Welcome!

I’m Ellen Tordesillas, a journalist.

I will be posting in this blog my columns in Malaya, articles by VERA Files, as well as materials relevant to strengthening democracy and making life worth living.

Malaya is a daily (except Sunday) newspaper in English that has a courageous history in the Filipinos' fight against tyranny.

VERA Files is composed of veteran journalists taking a deeper look at current issues.

Thank you.
Ellen
E-mail: ellentordesillas {at} gmail {dot} com

Tag: Resorts World

VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Trump calls Resorts World incident a ‘terrorist attack’, was it?

Published by Ellen on June 3, 2017

Unites States President Donald Trump called the incident at Resorts World Manila early morning Friday a “terrorist attack.” STATEMENT Trump, at a White House press…

The story of two unreceived notices: 2. Dennis Garcia of The Hotdog

Published by Ellen on June 30, 2015

The Hotdog's Manila , used by Resorts World without permission from creator. — The Hotdog’s Manila , used by Resorts World without permission from creator.

I have been following another case that involved a failed delivery of a letter.

The issue is about copyright, an artist’s protection for his or her creations.

Dennis Garcia of the much-loved Hotdog band wrote that over a week ago, his group was about to close a lucrative deal with a reputable casino group and it involved the use of iconic “Manila”, the song that he and his brother,Rene,created.