Back To The 70's

[Aspire]

nice thread.

 

70s known as the disco decade

 

hajii alejandro vs. rico j. puno

 

bell bottoms

 

roger moore replaced sean connery as james bond

 

1974 miss universe was held here at the folks art theater

 

aloha from hawaii live via satellite, elvis presley 1973 beamed in RP TV via RPN channel 9

 

Newswatch harry gasser

 

pepe pmentel clubhouse 9

 

thrilla in manila ali vs smokin joe frazier october 1 1975 in the philippines, marcos was in the box seat

 

dami pa di ko na maalala

[willow_boy]

70s peeps, let's have an eb on Friday. I'll attend an art opening at Gallery Astra, 3f LRI bldg, in Reposo, Makati.

 

In the 70s, art was booming courtesy of the Imelda and her blue ladies.

 

Yup, that's so true. She was a patron of the arts, or at least, she tried to be. I'm not sure if it was in the 70s or maybe it was in the early 80s na when the National Arts Center in Mount Makiling was inaugurated. Van Cliburn, the pianist and one of Imelda's friends, even graced the occasion.

 

Aspire Posted Yesterday, 10:49 PM

nice thread.

 

Newswatch harry gasser

 

pepe pmentel clubhouse 9

 

Buhay pa ba sila Harry Gasser and Tito Pepe?

[jt2003]

Yup, that's so true. She was a patron of the arts, or at least, she tried to be. I'm not sure if it was in the 70s or maybe it was in the early 80s na when the National Arts Center in Mount Makiling was inaugurated. Van Cliburn, the pianist and one of Imelda's friends, even graced the occasion.

 

Buhay pa ba sila Harry Gasser and Tito Pepe?

I think it was in the 70s when Van Cliburn came to the Philippines. I was not into classical music at the time, so I couldn't understand what the big deal was. Stupid me.

 

As for Harry Gasser, I believe he's now based in his native Cebu. And I think Tito Pepe is still alive. He's one of the most generous and helpful strangers you'll ever meet.

[Mandrake]

I think it was in the 70s when Van Cliburn came to the Philippines. I was not into classical music at the time, so I couldn't understand what the big deal was. Stupid me.

 

And I think Tito Pepe is still alive. He's one of the most generous and helpful strangers you'll ever meet.

 

Together with Leila Benitez, Eddie Ilarde and Bobby Ledesma they made up the longest running

noontime show in the 60s and early 70s---STUDENT CANTEEN. :mtc:

[willow_boy]

Together with Leila Benitez, Eddie Ilarde and Bobby Ledesma they made up the longest running

noontime show in the 60s and early 70s---STUDENT CANTEEN. :mtc:

 

To this day, I still think that Student Canteen's "IQ 7" Quiz Contest was the best quiz contest on Philippine television. :thumbsupsmiley:

 

I also liked the fact that at the start of each show, they presented a "word of the day" and a "thought of the day". This program did its part in uplifting our culture, intelligence, and taste. It's just too bad that we haven't had a show with such a format and class ever since.

[Mandrake]

To this day, I still think that Student Canteen's "IQ 7" Quiz Contest was the best quiz contest on Philippine television. :thumbsupsmiley:

 

I also liked the fact that at the start of each show, they presented a "word of the day" and a "thought of the day". This program did its part in uplifting our culture, intelligence, and taste. It's just too bad that we haven't had a show with such a format and class ever since.

 

If I'm not mistaken, Bong Barrameda remained un-beaten in this quiz contest, where he made his name as a "walking encyclopedia." Does he still write for a Manila daily (not sure if it's Manila Times)?

[sally bogna mathay]

Had a great EB last friday with Storm and Black Mamba. Let us schedule another one by the end of the month. Bods, how was your trip?

[bods1000]

Had a great EB last friday with Storm and Black Mamba. Let us schedule another one by the end of the month. Bods, how was your trip?

