Lesson to learn
One of the eagerly anticipated nightly events in the recently concluded Tacloban City fiesta nearly turned into a tragic incident, leaving an important lesson for future celebrations. The occasion drew an overwhelming crowd eager...
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...
Apps to ban
With China continually asserting claims over maritime territories that rightfully belong to the Philippines, there is growing concern over the potential threat posed by Chinese-owned online applications, which could be used by Chinese authorities...
Hard to reach
The recent mention of Samar State University (SSU) by President Marcos Jr. in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) as one of the globally recognized and high-performing universities is a significant point of...
Corruption prevails
Corruption in the Philippines is so persistent it has become an institution in itself, deeply rooted in both the private and public sectors. The perpetrators—often the very people entrusted with the nation’s welfare—never seem...
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...