ARCHIVE November2011
journalism / personal matters / philippines
Best Text Blog winner, 7th PopDev Media Awards!
“It is very overwhelming to be standing here in front of you to receive this award, my very first. I dedicate this to my mom. She’s sitting there, and please give her […]
Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion breakup – Top Ten Celebrity Reactions
The Philippine Daily Inquirer has republished this in the article “KC, Piolo draws different reactions on Facebook, Twitter.” A teary-eyed KC Concepcion confirmed in an interview with Boy Abunda aired yesterday in “The […]
history / journalism / philippines
Vera Files published by feature story about Sarao Motors!
It is unimaginable to live in the Philippines without ever riding in a jeepney. Indeed, jeepneys have become a national symbol in the six decades since it first appeared. The story of […]
journalism / philippines / politics
Supreme Court orders distribution of Hacienda Luisita – full text
Click here to download the entire Supreme Court decision on Hacienda Luisita case – G.R. No. 171101. Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Marlon Ramos filed this report: The Supreme Court ordered the distribution of […]
education / journalism / philippines / women's rights
RH bill advocates fight on despite legislative roadblocks
Around 400 students from leading universities and colleges in Metro Manila held last November 14 a demonstration dubbed “Busina Para sa RH” (“Blow Your Horn for RH”) in support of the reproductive […]
commentary / journalism / philippines / politics
Gloria Arroyo mugshots and the Inquirer’s seeming inconsistency
Please read my fictional interview with Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo here! A website which describes itself as a “search engine for Official Law Enforcement records, specifically booking photographs” has published alleged mugshots of former […]
My exclusive interview with Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Disclaimer: Just for laughs! Mark Madrona: Madam President, marami pong salamat sa pagpapaunlak ninyo sa isang panayam ngayong araw dito sa St. Luke’s Medical Center. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo: It’s my pleasure to speak […]
commentary / journalism / philippines / politics
Running for Congress was a gross miscalculation made by Gloria Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo earned much criticism two years ago when she announced her decision to seek a congressional seat in the 2nd district of her home province Pampanga once her term as President […]
journalism / philippines / politics
Arrest warrants issued vs Gloria Arroyo, Abalos, and Bedol
This day must have felt like a roller coaster for the former President turned lawmaker. This morning, the Commission on Elections, voting 5-2 in an emergency closed-door en banc session, ruled in […]
Supreme Court TRO allowing Gloria Arroyo to travel abroad – FULL TEXT
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, Petitioner, -versus- Hon. LEILA M. DE LIMA, as Secretary of the Department of Justice and RICARDO A. DAVID, JR., as Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration, Respondents. X- – – […]
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Analyzing Toni Gonzaga’s interview with Bongbong Marcos
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United Nations month theme for 2021 – “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables”
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#BotongPinoy2022 – Manny Pacquiao officially joins 2022 presidential race
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