Paolo Contis, LJ Reyes, and Other Cheating Scandals in the …
Sep 14, 2021 · Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto. Photo by PEP. Julia Barretto had another cheating scandal as her relationship with Joshua Garcia ended in 2019. Leaked private messages showed that Garcia had been talking to other girls during their relationship. But, Barretto cleared that a third party wasn't the reason for their breakup.
How Gomburza's Death Solidified the Secularization Movement
Feb 17, 2020 · How the Death of Gomburza Led to a Wholly Filipino Church. Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora solidified the secularization movement and the nascent nationalism felt by so many. On February 17, 1872, three priests—Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora—were killed in Bagumbayan on charges of leading a mutiny of arsenal workers in Cavite with ...
Movers of Filipino Contemporary Art: 25 Artists We Love
Aug 4, 2023 · Russell Trinidad aka Doktor Karayom went from being a graphic designer and street artist to one of the most important contemporary artists of his generation. There's something so raw, evocative, and mercurial in his imagery, drawing from saturated reds and a vision for horror and gore entirely his own.
The West Philippine Sea, Explained
Nov 17, 2019 · For many years before 2012, Filipinos referred to their portion of the sea bordering the west of the country as South China Sea. Then, after the tense Scarborough Shoal Standoff in 2012, the government decided to name the maritime area as the West Philippine Sea. For many decades prior to the 2012 Scarborough Shoal Standoff, the disputes in this part of the world remained dormant.
Here's What Makes You Poor, Middle Class, or Rich in the Philippines
Sep 22, 2020 · The brackets were determined depending on pooled monthly income. The largest income group in terms of households and persons are the low income (but not poor), while—no surprise—the rich made up the least with 143,000 households and 360,000 persons. See what makes a Filipino poor, middle class, or rich below. Photo by PAOLO CHUA.
11 Filipino Celebrities on Losing Their Virginity - Esquire Philippines
Sep 27, 2023 · Here's What 11 Filipino Celebrities Have to Say About Losing Their Virginity. From Toni Gonzaga to Aubrey Miles, here's what 11 Filipino celebrities had to say about their first time. Through the years, celebrities have opened up about a lot of things. From time to time, that also includes details of their most personal moments.
The Origins of Political Dynasties In the Philippines
May 16, 2019 · According to Professor Roland Simbulan of the University of the Philippines, political dynasties in the Philippines started during the American occupation. They introduced elections to the Philippines, but only gave suffrage rights to members of the principalia. Furthermore, government positions were also limited to Americans and members of the ...
Racism in the Philippines: Does It Exist?
Oct 9, 2019 · Butt of the joke. Unlike racism in the U.S., which triggered events like abolitionism and the civil rights movement, the Philippines’ unique brand of racism is far less volatile. A subject of comedy and criticism, racism in the Philippines sits on the border between ignorance and innocence. Like many social ills in the Philippines, much of the racism in the Philippines can be traced back to ...
Why the Philippines Is the Only Former Spanish Colony That …
May 15, 2021 · In history class, we’re often taught that the friars didn’t teach Filipinos to speak Spanish because they wanted us to remain ignorant. But if that’s true, why is it that former colonies in North and South America like Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela have Spanish as their official language? According to this video by BBC News Mundo—the Spanish language arm of the BBC—it was a matter ...
Rizal Law: Why the Catholic Church Staunchly Opposed RA 1425
Sep 29, 2020 · In his pastoral letter, Archbishop Santos argued that the compulsory reading of the original versions of Rizal’s novels would negatively affect students.. Those who opposed the Rizal Bill painted Recto as communist and anti-Catholic. According to Abinales and Amoroso (2005), the Church feared the bill would violate freedom of conscience and religion.