1. Walang wang-wang sa ating administrasyon. At ngayon, patuloy nating itinitigil ito. – Walang wang-wang? Ano tawag niya kay Kris? Sirena? 2. Kayo po ba, gusto ninyong makulong ang lahat ng tiwali? Ako rin po. – Ouch, Madame Gloria! 3. Nitong taong ito, taumbayan na mismo ang nagsabing nabawasan ang nagugutom sa kanila. Mula sa … Continue reading »
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Classes in UP Diliman still suspended today, July 27 2011
Just like yesterday, classes in UP Diliman remains suspended today, July 27 2011, in accordance with Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr.’s announcement last night. ABS-CBN News reported that: Ochoa’s decision was based on the recommendation of the Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) and the National Disaster … Continue reading »
LAUGHTRIP: A “leaked” copy of Noynoy Aquino’s SONA this afternoon!
Just a few hours before President Aquino’s scheduled State of the Nation address this afternoon, investigative magazine Newsbreak posted in its website ( http://www.newsbreak.ph/2011/07/25/leaked-copy-of-pnoys-sona ) a satire of what the President will say later. His was written by a person using the Twitter handler @I_amHolo. Obviously, many people think that Aquino’s 2nd SONA will only … Continue reading »
Gov’t braces for huge demonstrations during Aquino’s 2011 SONA tomorrow
Mga Paghahanda sa SONA ni PNoy, tuloy kahit umuulan Sa kabila ng malakas na buhos ng ulan nitong hapon, nagpatuloy pa rin ang ginagawang paghahanda ng mga ahensya ng pamahalaan para sa ikalawang State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Benigno Aquino III bukas ng hapon. Sa bahagi ng Commonwealth Avenue mula sa St. … Continue reading »
My Rejoinder to Fr. Bel San Luis’ “Making a Mockery of Marriage”
by Mark Pere Madrona The constitution guarantees the right to free speech, at all times and in whatever medium available. However, as a popular journalism adage goes, “comment is free but facts are sacred.” Everyone can throw his or her two cents worth on anything, but does not exempt anyone from the need to base … Continue reading »
Kabayan Noli’s daughter reacted to what I posted in Facebook yesterday
The daughter of the Philippine’s immediate former vice president (and currently national news anchor) reacted to what I wrote in Facebook! Quite a surprise, I must say. Here’s the story behind it: Last Monday, there was a report in TV Patrol about the renewal of wedding vows (after 40 years of being married) between Senator … Continue reading »
Recalling my 2009 interview with Filipina coffee painter Sunshine Plata
Almost two years ago, I got the chance to interview Sunshine Plata, a Filipina in her late 20s who’s known for using coffee as a painting medium. How known is she? She has been featured in various programs for network giants ABS-CBN (“Umagang Kay Ganda”) and GMA (“Pinoy Records” and “24 Oras”), and even Reuters … Continue reading »
Deceased Prof. Chit Simbulan is supposed to handle four classes this semester
Yesterday was the second day of enrollment for 1st semester, AY 2011-2012 in UP Diliman. This is already my second enrollment as a Master of Arts in History student. A brief look at the list of offered classes for the coming semester revealed that deceased journalism professor Lourdes “Chit” Estella-Simbulan is supposed to handle four … Continue reading »
My Letter to the Editor of Manila Bulletin
(Note: I emailed them this letter last May 24 2011, or two days after the news piece I am talking about was published. It’s been ten days already, but the Manila Bulletin have neither acknowledged my letter nor revised their problematic news story. What is the point of publishing a corporate email address, then?) Vicente … Continue reading »
