by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, celebrities, journalism, news, news media
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Sophie Ikenye is an experienced journalist with a background in both domestic and global media outlets like NTV and the BBC.
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Throughout her career as an experienced journalist, Ikenye has interviewed prominent figures who have shed light on the challenges facing Africa.
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Kenyan people empathized with the journalist and expressed their wishes for a swift recovery as she proceeds with her medical treatments.
During the final week of March, Kenyans experienced varied outcomes, with numerous individuals speaking up against outdated cultural traditions during this period.
Here are the top-series of this week:
1. The family of renowned journalist Sophie Ikenye seeks assistance to gather KSh 5 million for her surgical procedure.
Kenians were taken aback upon discovering that experienced writer Sophie Ikenye has been unwell for the past eight months.
Even though the family has been diligent about covering her medical expenses, they have reached a challenging point where they must seek assistance.
The family states that they must raise KSh 5 million to cover her immediate surgery costs and continued medical care.
2. Nyamira: A new video reveals a woman was abducted from a tea plantation and compelled to toss dirt onto her husband’s burial site.
During the week, Mellen Mogaka gained attention for standing up for her right not to toss dirt into the grave of her former spouse as part of a funeral custom.
In a scene, the woman fought hard against visiting the gravesite; a man roughly pulled her as others assaulted her.
A few witnesses asked the men to let her be left alone, whereas some agreed with their actions; however, those who approved ultimately prevailed, leaving the young mother helpless.
3. A man from Uasin Gishu who studied alongside William Ruto shared a letter he penned to him in 1983 titled “Namesake.”
Francis Samoei of Uasin Gishu County remained optimistic about his chance to reconnect with his former classmate, President William Samoei Ruto.
Samoei shared some cherished recollections from their time together at Wareng High School with young Ruto back in 1983.
One of the cherished items he holds onto is a personally penned success letter from the president addressed to him during that period.
4. Emmy Kosgey’s spouse shares his continued involvement in Freemasonry after becoming born again: “For success.”
Famous gospel artist Emmy Kosgei and her spouse Apostle Anselm Madubuko have arrived in Kenya, where he spoke openly about his membership in Freemasonry.
Madubuko became part of Freemasonry when he was 21 years old during his time at university, primarily seeking influence and security.
The preacher said he remained part of the secret society even after experiencing rebirth.
5. Nick Mudimba: The last days of the celebrated journalist who died following a sudden collapse
Acclaimed reporter Nick Mudimba passed away after falling ill at his residence in Syokimau, within Machakos County.
It is said that the CGTN Africa correspondent had been unwell and receiving medical care prior to his unexpected passing. Just before his untimely death, Muidmba had encouraged Kenyans to tune in for the Harambee Stars game versus Gabon.
His passing stunned many within the media community, and his coworkers honored him with heartfelt praises.
This week’s viral story: A Kenyan man residing in the US passes away in a heartbreaking traffic incident during his visit with relatives in Kisii
During the third week of March, the untimely demise of Bernard Makabe following an incident right after his arrival from the United States stunned numerous individuals.
During the same week, people in Kenya anxiously awaited to see if the government would intervene to save Margaret Nduta from being executed in Vietnam.
Cyrus Jirongo, once a prominent member of KANU, tragically lost his daughter, Lorraine Jelagat. Many Kenyans flocked to social media platforms to offer their condolences to the family.
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | journalism, news, news media, politics, politics and government
MANILA, Philippines – On Thursday, Senator Grace Poe stated that print media upholds integrity within democracies amidst the era of false information.
“Printing continues to be crucial in modern media due to its reputation for upholding accountability and responsibility,” Poe stated.
Access to clear and precise information is crucial for our democratic nation. Freedom of information allows citizens to make informed choices,” she further stated. “It is based on the idea that every individual should be provided with complete details.
She also mentioned that ethics continue to be maintained in print media compared to other types of media, which prioritize differently. This makes conventional media a reliable source for information.
“The aim of content creators is to achieve widespread popularity; they often rely on the simple act of sharing to spread both accurate and inaccurate information alike… Conversely, traditional print media adheres strictly to journalistic ethics, with fact-checking being paramount among these principles. Perhaps this is why print media enjoys public trust and proudly positions itself as the custodian of truth,” noted Poe.