 

sayang I missed that - black mamba was there ha? sayang. The trip was ok, pare, thanks pero nagulat ako sobrang lamig sa gabi dun ayan medyo I'm not feeling well

[hitman531ph]

The Number 1 hits based on Billboard Magazine's charts on a weekly basis:

 

1970

 

December 27, 1969 - January 2, 1970: Someday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross & The Supremes

January 3 - January 30: Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head - B. J. Thomas

January 31 - February 6: I Want You Back - The Jackson 5

February 7 - February 13: Venus - The Shocking Blue

February 14 - February 27: Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)/Everybody is a Star - Sly & The Family Stone

February 28 - April 10: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel

April 11 - April 24: Let It Be - The Beatles

April 25 - May 8: ABC - The Jackson 5

May 9 - May 29: American Woman - The Guess Who

May 30 - June 12: Everything Is Beautiful - Ray Stevens

June 13 - June 26: The Long And Winding Road - The Beatles

June 27 - July 10: The Love You Save - The Jackson 5

July 11 - July 24: Mama Told Me (Not To Come) - Three Dog Night

July 25 - August 21: (They Long To Be) Close To You - The Carpenters

August 22 - August 28: Make It With You - Bread

August 29 - September 18: War - Edwin Starr

September 19 - October 9: Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Diana Ross

October 10 - October 16: Cracklin' Rosie - Neil Diamond

October 17 - November 20: I'll Be There - The Jackson 5

November 21 - December 12: I Think I Love You - The Partridge Family

December 12 - December 25: The Tears of a Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

December 26, 1970 - January 22, 1971: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

 

1971

 

December 26, 1970 - January 22, 1971: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison

January 23 - February 12: Knock Three Times Dawn

February 13 - March 19: One Bad Apple The Osmonds

March 20 - April 2: Me and Bobby McGee Janis Joplin

April 3 - April 16: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) The Temptations

April 17 - May 28: Joy To The World Three Dog Night

May 29 - July 11: Brown Sugar The Rolling Stones

June 12 - July 18: Want Ads The Honey Cone

June 19 - July 23: It's Too Late Carole King

July 24 - July 30: Indian Reservation (The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation Indian) The Raiders

July 31 - August 6: You've Got a Friend James Taylor

August 7 - September 3: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart The Bee Gees

September 4 - September 10: Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney

September 11 - October 1: Go Away Little Girl Donny Osmond

October 2 - November 5: Maggie May Rod Stewart

November 6 - November 19: Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves Cher

November 20 - December 3: Theme From Shaft Isaac Hayes

December 4 - December 24: Family Affair Sly & The Family Stone

December 25, 1971 - - January 14, 1972: Brand New Key Melanie

 

1972

 

December 25, 1971 - - January 14, 1972: Brand New Key - Melanie

January 15 - February 11: American Pie - Don McLean

February 12 - February 18: Let's Stay Together - Al Green

February 19 - March 17: Without You - Nilsson

March 18 - March 24: Heart of Gold - Neil Young

March 25 - April 14: A Horse With No Name - America

April 15 - May 26: The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack

May 27 - June 2: Oh Girl - Chi-Lites

June 3 - June 9: I'll Take You There - The Staple Singers

June 10 - June 30: The Candy Man - Sammy Davis, Jr.

July 1 - July 7: Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond

July 8 - July 30: Lean on Me - Bill Withers

July 29 - August 25: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O' Sullivan

August 26 - September 1: Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass

September 2 - September 15: Alone Again (Naturally) - Gilbert O'Sullivan

September 16 - September 22: Black and White - Three Dog Night

September 23 - October 13: Baby, Don't Get Hooked On Me - Mac Davis

October 14 - October 20: Ben - Michael Jackson

October 21 - November 3: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry

November 4 - December 1: I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash

December 2 - December 8: Papa Was a Rollin' Stone - The Temptations

December 9 - December 15: I Am Woman - Helen Reddy

December 16, 1972 - January 5, 1973: Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul

 

1973

 

December 16, 1972 - January 5, 1973: Me and Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul

January 6 - January 26: You're So Vain - Carly Simon

January 27 - February 2: Superstition - Stevie Wonder

February 3 - February 23: Crocodile Rock - Elton John

February 24 - March 23: Killing Me Softly With His Song - Roberta Flack

March 24 - April 6: Love Train - O'Jays

April 7 - April 20: The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - Vicki Lawrence

April 21 - May 18: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando

May 19 - May 25: You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder

May 26 - June 1: Frankenstein - The Edgar Winter Group

June 2 - June 29: My Love - Paul McCartney & Wings

June 30 - July 6: Give Me Love - (Give Me Peace On Earth) - George Harrison

July 7 - July 20: Will It Go Round In Circles - Billy Preston

July 21 - August 3: Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce

August 4 - August 17: The Morning After - Maureen McGovern

August 18- August 25: Touch Me in the Morning - Diana Ross

August 25 - September 8: Brother Louie - Stories

September 8 - September 14: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye

September 15 - September 28: Delta Dawn - Helen Reddy

September 29 - October 5: We're An American Band - Grand Funk

October 6 - October 19: Half-Breed - Cher

October 20 - October 26: Angie - The Rolling Stones

October 27 - November 9: Midnight Train To Georgia - Gladys Knight & The Pips

November 10 - November 23: Keep On Truckin' - (Part 1) Eddie Kendricks

November 24 - November 30: Photograph - Ringo Starr

December 1 - December 14: Top Of The World - The Carpenters

December 15 - December 28: The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich

December 29, 1972 - January 11, 1974: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce

 

1974

 

December 29, 1972 - January 11, 1974: Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce

January 12 - January 18: The Joker - Steve Miller Band

January 19 - January 25: Show And Tell - Al Wilson

January 26 - February 1: You're Sixteen - Ringo Starr

February 2 - February 8: The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand

February 9 - March 1: Love's Theme - Love Unlimited Orchestra

March 2 - March 22: Seasons in the Sun - Terry Jacks

March 23 - March 29: Dark Lady - Cher

March 30 - April 5: Sunshine On My Shoulders - John Denver

April 6 - April 12: Hooked On A Feeling - Blue Swede

April 13 - April 19: Bennie And The Jets - Elton John

April 20 - May 3: TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) - MFSB featuring The Three Degrees

May 4 - May 17: The Loco-Motion - Grand Funk

May 18 - June 7: The Streak - Ray Stevens

June 8 - June 14: Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings

June 15 - June 28: Billy, Don't Be A Hero - Paper Lace

June 29 - July 5: Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot

July 6 - July 12: Rock The Boat - The Hues Corporation

July 13 - July 26: Rock Your Baby - George McCrae

July 27 - August 9: Annie's Song - John Denver

August 10 - August 16: Feel Like Makin' Love - Roberta Flack

August 17 - August 23: The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace

August 24 - September 13: (You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka & Odia Coates

September 14 - September 20: I Shot The Sheriff - Eric Clapton

September 21 - September 27: Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe - Barry White

September 28 - October 4: Rock Me Gently - Andy Kim

October 5 - October 18: I Honestly Love You - Olivia Newton-John

October 19 - October 25: Nothing From Nothing - Billy Preston

October 26 - November 1: Then Came You - Dionne Warwick & The Spinners

November 2 - November 15: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet - Bachman-Turner Overdrive

November 16 - November 22: Whatever Gets You Thru The Night - John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

November 23 - December 6: I Can Help - Billy Swan

December 7 - December 20: Kung Fu Fighting - Carl Douglas

December 21 - December 27: Cat's In The Cradle - Harry Chapin

December 28, 1974 - January 3, 1975: Angie Baby - Helen Reddy

 

1975

 

December 28, 1974 - January 3, 1975: Angie Baby - Helen Reddy

January 4 - January 17: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Elton John

January 18 - January 24: Mandy - Barry Manilow

January 25 - January 31: Please Mr. Postman - The Carpenters

February 1 - February 7: Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka

February 8 - February 14: Fire - Ohio Players

February 15 - February 21: You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt

February 22 - February 28: Pick Up The Pieces - AWB

March 1 - March 7: Best Of My Love - The Eagles

March 8 - March 14: Have You Never Been Mellow - Olivia Newton-John

March 15 - March 21: Black Water - The Doobie Brothers

March 22 - March 28: My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli

March 29 April 4: Lady Marmalade - LaBelle

April 5 - April 11: Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton

April 12 - April 25: Philadelphia Freedom - The Elton John Band

April 26 - May 2: (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song - B. J. Thomas

May 3 - May 23: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando and Dawn

May 24 - May 30: Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire

May 31 - June 6: Before The Next Teardrop Falls - Freddy Fender

June 7 - June 13: Thank God I'm A Country Boy - John Denver

June 14 - June 20: Sister Golden Hair - America

June 21 - July 18: Love Will Keep Us Together - The Captain & Tennille

July 19 - July 25: Listen To What The Man Said - Paul McCartney & Wings

July 26 - August 1: The Hustle - Van McCoy/The Soul City Symphony

August 2 - August 8: One Of These Nights - The Eagles

August 9 - August 22: Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees

August 23 - August 29: Fallin' In Love - Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds

August 30 - September 5: Get Down Tonight - KC and the Sunshine Band

September 6 - September 19: Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell

September 20 - September 26: Fame - David Bowie

September 27 - October 10: I'm Sorry - John Denver

October 11 - October 31: Bad Blood - Neil Sedaka

November 1 - November 21: Island Girl - Elton John

November 22 - November 28: That's The Way (I Like It) - KC and the Sunshine Band

November 29 - December 26: Fly, Robin, Fly - Silver Convention

December 27, 1975 - January 2, 1976: Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers

