Fact checking anonymous warnings
This was first published at the Manila Times, Sunday Business & IT on September 16, 2018 , a day after Typhoon Ompong hit the Philippines. Fake news or misleading stories have something in [read more]
Emergency Preparedness: The Go bag, Tropical Cyclone, Storm surge and Floods
I mentioned in my previous post that aside from being alert to weather bulletins, a family needs to have a preparedness plan during emergencies and a survival kit, which can just be a huge backpack [read more]
Five ways to use social media and technology for disaster preparedness
I am republishing my article that was published at the Manila Times on July 22, 2018 because of anonymous weather alerts getting the rounds of private messages. As Inday Varona said in her Facebook [read more]
Human Rights is the very essence of Man’s Humanity
“No cause is more worthy than the cause of human rights… they are what makes a man human. Deny them and you deny man’s humanity.” — Jose W. Diokno I refer to the utterly controversial [read more]
On Inquirer’s takedown of Pepsi Paloma stories, a dangerous precedent
A few weeks ago, Senator Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III requested Inquirer.net to take down articles linking him to the rape and killing of ’80s star Pepsi Paloma. Sotto said “these [read more]
So why was Babae Ako influential in driving news?
Time identified “The Women of #BabaeAko” as the 25 most influential people on the internet. The contenders were evaluated by looking at their global impact on social media and their [read more]
Geopol experts see risks in China’s Belt Road Initiative hype
Geopolitical experts warned of risks amid hyped opportunities in China’s Belt Road Initiative (BRI) during a recent forum in Makati. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) recently held a roundtable [read more]
The honor and sovereignty of the nation is beyond material compensation
What is the point of getting rich or for our economy to rise, if our fishermen are constantly harassed and their catch being snatched before their very faces by those Chinese Coast Guards inside our [read more]
Join the #BabaeAko Freedom March on June 12 HINDIpendence Day
On June 12, let us all stand strong and march together for freedom, justice and democracy! #BabaeAko Freedom March – Luneta to Liwasang Bonifacio, 3-4 p.m. HINDIpendence Day Rally (multisectoral) [read more]
The future of Transport Network Vehicle Service or TNVS
Transport Network Vehicle Service or TNVS in the Philippines is an efficient lifestyle change according to netizens A homegrown social media analytics company Research and Tech Lab (RTL), recently [read more]
Duterte’s misuse of power–the power of the Office of the President
“No President–that means all presidents, including Mr. Duterte–should abuse power by placing women on the spot to agree or disagree to a sexual favor.“ Florin Hilbay — [read more]
Questions about the approved senate building
Have you seen the video showcasing the approved Senate building? I have. As one looks at the video of the approved Philippine Senate building: The new home of the Philippine Senate it does look [read more]
30 examples of Duterte’s sexist remarks #BabaeAko
The #BabaeAko social media campaign to fight the sexist remarks and misogynistic behavior of President Duterte is gaining so much ground. Tonyo Cruz said it so well “Ang husay ng #BabaeAko [read more]
State of Philippine Media Report, World Press Freedom Day
RODRIGO R. Duterte’s presidency has altered and controlled the public discourse so radically in its favor in ways rude and bold. One tragic result: it has restricted and narrowed the celebrated [read more]
On Executive Order No. 51 of President Duterte’s signed EO on contractualization. Nothing really new?
Section 2 of “Executive Order No. 51 (EO 51) Implementing Article 106 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, As Amended, To Protect the Right to Security of All Tenure of All Workers Based on [read more]
#TransportWatchPH , a platform for citizens to air their messages to relevant stakeholders
Transport watch is an initiative that gives citizens a platform to air their messages to relevant stakeholders. Transport Watch advocates are committed to push for policy and legislation that [read more]
A night of zero colors and no hashtags. Just people. Conversations. Possibility.
A night of zero colors and no hashtags. Just freedom. – Joel Pablo Salud Just people. Conversations. Possibility. – Betty Romero The invite said it will be a gathering of persons with [read more]
Celebrating the facts on April 2 —International Fact-Checking Day #FactCheckIt #FightDisinfo
The International Fact-checking day on April 2 is not a single event but a rallying cry for more facts – and fact-checking – in politics, journalism, and everyday life. The website shares [read more]
International Women’s Day a reminder that the struggle for women’s rights is far from over
May the celebration of International Women’s Day remind us that our work in advancing women’s rights is not yet done, and it will not be done until the last indication of inequality is finally [read more]
Women Talk Back: We Are Not All Vagina
The role of women in Philippine media from the years before the EDSA people power revolt to the present “Dal-a na. Ingna ang mga sundalo. Ingna sila ang mga sundalo. ‘Ah, unsa man nang [read more]
The “misuse” of psychological assessment vs CJ Sereno
Read the four functions of psychological assessments and diagnosis of psychological conditions. The question is? was the House of Representative (HOR) ethical in showing Chief Justice Maria Lourdes [read more]
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