Nevertheless, she thinks that content producers should remain responsible since they play a role in disseminating information.
“The accountability for the material remains with the journalists, bloggers, or everyday individuals authoring these posts or managing these accounts,” Poe stated.
(SANGGRALOKA.net trainee, Keith Clores)
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | broadcast media, business, journalism, news, news media
The Bilyonaryo News Channel (BNC) keeps expanding its footprint in the domestic broadcasting scene, securing multiple accolades this week at the PMPC Star Awards for Television.
At the top of the honors list for the network stood their evening news broadcast “Agenda,” hosted by seasoned journalists Korina Sanchez-Roxas and Pinky Webb, taking home the title of Best News Program. Additionally, Sanchez-Roxas received accolades as Best Female Newscaster, and Webb’s show “On Point” claimed the prize for Best Public Affairs Program.
Marie Lozano was recognized as the Best Lifestyle Host for her work on “Lifestyle Lab,” and in other segments, sports presenter Anton Roxas earned the title of Best Sports Host. Additionally, his program “The Scorecard” also garnered an accolade within its respective category.
BNC is rapidly becoming a key figure in the world of broadcast television after making a successful shift from digital media. Leveraging the skills of talented individuals who excel both on-screen and off, the network is well-placed for continued expansion and advancement within the sector. It is progressively assembling a range of news and public affairs content tailored to meet the demands of contemporary viewers.
As stated by BNC management, they intend to keep expanding content creation for both conventional and digital channels. They conveyed profound appreciation for the acknowledgments from the PMPC Star Awards, serving as an initial measure of validation for the team’s endeavors following the launch of their TV broadcasts.
BNC can be watched on free-to-air BEAM TV channel 31, Sky Cable channel 33, Cignal channel 24, Converge channel 74, as well as through digital streaming with Cignal Play.
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, news, news media, scams and frauds, scandals
MANILA, Philippines – Business tycoons Ramon Ang and Enrique Razon Jr. have warned the public about deepfake scams and counterfeit advertisements on social media platforms that misuse their identities for deceptive investment opportunities.
Yesterday, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Chairman and CEO Ramon Ang once again cautioned the public regarding the proliferation of counterfeit videos and internet advertisements that misuse his name and likeness to endorse unlawful financial schemes.
The video content, appearing as sponsored posts on Facebook, Instagram, and various social media channels, employs sophisticated techniques such as deepfakes to mimic genuine news reports, thereby deceiving viewers.
“These deceptive advertisements are causing significant harm to many individuals. We must take action against them. I urge government organizations, social media platforms, and citizens to collaborate in order to halt those responsible for these frauds and protect others from falling prey,” Ang stated.
Ang reaffirmed that he is not promoting any investment plans and is neither backing nor participating in any type of online financial opportunity.
He mentioned that SMC is considering taking legal action and is prepared to assist with investigations as well as potential prosecutions of those involved in the scams.
In order to safeguard the community, SMC has been working alongside officials to locate those accountable.
Ang also called on Meta and other platform proprietors to enhance their verification procedures for sponsored advertisements – particularly those that utilize the names and images of public figures without consent.
“These technology platforms possess the means to halt this situation. We’re requesting they take additional steps to safeguard their users,” he stated.
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. has alerted the public about online frauds that involve doctored videos and voice recordings purportedly featuring Razon, the company’s chairman, as well as other high-ranking officials.
As stated by the firm, the fake content surfacing on social media wrongly depicts Razon endorsing investment chances.
The company stated, ‘These allegations are completely false. Neither Mr. Razon nor ICTSI have supported any such ventures.’
ICTSI stated that the fraudulent content appears credible and might encompass proposals that look genuine.
“ICTSI stresses that these are unauthorized and meant to deceive viewers,” the statement read.
ICTSI is advising everyone to take precautions when interacting with online material related to ICTSI or the Razon Group, as this can aid in preventing online scams.
Similarly, the public is advised to refrain from disclosing their personal or financial data to unknown entities and to inform the relevant platforms about any dubious content or impersonation efforts they encounter.
Fraudsters are leveraging technology as a tool and utilizing well-known business figures and organizations to carry out their unlawful investment scams.
