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20/12/2024

Sa San Rafael, Bulacan, hindi lamang sa makukulay na parol at kumukutitap na Christmas lights ramdam ang diwa ng Pasko— maging sa mga tarpaulin ng mga Guerrero na tila naging bahagi na ng taunang tradisyon. Ngunit sa gitna ng ningning at kasiyahan, mahalagang tanong ang lumulutang: Ano nga ba ang tunay na diwa ng okasyon? Nagbabago ba ito kasabay ng paglipas ng panahon? At kanino nga ba nararapat ialay ang pasasalamat para sa mga biyayang natatanggap?

Tuklasin ang kwento ng Pamilya Reyes kung saan lilitaw ang manipis na hangganan sa pagitan ng pagdiriwang ng Pasko at mga taktika ng eleksyon.

Basahin ang buong sanaysay ni Sophia Alcantara sa ibaba:
https://bit.ly/Star-ng-Pasko

13/12/2024

The Philippines has historically mirrored its ideals and principles with the United States due to their long-standing ties and the superpower’s hegemonic influence in global politics. This has been evident, for instance, during the Obama administration’s prioritization of human rights, significantly influencing the Philippines’ policies on press freedom and judicial independence.

With Donald Trump winning the presidential seat once more, how would the outcome of the 2024 U.S. elections influence the Philippines’ governance and foreign policy?

For The Sword’s first article for school year 2024-2025, Ariana Lugay seeks to address this query by highlighting the colonial history of the Philippines and the U.S. and describing the political rhetoric of both countries until the present.

Read Ariana Lugay’s full article here: https://bit.ly/FromWashingtonToManila

14/08/2024

Drawn 🗡️, Swung 🤺, Struck 💥❗️ We have gazed into the looking glass as echoes of shatters propagate along the halls of the political 🔥

But for now, it's time for the sword to go back to its sheath; to get polished ✨ and reflect🪞before it strikes again ⚡️

Wrapping up this year's issue, The Sword's new archive for '23 - '24 titled "Through the Halls of Looking Glass" is out now!

Scan the QR code below, or check out this link for this year's copy of the zine 👇
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Or, alternatively, check out our website for this year's archive or any of our previous releases👇
https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021

27/06/2024

The Philippine entertainment industry has a fair share of q***r celebrities and personalities. Perhaps, when you ask someone to name a comedian, it may even be a q***r person that first comes to mind. However, even with big names not only from comedy variety shows but also in advocacy spreading, q***r celebrities still face the reality of rampant homophobia and double standards.

In face of a power structure that favors masculine ideals, how do q***r people counter these hegemonic forces? In this week's article, Loy Torcelino tackles the issue of homophobia and how Vice Ganda, a Filipino q***r icon, navigates the issue of toxic masculinity and homophobia through the comedy and entertainment industry.

Read Loy Torcelino's full article here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/q***rness-comedy-and-entertainment-vice-ganda-s-unkabogable-counterhegemonic-force-to-homophobia

08/06/2024

Humans do not exist in a vacuum, and thus, social issues are indeed intersectional. This week’s article explores the endeavors of women in culture and resistance, featuring some insights from last year’s symposium titled “Mga Ilaw sa Kabundukan: IP Women Leaders” held during women’s month by Ateneo Human Rights Center. It touches upon the issue of Kaliwa Dam construction and how women lead movements for the protection of their livelihoods, the larger IP community, and the environment.

Read Steffi de Chavez’ full article here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/light-beyond-the-mountains-on-women-in-the-resistance

28/05/2024

If the mind can conjure, then it is within the realm of possibility. One cannot act towards freedom without first dreaming of a world with it.

Thus, to hope is to imagine. So, is hopelessness truly then the antithesis of hope? Or is it the lack of the imagination for a better world that stifles the possibility to create and achieve one? Is hope necessary to progress?

For this week's article these questions are explored by John Catangay, emphsizing the role of hope and imagination in the realm of politics.

Read John Catangay's full article here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/rethinking-the-possible-politics-of-hope-and-political-imagination

18/05/2024

Anong payapa ang naghihintay sa tagahatid ng kapayapaan?

