December 2014 – 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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hodgepodge / journalism / personal matters

Reviewing the year 2014 for The Filipino Scribe!

PD December 31, 2014; MD January 2, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

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

PD December 29, 2014; MD December 29, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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

PD December 28, 2014; MD December 29, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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

PD December 27, 2014; MD December 27, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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

PD December 25, 2014; MD December 27, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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

PD December 23, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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.

PD December 22, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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

PD December 21, 2014; MD December 23, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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 […]

journalism / philippines

CHECK IT HERE: Higher fare rates for MRT and LRT effective January 4 2015

PD December 20, 2014; MD December 21, 2014 by Mark Pere Madrona

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 […]