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...
Much needed airport
The ongoing upgrade and extension of Daniel Z. Romualdez (DZR) Airport is expected to be completed soon. Eastern Visayas has suffered for decades from the limitations of its primary gateway, stifling economic growth and...
An evil generation
It is believed that the rise now of a generation of naughty, unruly children and young people resulted from that law prohibiting corporal punishment in the guise of children’s protection. Teachers are the first...
A plunge into the unknown
The impeachment case that Congress filed against Vice President Sara Duterte is a political earthquake whose consequences will resound far beyond the halls of the legislature. Whatever the motivation behind it, this case will...