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 never left. I am still active on social media, specifically Facebook and Twitter,
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 “Rainbow’s Sunset,” which featured veterans Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, and Tony Mabesa. My
After over two months of waiting, the results of the licensure exam for teachers (LET) held last September 2017 was finally released this November 27. And with God’s grace, I was among the 49,626 who passed from 107,020 examinees (the passing rate is 46.37%). Without
The past two months have never been the same again for me here at home. The feeling of loss persists, even to this day. And through this blog, I’ll share to the world my sad story. I don’t exactly recall when and how “Meow” became
Today marks the sixth year anniversary of The Filipino Scribe (www.FilipinoScribe.com). Since it was created in March 31 2011, the news and commentary blog has already received nearly 8.6 million page views. In an era where fake news sites have become very prevalent no thanks
(This post was inspired by United States Vice President Joe Biden. See his to letter for his 12-year-old self here.) Dear Mark, How are you? I hope you’re enjoying your first months in high school. I know this is not the school where you wanted
The Filipino Scribe (TFS) is a news, commentary, and public service blog based in the Philippines. Started in March 2011, this blog has now received nearly 11 million in total page views as of May 2020, with most visitors coming from the Philippines. It has
I speak on a wide range of topics including campus journalism, blogging, social media, among others. Kindly refer to some of the more notable talks I have done in recent years. Student organizations and other interested parties may send their speaker invitations, interview requests, and
The Filipino Scribe (TFS) is managed by Mark Pere Madrona, a multi-awarded blogger, journalist, and licensed professional teacher from the Philippines. Mr. Madrona earned his journalism degree cum laude from the University of the Philippines-Diliman last 2010, where he is now finishing his Masters in History. His area