Like millions of people around the world, the results of the 2016 United States presidential elections where Republican Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton came to me as a shock. It’s not just because all scientific polls predicted that Clinton would win. It’s that I can’t
Former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago will be brought to her final resting place on October 2, Sunday, at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City. This is in fulfillment of her wish to be buried next to her late son Alexander, who died in 2003. Santiago
The government of the Philippines, through Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, called out United States Republican presidential nominee Donald J. Trump for saying that immigrants from the Philippines and other countries with big Muslim populations are potential recruiting targets for terrorist organizations. “Considering his major real
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will begin processing applications for new voters’ registration for the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from July 15, Friday until July 30, Saturday – inclusive of weekends and holidays. This year’s barangay and SK polls are scheduled to be
Even before he officially declared his candidacy for president, Rodrigo Duterte has made it clear that he will go hard versus criminals, particularly drug lords and pushers. As the campaign progressed, he and his supporters often cited his iron-clad rule in Davao City as something
President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Vice President Leni Robredo to lead the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). This was confirmed by Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar to the media Thursday night. In response, Robredo thanked Duterte for the appointment, saying that it will
With the aim of further intensifying the public’s anticipation of President Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration today, the Presidential Communication Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) urged Twitter users to use the hashtag #PartnerForChange. In return, they will receive a virtual personalized message from the new President.
Rodrigo Duterte will take his oath of office as the 16th President of the Philippines this June 30 at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Malacanang Palace. As mandated by the 1987 Constitution, Duterte will serve as president for the next six years or until
Mr. Allan A. Madrilejos Team Editor, www.FHM.com.ph Dear Mr. Mardilejos, This is Mark Madrona, a college professor and owner of the news blog The Filipino Scribe (www.FilipinoScribe.com). I am writing this letter to call your attention regarding an article you published last May 6 titled “Six Incredulously
With only ten days to go before incoming President Rodrigo Duterte officially begins his six-year term, former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has a lot of reasons to be optimistic. Even before he officially declared his presidential bid, Duterte accused the government of