Category: commentary
Time to address the problem of food wastefulness in the Philippines
A survey conducted by the polling company Social Weather Stations revealed that as much as 4.2 million Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger during this coronavirus pandemic. Involuntary hunger has long been a […]
commentary / education / environment
Let graduating high school and college students plant trees
The Congress recently passed a bill requiring graduating college and high school students to plant two trees each. This noteworthy initiative deserves our support. First of all, this tree-planting requirement can go […]
STRIKING A BALANCE: Yes to blended learning, no to academic freeze
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has forced education systems around the world to rethink how learning can still be provided to students despite the ongoing uncertainties. On one hand, Philippines’ education leaders […]
Blogging in the Philippines / commentary / Mark Madrona / The Filipino Scribe
The Filipino Scribe turns 8: What’s next for this news site?
Today marks the eight anniversary of The Filipino Scribe (www.FilipinoScribe.com). I haven’t posted anything in nine months, and so you might be asking, “Where in the world had you been?” Honestly, I […]
commentary / politics / social networking sites
NORWEGIA – Pinoy netizens cringe as PCOO commits yet another boo-boo
Norwegia? Where’s that? The Presidential Communications Operations Office or PCOO committed yet another faux pas Thursday afternoon when it erroneously described Erik Forner, the outgoing ambassador of Norway to the Philippines, as “the […]
commentary / LGBT issues in the Philippines / lgbt rights
No, the ‘pray the gay away’ conversion therapy never works
Earlier tonight, GMA 7 aired a Lenten special titled “It’s UnPair: Pramis, trulalong labstory itoh” which was produced by The 700 Club Asia. The story is about a gay man who eventually […]
commentary / philippines / politics
Senate hearing on frigate deal is an embarrassment even before it begins
LATER today (Monday), the Senate will conduct a hearing on the “controversial” P15.7 billion contract between the Defense Department and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea for the acquisition of two […]
Six tips to nail that college admission interview
Imagine this scenario: the results of the college entrance examinations has just been released. However, instead of just seeing whether you’re qualified or not, it was indicated that you will be lined […]
commentary / social media philippines
MICHAELA BALDOS – PH does not have a law punishing revenge porn
In the last 24 hours, Filipino netizens have been fuzzing over a series of private videos allegedly featuring a female student from one of the country’s top universities. The videos were apparently […]
commentary / education / President Rodrigo Duterte
CHED Chair Licuanan resigns amidst long feud with President Duterte
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chair Patricia Licuanan announced her resignation during the agency’s flag ceremony this Monday morning. Licuanan told CHED employees that over the weekend, she received a phone call […]
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On winning first prize in the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival essay writing contest
Last Monday, I was formally recognized for winning first prize in the recently concluded 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) essay writing contest – teachers’ category. My essay was about the movie […]
Government employees to receive midyear bonus beginning May 15, 2021
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