In addition to Ang and Razon, other magnates like Manuel Villar Jr. have similarly fallen victim to involvement in scam operations.
by admin | Mar 27, 2025 | actors and actresses, celebrities, celebrity gossip, news, news media
Gabby Concepcion
,
Kylie Padilla
, and
Kazel Kinouchi
are scheduled to headline together in the new drama series “My Father’s Wife.”
GMA Network posted pictures from the project’s story conference on their Facebook page.
The show will likewise feature Jak Roberto, Snooky Serna, Arlene Muhlach, Andre Paras, Maureen Larrazabal, and Sue Prado.
So far, no additional information has been disclosed.
Gabby formerly appeared in ”
My Guardian Alien
whereas Kylie appeared in
Asawa ng Asawa Ko
and Kazel showed up on ”
My Ilonggo Girl
.”
Kylie is stepping back into her character again as
Amihan
in ”
Sang’gre
.”
—Carby Rose Basina/MGP, GMA Network News
This article
Gabby Concepcion, Kylie Padilla, and Kazel Kinouchi will lead the cast of the forthcoming series titled “My Father’s Wife.”
was originally published in
GMA News Online
.
by admin | Mar 25, 2025 | military, national security, news, news media, politics
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Leading US government figures such as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have faced accusations of a significant security lapse involving military intelligence. This followed an incident where a journalist inadvertently received confidential plans outlining potential U.S. attacks in Yemen.
On Monday, an article in the Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg, who serves as the magazine’s editor-in-chief, disclosed that he had been included in a group conversation on the Signal messaging platform earlier this month.
Consequently, he managed to access communications from high-ranking national security officers regarding impending assaults on the Iran-supported Houthis in Yemen. This included comprehensive details about the objectives and the specific armaments that would be employed in these operations.
Soon after, locations throughout Yemen were hit with bombs on March 15th. Since the militant group started attacking commercial and military ships in the Red Sea in November 2023, the U.S. has conducted airstrike operations against the Houthis.
Goldberg stated that he would refrain from publishing messages from the group chat that might endanger the United States’ national security.
Nevertheless, in the Atlantic piece, the journalist disclosed certain remarks made within the closed group, which counted among its members Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Tulsi Gabbard, who served as Trump’s director of national intelligence.
The released communications initially debate whether the strikes should proceed. Subsequently, they reveal that after the commencement of the military action, members within the group shared congratulatory messages with each other.
The US National Security Council has verified that the text message thread “seems to be genuine.”
One of the biggest mistakes in operational security
Following Goldberg’s disclosure, both politicians and experts voiced their concerns over the news that high-ranking officials within the Trump administration were deliberating about war strategies using Signal.
National security personnel typically talk about military operations through the government’s dedicated channels within secure compartments known as SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities).
“We have significant concerns regarding this matter and will investigate it from a non-partisan perspective,” stated Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a Republican from Mississippi.
At the same time, Chuck Schumer, a prominent Democratic senator from New York, described it as “one of the most astonishing compromises of military intelligence I have come across in a very, very long period.”
His coworker Jack Reed, who hails from Rhode Island and is the leading Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, mentioned that the discussion thread about Yemen might have endangered the lives of U.S. military members.
“The negligence exhibited by Trump’s Cabinet is both astounding and perilous. I am going to demand explanations from the Administration right away,” he stated additionally.
Hegseth criticizes journalist as Trump claims ignorance
The National Security Council stated in an announcement that they were looking into how a journalist’s phone number ended up being included in the Signal group conversation.
In his first comments on the matter, Hegseth attacked Goldberg for being what he called a “discredited so-called journalist”. He did not shed light on why Signal was being used to discuss the sensitive operation or how Goldberg ended up on the message chain.
” Nobody was sending texts about battle strategies, and that’s everything I need to comment on,” Hegseth stated during an interaction with journalists upon arriving in Hawaii on Monday, marking his inaugural journey to the Indo-Pacific region as defense secretary.
Late on Monday, in an official statement, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt mentioned that the president continues to have “complete faith” in his national security team.
On Monday earlier, Donald Trump informed journalists: “I have no knowledge regarding this matter. This is the first I’m hearing about it.”
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