Man-made disasters
The recurring tragedy of floods in the Philippines is not merely a matter of natural disaster. Each year, countless Filipinos lose their lives and livelihoods due to these floods, exacerbated by substandard or nonexistent...
Strong quakes, weak infras
The recent surge of powerful earthquakes across the country has once again exposed the vulnerability of public infrastructures that were supposed to protect, not endanger, the people. The tragic reality is that many of...
Denying reality
If Eastern Visayas officials linked to the massive corruption now being exposed nationwide deny their involvement, why does the independent commission tag this region as the epicenter of it all? The question cannot be...
A futile pursuit
The so-called investigations into massive corruption involving government officials have become an insult to the people’s sanity. An independent commission that is not independent cannot bring justice, and investigations led by the accused themselves...
We remember
The anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a reminder of the freedom bought with blood and sacrifice. To take this commemoration lightly is to...
Help cannot wait
Once again, nature has tested human endurance with another violent earthquake—this time striking Davao after Cebu’s recent devastation. The suffering of those caught in these disasters demands not sympathy alone but swift and tangible...