“#Jowable” director Darryl Yap once again gets roasted by the netizens after he posted a teaser of his new online series “The Cousins” or “Minsan sa Insan” for its sensitive content. According to VinCentiments’ Facebook post, which is now deleted, The Cousins is a story about incest or people who are family or closely related having sexual relations. Screenshot from Twitter Netizens claim that the topic is too sensitive to be used as an online series. Previously, Darryl Yap was also slammed by the netizens after the release of his short film “AYUDAmn.” Whereas he allegedly stereotyped single parents. “Single...

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced on June 15, past midnight, that Metro Manila will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) until the end of June, while Cebu City will again be under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the reported continuous rise of COVID-19 cases in the area. However, the decision still can change as President Duterte is yet to consult business sectors about it.  “Yun lang muna ano natin (Let’s stick with this) but later on, as we ramble on, maybe tomorrow (Tuesday) or the day after, after I shall have talked with the businessmen, then we can decide...

Rappler boss Maria Ressa is facing up to six years in prison after she was found guilty of “cyber libel” with former writer-researcher Reynaldo Santos Jr., on Monday, June 15, 2020, in Manila court in line with the complaint of defaming businessman Wilfredo Keng in an article published in May 2012.   Photo courtesy Of REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez . In an article written by Rappler, it says that the case was stemmed from an article written in 2012 on the late former chief justice Renato Corona's links to businessmen, including Keng. The cybercrime law used against Ressa and Santos was enacted...

The sensitive issue about rape has been rounding up on social media since last weekend shortly after the Lucban  Municipal Police Station warned girls not to wear short clothes to prevent sex crimes which have drawn the ire of netizens for apparent victim-blaming.   Different personalities and celebrities have come up with different opinions with regard to the hot topic on social media. Many have blatantly expressed their dismay but some have agreed on the malicious warning—Ben Tulfo is one of those people who think that the way how women dress can be an opportunity to sexually assault them.  ...

On June 12, 2020, the Philippines will celebrate its 122nd Independence from the iron hands of abusive oppressors and nations. But, it seems like history is repeating itself in our very own backyard in the time of a pandemic—independent groups and individuals are protesting against the government’s way of dealing with the crisis. Now, how will you spend the holiday? You can sleep or binge-watch your favorite shows but, some will commemorate it extra special. A grand mañanita at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman is happening on Friday or various groups labeled it as “Independence day protest” and...