Nakalibing sa ilalim ng mga hindi siguradong salita ang pagiging mailap ng kapayapaang pinipilit gawing tiyak. Sa gitna ng pagdating at pag-alpas, naiipit ang tagapaghatid. Buhat-buhat nito ang tanging ninanais ngunit hindi maaangkin.

Sinusubukang ungkatin ng tula ni John Catangay ang bigat ng kapayapaang mahirap maibahagi.

Basahin ang buong tula ni John Catangay:
https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/talambuhay-ng-nakalilipad

13/05/2024

As the days go by, China and the Philippines grow more adversarial in the West Philippine Sea dispute. How do we make sense of this in China's eyes? Are they simply bullies who threaten smaller states because they can? Or is there more than meets the eye? Revisit JP Cabrera's article on international relations as he attempts to unearth what the dispute means in the eyes of those on the other side.

Read JP Cabrera's full article here:
https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/a-look-from-the-other-side-of-the-board-the-west-philippine-sea-through-china-s-eyes

30/04/2024

The Marcos administration has declared its support for Israel on the grounds of its “right to self-defense.” However, it is difficult to ignore that many lives are endangered by the imperialist and unjust acts done by the government of Israel, which then brings into question the character of our government upon which side it defends.

Today’s article explores the historical roots of Israel's unjust subjugation of Palestine, while highlighting the Marcos administration’s support for Israel and explaining why choosing sides in this matter is gravely consequential.

Read Steffi De Chavez’ full article here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/caught-in-the-crossfire-the-philippines-amidst-the-israeli-apartheid

13/04/2024

What does it take to be beautiful? Does it depend on one's hair texture? On one's sharpness of facial features? Or is it largely based on one's skin color?

When we hear the phrase "A beautiful Filipina," what mental image do we conjure?

Presenting a glimpse into her personal experiences and a commentary on these beauty standards, this article by Amelie Peralta explores the cultural, historical, and political backdrop regarding the current Filipino beauty standards.

Read Amelie Peralta's full article here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/the-morena-a-mosaic-of-power-race-and-class-in-the-philippines

25/03/2024

The 1987 Constitution clearly states the term limits for presidency, which is limited to a six-year term without re-election. However, the act of endorsing presidential successors from incumbent presidents has been evident in the past presidential elections, especially post-EDSA. Today's article brings a closer look to this phenomenon, while examining the political implications of presidential endorsements and explaining why endorsements are quite commonplace for the chief executive position.

Read James Balbuena's full article here:
https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/the-heirs-what-makes-the-anointed-the-elected

18/03/2024

Kung mahal ang pagmamahal, magmamahal ka pa ba?

Sa tulang ito, binabaybay ni Yzekiel Rivera ang mga hakbang tungo sa paghahanap ng pag-ibig. Kasabay ng konsumerismo at mga produktong artipisyal, humahanap ang persona ng totoo. Sa paghahanap na ito, nauudyok ang interogasyon ng uri at pag-ibig, ng mga mamahalin at mahirap makamit, at ng damdaming nakakabit sa halaga upang maging mahalaga.

Basahin ang buong tula ni Zik Rivera: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/ang-mahal-mong-mahalin

08/03/2024

On the first week of December, 2023, there have been a series of reports about Chinese ships harassing and chasing down Filipino civilian and Coast Guard vessels during their respective missions to deliver supplies to far flung communities in the West Philippine sea. These reports reveal the use of water cannons and intimidation tactics by several Chinese ships to ward off Filipino vessels in the vicinity.

The article presents James Balbuena's first-hand account of the event as a passenger aboard MV Kapitan Felix Oca, one of the Filipino civilian vessels, and commentary on the trouble surrounding the West-Philippine Sea.

Read James Balbuena's full article here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/water-over-the-bridge-china-and-their-water-cannons-in-the-west-philippine-sea

02/03/2024

The Barangay's presence is probably something that we encounter on an almost daily basis. After all, the Barangay is the most accessible level of government to the general public. However, an important question to ask ourselves is "how much do we care about the politics in the barangay-level? Is it really important to stay in the know about their affairs?"

Read Zik Rivera’s full story here: https://thesworduppolsci.wixsite.com/thesword2021/post/why-the-middleman-matters-navigating-into-the-heart-of-barangay-politics

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