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  Cartoon by Gabriel Bazan Beyond the humorous memes and awkward moments on air is Mike Enriquez, a man who forever changed the landscape of journalism in the Philippines with his charm, quirks, and dedication. Manifesting through his coverages and the scale of his work is his gravitas as a journalist and his extensive knowledge of the industry which he generously shared with his peers and young journalists. Let us remember the impact he has made through the indelible legacies he left. --- Gabriel Bazan joined Explained PH as part of its volunteer program.

Gab Ibis From radio broadcasting to television hosting, veteran journalist Mike Enriquez has been the iconic newscaster that redefined the Philippine media landscape and the everyday life of Filipinos. Photo courtesy of GMA News With over 50 years of experience in the media industry and a nearly 30-year stint in the GMA 7 network, Enriquez made marks with his critical social commentary, funny bloopers and witty slips. With Enriquez’s passing on August 29, Tuesday, at the age of 71, it has come to an end of an era. He was survived by his spouse, Lizabeth Yumping-Enriquez, relatives, friends and colleagues in the media industry. Humble beginnings In an era where vloggers are rampant and disinformation spreads like wildfire, Enriquez continued to be a beacon for journalism during his limelight. Born on Sept. 29, 1951, Miguel “Mike” Enriquez traces his roots in Manila, where he graduated with a commerce degree at the De La Salle University in 1973. In 1969, Enriquez started his media care...

Denzel Jed Gaddi Gilas Pilipinas’ struggle to gain winning form led to a bitter elimination against Italy, 90-83, in Group A of the FIBA World Cup at the Araneta Coliseum, Tuesday. Photo Courtesy of FIBA Basketball In a bid to secure the runner-up position in Group A, the Philippines needed to win with a margin of at least 12 points to advance to the next round but proved no match against the top 10 team in the world. Jordan Clarkson’s Jazz teammate Simone Fontecchio steered Azzurri with 18 points and 6 rebounds while Nicolo Melli contributed 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Concurrently, the former NBA 6th man of the year came through with 23 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds while Dwight Ramos chipped in 14 points. Both teams battled tightly in the first quarter through a shower of shots from downtown, but the Italians had the last say with a scoring burst in the second period to end the half leading 48-39. The Italians commanded a lead of up to 18 points midway through the four...

Mark Angelo Mañez Manila - The United States continued its stellar display on both sides as they swamped Greece's fluid motion game en route to a 109-81 blowout at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup inside the Mall of Asia Arena, Monday night. Photo Courtesy of FIBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reeves continued to woo the Filipino crowd, leading the balanced offense-defense approach as he towed coach Steve Kerr's Stars and Stripes with 15 markers. He also decked in 5 boards, 6 dimes and 2 swipes while appearing for 17 minutes on the floor. Three others also clicked in the victory with both crowd favorites Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards chipping in 13 apiece while Bobby Portis chalked in 10 of his own. The trio also went active by collaring a combined 9 rebounds, 5 assists and two steals. Kerr, meanwhile, emphasized on the importance of balanced rotation and intense pressure on both ends. It was shown when nine Americans chipped in at least eight points and not ...

Get your passports ready and embark on an exciting journey with Chill Ikot 2023, now ready for boarding this coming September 4! The University of the Philippines Engineering Radio Guild brings an island-paradise-themed welcoming event for electrical, electronics, and computer engineering freshies, shiftees, and transferees. This includes webinars, review programs, and games that will help them as they cross a new horizon into their life in UP and EEE. And that's not all – the physical campus tour is also making its return, promising an adventure like never before! Prepare to defy inertia and soar to new heights of knowledge with a refresher of different physics concepts on the first day of the event. Follow it up the next day by surpassing your limits with a review on the concepts of mathematics. Dive deep into the rabbit hole of algorithms and crack the code to an infinite loop of problems on programming day. Then on circuits day, further establish your connection with EEEI with ...

Ace Balangitan Vlogger Sangkay Janjan claimed scientists found signs of “The Big One” in Camarines Sur. CLAIM: Vlogger Sangkay Janjan claimed Phivolcs director said “The Big One” is coming, following the earthquake swarm in Camarines Sur. RATING: MISLEADING CONCLUSION: The Phivolcs director referred to the earthquake swarm possibly being a sign of a stronger earthquake, and not to “The Big One.” In his video , the vlogger read an article by the Manila Times regarding the earthquake swarm, a short-lived sequence of minor to light earthquakes showing no identifiable significant event or main shock, in Camarines Sur. Throughout the video entitled “MALAKAS na LINDOL Nadiskubre! Tatama sa Pilipinas?!” Sangkay Janjan continuously cited the Big One. The claim is MISLEADING . Sangkay Janjan misrepresented what the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Tereito “Toto” Bacolcol said. Contrary to what Sangkay Janjan claimed, the director did not mention  th...

