The five caskets scattered across Metro Manila, carrying anti-China and anti-Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) messages, are a disturbing reminder that in a democracy, even a legitimate message can be discredited by the manner in which it is delivered. The caskets...
A 51-year-old driver was arrested in Bulacan within hours after one of the abandoned caskets was discovered in Sta. Cruz, Manila, marking the first concrete development in the investigation into the unusual display that surfaced across Metro Manila. The suspect, Perigrino Miculob, was apprehended...
Describing it as a "despicable and shameless act," the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Friday, Aug. 7, strongly condemned the display of white caskets and anti-China banners outside its Consular Section in Manila and at several locations across Metro Manila. In a statement issued by Embassy...
While Malacañang respects everyone 's freedom of expression, it said the display of coffins bearing anti-China messages would not help the Philippines. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said displaying coffins in several areas in the metropolis is not the...
The Makati City Police Station said it has reached out to local funeral homes and distributors to trace the origin of the empty casket abandoned along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue in Barangay Bel-Air early Friday, Aug. 7. Police said the casket was discovered around 3:50 a.m. by a security officer from a...
At least five caskets carrying anti-China and anti-Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) messages were left in separate locations in Metro Manila, prompting an investigation on Friday, Aug. 7. The caskets were found in Sta. Cruz, Manila; Barangay 54 in Caloocan City;...
Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco "Duke" Frasco (Facebook) A bill that ensures the availability of decent, cheap caskets and the affordability of funerals in general has finally moved forward in the House of Representatives. Deputy Speaker Cebu...
Life on earth is replete with expenses--even on the day you die. (Rhodi Lopez/ Unsplash) Among the last things your family will ever buy for you is your coffin, or casket. And the fine-looking ones will always cost a pretty penny. Luckily, Cebu 5th district Rep. Vincent Franco Frasco filed a bill...
