Jill’s special lechon reigns at 2025 Ormoc Lechon ‘Kumbira’
TACLOBAN CITY – Jill’s Special Lechon emerged as the grand champion of the 2025 Ormoc Lechon Kumbira, besting 11 other entries in the annual roast pig competition held at the city plaza.
The winning lechon...
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...
Brazen violation
The recent presence of the China Coast Guard just 93 nautical miles from the coast of Zambales is an open and brazen affront to Philippine sovereignty. Under UNCLOS, there is no question that the...
Funny or sad
There’s something oddly comical when two rival political giants suddenly decide to join forces, divvying up the positions they once fought tooth and nail to win. It’s like watching the climax of a long-running...
A contrast for reflection
The Yuletide season in the Philippines is a joyous and electrifying time, marked by festive lights, carols, and the warmth of togetherness. Yet, amid this cheer, the season often reveals the stark inequalities in...
Bleak scenario
Filipinos nowadays are grappling with a pervasive sense of despair as they witness a nation seemingly stuck in a cycle of political decay and economic hardship. With leaders fixated on securing their dynastic power...