Senator JV Ejercito took a jibe at a Twitter user by asking him if he is “special” and adding a “haha” at the end of his tweet and netizens took it to mean that he was referring to people with “special needs.” [ads2] The exchange of tweets that led to the controversial tweet started when […] More
Social media is abuzz with the word war between Ed Lingao and two Tulfo brothers, Erwin and Ben, with netizens taking sides. The exchange of words via Facebook posts and videos started when Lingao called out Erwin Tulfo for reacting and even cussing Sen. Risa Hontiveros over a fake meme that painted the lady senator […] More
The Supreme Court clarified on June 19 that there has been no decision made yet over Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II’s request to move Maute Group cases from Cagayan de Oro City to the Taguig City Regional Trial Court. SC Spokesman Theodore Te made the clarification to reporters after Aguirre told the media earlier on […] More
TV5 news anchor and journalist Ed Lingao is on a roll as he slammed the Erwin and Ben Tulfo, with the argument starting over a fake meme. On Wednesday, June 21, he hit Communications Asec. Mocha Uson for sharing Erwin Tulfo’s rant against him and reminded her about her responsibilities as a government official. [ads2] […] More
After slamming his fellow TV5 colleague and radio commentator Erwin Tulfo, news anchor Ed Lingao has once again taken to Facebook to break down the wrong statements Ben Tulfo threw his way. [ads2] “Naku isa pa itong naghahamon. Sa programa pa ng singko. Isa isahin ko rin ang paliwanag para madali mong maintindihan ha?” Lingao […] More
Vera Files contradicted President Rodrigo Duterte’s earlier statement saying that the name ‘South China Sea’ showed that China’s claim is a historical one by enumerating several ancient names over the disputed body of water. [ads2] On April 27, Vera Files noted how Duterte said this to the media: “They really claim it as their own, noon […] More
Several netizens opined that University of the Philippines Manila should be taken off the list of universities in the country offering free tuition for medical students. [ads2] This was in reaction to the list posted by News5 on June 15 that listed eight universities that provide free tuition for incoming medical students this school year […] More
Days after news anchor and journalist Ed Lingao engaged in a Facebook word war with radio commentator Erwin Tulfo over the latter reacting on a fake meme, trolls descended upon Lingao’s Facebook page. They started leaving vicious comments about Lingao’s child who passed away in May or in posts about his child. [ads2] “I’ve been […] More
Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa claimed that national hero Dr. Jose Rizal is his ancestor, from whom he inherited his love for country and courage from. [ads2] June 19 marked Rizal’s 156th birth anniversary and dela Rosa was invited as a guest of honor and speaker and gave in to […] More
Rappler said the Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial singled them out after “denying her own information” about the death of 59 Marawi evacuees despite the fact that other media organizations also reported the same figure. Ubial released a statement posted by DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo specifically naming Rappler for “intentionally” giving incorrect information. [ads2] […] More
With the controversies surrounding the Department of Tourism’s “Sights” ad produced by McCann Worldgroup Philippines for its similarity to the 2014 South Africa tourism ad, an unofficial tourism ad created by ad industry members went viral. [ads2] Creatives of Manila’s unofficial tourism advertisement video showed a combination of clips showing amazing locations in the Philippines, […] More
Aside from raising controversies for being accused of copying South Africa’s 2014 tourism ad, the Experience the Philippines’ ‘Sights’ had people raising questions about just how the Philippines has accommodated persons with disabilities (PWDs). [ads2] Philippines’ latest tourism ad shows a blind Japanese retiree living in the Philippines, who experienced its warmth and wonder despite […] More