Natashya Gutierrez’s Tweets

Apr 17

Ah, Philippine politics. 3 weeks before the elections, male presidential bets who have no chance to win the elections have “united” NOT to withdraw their candidacies… but to pull down the only woman candidate who is 2nd in surveys. NOT the frontrunner who is also… a man 👀

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Jul 24

A shooting in broad daylight on the day of graduation - a day meant to be for celebration. For someone to feel they could get away with this…this is the culture of violence and impunity institutionalised and normalised in the Philippines over the years. Everything has an impact.

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Alan Wong

@alanwongw

Jul 14

Do you ever get text messages meant for someone else? Maybe sth like "Are you Linda from the pet store?" And because you're nice, you reply and say they got the wrong number. Cindy Tsai, a lawyer, did just that. By the end of it all, she would lose about $2.5 million.

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JC Gotinga

Jun 28

It seems there are many reasons people look the other way when confronted with sexual abuse. Whatever the reason, it means the abuse goes on, leaving generations traumatized. Students expose a "culture of abuse" at the Philippine High School for the Arts

At an Isolated Boarding School, a Culture of Sexual Abuse Thrived for Decades

Philippine High School for the Arts students told VICE World News of an entrenched culture of sexual, physical and emotional abuse impacting generations of children.

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Jul 1

When I know I’m old 🙈 Love seeing colleagues on the field, especially the younger ones shine ✨ Keep at it

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Mara Cepeda

@maracepeda

· Jul 1

So happy to be reunited back on the field with @natashya_g!!! Miss you, ate! Ate?!?

Jun 30

Marking an astounding comeback for a political family that was long a pariah in the Philippines, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr has taken his oath as president, 36 years since his father was ousted following two decades of a dictatorial regime.

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Jun 28

Performing artist Joshua Serafin talks about the sexual abuse he endured as a student at the prestigious Philippine High School for the Arts and how the school has fostered a culture of abuse that has left several generations of students traumatised.

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This is why journalists are important and we do the work we do. We must hold those in power accountable. Thank you for the work you do

, proud that

prioritises this sort of investigative reporting.

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risa hontiveros

@risahontiveros

· Jun 29

Nakapanlulumo. Bilang may- akda ng Safe Spaces Act, handa kaming makipagtulungan para mabigyang hustisya ang bawat bata na nabiktima ng karahasang ito. The law covers any abuse or harassment committed in schools. Hindi pwedeng palagpasin ito. vice.com/en/article/3ad

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after months of reporting by

: At an Isolated Boarding School, a Culture of Sexual Abuse Thrived for Decades

At an Isolated Boarding School, a Culture of Sexual Abuse Thrived for Decades

Philippine High School for the Arts students told VICE World News of an entrenched culture of sexual, physical and emotional abuse impacting generations of children.

Jun 28

“It’s like we won too,” a tricycle driver told me about the victory of Marcos Jr. “We have another leader from Ilocos Norte.” Many here believe the family has been vilified and feel vindicated by his landslide win. #MarcosInaugural

In Ilocos Norte, stronghold of the Marcos family, locals are thrilled about having another Marcos in power. Congratulations banners are everywhere for

@bongbongmarcos

, who is set to get inaugurated on June 30 as the Philippines’ 17th president. #MarcosInaugural

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Jun 9

Pakistan’s Jacobabad is one of the world’s hottest cities. The privatisation of the city's water and power is a look into a global future. Experts say increasing heatwaves and a water crisis will make it unliveable for its 300,000 people. Reporting by

@saharhghazi

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Jun 3

The most compelling photos. LOOK: Young Afghan Boys Work in Dangerous Mines As Afghanistan Prioritizes Coal vice.com/en/article/dy7 via

#afghanistan

Young Boys Work in Dangerous Mines As Afghanistan Prioritizes Coal

With the rising demand for Afghan coal both domestically and abroad, the influx of young miners is likely to increase even more.

May 25

"New Zealand is far from perfect, but we had leaders with the courage to act in the immediate aftermath of our tragedy." READ: New Zealand Embraced Gun Reform After One Mass Shooting. Now They Watch US in Disbelief. vice.com/en/article/93b via

New Zealand Embraced Gun Reform After One Mass Shooting. Now They Watch US in Disbelief.

“New Zealand is far from perfect, but we had leaders with the courage to act in the immediate aftermath of our tragedy.”

May 25

My nephews are all in the US and this is my greatest fear. “The shooting took place with only two days left in the school year.” When will it end? vice.com/en/article/akv via

@vicenews

19 Children, 2 Adults Killed in Texas Elementary School Shooting

The massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is the worst school shooting at a U.S. grade school in a decade.

May 24

The Developed World’s Biggest Climate Laggards Have Been Voted Out. Great piece by

@gav_butler

on the significance of Australia’s recent elections. vice.com/en/article/7kb via

The Developed World’s Biggest Climate Dinosaurs Have Been Voted Out

Young Australians, hit by worsening floods, droughts and fires, are celebrating as Scott Morrison's government of "climate laggards" have been shown the door.

May 13

Read it here! North Korea ‘Sending Out SOS’ as It Admits Unnamed Disease Has Spread to 350,000 People vice.com/en/article/7kb

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Gavin Butler

@gav_butler

· May 13

Just been informed that my latest article is the number one post on Reddit and my neckbeard is thrumming

May 13

A powerful and important exclusive from

@XenebRimal

. “He started taking his hand and rubbing my friend’s back. I could see that she was very uncomfortable.” READ: Drunk Diplomat Accused of Groping Woman at Queer Event His Country Sponsored vice.com/en/article/m7v

Drunk Diplomat Accused of Groping Woman at Queer Event His Country Sponsored

The German Foreign Office is investigating the allegations.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Contempt for the Philippine Press

May 13

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Contempt for the Philippine Press

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As Marcos prepares to assume the presidency on June 30, his contempt for the media could pose serious risks for democracy in the Philippines. Ignoring critical publications is bad enough, but Marcos...

