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Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo kicks off election coverage
Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo kicks off election coverage
Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo
Published Feb 12, 2019 01:38 PM PHT

Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo launched its election coverage for Halalan 2019 in line with the ABS-CBN Integrated news election campaign called Ipanalo: Boses ng Pilipino.
Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo launched its election coverage for Halalan 2019 in line with the ABS-CBN Integrated news election campaign called Ipanalo: Boses ng Pilipino.
The event, which took place at San Sebastian College – Recoletos yesterday, aimed to encourage ordinary citizens to participate in the upcoming elections and serve as citizen journalists.
The event, which took place at San Sebastian College – Recoletos yesterday, aimed to encourage ordinary citizens to participate in the upcoming elections and serve as citizen journalists.
Over 100 students from partner schools such as San Sebastian College – Recoletos, CEU, FEU, STI, DLSU, PUP and San Beda University joined the event.
Over 100 students from partner schools such as San Sebastian College – Recoletos, CEU, FEU, STI, DLSU, PUP and San Beda University joined the event.
During the program, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez encouraged young voters not to waste their opportunity to shape the nation’s future by choosing which leaders should steer the country in the right direction.
During the program, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez encouraged young voters not to waste their opportunity to shape the nation’s future by choosing which leaders should steer the country in the right direction.
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“Ang kahalagahan ng halalan ay nagkakaron tayo ng pagkakataon pumili ng ating mga lider. Tayo ay nagkakaron ng pagkakataon pumili kung sino ang magdedesisyon sa malalaking bagay tulad ng mga bagong batas,” Jimenez said.
“Ang kahalagahan ng halalan ay nagkakaron tayo ng pagkakataon pumili ng ating mga lider. Tayo ay nagkakaron ng pagkakataon pumili kung sino ang magdedesisyon sa malalaking bagay tulad ng mga bagong batas,” Jimenez said.
NOW HAPPENING: @COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez takes the stage to discuss #Halalan2019 #BMPMHalalan2019 pic.twitter.com/EvB6d1LDfH
— Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo (@bayanmo) February 10, 2019
NOW HAPPENING: @COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez takes the stage to discuss #Halalan2019 #BMPMHalalan2019 pic.twitter.com/EvB6d1LDfH
— Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo (@bayanmo) February 10, 2019
With three months to go before the midterm elections, 21-year-old Michelle Clemente said she feels the weight of her responsibility to vote on Election Day.
With three months to go before the midterm elections, 21-year-old Michelle Clemente said she feels the weight of her responsibility to vote on Election Day.
"Sinisigurado ko na alam ko kung sino ang binoboto ko, alam ko kung ano ang paninindigan nila, alam ko ang pinaglalaban nila,” Michelle said. She hopes candidates will speak up more about human rights and environmental issues.
"Sinisigurado ko na alam ko kung sino ang binoboto ko, alam ko kung ano ang paninindigan nila, alam ko ang pinaglalaban nila,” Michelle said. She hopes candidates will speak up more about human rights and environmental issues.
Putting a spotlight on issues that Michelle and other voters want to hear is at the heart of the theme Ipanalo:Boses ng Pilipino.
Putting a spotlight on issues that Michelle and other voters want to hear is at the heart of the theme Ipanalo:Boses ng Pilipino.
"Ang gusto natin manaig yung totoong boses ng mamamayan and 'yun din naman talaga yung mandate ng Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo ever since. Para mabigyan ng boses yung mga walang boses," BMPM Head Rowena Paraan said.
"Ang gusto natin manaig yung totoong boses ng mamamayan and 'yun din naman talaga yung mandate ng Bayan Mo iPatrol Mo ever since. Para mabigyan ng boses yung mga walang boses," BMPM Head Rowena Paraan said.
Paraan also cautioned people who primarily consume news via social media.
Paraan also cautioned people who primarily consume news via social media.
"Yung disinformation or 'yung kasinungalingan na kumakalat, ginagamit yung social media, ito yung isang bagay na gusto nating i-check lalo na pagdating ngayon ng election kasi ... 'yung mamamayan kailangan niya ng tamang impormasyon para 'yung kanyang boto ay nakabatay sa katotohanan."
"Yung disinformation or 'yung kasinungalingan na kumakalat, ginagamit yung social media, ito yung isang bagay na gusto nating i-check lalo na pagdating ngayon ng election kasi ... 'yung mamamayan kailangan niya ng tamang impormasyon para 'yung kanyang boto ay nakabatay sa katotohanan."
Aside from guest speakers, fiesta games were also held as a fun way to teach the students about elections.
Aside from guest speakers, fiesta games were also held as a fun way to teach the students about elections.