 

1976

 

December 27, 1975 - January 2, 1976: Let's Do It Again - The Staple Singers

January 3 - January 9: Saturday Night - Bay City Rollers

January 10 - January 16: Convoy - C.W. McCall

January 17 - January 23: I Write The Songs - Barry Manilow

January 24 - January 30: Theme from Mahogany ("Do You Know Where You're Going To - ) - Diana Ross

January 31 - February 6: Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players

February 7 - February 27: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon

February 28 - March 5: Theme From S.W.A.T. - Rhythm Heritage

March 6 - March 12: Love Machine (Part 1) - The Miracles

March 13 - April 2: December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) - The Four Seasons

April 3 - April 30: Disco Lady - Johnnie Taylor

May 1 - May 7: Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers

May 8 - May 14: Welcome Back - John Sebastian

May 15 - May 21: Boogie Fever - The Sylvers

May 22 - May 28: Silly Love Songs - Wings

May 29 - July 9: Love Hangover - Diana Ross

July 10 - July 23: Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band

July 24 - August 6: Kiss And Say Goodbye - Manhattans

August 7 - September 3: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John & Kiki Dee

September 4 - September 10: You Should Be Dancing - The Bee Gees

September 11 - September 17: (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty - KC & The Sunshine Band

September 18 - September 24: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

September 25 - October 1: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

October 2 - October 8: Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

October 9 - October 15: A Fifth Of Beethoven - Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band

October 16 - October 22: Disco Duck (Part 1) - Rick Dees & His Cast Of Idiots

October 23 - - November 5: If You Leave Me Now - Chicago

November 6 - November 12: Rock'n Me - Steve Miller

November 13 - January 7, 1977: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart

 

1977

 

November 13 - January 7, 1977: Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart

January 8 - January 14: You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) - Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.

January 15 - January 21: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - Leo Sayer

January 22 - January 28: I Wish - Stevie Wonder

January 29 - February 4: Car Wash - Rose Royce

February 5 - February 18: Torn Between Two Lovers - Mary MacGregor

February 19 - February 25: Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band

February 26 - March 4: New Kid In Town - The Eagles

March 5 - March 25: Love Theme From A Star Is Born - ("Evergreen) Barbra Streisand

March 26 April 8: Rich Girl - Daryl Hall & John Oates

April 9 - April 15: Dancing Queen - ABBA

April 16 - April 22: Don't Give Up On Us - David Soul

April 23 - April 29: Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston

April 30 - May 6: Southern Nights - Glen Campbell

May 7 - May 13: Hotel California - The Eagles

May 14 - May 20: When I Need You - Leo Sayer

May 21- June 11: Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

June 11 - June 17: I'm Your Boogie Man - KC and the Sunshine Band

June 18 - June 24: Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

June 25 - July 1: Got To Give It Up (Pt. I) - Marvin Gaye

July 2- July 8: Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti

July 9 - July 15: Undercover Angel - Alan O'Day

July 16 - July 22: Da Doo Ron Ron - Shaun Cassidy

July 23 - July 29: Looks Like We Made It - Barry Manilow

July 30 - August 19: I Just Want To Be Your Everything - Andy Gibb

August 20 - September 30: Best Of My Love - The Emotions

October 1 - October 14: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band - Meco

October 15 - December 23: You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone

December 24, 1977 - January 13, 1978: How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees

 

1978

 

December 24, 1977 - January 13, 1978: How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees

January 14 - February 3: Baby Come Back - Player

February 4 - March 3: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees

March 4 - March 17: (Love Is) Thicker Than Water - Andy Gibb

March 18 - May 12: Night Fever - Bee Gees

May 13 - May 19: If I Can't Have You - Yvonne Elliman

May 20 - June 2: With A Little Luck - Wings

June 3 - June 9: Too Much, Too Little, Too Late - Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams

June 10 - June 16: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

June 17 - August 4: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb

August 5 - August 11: Miss You - The Rolling Stones

August 12 - August 25: Three Times A Lady - Commodores

August 26 - September 8: Grease - Frankie Valli

September 9 - October 27: Boogie Oogie Oogie - A Taste of Honey

October 28 - November 3: Hot Child In The City - Nick Gilder

November 4 - November 10: You Needed Me - Anne Murray

November 11 - December 1: MacArthur Park - Donna Summer

December 2 - December 8: You Don't Bring Me Flowers - Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond

December 9 - January 5: Le Freak - Chic

 

1979

 

