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An Ode To Conflicting Accounts On KOJC Deaths

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Ten little headlines, all in a row,
One said one fell, and another said no.
Nine little stories, twisting the truth,
Two claimed two, but where is the proof?

Eight little rumors, spreading the lies,
Five perished, they say, in their final goodbyes.
Seven little whispers, spinning the tale,
Now it’s seven gone, but who pays the bail?

Six little facts, or maybe just one,
Count them, recount them, see how they run.
Five little versions, all in dispute,
Where’s the truth hidden, under the suit?

Four little bodies, or maybe it’s three,
How many were lost, who will decree?
Three little claims, now up to two,
In the end, perhaps none—just media’s brew.

Fact Check, International, Religion, Social Media, Sports, The Media

Paris Olympic’s ‘Last Supper’ Tableau Had 17 Apostles!

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The uproar over the “Last Supper” tableau at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony proves that in the age of social media, a good scandal never goes un-manufactured.

Viral photos, cropped to show only 13 actors (‘Jesus’ included), sparked outrage and accusations of sacrilege. However, a wider view reveals a bustling scene with 17 actors (plus ‘Jesus’). Whatever happened to the 12 Apostles we’ve been taught in Catholic school?

Were the viral photos intentionally cropped to ignite controversy? After all, nothing boosts engagement like a juicy scandal.

Is this a classic case of “much ado about nothing,” fueled by the modern penchant for outrage?

The only real crime here is that the actors had to pretend to enjoy a cold buffet for hours, while the world argued over who got left out of the frame.

International, Politics, Race Relations, Religion, Science and Environment

Philippine Bishop: The West Philippine Sea Is “Not Ours!”

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In a baffling display of maritime evangelism, two Pangasinan bishops set sail across the contentious waters of the South China Sea, or as we patriotically call it, the West Philippine Sea.

With rosaries in hand and contradictions in their hearts, they petitioned divine intervention for Filipino fishermen’s livelihoods, only to pray for China’s conversion to Catholicism in the same breath.

And just when you thought their mission couldn’t be more muddled, Archbishop Socrates Villegas declared, “the sea is not ours.” Ah, the clarity of divine guidance! Perhaps the bishops’ vessel was equipped with a spiritual compass that only points to confusion.

Instead of navigating geopolitical waters, maybe it’s best they steer their efforts back to dry land, focusing on the spiritual needs of their flock. After all, when it comes to mixed messages, the Church seems to have perfected the art.