Reggie Abang
Heart and soul
First and foremost, happy 3rd year anniversary to MNL48. It's been 3 years since the idol group was formed in 2018, and within those...
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PAKSA Staff
Apr 28, 20212 min read
[EDITORIAL] 3 years of MNL48: A testament of dedication and fortitude
Enduring the test of time is a daunting task. Only those who are courageous and willing enough to sacrifice everything will make it...
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PAKSA Staff
Feb 28, 20213 min read
EDITORIAL: Forward is the way despite adversaries
The aspect of human progress throughout the test of time has been greatly defined by defying the odds. By building the stepping stones...
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Reggie Abang
Dec 31, 20203 min read
Potential
We witnessed MNL48 embracing the spotlight once more thanks to an array of live appearances on TV within the span of 2 to 3 weeks. After...
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Reggie Abang
Dec 31, 20203 min read
A toast to the theater
(last of a two-article series in celebration of AKB48’s fifteenth anniversary) For 15 years since its first opening, the AKB48 Theater...
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Reggie Abang
Dec 13, 20203 min read
A captain’s voice
(first of a two-article series in celebration of AKB48’s fifteenth anniversary) Takahashi Minami. Akimoto Sayaka. Kashiwagi Yuki....
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PAKSA Staff
Dec 5, 20206 min read
THINKING OUT LOUD: Reviewing the “RIVER” music video
Some things are truly worth waiting for. That is exactly what MNL48 proved as the official music video for the idol group’s sixth single...
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Reggie Abang
Nov 28, 20203 min read
An exclusion in the year-ender won’t be the end of it
As announced days ago, AKB48 will not be appearing in this year’s Kouhaku Uta Gassen after 11 years of being part of the said television...
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PAKSA Staff
Nov 27, 20202 min read
EDITORIAL: Defying the tides of the past
It's finally the time to face the tides. With MNL48 releasing the official music video for its sixth single RIVER tonight, it also marks...
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Reggie Abang
Oct 28, 20203 min read
So... what now?
As of this column’s writing, we still don’t have any word from HalloHallo Entertainment Inc. (HHE) regarding the updates for the incoming...
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Reggie Abang
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Bring back the theater, HHE!
As of this column’s writing, the total number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia has rose to 361,867 (as of October 18, 2020). Despite those...
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Reggie Abang
Oct 14, 20203 min read
And then, there will be 36
This is now the reality MNLoves are facing en route to the MNL48 3rd General Elections -- 36 slots for the 3rd Generation members are on...
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Reggie Abang
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Bad publicity is…the worst one
As an A.B. Mass Communications major, one of the things that I learned was the tips and tricks of Public Relations or PR. My former...
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PAKSA Staff
Sep 18, 20204 min read
THINKING OUT LOUD: Reviewing the "Sweet Talking Sugar" music video
It has been a great few weeks for MNL48's first sub-unit Baby Blue. The sub-unit composed of Jan Elaurza, Coleen Trinidad, and Amy Isidto...
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p0tat0ch1p
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Ambag
Ambag. Contribution. I believe these are quite familiar words for some of us. Such ordinary words, turned into malicious sounding terms...
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Reggie Abang
Aug 25, 20202 min read
A safer yet fun place
Like any of us, the members and fans of MNL48 wants a safer place within social media, despite being its denizens doing otherwise. They...
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Teddy C.
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Sa panandaliang paglisan sa fandom: isang perspektibo
Mahigit dalawang buwan simula nang lumisan ng panandalian ako sa fandom, maraming mga bagay ang aking napagtanto sa pagiging tagahanga ng...
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Reggie Abang
Aug 12, 20203 min read
Do something!
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the views held by the entirety of PAKSA MNL...
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p0tat0ch1p
Jul 23, 20204 min read
New Perspectives
The idea of having an all-girl idol group in the Philippines is quite surprising. Although it is common to see in some Southeast Asian...
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Reggie Abang
Jul 5, 20203 min read
What should we do in 4 months? (Part 2)
While MNL48’s management had the most percentage of preparation for the General Elections, esp. in planing for making it a success...
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Reggie Abang
Jun 29, 20202 min read
What should you do in 4 months? ( PART 1)
Probably the longest General Elections period in the history of any AKB48 group, MNL48’s version of the yearly fan poll was extended to...
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Reggie Abang
Jun 21, 20203 min read
Who is the ‘most problematic?'
A Google Docs poll was posted in Twitter a few days ago determining who is the most ‘problematic’ person in the MNL48 fandom. In a...
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Reggie Abang
Jun 16, 20203 min read
Know your ‘place,’ and your ‘worth’
The fandom is always giving a fuss of one fan's worth, which includes his or her financial capability when it comes to either buying...
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Reggie Abang
Jun 7, 20203 min read
Targeting the bullseye
MNL48’s goal, which Sheki Arzaga and Gabb Skribikin would always say in interviews, is “to let the whole Philippines love and support...
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Reggie Abang
May 23, 20203 min read
Take the Initiative
Entertainment industries and entertainment-based events are still not allowed in both the modified enhanced community quarantine or MECQ,...
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Yonacchi
May 10, 20202 min read
The Center Position Game in MNL48
It is important that an idol, who is the face of any 48g or idol groups that are similar to it, being a main member of a single's...
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Reggie Abang
May 6, 20202 min read
Show us the numbers (Part 2)
Editor's note: You can read the part 1 (HERE) One of the key components of an election, including AKB48 Group’s Senbatsu Sousenkyou, is...
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Earian
May 1, 20203 min read
MNL48 Joining the Talk of Politics
The topic of politics is one of those things that are very hard to handle especially if a personality is voicing out their own opinions...
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p0tat0ch1p
Apr 28, 20204 min read
Boundaries of a Fan
Time and time again, we hear the age-old question “what makes a good idol?”. This has been tackled in many different ways, with many...
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Reggie Abang
Apr 22, 20203 min read
‘Uniquely’ Memorable (Part 1)
Ever since democracy began, people have the right to vote for most of everything. Their votes act like a determining factor for every...
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Teddy C.
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Sa pang-isa o panglahat na suporta?
Ang isang aspeto na bumubuhay hindi lamang sa kabuuan ng pagkilala sa MNL48 kundi sa ibang grupong kahalintulad nito ay ang aspeto ng...
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