January 6 - January 19: Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees

January 20 - February 9: Le Freak - Chic

February 10 - March 9: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? - Rod Stewart

March 10 - March 23: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

March 24 - April 6: Tragedy - Bee Gees

April 7 - April 13: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

April 14 - April 20: What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers

April 21 - April 27: Knock on Wood - Amii Stewart

April 28 - May 4: Heart of Glass - Blondie

May 5 - June 30: Reunited - Peaches & Herb

June 2 - June 8: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer

June 9 - June 15: Love You Inside Out - Bee Gees

June 16 - July 29: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer

June 30 - July 13: Ring My Bell - Anita Ward

July 14 - August 17: Bad Girls - Donna Summer

August 18 - August 24: Good Times - Chic

August 25 - October 5: My Sharona - The Knack

October 6 - October 12: Sad Eyes - Robert John

October 13 - October 19: Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson

October 20 - November 2: Rise - Herb Alpert

November 3 - November 9: Pop Muzik - M

November 10 - November 16: Heartache Tonight - The Eagles

November 17 - November 23: Still - The Commodores

November 24 - December 7: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) - Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer

December 8 - December 21: Babe - Styx

December 22, 1979 - January 4, 1980: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes

Edited March 13, 2007 by hitman531ph

[gonefishing]

If I'm not mistaken, Bong Barrameda remained un-beaten in this quiz contest, where he made his name as a "walking encyclopedia." Does he still write for a Manila daily (not sure if it's Manila Times)?

 

His nemesis is political science major Alex Magno, now a Gloria apolgist and a writer for Philippines Star (is he still there).

 

Bong Barrameda and Alex Magno, it's like Crispa vs. Toyota of the brains.

[acl]

Yup, that's so true. She was a patron of the arts, or at least, she tried to be. I'm not sure if it was in the 70s or maybe it was in the early 80s na when the National Arts Center in Mount Makiling was inaugurated. Van Cliburn, the pianist and one of Imelda's friends, even graced the occasion.

 

 

 

Buhay pa ba sila Harry Gasser and Tito Pepe?

 

 

Cops arrest TV host Pepe Pimentel

 

Police arrested former television host Pepe Pimentel based on physical injury charges filed against him before a Quezon City court, ABS-CBN News reported Monday.

 

ABS-CBN correspondent Gus Abelgas said that Pimentel or Jose Gonzales Pimentel in real life was arrested by agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection unit based on a warrant issued by Judge Josephus Asis of the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 40.

 

The report said the warrant stemmed from a complaint filed Lucresio Timkeng and Luis Sta. Cruz Tiu of Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, against Pimentel, a former village chief.

 

Pimentel dismissed the charges against him, saying the complaint came from a mere argument about a fence.

 

The 76-year old entertainer, known for his stint in the defunct gameshow "Family Kwarta O Kahon," posted a bail of P2,000.

[mason_rod]

Cops arrest TV host Pepe Pimentel

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The report said the warrant stemmed from a complaint filed Lucresio Timkeng and Luis Sta. Cruz Tiu of Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, against Pimentel, a former village chief.

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Just to clarify:

 

Is Tito Pepe still the Barangay Captain of Bgy. Laging Handa? (Scout Area, Timog, Q. C.)

[bods1000]

His nemesis is political science major Alex Magno, now a Gloria apolgist and a writer for Philippines Star (is he still there).

 

Bong Barrameda and Alex Magno, it's like Crispa vs. Toyota of the brains.

 

yup Alex Magno, along with Chit Pedrosa, are still the resident Gloria apologists in The Star

 

Daily Express - that was the reigning Marcos apologist paper in the 70's....

[willow_boy]

yup Alex Magno, along with Chit Pedrosa, are still the resident Gloria apologists in The Star

 

Daily Express - that was the reigning Marcos apologist paper in the 70's....

 

Yup, the supposed "leading" (they were leading because there no competent alternative was allowed to exist) dailies during the 70s were the ones owned and controlled by Marcos cronies: :thumbsdownsmiley:

 

Daily Express - The Benedictos

Bulletin Today - owned by Hans Menzi (former aide-de-camp DAW ni Macoy)

[Mandrake]

Yup, the supposed "leading" (they were leading because there no competent alternative was allowed to exist) dailies during the 70s were the ones owned and controlled by Marcos cronies: :thumbsdownsmiley:

 

Daily Express - The Benedictos

Bulletin Today - owned by Hans Menzi (former aide-de-camp DAW ni Macoy)

 

The "tuta" dailies we all loved to burn then. Thank God for Malaya during those years. :cool: