Embracing enemies
In our country now, people who consider themselves enemies of the state are being allowed to run for high government seats. These long-time enemies of the democratic system, who slay men in uniform, destroyed...
Drowning in debt
Historically, the Philippine government has become used to borrowing to support its operations, infrastructures, and budget deficit. With each incoming administration, the short-term remedy is to borrow instead of improving the capacity of the...
Leptospirosis prevails
Eastern Visayas is again experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis cases brought about by relentless rain and flooding. It is not an outbreak; it is a grim consequence of poor urban drainage, compromised health surveillance,...
Drowning Fields
Continuous rains and invading floodwaters are ruining extensive portions of farmlands, rotting crops in the fields before they can be reaped. The devastation is tremendous, jeopardizing the country’s food supply and destroying the lives...
Take the rains seriously
The incessant rains battering Eastern Visayas over the past few days are not only a nuisance; they are also a threat to public safety and daily life. The situation demands more attention, particularly from...
Fair fare hike
The scheduled hearing this February 19 of the petition to increase the minimum jeepney fare to P15 is a direct blow to the already pinched pockets of the poor. Public transportation is the lifeline...