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The features section focuses on the stories of Augustinians and the broader human experience, exploring how personal journeys intersect with societal forces to reveal the complexities of both campus life and the wider world.

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A Pen for All Men: Campus Press as People’s Media

In-young "Angela" Hwang & Maria Daniella Drapete · July 25, 2025

“We don’t just tell stories. We challenge [them] and move [them] forward,” says Ms. Raneza Beatrice Pinlac, GMA correspondent and Colegio San Agustin-Makati alumna, in an exclusive interview with Insights for this year’s Campus Press Freedom commemoration.

ACKNOWLEDGED. Despite constant barriers for ALS students in formal education, CSA serves as a guiding light in bridging these educational gaps. PHOTO BY CHIARA VALENZUELA & ILLUSTRATED BY EMIGLIANA SALONGA

Bridging Educational Gaps: The impact of CSA’s ALS in empowering students for success

Maria Emilia Fermin · April 24, 2025

“Education is something no one can take away from you.” This powerful statement resonates deeply with countless individuals in the Philippines, where the Flexible Learning Options (FLO) serve as a beacon of hope for those facing barriers to mainstream education. FLOs offer flexible learning pathways that allow learners to achieve basic education competencies, all adapted to the needs of the individual.

Graphics by AXEL LUCIO.

PAGE-TURNERS: Books that will spark your interests

Jaresiah Bacar, Shakira Factor, Veniz Dicang, Jeanne Fetalvero, Maria Fermin, Rocco Padillo, Yohana Dausin, Elisha Talusan · November 28, 2024

As the rise of various technologies continues, many people increasingly dismiss the value of reading, opting instead for quick summaries and online content. While these resources offer convenience, they often come at the cost of deeper engagement with the texts. This decline in reading comprehension is evident, and people are scanning pieces for key points rather than absorbing and reflecting on what they have read. Especially as students, where balancing time can be a challenge, it is still vital to reconnect with the joy of reading– or perhaps jumpstarting it. To help you reignite or ignite your passion for books and reading, here are some recommendations that are sure to capture your interest and inspire a return to the world of reading.

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A Father's Promise: A Christmas Gift from Teatro Punlahi

Jeanne Kristen Feltavero · April 24, 2025

On December 12, 2024, Teatro Punlahi’s play, “A Father’s Promise,” hit the stage as the senior high school organization’s first theater production of the school year. The play, much like a musical, exhibited the many talents of its members through their impeccable acting, singing, and storytelling. With its plot centered around the challenges a family has to go through during the Christmas season, along with the need for hope and each other, the play dazzled the audience and set the mood for an auspicious Christmas.

The inner workings of CSA Makati's outreach activities

Irah Jane Paraiso · April 24, 2025

A bustling classroom where young students are not just burying their heads in textbooks, but also interacting with other learners from diverse backgrounds—this is what a day in Colegio San Agustin-Makati (CSA) looks like. At the heart of CSA lies a vital network of outreach linkages that bridges the gap between its inner community and the outside world.

Features Section 2025-2026

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