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October - December
LTFRB approves P1.00 fare hike || Andrea Kyla Carreon
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced the PHP1 minimum fare increase for traditional and modern jeepneys in a press conference last October 3, 2023 at the LTFRB office in Quezon City.
Photo Courtesy: The Warden Publication
PLMun DCNB celebrates DCNB day 2023 || Ceven Rosquites
December 4, 2023 – Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMun) Design Center for NationBuilding (DCNB) marked a memorable celebration of DCNB Day 2023 with the resounding theme “Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Our Cultural Heritage” at the PLMun’s quadrangle. Representatives from various teams showcased the diversity of Philippine festivals, including the Panagbenga Festival, Kadayawan Festival, Moriones Festival, Pintados Festival, Dinagyang Festival, Maskara Festival, Sinulog Festival, and Ati-Atihan Festival. Street-dance competition kicked off the celebration, where each team’s performance exhibited their assigned festival. Mr. Sherwin Esteron, Faculty Member and Research and Internship of the CITCS Department; Mr. Lorenzo Guzman, Director of the Prefect of Discipline and Chief of Security Office; Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Remedios R. Cunanan; and Mr. Raymund Quigtar, Director of the Center for Sports and Athletics were the judges for the competition. The booth competition displayed the students’ creativity through colorful designs that represent their festivals. Meanwhile, the food festival featured
trademark delicacies from each team’s chosen province. Moreover, DCNB students enjoyed the thrilling games of Palarong Lahi, featuring Patintero, Relays, and Tug of War facilitated by the PLMun Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Marshalls. Adding to the festivities, the PLMun Silent Drillers delivered striking routines, capturing the attention of the audience. The afternoon session featured a Christmas chorale presentation by each team, with different carols and medleys. Executive Vice President Cynthia Menesis; Dr. Danilo B. Solayao, LPT, Vice President for Students’ Life and Development; Dean of the Office of Students Affairs, and Former Conductor of PLMun Chorale Ms. Lily Jarata; Ms. Carmelita Lamberte; and PLMun Chorale Conductor Efraem John L. Alismo served as panelists for the competition. Pintados Festival was named the overall winner of DCNB Day, showcasing impressive talents. Following was the Panagbenga Festival, claiming the 1st Place spot, captivating the audience with its vibrant and skillful presentation. Meanwhile, the Maskarra Festival landed on 2nd Place, and on the 3rd Place was the Dinagyang Festival. <w>
A modern jeepney would start at P15.00, while the cost of a traditional jeepney will increase to P13.00 from P12.00 starting on October 8, 2023, Pangkalahatang Sanggunian Manila and Suburbs Driver’s Association Nationwide Inc. (PASANG MASDA), the Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization (ACTO), and the Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (ALTODAP) demanded a higher fare in response to the recent spike in oil prices, which resulted in this. Teofilo Guadiz, the chairperson of the LTFRB, affirmed that the P1 fare hike is only a temporary solution to aid operators and drivers in considering the sudden spike in petrol costs. They continue to take into consideration the fare increase of P5.00 for the first 4 kilometers and an extra peso for each additional kilometer after that. Even though the public is aware of the reason behind the fare increase, they still want the government to create a solution that benefits both the general public and transportation providers and groups. Edrich Samonte, a PARA Advocates for Inclusive Transport representative, brought up the Passenger Forum’s request that the government halt valueadded and excise taxes, especially for gasoline goods. For transport workers, suspending it would be a breath of fresh air. <w>
MIFF 2023 faces setback, shift into Student journalists participate in MIFF 2024 with new management Journalism webinar || Angelica Matabang
|| Ceven Rosquites
Due to unforeseen challenges faced during the previous production, the Muntinlupa Independent Film Festival (MIFF) 2023 has been canceled, Ms. Art Castro, MIFF executive producer, explained.
The Warden Publication, together with other student journalists from different publications and organizations across the country, joined the journalism webinar organized by The Wheel, the official student publication of the College of Administration, Business, Hospitality, and Accountancy of Southern Luzon State University’s Lucban (SLSU) Campus, with the theme “Layag III: Navigating the Depths and Shallows for Stronger Foundations of Student Journalism” last November 11, 2023, via Zoom and Facebook live.
Ms. Castro said that a new production team took over but faced time constraints due to conflicts with the former production, schedule, and venue. Thus, MIFF 2023 has been transformed into MIFF 2024, maintaining the original concept. While MIFF 2024 advances entry submissions, the screening and awarding dates are assumed to happen in the original schedule, from September to December 2024. MIFF, now under Midstnight ART Production in partnership with Museo ng Muntinlupa, presents the theme “Through the Looking Glass” for its fourth launching, consisting of three categories: Short Film, Documentary, and Experimental. The festival will also include Senior High School and College batches. Moreover, Ms. Castro assured that their production team will give a quality event. She also encouraged participants and supporters to look forward to the film festival as filmmakers are from different places in Muntinlupa. <w>
Mr. Jefry Corullo Canoy, Chief of Reporters of ABS-CBN News, served as the guest speaker for the webinar. The discussion centered on the importance of journalism and how it differs from other forms of information, such as propaganda, promotion, and entertainment. Mr. Canoy also talked about creating messages that matter. In addition, he also gave the meaning of news and the importance of character. He also discussed the power of storytelling and why do journalists have to aim for the heart. Students participated in a series of discussions, competitions per category, an icebreaker, and an open forum. It gave room for the student’s skills to be empowered in their competitions, which comprised photojournalism and news writing for English and Filipino categories, in which different publications’ representatives participated. The winners of the icebreakers, photojournalism, and news writing for English and Filipino were announced on The Wheel Publication Facebook page. <w>
