Central Luzon Balita Tarlac

29/08/2025

Media relations builds trust and connection. In a time of fake news and noise, how do you want to be known—through rumors or through truth?

Media relations builds trust and connection. In a time of fake news and noise, how do you want to be known—through rumors or through truth?

29/08/2025

VG Estelita Aquino Leads Narra Roots Project 🌳

Narra Roots for Resilience: Sama-samang Pagtataguyod ng Ligtas na Tarlac

28/08/2025

Statement | We stand with colleagues in Gaza

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemns the targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif
and his colleagues who had been staying in a tent that the Israeli military bombed.

Also killed in the attack were Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa.

That journalism is a dangerous profession especially in a conflict zone is no reason to wave away the journalism community's anger and disgust at the murder of our colleagues.

The Israeli military's claim that Al Sharif headed a Hamas cell and was involved in rocket attacks to justify the killings and to further restrict reporting from within Gaza has comparisons to similar tactics used to intimidate, discredit and harass journalists, activists and rights defenders on our own shores.

We join the condemnation of the killings and the solidarity for our colleagues.

As with cases of threats and attacks in the Philippines, we urge Filipino journalists to continue reporting on the situation in Gaza, including pressing representatives of the Philippine and Israeli governments on the issue, and covering local developments like protests and similar actions.

28/08/2025

“Sapagkat ako’y laging kasama mo; hawak mo ang aking kanang kamay.” – Awit 73:23

Kahit sa pinakamatinding pagsubok, hindi ka nag-iisa. Ang Diyos ay kumakapit sa iyo at hindi ka bibitawan.

Ikaw ba, handa ka bang pagkatiwalaan Siya kahit hindi malinaw ang daraanan?

28/08/2025

🌊 “Hindi baha ang magpapalubog sa bayan. Kundi, kasakiman.”

Nakakapanginig ng puso ang linya mula sa espesyal na ulat ng Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho: “Hindi baha ang magpapalubog sa ating bayan, kundi kasakiman.” Isa itong matapang na pahayag na hindi nakatakas sa atensyon ng aktres-host na si Anne Curtis-Smith, na agad nag-react at ibinahagi ang kanyang saloobin online.

Ang ulat ay tumalakay sa paulit-ulit na pagbaha sa bansa at kung paanong mga proyekto para rito—flood control, d**e, at iba pang imprastraktura—ay nauuwi minsan sa katiwalian at hindi patas na pagpapatupad. Sa halip na makapagsalba ng buhay at kabuhayan, nagiging ugat pa ng pagkasira ng tiwala ng tao sa gobyerno.

Ang ganitong mga pahayag mula sa mainstream media at mga personalidad ay tumutuligsa sa ugat ng problema: hindi lamang kalikasan ang ating kalaban, kundi mismong kasakiman at kapabayaan ng tao. Kaya’t mahalagang pag-usapan, ipanawagan, at ipaglaban na ang bawat piso ng bayan ay mapunta sa tunay na makakatulong.

🤔 Ano sa tingin ninyo—hanggang kailan magdurusa ang mga Pilipino dahil sa korapsyon at maling proyekto? Ibahagi ang inyong saloobin nang may respeto.

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28/08/2025

🚀 Historic Splashdown: SpaceX Starship Survives Reentry! 🌎

Isang makasaysayang tagumpay ang naitala ng SpaceX matapos matagumpay na magsagawa ng flip maneuver at ligtas na mag-splashdown ang Starship rocket sa Indian Ocean.

Sa kabila ng matinding init at bilis ng pagbabalik sa Earth, matagumpay na nakatawid ang barko mula reentry sa atmospera—isang malaking hakbang para sa kinabukasan ng interplanetary travel.

Ayon sa SpaceX, patuloy ang kanilang misyon na gawing posible ang paglalakbay ng tao sa Mars at pagbabalik-balik sa kalawakan gamit ang reusable rockets.

Para sa maraming Pilipino, ito’y inspirasyon na walang imposible sa siyensya at teknolohiya kung may determinasyon. Ano ang masasabi mo—handa ka na ba sa panahon ng space travel? 🌌

27/08/2025

⚠️ LPA WATCH
The LPA inside PAR may develop into a storm.
Last spotted 435 km east of Sangley Point, Cavite.
If it strengthens, it will be named “Jacinto.”

27/08/2025

Photos by: Arnaud STECKLE, Y S, Victoria Wang, Emma Swoboda

27/08/2025

Awit na "Minamahal" pumalo sa #2 trending worldwide sa X, patunay ng mainit na suporta ng mga tagahanga.

27/08/2025

Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce inanunsyo ang kanilang engagement, ikinasaya ng fans sa buong mundo.

26/08/2025

Dalawang Low Pressure Area sa loob ng PAR at Habagat magdadala ng malalakas na ulan ngayong Miyerkules sa Metro Manila at iba pang bahagi ng bansa.

26/08/2025

Five Journalists Killed in Gaza Hospital Strike, Israel Expresses Regret

Jerusalem, August 25, 2025 – At least five journalists were among the more than 20 people killed when Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser Hospital in Gaza, sparking global condemnation and renewed alarm over the dangers faced by media workers covering the conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the tragedy, calling it a “tragic mishap” and stressed that Israel “values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians.” He said military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation, reiterating that Israel’s war is against Hamas terrorists, not civilians.

Witnesses and Gaza health officials reported that the hospital was struck twice—the second blast killing rescuers and journalists who had rushed to the scene. Media workers from outlets including Reuters, the Associated Press, and Al Jazeera were confirmed among the dead, marking one of the deadliest single incidents for journalists since the war escalated in 2023.

International media watchdogs were quick to respond. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned the attack, calling it a “devastating blow to press freedom,” while Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterated its demand for accountability and protection of journalists in conflict zones.

Global outrage followed. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong described the strike as “horrific” and urged Israel to agree to a ceasefire. Meanwhile, protests within Israel have grown louder, with demonstrators demanding accountability for rising civilian and journalist casualties.

Since the conflict flared up again nearly two years ago, Gaza has become the most dangerous place in the world for journalists, with dozens already killed. Press groups say Monday’s incident underscores the urgent need for stronger protections for media workers reporting from the frontlines.