In a surprising move, the brass sections used by member schools of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) have been banned from playing inside the venues of the basketball games. This took effect in the opening game of the Ateneo Blue Eagles against the National University Bulldogs last June 30 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. At presstime, it wasn’t clear whether this was imposed by the UAAP board or the MOA Arena management.
The Philippines has the privilege of hosting this year’s Federation International Basketball Association (Fiba) Asia tournament.
FIRST OF ALL, congratulations to Gilas-Pilipinas for a silver-medal finish in the Fiba-Asia Championship held Aug. 1-11.
Ateneo de Manila University is a school not only known for academic prestige and athletic prowess, but also for ghost stories within the campus.
A few days ago, a supertyphoon ravaged the southern part of the Philippines, particularly Samar and Leyte. Chaos ensued in these areas, reducing much of them to rubble, leaving thousands of people homeless.
Anonymity can be a powerful weapon. It gives confidence to do things that you wouldn’t be able to do when your name is on the line. In a world where reputation is big, everyone is cautious of the things they say or do. What if there is an avenue where you can say whatever you want, without anyone knowing who you are? Enter the “Secret Files” revolution.
Hello, college student! Tomorrow, Nov. 23, some of you will be taking the National Medical Admission Test (NMAT). This is one of the major requirements of medical schools in the Philippines; this exam will determine which school you can apply for (and hopefully get admitted, too).