Rinoa Kate dela Cruz Wika ang isa sa mga pangunahing bakas ng kasaysayan at kultura ng mga Pilipino. Sa tulong ng mga ito, nakakapagtalastasan ang mga mamamayan nang walang kahirap-hirap sa anumang porma ng komunikasyon — gaya ng pagsulat. Ngunit, lingid sa kaalaman ng nakararami, hindi lamang sa Baybayin nakukulong ang sistema ng pagsulat ng mga sinaunang Pilipino. Kaya bilang paggunita ng Buwan ng Wika ngayong Agosto, halina’t mamulat sa iba pang paraan ng pagsulat na siya ring katibayan ng ating kasaysayan.  Guhit ni Iram Montano Surat Mangyan: Hanunó'o-Mangyan at Buhid-Mangyan Guhit ni Iram Montano Ating simulan ang talakayan na ito sa Oriental Mindoro kung saan may dalawang sistema ng pagsulat na matatagpuan na siyang tinatawag na Surat Mangyan. Ang Surat Mangyan ay nagmula sa tribong tinatawag na “Hanunó'o Mangyan,” kung saan naglalaman ito ng 18 na pangunahing pantig o syllables, tatlong patinig na a, i, at u, at 15 na katinig na siyang sinusundan ng patinig na ‘a’. Guma...

Ernesto Nodado III Valiant efforts from Gilas Pilipinas went in vain at crunch time after falling short to the Dominican Republic, 87-81, in their first game of the 2023 FIBA World Cup inside the Philippine Arena, Friday. Photo Courtesy of Marlo Cueto/Inquirer.net Gilas kept close with their foes all-game long until they struggled in the final moments—committing crucial turnovers and Jordan Clarkson, who dropped 28 points, fouled out with three minutes left.   Thanks to Clarkson's scoring machinery, the World No. 40 Philippines was only trailing by two World No. 23 Dominicans into the fourth quarter, 66-64, upping their hopes to deliver the ‘w’ at home.    However, the lights began to dim for Gilas and the record-breaking 38,115 home crowd as their main scoring gun in Clarkson exited the scene while Karl Anthony Towns’ inside basket with four minutes remaining added insult to injury, 81-76.  June Mar Fajardo tried to keep their winning chances afloat, slotting two ch...

Daine Mariel G. Chua In a departure from his silence last year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his desire to unify past political differences to peacefully commemorate the 40th death anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. last August 21, 2023. Photo courtesy of Manila Bulletin / Richard A. Reyes/Philippine Daily Inquirer In an official message released by Malacañang, Marcos called for a “meaningful and peaceful remembrance” and conveyed favorable sentiments about Ninoy Aquino, who led the opposition against his late dictator-father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. “I stand united with all Filipinos worldwide in commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day. By standing for his beliefs and fighting for battles he deemed right, he became an example of relentlessness and resolve for many Filipinos,” the president stated. This marks a notable shift from his response last year, where he remained silent and did not release a message.  Ninoy Aquino Day is a nationwide non-working holiday declared by t...

Howlers Manila is redefining what it means to be a festival. It’s not just a celebration of  music; it’s an odyssey of self-expression, discovery, and community. 🎵 MUSIC: Dive deep into a sea of musical exploration! From pop to rock, indie to EDM,  and many genres in between, our lineup showcases the best local talent, revealing  hidden gems that you'll soon adore. By blending diverse musical cultures, we introduce  you to tunes and artists that resonate, surprise, and captivate. 💃 COSPLAY KINGDOM : Unleash your inner star! We celebrate freedom, creativity, and  acceptance. Dress as your favorite character and experience the liberation that comes  from donning a different persona. Our specially curated Cosplay Kingdom offers a  dedicated stage, games, and activities. When you step into your favorite character, you  build a shield that lets you express, connect, and revel like never before. 🌀 ADVENTURE & ACTIVITIES : From the spine-tingling...

