The Filipino Scribe

21/04/2025

BREAKING NEWS:

Multiple media organizations have reported that Pope Francis has passed away. He was 88.

01/04/2025

JUST IN:

BEIJING - In a sudden turn of events, President Xi Jinping of China has announced that all Chinese forces will be leaving the West Philippine Sea within 48 hours.

"We will be doing our best to respect the Philippines' exclusive economic zone," Xi said in English.

11/03/2025

A NEW BEGINNING!

I am immensely proud to finally share with you that I have recently been appointed as associate professor of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP).

Here's a photo of my oath-taking last February 28 which was facilitated by NDCP President Lt. Gen. Ferdinand M Cartujano PAF (Ret).

I know I have a lot to learn in this field, but I am confident in what I can contribute to NDCP's prestigious Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) program given my background in media studies and history.

I am humbled to have the trust, confidence, and support of so many people as I embark on this new chapter of my professional career. Let's all aim for even bigger goals for the future!

11/03/2025

I wish it's possible to take down one evil without empowering the other one.

23/02/2025

Get well soon, Pope Francis!

He is a much-needed beacon of light in this world full of anger and resentment.

31/10/2024

PQSC 2024

I presented my paper titled “The Issue of Abortion in Samantha Lee’s Film Billie and Emma (2018)” during the recently-concluded 2024 Philippine Q***r Studies Conference. I originally wrote this for my Media 301 class under Dr. Eulalio Guieb earlier this year.

Directed and written by Samantha Lee as an entry to the QCinema International Film Festival, “Billie and Emma” was top-billed by Zar Donato as Billie and Gabby Padilla as Emma. Although the film is rightfully described as a coming-of-age queer-themed movie, abortion is an integral part of its plot.

This essay argued that “Billie and Emma” reflects the generally-awkward, if not downright negative, attitude of the Philippine society toward sex-related topics including homosexuality, premarital pregnancies, and abortions.

And although the film can be considered a subversion of this conservative norm by virtue of its nuanced take on abortion, such efforts are few and far in between, and oftentimes have severely limited reach.

28/10/2024

- October 31 2024 is NOT a holiday

The eve of All Saints’ Day, 31 October 2024, is a regular working day since it is not listed as a holiday according to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s Proclamation #368. October 31 this yea…

28/10/2024

Local government across the country have announced class suspensions for their respective localities for October 29, Tuesday, to prepare for the possible effects of severe tropical storm "Leon" (international name: Kong-rey) and due to the aftermath of "Kristine." As of 11:00 PM, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA reported that “Leon” was last spotted 705 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela (16.8°N, 128.3°E)....

Local government across the country have announced class suspensions for their respective localities for October 29, Tuesday, to prepare for the possible effects of severe tropical storm “Leo…

24/10/2024

JUST IN:

Metro Manila remains under signal #2, with the RED rainfall warning now in effect as of 8:00 PM of October 24. This means that severe flooding is expected.

President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, Jr. has announced the suspension of classes in all levels as well as work in government offices throughout Luzon for tomorrow, October 25.

24/10/2024

As of 7:15 PM, classes in all levels for October 25 (Friday) had already been suspended in the following Metro Manila cities:

Las Piñas
Mandaluyong
Manila
Marikina
Muntinlupa
Parañaque
Pasig
Quezon City
San Juan
Taguig

(Last update: 7:00 PM, October 24) Local government executives across the country have announced class suspensions for Friday, October 25, because of the inclement caused by severe tropical storm “…

24/10/2024

(Last update: 7:00 PM, October 24) Local government executives across the country have announced class suspensions for Friday, October 25, because of the inclement caused by severe tropical storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami). As of 5:00 PM, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA reported that “Kristine” was last spotted over the coastal waters of Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur (17.1°N, 120.2°E)....

(Last update: 7:00 PM, October 24) Local government executives across the country have announced class suspensions for Friday, October 25, because of the inclement caused by severe tropical storm “…

23/10/2024

(Last update: 6:30 PM, October 23) Significant parts of the country will continue to experience inclement weather because of severe tropical storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami). As of 5:00 PM, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA reported that “Kristine” was last spotted at 175 kilometers (km.) east of Echague, Isabela (16.5°N, 123.3°E). "Kristine" carries maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometers per hour (KPH) near the center, gustiness of up to 115 KPH, and central pressure of 980 hPa....

(Last update: 6:30 PM, October 23) Significant parts of the country will continue to experience inclement weather because of severe tropical storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami). As of 5:00…