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𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻…

Pride Month is more than a date on the calendar. It is a living testament to how far the LGBTQIA+ community has come in its fight for civil rights and equality—and a powerful reminder of how much further we still need to go. It represents the courage to stand against injustice and the unwavering belief that dignity is not a privilege, but a right.

Let this year’s Pride be more than a moment. Let it be a promise—a commitment to building a kinder, more inclusive future. A tomorrow where no one has to apologize for who they are, where love is never questioned, and where identity is embraced, not judged.

This month, we celebrate the full spectrum of humanity—every color, every voice, every story, every truth. We honor not only the progress achieved, but also the people who fought, and continue to fight, to make that progress possible.

Because Pride has never been just a celebration. It has always been about belonging.

And as we mark this month, let us do more than take pride in who we are—let us help create a world where everyone has the freedom to do the same.

via Andres Dela Cruz, Feature and Literary Editor
Cartoon by Justin Abiera, Lead Artist
Layout by Lucas Mendoza, Layout Artist

𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗦 | BUMMER CLASS

Kamustahin niyo naman kami.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆

Truth Against Silence

Telling the truth has never been simple. It demands presence in places many would rather avoid, courage in moments shaped by fear, and a voice that refuses to be silenced. Journalism is not merely about delivering news—it is about bearing witness to truth, even when reality is difficult to confront.

In times of unrest, this role becomes even more fragile—yet all the more essential. It cuts through propaganda and noise, amplifying the voices of those most affected and ensuring that truth is not buried by power or violence.

Stories continue to be told not because it is safe, but because it matters. Journalism is not meant to be controlled or silenced, but to illuminate reality—especially when it is most at risk of being hidden.

Today is not only a commemoration, but a call to protect and defend this vital freedom. Because when press freedom is lost, we do not just lose information—we lose truth. And when truth disappears, so do the voices that keep our world awake.

via Ma. Trisha Dane Astaño | The Channel
Layout by Harrison Balderama | The Channel

𝗦𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝘀𝗮, 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝘂𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗮.

Ngayong Araw ng Manggagawa, hindi pahinga ang pagod. Para sa maraming Pilipinong manggagawa, tuloy ang laban—maagang pagbangon, pagod na pag-uwi, at madalas, sahod na hindi sapat sa bigat ng pangangailangan.

Ang Araw ng Manggagawa ay ginugunita tuwing ika-1 ng Mayo bilang pagkilala sa mahalagang ambag ng sektor ng paggawa sa paghubog ng ating ekonomiya at lipunan. Sa Pilipinas, nagsimula ang makasaysayang pagdiriwang nito noong 1903 sa pangunguna ng Union Obrera Democratica Filipina, kung saan libo-libong manggagawa ang nagmartsa upang igiit ang makatarungang sahod at makataong kondisyon sa paggawa. Mula rito, naitatag ang pundasyon ng mga karapatang tinatamasa ngayon.

Ngunit higit pa sa kasaysayan, nananatili itong isang panawagan—para sa makatarungang pasahod, sapat na benepisyo, at tunay na seguridad sa trabaho. Sa gitna ng pag-unlad, marami pa rin ang naiiwan, patuloy na nakikipagbuno sa mababang sahod at hindi tiyak na kinabukasan. Sa bawat oras ng kanilang paggawa, kaakibat ang patuloy na laban para sa dignidad.

Ang paggunita sa Araw ng Manggagawa ay hindi lamang pag-alala sa nakaraan. Isa itong paalala na ang tunay na pag-unlad ay hindi nasusukat sa paglago ng ekonomiya, kundi sa kalagayan ng mga taong bumubuo nito.

Ang laban ng manggagawa ay nagpapatuloy—at dapat marinig.

mga salita ni Kyle Imee Mujar | The Channel
isinaayos ni Ivan Ken Chua | The Channel