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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...

I am a VAW survivor; I am healed

CATBALOGAN CITY-Oftentimes we fear what we do not know and what is yet to come. Fear consumes us that in the end, we are left with poor choices. For Remy, it was also fear that...

Yolanda survivor joins protest to protect world’s environment

Inspired by Pope Francis fight against climate change By: RONALD O. REYES TACLOBAN CITY-Joanna Sustento, who is from this city and survived the onslaught of super typhoon ‘Yolanda,’ is in Arctic seas for an urgent crusade following...

Updates on the on-going drainage projects of Tacloban

By: Alvin Gz. Arpon Flooding has been a disturbing phenomenon in urban centers in our country – even in foreign lands. This primarily is caused by the irresponsible denudation of our forests. The Department of...

Leyte farm school encourages young to go into farming

TABONTABON, Leyte ‘Magtanim ay di biro Maghapong nakayuko…..’ So goes part of a song that is closely associated with how our farmers are being portrayed. And this image is what a farm school, albeit relatively new, based in...

Out of poverty; Success Stories of Civil Society Engagement in Samar

(This story is part of the journalism fellowship of the Philippine Press Institute under the auspices of the Hanns Seidel Foundation.) Aljon Cainto Operario, is a smart and confident 28-year-old Public School Teacher at the...

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