Early “birds”
As the tropical heat remains high in the Philippines, so too does the fervor of political aspirants itching to secure their spots in the next election. The unmistakable signs of election season are already...
Endless Lines
The long lines resemble those of refugees, displaced and desperate, but these are not isolated incidents triggered by natural disasters or war. Instead, this has become the unfortunate norm for countless Filipinos who have...
Unprepared job market
As usual, the annual surge of college graduates in our country is greeted with a harsh reality as the job market is woefully unprepared to absorb them. Thousands of young Filipinos leave their universities...
A difficult journey
Our independence, celebrated every 12th of June, is a fundamental aspect of the nation’s identity, symbolizing sovereignty and self-determination. That journey was a long and arduous one, marked by a series of stains that...
Drying season
Until now, some rice farmers in our region continually use cemented roads and highways as drying fields for their palay despite their knowledge that this convenience comes at a significant cost to public safety....
Destroy and repair
This has become a common practice in Region 8, particularly in the province of Samar: roads that are still in good condition, with smooth asphalt overlays, are being recklessly destroyed by heavy equipment, pulverizing...