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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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education / hodgepodge

Eight reminders in asking for recommendations from ex profs

PD May 25, 2016; MD May 29, 2016 by Mark Pere Madrona

For new and veteran job hunters alike, the task of providing character references can be a challenging one. After all, what is needed in this regard are people who can give positive […]

entertainment / hodgepodge / sponsored posts

Stay trendy this 2016 with Urban Generation

PD January 13, 2016; MD January 21, 2016 by Mark Pere Madrona

With 2016 now in full swing and with the Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this is a good time to shop for new clothes, accessories, and footwear. And for shoppers who […]

hodgepodge / personal matters

Wanna retain your lost Sun Cellular number? Not possible.

PD December 11, 2015; MD December 23, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Early this month, I continued my annual tradition of losing a mobile phone. Last December 4, my 18-month old Gionee phone slipped out of my pocket during the tricycle ride back home. […]

education / entertainment / hodgepodge

SOFTDRINKS PA MORE | Video of HS students having fun in the classroom goes viral

PD October 19, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

A video of two Filipino high school students, a boy and a girl, having a steamy session inside what appears to be a classroom has gone viral on social media as of […]

entertainment / hodgepodge / news

MOVIE REVIEW| Attack on Titans Live Action Movie and its Failure to meet the beauty of its Original Anime Series version (Warning! Spoiler Alert!)

PD August 17, 2015; MD January 26, 2016 by Edrian Echague

The world of otakus and anime lovers was shaken last year when an advertisement of a Japanese brand car Subaru was released online and on television. The advertisement features a white car […]

entertainment / hodgepodge / philippines

DIRTY FINGER | ‘Atenean’ doctor who fooled a Jollibee delivery guy lashes out at his critics

PD July 5, 2015; MD July 7, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Facebook user “Jay Bee,” who gained notoriety after he boasted on Facebook that he deliberately refused to answer the calls of a Jollibee delivery boy so he can avail of the fast […]

hodgepodge / philippines / sponsored posts

Sleepworth: 25 years of making quality mattresses for Filipinos

PD July 2, 2015; MD July 3, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Unlike its competitors, Sleepworth doesn’t spend much on advertising. But chances are, you’ve already used or may in fact be currently using one of their products (please take a minute to look […]

entertainment / hodgepodge / philippines

Ateneo Entablado presents ‘Gulo ng Gugulong na Ulo’

PD June 30, 2015; MD July 8, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Ateneo ENTABLADO (ENterteynment para sa TAo, Bayan, LAnsangan at DiyOs) begins their 33rd theatrical season with a homage to Severino Reyes, one of the most iconic playwrights in Philippine history who did his […]

commentary / hodgepodge / philippines

Future of gambling industry in the Philippines looks bright

PD June 26, 2015; MD June 26, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Manila is no Macau, and it’s certainly no Las Vegas. But when the “City of Dreams” opened in Manila earlier this year, many agreed that the Philippine capital is now well on its way […]