The Sword: Stasis and Changes - Dismantling Pillars, Realizing Power is the official publication of the UP Political Society (UP POLSCi) for the Academic Year 2021-2022. During these unprecedented times, it is important to recognize the pillars which contribute to our nation's decay and to realize the power of democracy in dismantling these pillars. This Sword issue serves as a guide to help people know and deal with the effects of the pandemic and the previous election.