ARCHIVE December2014
hodgepodge / journalism / personal matters
Reviewing the year 2014 for The Filipino Scribe!
First of all, please allow me to greet you a Happy New Year! I am with you in wishing that the coming year will be good for all of us. May we experience […]
journalism / philippines / politics
CBCP warns public vs ‘misleading’ and ‘erroneous’ Papal statement shirts
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has warned the public against buying statement shirts with quotes supposedly uttered by Pope Francis, who is scheduled to have an Apostolic Visit to the […]
commentary / philippines / women's rights
Two years after, questions about RH law implementation remain
On this day exactly two years ago, President Benigno Aquino III signed into law Republic Act 10354 or the Reproductive Health and Responsible Parenthood Act of 2012. It was initially hoped that the […]
entertainment / hodgepodge / philippines
2014 Metro Manila Film Festival awards – full list of winners
Three movies, the historical film “Bonifacio, ang Unang Pangulo,” as well as “English Only, Please” and “Kubot: Aswang Chronicles 2” bagged the most coveted recognitions during the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival, […]
commentary / lgbt rights / philippines
Aiza Seguerra and the same-sex marriage debate in the Philippines
Singer Aiza Seguerra married her fiancée Liza Diño in a simple but elegant ceremony in San Francisco, California last December 8. Most people reacted positively to the couple’s wedding, based on comments […]
holiday announcements / journalism / philippines
January 15, 16, and 19 2015 declared as holidays in Metro Manila
President Benigno Aquino III has declared January 15 (Thursday), 16 (Friday), and 19 (Monday) as special non-working days throughout Metro Manila. This is stipulated in Proclamation 936, which was posted December 23. […]
commentary / hodgepodge / social networking sites
Are you overstaying in Starbucks? Read this.
Most people stay in Starbucks to relax and unwind after a stressful day in work or school. However, a student of University of the Philippines-Diliman recently found out that sometimes, unpleasant things do happen […]
entertainment / hodgepodge / philippines
Lea Salonga says Darren Espanto should have won The Voice Kids title
International theater superstar Lea Salonga took to Twitter Saturday night to say that Darren Espanto deserved to top The Voice Kids (TVK) competition. Salonga made the comment while sharing a video to […]
CHECK IT HERE: Higher fare rates for MRT and LRT effective January 4 2015
Ending years of indecisiveness, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) finally announced Saturday afternoon a massive increase in existing MRT and LRT fares, a move that will affect millions of Filipinos […]
journalism / philippines / politics
Did Aquino have a deal with Ona to make him resign as health secretary?
Ending weeks of intense speculations, President Benigno Aquino III has finally accepted the resignation of Enrique Ona as health secretary effective December 18. The announcement was made by Palace communications secretary Herminio […]
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