The International Observer Mission releases final report of its 5-month observation of #Halalan2022, along with recommendations for future elections.

Report says May 9 Philippine polls “failed to meet the international standard of a free, honest & fair election". Among issues IOM raised on #Halalan2022:
-"higher level of failure" of electronic voting system
-election-related human rights violations like killings
-"disturbing level" of red-tagging
-"very widespread" vote-buying
-disinformation & harassment of journalists

WATCH: Fire erupts at a 17th-floor condominium unit in Mother Ignacia St., Bgy. South Triangle, QC past 2 pm.

Fire is now under control, accdg to BFP.

📹: Angelo Valderrama Smoke is still visible coming from the 17th floor of La Breza Tower even as the fire has been declared under control by BFP.

Condo unit with smoke is facing Panay Avenue.

📹: Kennedy Caacbay

Robert Seña & Isay Alvarez sing “The Prayer” at the “Salamat, PRRD” concert Jed Madela performs “You Raise Me Up” at the “Salamat, PRRD” event.

Common sights at the Quirino Grandstand just before the Salamat PRRD concert:
— Philippine flags, smaller ones sold by vendors
—aluminum sheets, also being sold, used as mats or covering against the sun
—vloggers streaming the event via their phones “Salamat, PRRD” director Njel De Mesa said the event was not just for Duterte but also a “thank you” to supporters.

“Gusto lang namin magdiwang na inabot natin ang 6 taon... ‘Yong ating pinagdaanan, hindi pangkaraniwan. Sa hirap at ginhawa magkakasama tayong mga Pilipino.”

Ma. Theresa Lingcod commuted to the Duterte thanksgiving event with her granddaughter from Novaliches, QC. She said they wanted to go out together & also show support for the president as his term ends. Asked what she is thankful for from the Duterte administration, Lingcod cited the war on drugs which she said resulted in their having a more peaceful neighborhood in QC.

Supporters of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte gather at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the “Salamat PRRD” thanksgiving concert, which the president is expected to attend 4 days before the end of his term. Among the artists performing at the “Salamat PRRD” event are Robert Seña, Isay Alvarez, with Arnell Ignacio & Bayani Agbayani among the hosts.

Why audiences, not legislators or govt regulations, should decide the fate of media: a thread--

2004. ABS-CBN 2 lost viewers to GMA7 in Mega Manila primetime ratings.

Various reasons. Some no longer liked the news. Others found telefantasyas & a local reality challenge better. Elsewhere, the TV signal was just bad. And any counterprogramming just seemed like poor knockoffs.

ABS-CBN had to admit loss & take stock of how it did things. Programmers returned to their strength, drama; journalists, relating to their audience & telling stories better.

Michelle Silvertino, the CamSur native who died in Pasay City after waiting for a ride home for 5 days & stayed at a footbridge, was already set to be driven to her province on the day after she died, the Pasay local government said in a statement.

Here are the highlights: -After Pasay LGU personnel "chanced upon" Michelle at the footbridge on June 4 & informed the mayor's office, her travel pass was processed & rapid test scheduled on June 5. Through Office of VP @lenirobredo Michelle was approved to travel to CamSur on June 6 w/a prepared vehicle