ARCHIVE July2015
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THE ANOINTED | President Aquino endorses Mar Roxas as his 2016 successor
President Benigno Aquino III has officially announced his endorsement of Interior Secretary Mar Roxas as his anointed successor during a gathering of Liberal Party (LP) members and its allies at the historic […]
National Science Club Month 2015 theme – “MateREALIZE”
Schools of all levels everywhere in the Philippines will be celebrating the annual National Science Club Month (NSCM) this September. The theme for this year’s NSCM is “MateREALIZE: Synthesizing ideas, extracting knowledge, […]
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August 19 2015 declared holiday in Quezon City
The 137th birth anniversary of President Manuel L. Quezon will be commemorated this coming August 19, 2015, Wednesday. Quezon is the third longest-serving president in Philippine history, behind Ferdinand Marcos and Gloria […]
commentary / news / politics
COMMENTARY | President Noynoy Aquino’s final State of the Nation Address
President Benigno Aquino III delivered his sixth and final state of the nation address (SONA) at the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon. The full text of the speech, which lasted for around […]
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FULL TEXT | President Noynoy Aquino’s sixth State of the Nation Address
Bise Presidente Jejomar Binay; mga dating Pangulong Fidel Valdez Ramos at Joseph Ejercito Estrada; Senate President Franklin Drilon at mga miyembro ng Senado; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. at mga miyembro ng Kamara […]
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CHARTER DAY | August 6 2015 declared a holiday in Cebu
The province of Cebu will be celebrating its 446th foundation anniversary this coming August 6, Thursday. August 6 is a special non-working public holiday all over Cebu as stipulated by Republic Act 8952, which […]
commentary / entertainment / personal matters
OFFLINE | Andrea Brillantes and The Filipino Scribe’s darkest 48 hours
When I was first informed of the alleged private video of Angela Brillantes during the wee hours of July 10, I couldn’t contain my excitement. Regular readers of TFS definitely know the […]
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REVIEW: Chateau Hestia Garden Restaurant in Silang, Cavite
Are you planning to have a weekend getaway with your family or friends soon? Or perhaps, do you have a special occasion to celebrate in the future? Then you should seriously consider […]
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Online video reveals infighting within Iglesia ni Cristo’s Manalo family
In a jarring two-minute online video, the wife and son of Iglesia ni Cristo’s former Executive Minister Erano “Ka Erdy” Manalo are appealing for help from their churchmates because of what they described […]
education / news / philippines
Class suspension in Quezon City – July 27 2015
UPDATED, JULY 26 2015 President Benigno Aquino III will deliver his sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday, July 27, at the House of Representatives. Because of this, […]
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How can gov’t workers apply for a 14-day COVID leave?
Second of two parts As previously reported by The Filipino Scribe, government employees can apply for a paid leave of 14 calendar days in case they need to be quarantined due to […]
CSC grants 14-day paid leave for gov’t workers who get COVID-19
First of two parts Government employees who test positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 can avail of a 14-day paid leave, according to a memorandum released last year by the Civil […]