From “Maria went to Market” to “Patroller went to Cover” real quick! Ano nga ba ang mga dapat dalhin ng Bayan Patrollers na magbabantay sa halalan? ‘Yan ang items na dapat makuha ng players! #BMPMHalalan2019 pic.twitter.com/wnScz42tFb
— Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo (@bayanmo) February 11, 2019
From “Maria went to Market” to “Patroller went to Cover” real quick! Ano nga ba ang mga dapat dalhin ng Bayan Patrollers na magbabantay sa halalan? ‘Yan ang items na dapat makuha ng players! #BMPMHalalan2019 pic.twitter.com/wnScz42tFb
— Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo (@bayanmo) February 11, 2019
Inspired by the game tumbang preso, Crash the Clans had players toppling towers of cans representing political dynasties.
Inspired by the game tumbang preso, Crash the Clans had players toppling towers of cans representing political dynasties.
The traditional pabitin had a twist, with students jostling to grab toys labeled “real” instead of “fake” (real news as opposed to fake news).
The traditional pabitin had a twist, with students jostling to grab toys labeled “real” instead of “fake” (real news as opposed to fake news).
Another game called Patroller Went to Cover reminded citizen journalists on what they need to do should they find themselves in a “breaking news” situation especially during the elections.
Another game called Patroller Went to Cover reminded citizen journalists on what they need to do should they find themselves in a “breaking news” situation especially during the elections.
As a treat for the students who participated in the program, PBB Otso Teen Housemates performed a dance number. Meanwhile, Jeremy Glinoga of The Voice Teen Philippines serenaded the audience.
As a treat for the students who participated in the program, PBB Otso Teen Housemates performed a dance number. Meanwhile, Jeremy Glinoga of The Voice Teen Philippines serenaded the audience.
Isang maagang dance prod ang hatid ng PBB Teen Big 4 @kaori_ouinuma @jelaypilones08 @itsmeangelieofc @msKarinaB with @AljonMendoza_! #BMPMHalalan2019 pic.twitter.com/UsMlIAB5f8
— Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo (@bayanmo) February 10, 2019
Isang maagang dance prod ang hatid ng PBB Teen Big 4 @kaori_ouinuma @jelaypilones08 @itsmeangelieofc @msKarinaB with @AljonMendoza_! #BMPMHalalan2019 pic.twitter.com/UsMlIAB5f8
— Bayan Mo, Ipatrol Mo (@bayanmo) February 10, 2019
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Do look up: How Earth can defend itself against asteroid
Do look up: How Earth can defend itself against asteroid
Agence France-Presse
Published Feb 19, 2025 10:42 PM PHT

PARIS, France -- There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say.
PARIS, France -- There is a very small chance that an asteroid capable of taking out an entire city could strike Earth in less than eight years. But even if this asteroid is hurtling our way, humanity is now able to defend itself against such a threat, experts say.
The odds that the recently discovered asteroid will hit Earth on December 22, 2032 have now risen to 3.1 percent, NASA said on Tuesday, the highest probability for an impact by such a large space rock in modern forecasting.
The odds that the recently discovered asteroid will hit Earth on December 22, 2032 have now risen to 3.1 percent, NASA said on Tuesday, the highest probability for an impact by such a large space rock in modern forecasting.
"Don't panic," Richard Moissl, head of the European Space Agency's planetary defence office, told AFP.
"Don't panic," Richard Moissl, head of the European Space Agency's planetary defence office, told AFP.
As astronomers gather more data, the odds of a direct hit are widely expected to edge upwards before rapidly dropping down to zero.
As astronomers gather more data, the odds of a direct hit are widely expected to edge upwards before rapidly dropping down to zero.
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However, even in the unlikely event that the probability does keep rising up to 100 percent, "we are not defenceless", Moissl emphasised.
However, even in the unlikely event that the probability does keep rising up to 100 percent, "we are not defenceless", Moissl emphasised.
Here are some of the ways that humanity could deflect or destroy the asteroid known as 2024 YR4.
Here are some of the ways that humanity could deflect or destroy the asteroid known as 2024 YR4.
- Smash a spacecraft into it -
This handout picture provided by NASA on January 31, 2025 shows asteroid 2024 YR4 as observed by the Magdalena Ridge 2.4m telescope at the New Mexico Institute of Technology on January 27, 2025. Handout/NASA/Magdalena Ridge 2.4m telescope/New Mexico Institute of Technology/Ryan/ AFP

Only one planetary defense strategy has been tried out on an actual asteroid.
Only one planetary defense strategy has been tried out on an actual asteroid.
In 2022, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) deliberately smashed a spacecraft into the 160-metre-wide Dimorphos asteroid, successfully altering its orbit around a larger space rock.
In 2022, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) deliberately smashed a spacecraft into the 160-metre-wide Dimorphos asteroid, successfully altering its orbit around a larger space rock.
An advantage of this plan is that we could hit the 2024 YR4 asteroid with multiple spacecrafts, observing how each one changed its trajectory, Bruce Betts, chief scientist for the nonprofit Planetary Society, told AFP.
An advantage of this plan is that we could hit the 2024 YR4 asteroid with multiple spacecrafts, observing how each one changed its trajectory, Bruce Betts, chief scientist for the nonprofit Planetary Society, told AFP.
