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QUEZON City, Philippines (January 15) – “Protecting the sanctity of the ballot since 1940”. Its slogan embodies the reason why it was made. Every newspaper and news programs mention this commission rampantly especially now that the election period has started, or when a politician gets penalized. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) really has the spotlight now, along with those who’ll run for national office. To keep you knowledgeable, we’ll give you a head start and what […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 14) – Other than the the gun ban, there many other election don’ts. These prohibited acts were laid down by Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to make the campaign and election period, somehow, peaceful. These are the lists of prohibited acts and offenses taken from the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, arranged by month: January 10- June 8, 2016 Transfer of officers and employees in civil service. Suspension of elective officials. Bearing firearms […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 14) – Filipinos are known to be inherently cheerful, always have a knack of inventing things, most especially if it’s funny. Election is nearly approaching that’s why more meme makers are making the best memes that will trend this 2016. Even with a limit of not less than five words, a person is seen laughing so hard, these memes have tickled every netizens’ funny bones. Memes are simple ways to label a type of humor or […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 13) – Do you know what philately is? It is a hobby that owes much to the postmen. It is the term for studying and collecting stamps and was coined by Georges Herpin in 1865. The term derived from the Ancient Greek φιλο (philo), meaning “love of” and ἀτέλεια (atelīa), meaning “without tax.” Before, postmen have to chase the recipient for payment of their letter but people developed certain codes written outside the envelope so they […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 8) – A holiday is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. A time when almost everybody does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want. Such as travel to different parts of the Philippines or out of the country. Holiday is usually the time when we rest and relax. A holiday is usually created by custom or by law on which normal […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 7) – “Sounds robotic”. The above statement concerns many popular songs of this age, for they sound more like machines rather than the voice or instruments of the artist. Along with synthesizers and mixers,the auto-tune conquered the pop scenery, making the supergroup artists sound better than ever, bending realities to elevated expectations. Originally, the auto-tune is meant to correct pitch or tone inaccuracies.This happens when the processor shifts the pitches to the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 7) – Admit it, us Pinoys have some unique beliefs which includes folk illnesses like “pasma” and “lamig”. Although there are no scientific findings yet and said afflictions are not generally recognized by contemporary medical science, still some Filipinos believed that they are real. Stories of its occurrence have been handed down from generation to generation. Many still believe that “pasma” and “lamig” are real, so are they? “Pasma” is attributed to the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 2) – The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization said that 1.3 billion metric tons of food is wasted every year. On a daily basis, a seventh of the world’s population “goes to bed hungry,” while more than 20,000 children under the age of five die from hunger. The March 2015 Social Weather Station survey showed that 11.1 percent or an estimated 2.5 million families experienced moderate hunger while 2.4 percent or 522,000 […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 30) – New Year means new beginnings and it’s already approaching that’s why people are preparing the list of their New Year’s Resolution. It is the time when people reflect on their past behavior and make a promise to change. Everybody is hoping to be better for the upcoming year. Some people can make their goals into reality but despite the planning and the list of the things they want to […]
By Judy Anne Casamayor, AB Mass Communications Have you ever wondered why Rizal’s words are still applicable up until now? Is he some kind of a time traveller to know what the future brings? Or is he a prophet, just like what most Rizal patriots are saying? Or a fortune teller who somehow predicts what will happen in the future, Or maybe it’s because of our system, and ourselves that have remained unchanged since Rizal’s […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 30) – Ask someone on the street who’s our national hero and he’ll be commonly mentioned. Yes, Dr. Jose Rizal represented the cliché hero of our country. Almost everyone knows his life story; as a patriot, martyr and a romantic. Different personas, and yet still one. He was none like other, for he fought with his intelligence, not with a gun or sword. It’s so rare to find someone who chose to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (December 30) – After the sweet December holidays, a lot of people already prepare for another occasion- yup, you’re guessing it right- it is the New Year! A day where we gather with our family and friends and eat media noche while counting down the last seconds to 2015. Watching fireworks and firecrackers – or even lighting one – will not be missed, and that’s where the bloody start of the year usually […]
