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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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Anonymous Philippines hackers attack gov’t websites over cybercrime law

PD September 27, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Hackers from the group Anonymous Philippines defaced the website of American Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines as well as the web portals of a number of government agencies to push for […]

journalism / philippines / politics

Gov’t not doing enough to protect environmentalists – int’l rights group

PD July 19, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Press release sent by Human Rights Watch. Original post can be accessed here. The Philippine government’s failure to address threats and killings of environmental advocates worsens a climate of lawlessness just as […]

education / hodgepodge / philippines

Class Suspensions – July 3 2012

PD July 3, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

In an advisory posted via Twitter around 4AM today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration warned that serious flooding can be expected in low-lying areas and communities living near waterways […]

journalism / philippines / politics

International group slams Aquino human rights record

PD June 28, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Philippines: Two Years Under Aquino, Abuses Go UnpunishedNo Successful Prosecutions of Security Forces for Killings, ‘Disappearances’ (press release from Human Rights Watch) (New York, June 28, 2012) – President Benigno Aquino III […]

hodgepodge / philippines

July 2 2012 Special Holiday – Pasig City

PD June 26, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Pasig City’s 439th anniversary is a local holiday, according to Proclamation 410 If you are working in the Ortigas business district, this is good news for you. President Benigno Aquino has declared July […]

journalism / philippines / politics

Rep. Trisha Bonoan-David withdraws HB 6195

PD June 22, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Solon drops measure after drawing flak from OFWs Manila Rep. Trisha Bonoan-David (4th distrct) is now rescinding her initial sponsorship of House Bill 6195, which would have amended parts of the Migrant […]

commentary / journalism / philippines / politics

Presbitero Velasco – the dark horse in the race for Chief Justice

PD June 18, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Will he appoint a Chief Justice compliant to his wishes? What is more important to him, a compliant Chief Justice or one who has a mind of his own? – Inquirer columnist […]

philippines / politics

Acquitted or convicted? Corona Impeachment Trial endgame

PD May 28, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

Since the prosecution and defense panels are already done giving their respective closing arguments in the 43rd and final day of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s impeachment trial, the senator-judges are now ready […]

commentary / journalism / philippines / politics

Corona Impeachment Trial Day 40 – Is the game almost over for him?

PD May 24, 2012 by Mark Pere Madrona

I live-twitted the Day 40 of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s impeachment trial, where the accused himself took the witness stand. When Serafin Cuevas, the defense lead counsel, told Senate President and impeachment […]