@maxlimpag

Retired deadline chaser.

 Cebu
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Wrote about my meeting with devotees of La Santa Muerte in Argao, Cebu. esquiremag.ph/long-reads/fea…

In Cebu, a Good Friday Encounter with Devotees of the ‘Saint of Death’

The parish priest in the town of Argao banned the relic of a crowned ivory skeleton called 'La Santa Muerte' from the church compound, but a small group of devotees believe she has mystic powers and...

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This could be Philippine media's vindication, but instead, without even giving context, it's just giving a platform for the Great Eagle Father's family propaganda, and not even digging into what the warrant of arrest says.
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Four years ago, this frail man walked alone through the rain in the empty St. Peter's Square, leading the world in prayer to end the coronavirus pandemic. Now that he is sick, it is our turn to pray for Pope Francis @Pontifex, hoping for the restoration of his health. 🙏🏾 ✏️ ignited to inspire @advoluntas @nicky_zwan @CatholicFQ @popmonkph @pads_nosi @jadelicuanan
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Mga anak we need to increase our awareness. 💜🇵🇭 Wala tayong gimmick , malalaking billboard or makinarya na aasahan. Isang Retweet, Heart and Follow sapat na para dumadagdag ang ating hanay. Let this be a CAMPAIGN OF THE PEOPLE. NOT OF THE TRAPOS. #45HeidiMendoza
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This is a PR piece ahead of the elections. Good discussion material for journ class.
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Camille Villar bats for computer programming in elementary education s.inqnews.net/cSvSCBj

Camille Villar bats for computer programming in elementary educ

Senatorial aspirant Camille Villar has proposed to incorporate programming and computer science into the elementary education curriculum.

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2 priests in Cebu convicted of abusing minors. Their names are not part of recently released database by Us watchdog.
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Rappler has been reporting on the troubling truths about the country's education system, which stem from decades of neglect and underinvestment. While these realities are disheartening, we hope the government will take action to address them moving forward. A thread 🧵:
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Mga kababayan tatapusin natin masasayang araw ng mga magnanakaw. 💜 Heart and Retweet if eto rin ang pangarap niyo.🙏 #45HeidiMendoza #TapatAtTotoo #HeidiNation #FormerCOACommissioner
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Completed my Aries Rufo Journalism Fellowship with Rappler.
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Cebu BPO linked to P2.5 billion scam victimizing elderly authors in US; 3 arrested max.limpag.com/article/mike-…

Cebu BPO linked to P2.5 billion scam victimizing elderly authors in US; 3 arrested

TWO executives of a Cebu-based business process outsourcing (BPO) company have been arrested along with a United States-based officer for allegations of defrauding elderly authors in the US of almost...

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Running legend Max Telford has passed on. He was an absolute legend. I wrote about him for a Runners' World piece in 2011 and for my column in SunStar Cebu. max.limpag.com/article/max-t…

Max Telford, running legend

FOR someone who ran the equivalent of six times around the world, an office cubicle seemed cramped. I told New Zealand running legend Max Telford this when I interviewed him in May for an article

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Wrote about the Rorate Caeli mass held in Cebu. esquiremag.ph/long-reads/fea…

This is How Traditionalist Catholics in Cebu Celebrate Latin Dawn Mass

When attending Rorate Caeli masses, “one notices something very far from your regular Misa de Gallo: solemnity, prayer, the Sacred. No gimmicks, just mass.”

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Wrote about the mix-up in the identity of the patron saint of Dalaguete in southern Cebu. rappler.com/philippines/visa…

Wrong Guillermo: Cebu town mixed up patron saint for centuries

Augustinian Father Ric Anthony Reyes tells Rappler that the identity of San Guillermo is a mix-up of three different Williams or Guillermos

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It's COA report releasing time (December 1 to 15 this year from the usual mid-year publication(. Reposting this tweet I wrote in 2023.
Max Limpag@maxlimpag1 Jul 2023
1/9 AUDIT FINDINGS ARE WHAT IS IMPORTANT, NOT JUST AUDIT OPINIONS Some local government executives attempt to paper over audit findings by saying they got “unmodified opinion” or “unqualified opinion.” Many would typically claim that they got “highest rating.” This is wrong,
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Dropping tonight at 7:00. Kitakits! @indayevarona youtube.com/watch?v=DBZcY7DQ…
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The CBCP news reference is wrong, the wording of the Cardinal's own statement using the correct term: Given Name + Cardinal + Family Name, since Cardinal is a title (as with a Duke or Earl: e.g. Charles Earl Spencer). quezon.ph/2007/02/11/the-exp…
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READ: Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila, issues statement calling for prayer and sobriety amid rising political tensions in the country.
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Wrote about the Visayas Art Fair for @rapplerdotcom rappler.com/life-and-style/a…

Cebu hosts Visayas Art Fair, Bodega Caravan

(1st UPDATE) The Museo Cariño, built by Ambassador Jose Maria A. Cariño, 'houses more than 20 original works by Juan Luna including his only surviving sculpture, a portrait in Carrara marble of his...

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Earlier this year, Rappler has reported about irregular spending on meals in Napolcom and questions on the appointment of then-vice chair Alberto Bernardo. This week, Marcos replaces Bernardo after they found he was 'irregularly' appointed by Duterte. tinyurl.com/2rz2th3d

COA questions employment of Napolcom vice chair who retired but remains in position

(1st UPDATE) EXCLUSIVE: Napolcom vice chair Alberto Bernardo retired in 2023, but remains in his post as of writing. He says he has a fixed term.

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Wrote about the visit to Cebu of a bishop of the Catholic Resistance. We are persecuted because we are telling the truth: Resistance bishop tells faithful in Cebu #latinmass #traditionallatinmass max.limpag.com/article/bisho…

We are persecuted because we are telling the truth: Resistance bishop tells faithful in Cebu

Pope Francis is “trying to destroy tradition” in his suppression of traditional Catholic practices such as the Latin Mass but his actions will only make it grow stronger, Italian Bishop Giacomo...

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