The asteroid discovered in December is estimated to be 40-90 metres wide -- roughly half the size of Dimorphos.
The asteroid discovered in December is estimated to be 40-90 metres wide -- roughly half the size of Dimorphos.
"You have to take care not to overdo it," Moissl warned.
"You have to take care not to overdo it," Moissl warned.
If the spacecraft partially destroyed the asteroid, it could send "bits flying off" that still head towards Earth, he said.
If the spacecraft partially destroyed the asteroid, it could send "bits flying off" that still head towards Earth, he said.
If this kind of mishap changed the eventual impact site on Earth -- for example, "from Paris to Moscow" -- that would likely cause major problems back home, Betts added.
If this kind of mishap changed the eventual impact site on Earth -- for example, "from Paris to Moscow" -- that would likely cause major problems back home, Betts added.
- Tractor, ion beams, paint -
A separate idea called a gravity tractor involves a large spacecraft flying up near the asteroid and -- without touching it -- using its gravitational pull to tug it away from Earth.
A separate idea called a gravity tractor involves a large spacecraft flying up near the asteroid and -- without touching it -- using its gravitational pull to tug it away from Earth.
Another non-contact plan would put a spacecraft near the asteroid armed with thrusters that would exert a "constant stream of ions" to shove the asteroid off course, Moissl said.
Another non-contact plan would put a spacecraft near the asteroid armed with thrusters that would exert a "constant stream of ions" to shove the asteroid off course, Moissl said.
Scientists have also considered spray painting one side of the asteroid white, increasing its reflectiveness so it slowly changes trajectory.
Scientists have also considered spray painting one side of the asteroid white, increasing its reflectiveness so it slowly changes trajectory.
These subtler strategies would require reaching the asteroid sooner than for some more severe options.
These subtler strategies would require reaching the asteroid sooner than for some more severe options.
- The nuclear option -
Or we could also just blow it up with a nuclear bomb.
Or we could also just blow it up with a nuclear bomb.
Rather than drilling a nuclear weapon deep into an asteroid -- as depicted in the 1998 sci-fi action movie "Armageddon" -- this would likely involving detonating a bomb nearby.
Rather than drilling a nuclear weapon deep into an asteroid -- as depicted in the 1998 sci-fi action movie "Armageddon" -- this would likely involving detonating a bomb nearby.
Last year, US researchers testing out this theory on a marble-sized mock asteroid in the lab found that the x-rays from a nuclear blast would vaporise its surface and send it shooting off in the opposite direction.
Last year, US researchers testing out this theory on a marble-sized mock asteroid in the lab found that the x-rays from a nuclear blast would vaporise its surface and send it shooting off in the opposite direction.
Even setting aside the ethical, political and legal issues of sending nukes into space, this is considered more of a last-ditch plan for kilometres-wide asteroids like the one that killed off the dinosaurs.
Even setting aside the ethical, political and legal issues of sending nukes into space, this is considered more of a last-ditch plan for kilometres-wide asteroids like the one that killed off the dinosaurs.
And again, there is a risk that a nuclear explosion could still send unpredictable chunks hurtling towards Earth.
And again, there is a risk that a nuclear explosion could still send unpredictable chunks hurtling towards Earth.
- Lasers -
Along less dangerous but similar lines, another idea is to shoot laser beams from a spacecraft to vaporise the side of an asteroid, pushing it away.
Along less dangerous but similar lines, another idea is to shoot laser beams from a spacecraft to vaporise the side of an asteroid, pushing it away.
Lab experiments suggest this plan is viable, but it is not one of the "top techniques" being looked at, Betts said.
Lab experiments suggest this plan is viable, but it is not one of the "top techniques" being looked at, Betts said.
- If all else fails -
If necessary, deflecting this asteroid is "doable, but it depends on the speed at which we move as a planet", Moissl said.
If necessary, deflecting this asteroid is "doable, but it depends on the speed at which we move as a planet", Moissl said.
While experts and space agencies will make their recommendations, ultimately the decision on how to tackle the asteroid will be made by world leaders.
While experts and space agencies will make their recommendations, ultimately the decision on how to tackle the asteroid will be made by world leaders.
If all else fails, we will have a good idea of the strike zone of the asteroid -- which is not a "planet killer" and at most could threaten a city, Moissl said.
If all else fails, we will have a good idea of the strike zone of the asteroid -- which is not a "planet killer" and at most could threaten a city, Moissl said.
This means that preparing for impact, potentially including evacuation if the area is populated, will be the last line of defence.
This means that preparing for impact, potentially including evacuation if the area is populated, will be the last line of defence.
"Seven and a half years is a long time to prepare," Moissl said, re-emphasising that there is a roughly 97 percent chance the asteroid will miss Earth. -- Daniel Lawler with Issam Ahmed in Washington
"Seven and a half years is a long time to prepare," Moissl said, re-emphasising that there is a roughly 97 percent chance the asteroid will miss Earth. -- Daniel Lawler with Issam Ahmed in Washington
© Agence France-Presse
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