cimatu: Power Pellets Anyone?
by Exbalakatoomba

Gen. Roy Cimatu, our recently selected AFP chief of staff, carries the nickname Pac Man, given in the PMA by classmates who made the mistake of getting in his way. He gobbled them up. Yet the words used to describe him by his younger brother were thoughtful and kind.

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The Outlet Yard: A New Way to Shop
by Beng Nonog

There is a new shopping center in the Metro and it's not quite a mall. In fact, it looks more like a high-class bazaar. Outlet Yard, which is located in Quezon Avenue, offers far more than your regular shopping mall.

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Arts and Entertainment
Noontime Shows: Whoo-hoo or Boo-hoo?
by Carl Roguel and Beng Nonog

Noontime variety shows has been a staple for millions of Filipinos during their lunch hour. Two of our writers dig into them and find out what all the fuzz is about.

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Reflections of an Ex-Fat Girl
by Bambi

Until three years ago, I was the constant center of ridicule. Everything about me was weird; everything I did made people snicker and laugh. People gossiped about my slightest move, scrutinized my every mistake, and mimicked my actions behind my back.

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