Low salaries, heavy workloads drive Filipino educators abroad
Tale of teachers’ diaspora
TACLOBAN CITY- Steven (not his real name) left his teaching job in Hilongos, Leyte, for the United States, drawn by the prospect of earning ten times his previous salary.
At 35, this...
Albuera officials, residents struggle to shake off bad image
From being mecca of illegal drugs
ALBUERA, Leyte- For months, this sleepy but quaint town hogged the news headline. But not for good reason, as wryly admitted by its residents and local officials.
Albuera, with...
REAL’s ‘Halad Para Han Kabubuwason’: Inspiring Young Learners
Inspiration is a powerful force; it drives us to act and transforms ordinary hearts into courageous heroes. This is the story of such inspiration, where the true givers are those first inspired by the...
Tacloban’s REO Brothers rock at US, Canada concerts
Sacramento, CA - Resounding applause, phone cams recording, and young and young-once spectators coming to the front of the centerstage to altogether dance to the fast beat music rendered by the so-called “The Beatles...
Reflecting on the journey towards freedom and unity
S.J A.
Independence Day is a momentous occasion that carries deep significance for every Filipino. Its commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of the arduous struggles, tremendous sacrifices, and triumphant moments that shaped the nation’s...
FEATURE STORY: Mayor Cristina Romualdez shares her vision for Tacloban
By: ALVIN GZ. ARPON
On her first over 60 days as Tacloban City’s chief executive, Mayor Cristina Gonzales Romualdez is already creating waves of hope, confidence and approval among her constituents on what she has...