ARCHIVE August2016
FALSE DECLARATIONS – Lying about your credentials can land you in jail
According to popular employment website Jobstreet.com, it is fairly common for job seekers to declare false information in their resumes. People routinely do that through various means – from declaring unearned degrees, […]
PAANO MAGING BAYANI? | Ten standards in selecting Filipino heroes
The country’s celebration of the National Heroes Day tomorrow comes just two weeks before the scheduled burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. It is in fulfillment […]
#WalangPasok – Class suspensions for August 27 2016
(Updated, 8:00 AM) Parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces including Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, and Zambales have been experiencing occasional thunderstorms since Friday night, which caused intense traffic and flooding in […]
#WalangPasok / holiday announcements / news
SEVEN LONG WEEKENDS | List of holidays for 2017 according to Malacañang
With just a little over four months left before 2016 ends, Malacañang has already released the official list of national holidays for the 2016. This is stipulated through President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 50, which […]
September 9 2016 declared holiday in Cebu – Sergio Osmeña Day
Filipinos nationwide will mark the 138th birth anniversary of the late President Sergio Osmeña Sr. this September 9. It is a special non-working holiday in the province of Cebu and its component cities as mandated by Republic Act (RA) […]
In loving memory of Lilia Cuntapay, the ‘horror queen’ of Philippine cinema
I’m heartbroken to hear about the death yesterday of Miss Lilia Cuntapay due to health complications at age 81. She is best remembered for her ‘aswang’ and ‘white lady’ roles in popular […]
Eid’l Adha – September 12 2016 Philippine holiday
UPDATED, SEPTEMBER 6 Filipino Muslims will join the rest of the Islamic world in observing Eid’l Adha or their annual feast of sacrifice this September 12, Monday. That day has been declared a […]
commentary / history / politics
What can be done to stop the youth from their hero-worship of Marcos?
Today is the 33rd death anniversary of the late Senator and Martial law-era opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. In previous years, various activities were held to commemorate his fight for the restoration […]
NO 2ND MEDAL FOR PH | Pinay taekwondo jin Elaine Alora loses to Mexican veteran
Pinay taekwondo jin Kirstie Elaine Alora lost to veteran fighter and 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medalist Maria Espinoza of Mexico in their round-of-16 match for women’s 67 kg. Saturday night (Manila time), […]
#WalangPasok – August 30 2016 declared a holiday in Bulacan
The province of Bulacan will lead the rest of the nation in commemorating the 166th birth anniversary of hero and propagandist Marcelo del Pilar this coming August 30, 2016. The said occasion, […]
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Filipino netizen Mary Jane Fabre goes after the diplomatic passports of BTS, fails spectacularly
The seven-member supergroup BTS earned further admiration around the world this week when President Moon Jae-In of their home country South Korea officially appointed them as his government’s Special Presidential Envoy for […]
Analyzing Toni Gonzaga’s interview with Bongbong Marcos
Celebrity talk show host and actress Toni Gonzaga is getting flak for her recent interview with former Senator and defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for her web show “Toni […]
GOODBYE, SENATE! – Leaked video of Harry Roque shouting at doctors goes viral
A video showing presidential spokesperson and likely senatorial candidate Harry Roque shouting at a group of doctors during a Zoom meeting has gone viral Thursday morning (September 10). Roque was speaking to […]
#WalangPasok – Work and class suspensions for September 8 2021 due to #JolinaPH
(LAST UPDATE, 7:45 AM of September 8) Severe tropical storm “Jolina” (international name “Conson”) is expected to affect parts of Luzon – particularly provinces in Southern Tagalog and Central Luzon regions as […]