Opinion
Alex Gonzaga's 35th year of immaturity
Public figures and social media personalities, especially those with massive followings, were supposed to be role models to 'influence' the younger generation with good manners and proper conduct. Unfortunately, in the Philippines, those who have the power to do good are the ones who instigate childlike and immature behavior, which they flaunt on their social media platforms. Once called out, they act as if they were the victim and release a half-assed apology with their quoted bible verses. Sadly, this has been the norm in the 'global village' on the internet.
It's the third week of 2023, and several...
Opinion
“The Boat is Sinking, Group Yourselves Into…” Malacañang faces consecutive resignations
Marking President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s 100th day in Malacañang, three officials made their way out of the Palace. According to political analyst Jean Franco, the resignation of three cabinet members can benefit the administration. "Because at the very least, the administration can finally settle once the appointments that are going to be made have been finally approved by the Commission on Appointments (CA)," Franco said.
On Tuesday, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, officially stepped down from her position due to “certain medical conditions.” Back in September, Angeles made a false claim regarding the US trip of the President. She claimed...
Opinion
Killings everywhere, is the Philippines a safe place for journalists?
TW: Assasination, Killing.
One of the most famous radio commentators and a former broadcaster of DWIZ 882 KHZ AM Percival Mabasa, also known as Percy Lapid was shot dead by two armed suspects at the subdivision's entrance in Las Piñas City while he was making his way to his online broadcasting, according to the reports from Las Piñas City Police.
Percy Lapid is a known critic of the Duterte and Marcos Jr. administrations. He hosted “ Lapid Fire '' where he often criticized the former president Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the wrongdoings, abuses and irregularities...
Opinion
Who among current government officials experienced the 'Golden Era'?
Fifty years ago, Marcos Sr. signed a proclamation that marked the grueling era of Filipinos - Martial Law. This bloody chapter resulted in a series of powerful resistance from the collective effort of citizens to overthrow the dictator, which we now know as the “People Power Revolution.” As we commemorate the thousands who died, were tortured, disappeared, and overall suffered under the hands of tyranny during this time of the year, let us look back and discover who amongst the current government officials experienced the rotten system of Martial Law.
Senator Koko Pimentel - Despite voicing that he does...
Opinion
(OPINYON) Kagyat at epektibong solusyon, bago ibalik ang face-to-face classes
“We are not lab rats!” Pahayag ng “Rise For Education” — isang samahan na naglalayong ipaglaban ang karapatan ng mga mag-aaral sa Pilipinas — sa isang Twitter post, ilang lingo bago magsimula ang nalalapit na limited face-to-face classes.
Ilang buwan na ring nagiging mainit na usapin sa social media ang pagbabalik ng face-to-face classes sa kolehiyo, kabilang ang mga lugar na nasasailalim sa Alert Level 3. At pinayagan din ni Pangulong Duterte na isama ang mga lugar na nasa Alert Level 1 and 2 na magbalik eskwela sa darating naman na Pebrero ngayong taon.
Noong January 11, 2022, Martes,...