January 2012 – THE FILIPINO SCRIBE

Mark Pere Madrona

The Filipino Scribe (TFS) is managed by Mark Pere Madrona, a multi-awarded writer and licensed professional teacher from the Philippines.

Mr. Madrona earned his master’s degree in history from the University of the Philippines-Diliman last 2020. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in journalism cum laude from the same university back in 2010. His area of interests includes Philippine journalism, history, and politics as well as social media.

Know more about him here: https://www.filipinoscribe.com/about/.

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commentary / philippines

Happy Yipee Yehey Ends, ABS-CBN’s noontime woes continues

PD January 29, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Ending weeks of speculation, ABS-CBN announced last January 26 that its noontime show Happy Yipee Yehey (HYY) will be having its final episode on February 4 – or just a week shy […]

journalism / philippines / politics

EXCLUSIVE: Face-to-face with Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at VMMC

PD January 28, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

A few days after being placed under hospital arrest for allegedly committing electoral sabotage, I wrote a blog about a fictional interview with former President and now Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria […]

death / journalism / philippines / politics

Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo dies of cardiac arrest abroad

PD January 26, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

UPDATE (8:00 PM) Quoting former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, ABS-CBN’s RG Cruz reported that Negros Occidental Rep. Ignacio Arroyo has died after the life – support systems were removed from his […]

commentary / journalism / philippines / politics

Was Edcel Lagman junked for supporting the Aquino-backed RH bill?

PD January 24, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

In a brief but strongly-worded press statement released last Thursday afternoon, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman announced his resignation as House Minority Leader to give way to Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez. […]

hodgepodge / journalism / philippines

Beware of text scams using fake DTI promo numbers!

PD January 22, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Have you ever received a text message from an unregistered number saying you have won a huge prize for a contest you don’t remember joining at all? Here are two scam text […]

commentary / journalism / lgbt rights

Thoughts on the murder of Nelson Macam, Math teacher in RMHS Manila

PD January 18, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Nelson Macam, a Math teacher in Ramon Magsaysay High School (RMHS) – Manila (the institution where I graduated back in 2006), was found dead in his Tondo, Manila residence. He was stabbed […]

hodgepodge / philippines

Tickets to the Katy Perry in Manila Concert on January 22, 2012 are running out!

PD January 16, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Those hoping to watch international pop star Katy Perry’s performance at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on January 22, 2012 will have to buy their tickets as soon as possible. […]

commentary / philippines / politics

“It’s the economy, student!” Gloria Arroyo tells Noynoy Aquino

PD January 14, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

“The president’s approach to fighting corruption is to punish the sins of the past rather than try to prevent crimes in future. Mr. Aquino has proposed few reforms to the system… Recent […]

hodgepodge / philippines / politics / up diliman

UPCAT 2012 RESULTS NOW OUT? (and some reminiscing)

PD January 13, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Breaking news as of 4PM, January 18, 2012: The results of the 2012 University of the Philippines College Admission Test are out! To view the results, please here. *Word of warning – the […]