Moving target
People are getting appalled by the continuous resetting of the supposed lowering of rice prices to twenty pesos per kilo in accordance with the presidential election promise of the doubtful president. About two years...
P20 rice now reaches vulnerable Samar provinces
The provincial local government unit (PLGU)–initiated rollout of P20-per-kilo rice in the three Samar provinces was successfully conducted in Samar, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar on December 4, 8, and 15, respectively.
The “Benteng Bigas...
Embracing Christmas simplicity
The Philippines, known for its vibrant and festive Christmas celebrations, has always held this season close to its heart. However, the frequent calamities that beset the nation—typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural disasters—often challenge the...
The pursuit of authenticity over affluence and approval
In a world where material prosperity and social media recognition are the primary motivators, the search for authentic relationships and personal fulfillment frequently suffers. But putting material possessions and popularity ahead of deep relationships...
Who is in and out?
Three and a half months after the storm surge and hurricane-like wind of the traumatizing supertyphoon Yolanda have rendered thousands of families in 63 towns and 2 cities of Eastern Visayas homeless, hundreds of...
Lurking dangers
Freshwater deeps, which happen to be abundant in our region, are fascinating places full of unique flora and fauna, but they can also pose a range of dangers.
Among others, freshwater deeps can have uneven...