Christina Erbon  Under the Department of Education (DepEd) Order No. 21, Series of 2023, Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte issued rules for classrooms to be free from "unnecessary artwork, decorations, tarpaulin, and posters at all times" for students to focus on lessons. Photo Courtesy of DepEd / Victoria Tulad / Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook In a clear directive from DepEd, local officials in public elementary and secondary schools were instructed to make sure that "classroom walls remain bare and devoid of posters, decorations, or other posted materials" to highlight the “maintenance of clean schools" for the management of the 2023 Brigada Eskwela.  "Tiyaking malinis at walang mga dekorasyon, tarpaulin o mga posters ang mga silid-aralan upang magkaroon ng focus ang ating mga mag-aaral sa mga leksyon mula sa ating mga guro," Duterte reminding teachers of the implementation guidelines. In the same guidelines, DepEd ordered the schools not...

Audrei Jeremy A. Mendador With rice prices reaching new heights, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Chief Alfredo Pascual suggested that Filipinos consider modifying their diets or seeking rice alternatives to cope with the escalating cost of the staple food. Photo Courtesy of Unsplash/Kapihan sa Manila Bay with Marichu Villanueva/Facebook In an interview at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay on August 16, Pascual discussed adapting to changing circumstances and referred to a study conducted by the University of the Philippines (UP) that examined potential rice alternatives. “Adapt then adjust our, maybe, our diet,” Pascual said. “But there are other alternatives. Pwede naman kamote, pwede namang corn.” However, Pascual clarified his stance, emphasizing that he was not advocating for an immediate shift to rice substitutes. Rather, he was merely recalling an experiment on rice-corn mix conducted by UP during his term as president, which proposed the idea of using alternative options to rice....

Patricia Custodio 4P’s All Region Updates posted an announcement in a Facebook group claiming that the applicants for DSWD’s educational cash assistance program are no longer obliged to submit forms and IDs. CLAIM: On August 11, 2023, Facebook page 4P’s All Region Updates announced that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) no longer requires registrants to submit documents when applying for their educational cash assistance program. RATING: FALSE CONCLUSION: According to the DSWD website, submitting documents when applying to the department’s educational cash assistance program remains obligatory. The post has garnered over 1.6k likes and 1k comments, most of which consist of queries about the registration process. It has been gaining traction as the start of the school year approaches. Remarkably, clicking the link in the photo’s description will redirect Facebook users to a Shopee page of a bedsheet product. Meanwhile, the instructions on DSWD’s official website...

Arjane Faith Paala In an attempt to battle the rampant misinformation and disinformation across social media, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. commenced the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Campaign Project on August 14. Photo Courtesy to ABS-CBN News/Stock Photo According to the president, this initiative aims to equip the youth with the faculty to critically assess the different readily available information online and distinguish truths from lies. “And we all hear about fake news. We all hear that the entire campaign – I’ve heard this in reference to somebody I know – that their entire campaign was based on fake news. Everything that they said on the Internet was fake news,” Marcos insinuated as the said problem starts to invade politics. Contrasting findings from independent news organization Vera Files and Tsek.PH showed that Marcos benefited the most from election-related disinformation in 2021 and 2022, while former Vice President Leni Robredo was the biggest victim. Nonethele...

Jostle Doen Pilayre On August 14, the Philippine delegation brought home seven accolades in all councils during the Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) 2023 closing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Photo Courtesy of Kent Frizel Adal Among roughly 435 youths worldwide, seven out of 65 Filipino delegates carved their names in the United Nations (UN) simulation for the councils of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges' Jessa Brioso kicked off the medal haul by winning the Verbal Commendation of the WHO Council. Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines - Baguio's Jose Noel Syguia was named the Best Delegate of the INTERPOL council. Moreover, Krheza Val Joycel Coronel of Univ...

The vibrant spirit of gender equality and empowerment reigned the halls of the College of Communication at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Sta. Mesa as the four-day celebration, the first festival of its kind in PUP, "Kasari-sarian: Gender Equality Creativity Fest," took place from July 25 to July 28, 2023. A brainchild of Prof. Krupskaya Valila with the help of student volunteers from the PUP College of Communication and PUP Open University, the groundbreaking celebration arose to inspire students to strive for a community that is free from gender-based discrimination, allowing everyone to express themselves in their brightest hues. Advocates from different walks of life were invited to share their insights and hold impactful panel and room discussions that delved deep into issues surrounding gender equality and sexuality in the Philippines. Also taking center stage was the power of storytelling with the premiere of student-made films, centered around themes ...