Juday Montemayor Santiago
Bio
Ma. Julianna M. Santiago is a fourth-year Journalism student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Besides being a student-journalist, Santiago is also active in socio-civic activities and public service.
Stories (10/0)
Newspapers in modern world, is it still relevant?
The pandemic has changed the game of media landscape in the Philippines, as the COVID-19 virus paralyzed the country’s economy and motion for more than a year, print media also became susceptible to the outcomes of these difficulties, but this occurrence doesn’t equate to what the society tells us to do – to stop printing newspapers.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Critique
OPINION | K-12 in the Philippines, Too late to abolish
Since 2012, the Philippine education system headed by the Department of Education (DepEd) had a new curriculum implemented across the region, the program aims to enhance the country's education system by adding two more years to the existing 10-year basic education cycle – it is later on called as the ‘K to 12 Basic Education Program’.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Education
Senate Legislators Criticize SOGIE Bill, 24 years Pending in Upper Chamber
For twenty-four years, the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill has been pending, making it one of the slowest-moving bills in Philippine history.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Humans
OFWs continue to suffer during the global health crisis
The promise of a better quality of life overseas, particularly in developed countries has been tugging Filipinos to pack their bags since the 1980's. True to what they wanted, most of the overseas workers pulled their families out of poverty and paved their way into better jobs in the middle class, hailing them as the unsung and modern-day heroes of the country.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Chapters
Senate opposes SP Zubiri’s proposal on Charter Change
Although authored by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, at least seven members of the upper chamber expressed disapproval of the proposed Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RHB6), which aims to amend the 1987 constitution through economic provisions, enough to void the RHB6.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Chapters
The theme of Infidelity: Why Filipino viewers drawn to this kind of genre
Theme of Infidelity: Representation of Three Beloved Characters Many Filipinos eagerly watch telenovelas or shows that evoke various reactions due to their melodramatic content. The tension heightens even more when the topic is about infidelity.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Chapters
"Filipino Resiliency": An Overused Ornament in the Struggles of Filipinos
People have the ability to quickly recover from disasters and handle problems better than those in the middle and lower parts of society. Because the government is not helping to ease their hardships, the middle and lower classes turn to a positive way of thinking. This “resiliency” becomes a temporary fix that covers up bigger problems. It’s their only choice in their tough situation.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Critique
Intellectual Property should be a grassroots knowledge
As a vanguard of truth, we have always been taught to hold our ideals so high so that no one could ever use our profession to vilify, and serve the interests of only a small group of people. On the same note, we learned the importance of honoring the labor of others and giving them adequate and appropriate credit – the proper method to preserve and dignify our journalistic standards of ethics.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Education
A glimpse in the life of an Indigenous
“Half of the world is sleeping, half of the world’s awake, half can hear their heart beats, half just hear them break” This heart touching song of Lea Salonga best describes the ones who are deprived to utter their motions and desires in this kind of life.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Families
In Contemporary Times: Mastering Opinion Writing Despite Challenges
The function of the opinion writer has grown in importance in a society where information is abundant and views are shared instantly. Opinion writing is a dynamic art form that changes viewpoints, ignites discussions, and affects the fundamental fabric of public discourse. It is not only a reflection of one's personal beliefs but mostly the viewpoints of the whole editorial board that aims to persuade the general public. Embracing the power of words and ideas is the first step toward being a good opinion writer.
By Juday Montemayor Santiago3 days ago in Education
