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Vhyxcent Andlen Cruz

Vhyxcent Andlen P. Cruz is a proud pre-service teacher from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines who is passionate about exploring the field of language education as his future profession. He is also a student journalist, News Editor of Paraseist (PUPSJ’s Official School Publication) from 2023 to 2024, and a contemporary literary writer. He is passionate about discussing social, political, and economic issues through writing to reinforce awareness as the first step to achieve change.

Multilingual Education: A Peaceful Approach to Attaining A Free, Inclusive, and Fair Society

“Educational systems usually have a combination of humanistic and pragmatic rules and objectives. We seek the development of happy children because we want them to be happy adults, and happy adults don’t really start wars, and don’t really hurt other…

Philippine civil society fighting the worst effects of poverty in the face of government negligence

Civil society in the spirit of volunteerism united with one purpose, taking positive action to aid the most vulnerable in society through education, healthcare, disaster relief, and community empowerment to access better opportunities in the midst of economic challenges. “I…

Protestors call for a new economic model to stop violence against overseas Filipino workers

Overseas Filipino Workers are esteemed as modern-day heroes in the Philippines as they contribute greatly to the country’s economy, sacrificing years away from their families with the hope of providing a comfortable life. But not everyone is fortunate enough to…

PUV Modernization Program: Jeepney Phase-Out, a Threat to Filipino Jeepney Drivers and Commuters

Traditional jeepneys have been the “king of the road” in the Philippines for decades — the primary mode of transportation for ordinary Filipinos. They are far more affordable than riding a taxi, motorcycle taxi, or Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS)…