Palestine UN envoy rejects Israeli role in Abu Akleh probe

Al Jazeera English

@AJEnglish

May 11

“We were all wearing vests and helmets, we were four journalists in an exposed area. There were no confrontations or shots being fired by Palestinian fighters.” Journalist recounts moment Shireen Abu Akleh was killed. 🔴 LIVE updates ⤵

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Riyad Mansour says Palestine won’t accept a probe by the ‘Israeli occupying authority’ into Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing.

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Thank you for the work that you do

@lianbuan

- keep at it. We shouldn’t tolerate this blatant show of disrespect. This isn’t just an attack on you and your news outlet, but a sign of lack of respect for journalism and media in general. Do not stand for it.

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Rappler

@rapplerdotcom

· May 11

WATCH: In his first presscon after the presumptive win of his boss, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., Vic Rodriguez ignores questions on how the incoming chief diplomat can travel to the United States with a standing contempt order there. Full story: rappler.com/nation/electio

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Why the World Should Be Concerned by the Marcos Victory

Ross Tapsell

@RossTapsell

May 10

'As authors of the first draft of history, the press are Marcos’ first target and an easy one. But his ultimate target is history itself.' Great piece in

@TIME

@jonathan_c_ong

time.com

Authoritarians around the world have watched the Philippine election with interest and been given a powerful lesson

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Maria Ressa

@mariaressa

May 10

Good morning from Manila! "The first step in liquidating a people is to erase its memory. Destroy its books, its culture, its history. Then have somebody write new books, manufacture a new culture, invent a new history." Milan Kundera #CourageON

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May 11

Marcos Jr has garnered more than half of the votes, but a feeling of heaviness hangs in the air. READ: Despair, Disbelief in the Philippines as Dictator’s Son Nears Presidency vice.com/en/article/5dg via

Despair, Disbelief in the Philippines as Dictator’s Son Nears Presidency

Many fear for the country's future, as early results indicate the return to power of a family responsible for one of the Philippines' darkest periods.

May 10

36 yrs after the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was ousted, his son & namesake is on the verge of returning to Malacanang as president, the very place Filipinos stormed in anger, forcing the Marcoses - including Marcos Jr himself - to flee.

The New York Times

@nytimes

Political lies have flourished on social media during the campaign.

The Philippines was once described by a Facebook executive as “patient zero” in the global disinformation epidemic, but over the years, the government has done little to stop the deluge. Now researchers fear voters have become conditioned to the problem.

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Kawawang mga Pilipino.

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Rambo Talabong

@ramboreports

· May 9

15 minutes polls close, this is the situation in Tondo. Voters here since 9am. Gregorio Perfecto High School. #PHVote #WeDecide

The Philippines just can’t get enough of them political dynasties. The longer serving, the wider reaching, the more the ballots.

Partial, unofficial election results are showing

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far ahead in the Philippines’ presidential polls. So far, the surveys seem they were right. Here’s how that happened and what a Marcos victory signifies. vice.com/en/article/m7v via

A Dictator’s Son Faked His Family History. Now He Could Win the Presidency.

36 years since the Philippines ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is leading the race to become president.

It shouldn’t be this hard to vote. We shouldn’t be waiting in 35 degree heat for 5 hours to cast our ballots. A commission that had 6 years to prepare for the polls shouldn’t be failing us. We shouldn’t be worrying whether our votes are counted fairly. Filipinos deserve better.

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For us overseas voters, we drop off our ballots in dropboxes at the Embassy, hand them over to the receptionist, or mail them in. We just have to trust that our votes are counted fairly. #Halalan2022 #PHVote #WeDecide

May 8

So many of us have shed tears during this campaign season - moved by people, by passion, by love for country. No matter what happens tomorrow, I ask that we remember this feeling of hope and fervor. Hold on to it. If we care so deeply this way, every day, no leader can screw us.

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36 years since the Philippines ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is leading the race to become president.

A Dictator’s Son Faked His Family History. Now He Could Win the Presidency.

36 years since the Philippines ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is leading the race to become president.

May 5

Gaw, communication researcher professor: "The tentpole narrative here is how the Marcoses were the victim of a cover-up among academics, media institutions and even the international community, and they have elaborated on this story with the many propaganda apparatuses they have"

Human rights lawyer

: “If we're going to go down, you go down fighting. I have a kid… I'm going to be ashamed of myself if, when he grows up, he asks: What did you do? It's going to be a mortal sin if you could have done something & didn't...in the face of injustice.”

How is the Philippines on the verge of electing the son of a dictator it ousted just 36 years ago? Read our report with

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READ: A Dictator’s Son Faked His Family History. Now He Could Win the Presidency.

A Dictator’s Son Faked His Family History. Now He Could Win the Presidency.

36 years since the Philippines ousted the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his son and namesake is leading the race to become president.

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Millennial Mangkukulam

@agasramirez

May 4

Why would the son of a drug war victim vote for the dictator's son who has always refused to acknowledge the human rights atrocities committed by his father's regime (for which he was present)? The short answer: Facebook. Full video by

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linked in the replies.

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report on the Philippine elections is out. After speaking to voters and attending rallies, here’s what we learned. WATCH: A Dictator’s Son May Win the Philippines’ Presidency youtu.be/WiN4BsgihS4 via

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He was only 21 when he was caught with less than three tablespoons of diamorphine. Today, Singapore executed him by hanging. vice.com/en/article/pkp via

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