Tony Lopez, KOVR-TV (Sacramento, CA) Journalist Profile

Articles

A travesty of justice

3 weeks ago | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

The Senate led by beloved Bicolano senator, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, the Senate President, is about to commit a travesty of justice. Senators led by the otherwise honorable Escudero plan to dismiss the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, without proceeding forthwith to her trial, as ordered by the Constitution. The House impeached Sara Duterte, for betrayal of public trust. Betrayal of public trust could mean many things.
The police, in three minutes

3 weeks ago | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

Three minutes. That is the guarantee of newly minted Philippine National Police chief Nicolas Deloso Torre III, 55, as the police response time when concerned citizens or victims of crime call 911, the police emergency hot line. Yes, President Marcos Jr. is right. There should be only one emergency hotline to the government for police or health emergency, in fact, for any emergency – 911. Not 117. Not 191. Or Whatever. Just 911.
Terrorism, racism in Vancouver

2 months ago | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

Eleven people, aged five to 65, died and more than two dozens were injured when a man, described as an Asian, plowed his black Audi SUV into a Filipino crowd celebrating Lapu-Lapu Day just as the party, which drew 100,000 participants, was winding down 8:14 Saturday evening, April 26, in Vancouver, Canada. With dozens injured, some seriously, fatalities could still rise, police said.
The end of globalization

2 months ago | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

The tariff wars or the globalization crisis shows no signs of abating. It looks like the end of globalization or the cutting of barriers to exports and imports across borders is a done deal. The enormous loss of trust among countries trading with each other will take a long time to restore, if at all. And one valuable lesson every country must learn from the end of globalization is – self-reliance.
Outstanding journalists

Feb 10, 2025 | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

For the second time in 80 years, the Manila Overseas Press Club honors the Philippines’ outstanding journalists, this Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m., at the Raffles Fairmont Grand Ballroom, before a sellout audience of 200, the crème dela crème of the profession and business. Founded in 1945 by the press corps that accompanied General Douglas MacArthur to liberate Manila, the MOPC is Asia’s first and oldest press club.
Sara and Digong declared national security threats

Jan 6, 2025 | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

Vice President Sara Duterte and former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte have been ousted from the National Security Council, the Philippines’ highest policy making body advising the chief executive of the land, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., on matters of national security. The motive for removal from the NSC of the father-daughter tandem is quite obvious. Sara and Digong are national security threats.
The future of journalism

Nov 25, 2024 | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

I celebrated my 76th birth anniversary yesterday, Nov. 25. Nov. 25 also marked the 23rd anniversary of BizNewsAsia, the largest Philippines’ weekly business and news magazine. I have little or no competition now, in my niche. At the dinner marking the occasion at Fairmont Hotel Makati, 220 guests confirmed their attendance, including the biggest businessmen of the land, led by Ramon S.
Meet Ruby Lopez, California Central Valley's hottest new executive chef

Oct 7, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Tony Lopez

The inspiring story of California Central Valley's hottest new executive chef LODI — One of the hottest new executive chefs in California's Central Valley is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by serving up not only incredible dishes at her restaurant but also an inspiring story of how she got there. The fertile fields of San Joaquin County help grow many things—but there's one you can't see until you visit The Exchange 1874.
Modernizing agriculture

Sep 23, 2024 | philstar.com | Tony Lopez

The Manila Overseas Press Club Agriculture Forum with Department of Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel on Sept. 17 at Fairmont Makati was a huge success, with an overflow audience of businessmen, diplomats and senior journalists.
Safeguarding business against deepfakes and AI-based cyberattacks

Aug 31, 2024 | manilatimes.net | Tony Lopez

RESEARCH from global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro shows that the explosion of enterprise AI use has resulted in a dramatic increase in AI-based tools available for illegal intent. These tools are cheaper and more accessible than ever, enabling criminals at any skill level to more easily launch attacks at scale.