35 Dead, Many Injured After Massive Earthquake Strikes Mindanao The death toll from the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao has risen to 35, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). As of Monday evening, authorities reported 31 fatalities in the SOCCSKSARGEN region and four in the Davao Region. Among the hardest-hit areas … Read more
Mindanao Shaken by Major Earthquake, Authorities Monitor Tsunami Risk MINDANAO – A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday morning, prompting the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) to issue a tsunami warning for several coastal provinces in southern Philippines. The earthquake occurred at around 7:37 a.m. and was … Read more
Here’s the message of BecomingFilipino to Raissa Robles over Mindanao BECOMINGFILIPINO – The Canadian blogger whose real name is Kyle Jennermann defended Mindanao against journalist Raissa Robles. Earlier, incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said that she’s going to open up Mindanao to tourism. However, the pronouncement earned a negative reaction from journalist Raissa Robles. “Apparently, Frasco … Read more
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that Mactan’s hero Lapulapu came from a tribe in Mindanao called Tausug. “I raised Lapulapu to the level and dignity of a true warrior. And he was Tausug. The settlement is Tausug,” said the President in a speech at Camp Siongco in Maguindanao on Tuesday. “Itong mga pilosopo, they are contesting … Read more
Pokwang called the attention of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and cinemas after netizens complained about the removal of showing Culion and Mindanao to selected theaters. In her personal Facebook post, Pokwang was disappointed about some malls who were responsible for removing MMFF entries Culion and Mindanao in theaters. She hoped that the MMDA … Read more
Brillante Mendoza’s film Mindanao bagged 11 awards at the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival Gabi ng Parangal last Friday, December 27. Brillante Mendoza’s film Mindanao received the following awards: Best Picture, Best Float, Gender Sensitivity Award, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award, and FPJ Memorial Award for Excellence. Artists who … Read more
Judy Ann Santos admitted that they’re not having an acting showdown with Iza Calzado as their entries were both qualified for this year’s MMFF. According to Judy Ann, all actors gave their efforts in making their entries as beautiful as possible. She added that actors don’t need to pinpoint someone as the best actor or … Read more