TNP FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims Marcos richest family in the world
The Marcoses are not the richest family in the world, contrary to a claim made by a TikTok video that the household has amassed over $1.4 trillion (P88 trillion) in wealth.
Petition granted: 37 Eng’g students to graduate July
Thirty-seven Metallurgical and Materials Engineering students were almost left out of the list of graduates this July due to their department’s oversight on elective requisites.
‘Accattone’ review: A potent film spoiled by a middling viewing experience
The film makes us understand how those forced to live on the fringes of society can be acclimated to a cruel system that continues to disempower them, to the extent that people end up taking advantage of each other. What choice do they have?
TNP FACT-CHECK: Video falsely claims Air Force has not visibly flown in 36 years
Aircraft from the Philippine Air Force have flown multiple times since dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted 36 years ago, contrary to a claim in a viral TikTok video that they only reappeared at this year’s Philippine independence day celebration.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Markers pass off dolomite beach as boost for entire Manila Bay
The P389 million dolomite beach project only covers 500 meters of the 190-kilometer Manila Bay coastline, contrary to what two stone markers placed in the site imply.
Tinig ng Plaridel’s statement on the blocking of alternative news outfits’ websites
In a June 8 memorandum, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ordered internet service providers to block 26 websites, including the alternative media news sites Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly. The NTC…
Amid political turmoil, over 100k apply to UP
For over 100,000 applicants aspiring to become an Iskolar ng Bayan, the maroon path is a journey worth taking, even with the vilification its students face from state agents, trolls and even its own administrators.
UP ends four-game losing streak, takes over UE
The Lady Warriors struggled with 27 unforced errors in their game against UP. Alyssa Bertolano was not helping UE’s case either, as she chalked up 14 points and eight excellent digs in the match. Her unpredictable style made her player of the game, and State U the victor of this redemption faceoff.
In TikTok, victims share stories of sexual abuse from inside the family
Walking alone at night is a frightening experience for almost all women. They constantly look behind their shoulder to make sure they aren’t followed. And once they reach their homes and see the familiar faces of their loved ones, they heave a sigh of relief. But for some women, home is as dangerous as outside.
TNP FACT-CHECK: Taylor Swift didn’t flash Marcos hand sign at NYU speech
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was not doing presumptive President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s campaign hand sign when she made a “V” hand gesture during her speech at the New York University…
TNP FACT-CHECK: Congress hasn’t passed mandatory ROTC bill for senior high
A viral tweet on the passage of a bill making the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) mandatory for Grade 11 and 12 students is misleading. While the House of Representatives did approve the measure, it happened three years ago in the 17th Congress. The bill remains pending in both the House and the Senate in the current Congress.
STAND UP retains seats in CMC student council
Without an opposing party, STAND UP CMC keeps all its seats in the college’s student council for AY 2022-2023. The slate calls to consolidate the college towards calls to defend press freedom amid a looming Marcos presidency.