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This is the work of God, who can hinder?

An ‘in-depth’ article was published by an online-only paper (clue: it starts and ends with the letter ‘R’), with the title posing this question: Will scandals erode Iglesia Ni Cristo vote? My answer: Definitely NOT! The said article wrongly assumes that the recent moves of expelled INC members gained traction and influenced the majority of the Church membership. Citing as one of their proofs of such influence is the ‘small’ crowd in the recent protest […]

Hapi ang Buhay – A must watch show

The INCinema’s first-ever full length film, “Walang Take Two” presented us its spinoff sitcom, “Hapi ang Buhay”. “Hapi ang Buhay” resumes to narrate life in a usual urban Filipino community as the neighborhood encounters various timely social issues. Hapi ang Buhay is the first-ever situational comedy produced by the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation in partnership with INCinema Productions. Let us join them as they attempt to make sense of everything, while weaving through life’s hilarious side […]

Sexual harassment – not the victim’s fault

QUEZON City, Philippines (April 1) – “You deserve it”, “You showed too much skin”, “and you provoked them.” Lines a rape victim heard. Was it really the victim’s fault? Is the victim responsible for the crime too?  According to a study, one out of ten said that the victim is responsible because he or she danced provocatively, flirted and wore revealing clothes. Sexual abuse was defined to be “unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and […]

The other election

QUEZON City, Philippines (April 1) – Kung ang Pilipinas, sumasakit ang ulo sa 2016 Presidential Election, ang U.S din. Let’s take a break from our upcoming 2016 election and take a look at the other election – that of the United States of America. Much ado has been made about the Philippines’ special relationship with the United States. As such, it is important that we also pay attention to the United States election. The campaign and […]

Question for the next president

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 29) – As the next president of the Philippines, how would you unite all the government officials working under you and how would you effectively lead the Philippines in order to minimize the problems faced by our country? This is an important question that the next president of the Philippines should consider. With the growing number of problems existing in our country, not to mention the numerous calamities that continuously hit the Philippines, […]

Simple etiquette we should all remember

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 29) – Etiquette serves as our guideline in behaving properly within our society. It is another word for politeness and good manners. Imagine how everyone will behave without the existence of etiquette. It would be chaos. A long time ago, etiquette was used to determine someone’s status and make restrictions for individuals in the society. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, even the act of bowing dictates the rank in […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiables – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – One of our fundamental political rights in the Philippines as a democratic system is choosing the right leaders. Let’s get to know more about Antonio “Sonny” Fuentes Trillanes IV, one of the aspiring candidates who wants to be the next vice president of our country. Antonio F. Trillanes IV or also known for “Sonny” to his relatives and friends, is a retired Navy officer. He is currently serving as a […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiable – Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – Let’s get to know more about Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. A senator in his final term and running mate of Davao’s “Dirty Harry” Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is a young veteran who aspire to take the second seat of power in our country. He took hold of different offices since he was 21, and made feats with his considered ‘young’ age in the political sphere. The son of […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiables – Leni Robredo

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – As responsible voters, it is our duty to learn more about those who are running for candidacy in the upcoming elections. Representative Mari Leonor Gerona Robredo is one of the six candidates who wanted to be the next vice president. She became the focus of the public eye after the incident that caused the  loss of her husband back in 2012 – the Secretary of the Department of Interior and […]

Know Your Vice-Presidentiable – Chiz Escudero

QUEZON City, Philippines (March 23) – We, as voters, have the responsibility to know about the candidates for the upcoming election. Let’s get to know more about Senator Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero, one of the six candidates who wanted to be the next vice president. He was born on October 10, 1969. Since kindergarten he was in University of the Philippines, Diliman, where he also earned his law degree. He passed the bar examination in 1994 […]