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SMC Participation in Araw ng Iligan Games By Rohaina Dansal No Copyright Infringement Intended The annual charter day of Iligan City which served as the 67 th  Araw ng Iligan was successfully celebrated by Iliganons last June 16, 2017, at the Anahaw Amphitheater, Iligan City through the initiative of the Local Government and administration of the city Mayor Celso G. Regencia. Despite the threats and reverse that the city government has been receiving because of this terrorist issue, it was not a hindrance or reason for Iligaonons to not pursue celebrating their annual event. It was said to be a grand triple celebration and a 3-day activity but it was extended until June 17 and 18, 2017. Activities were held through massive and tight security measures implemented by the law enforcers of the city of Iligan. With this annual event, Michaelis had been able to show their participation in this kind of community involvement activity through the games being held specif...

Does History Repeat Itself? By Rohaina Dansal Courtesy: News 5 - InterAksyon When people hear the phrase “Martial Law”, what usually pops up in their minds is the reminiscing of the dictatorial leadership of our former President Ferdinand Marcos way back in 1972. Let us say that history repeats itself but with a bit of change. Actually, lots of changes. History repeats itself in terms only that President Duterte was the second president to declare Martial Law after Former President Marcos. Today’s declaration of Martial Law is far different from the history we know. And I think it is very self-explanatory for us to observe these changes. The declaration of Martial Law in the entire island of Mindanao is felt by those people who are affected by it most. Strict checkpoints in every entry and exit route in those adjacent places of Marawi City are implemented, especially and specifically in Iligan City. You cannot immediately pass those checkpoints without presenting your valid Ident...