Proneness to flooding
Flooding has become a recurring concern anywhere in the country including our region, even during periods of limited rainfall, disrupting daily life and posing significant risks to health, property, and infrastructure. This problem lies...
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...
A beacon of hope and unity
Carlos Yulo’s extraordinary performance at the Paris Olympics 2024 has not only brought pride to the Philippines, but also reverberated across Southeast Asia. His remarkable success, underscored by multi-million-peso prizes, rewards, and incentives from...
A season to graduate
Graduation ceremonies are once again taking place everywhere, from kindergarten to graduate school levels, marking a milestone in the lives of parents and children. This is a time of transition, growth, and new beginnings,...
Diplomacy prevails
It cannot be denied that tensions in the West Philippine Sea have escalated primarily due to China’s increasingly assertive actions in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippines, a key player in this geopolitical hotspot,...
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...