Karla, 8 years old and resident of Barangay Andap, Compostela Valley recalls the early dawn of December 4 when their family and neighbours have to run away from rushing waters and rocks. “Gigukod gyud mi sa tubig ug bato pero nisalig mi nga tabangan sa Ginoo mao nga niabot mi diri,” she said. “Gunit-gunit gyud mi para walay mawala ug para kung nay mahitabo mi sa imo, uban … [Read more...] about Pablo, Five Years After
Public shaming
I was reading on my news feed when I came across the statement of health activists against the PDEA agents who announced in a press conference, that one of their apprehended suspect was HIV positive. On Tuesday this week, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested 11 males in a drug related raid in Taguig. Agents seized at least P387,000 worth of party drugs. … [Read more...] about Public shaming
Women Represent
I was buying from a neighborhood store when Davina Bennett, Jamaica’s representative to the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant caught my attention. “Sexual abuse is a form abuse and no form of abuse should be tolerated whether in workplace or in society,” she said. As everyone seemed to be glued on their sit to watch the pageant unfold, I caught myself in between train of … [Read more...] about Women Represent
President Duterte Asks ASEAN to Strengthen their Ranks; Says Globalization has damaged poor economies
DAVAO CITY, Philippines- President Rodrigo Duterte asked members of the Asian nation to put their acts together and forge links to strengthen their ranks in the face of globalization as many countries are lagging behind. Facing before the leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) “CEO Summit on Regional Economic Integration: Lessons Learnt from ASEAN” held at … [Read more...] about President Duterte Asks ASEAN to Strengthen their Ranks; Says Globalization has damaged poor economies
