In December 2019, when the Wuhan virus broke off, many of us- the millennials did not bother, we were busy with a new year’s wish and what the ‘Medya Noche’ would be in our homes. But in the middle of January 2020, the issue became hotter and hotter each day, until the government decided that […]
Opinion
Official statement of Malacañang Press Corps on the NTCs CDO against ABS-CBN
“There is no crueler tyranny than that which is perpetuated under the shield of law and in the name of justice.” – Montesquieu The Malacañang Press Corps strongly condemns the National Telecommunications Commission’s (NTC) cease and desist order that shut down broadcast company ABS-CBN as a shameless and blatant attack on press freedom. NTC’s decision […]
Unesco Statement on 2020 Press Freedom Day
We are currently facing an unprecedented health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic spreading across the world also represents a new challenge for the press, which was already battling smear campaigns and defamation. Today, citizens are on lockdown, eager for news like never before. And more than ever, the news must be fact-checked, verified. Because disinformation spreads […]
Finally home for 183 Stranded Filipinos in Malaysia
DAVAO CITY —The Philippine Embassy in Malaysia sent home 183 Stranded Filipinos in Malaysia. The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur sent off a total of 183 Filipinos stranded in Malaysia on 28 April 2020 through mass repatriation it organized with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila. Ferried via a Philippine […]
Coronavirus response beyond politics
In the midst of all the drama and chaos, with cities locking down and businesses closing their doors, we need leaders who can truly represent us, those who are born with courage and admirable values.
Teen Talk: COVID-challenge among teens
Being a teenager is a phase that all of us gets through. And I find it innate in us, teenagers, to be adventurous to the point of sometimes missing what is essential. Having fun though fascinates more the senses than being involved with serious tasks, but then again, we are being reminded of our social […]
Defiance in time of crisis
While national and local governments impose community quarantine measures to prevent massive spread of coronavirus in the country, laborers and ordinary citizens who literally find money and food on the streets struggle to survive.
Love note to a doctor
Dear doctor, You are away from us, but every time I read news about doctors or medical practitioners getting infected or have died over the coronavirus pandemic, I shed tears. I pause and pray for you to whatever language my heart can offer. I know you are now taking care of your patients inside the […]
Going back to basics with COVID -19
When we were young our parents and our school teachers always remind us to wash our hands. Washing it with soap and never touch our eyes and nose with dirty fingers. Families put God first before everything regardless of color and religion, and after outside exposures we were told to immediately change our clothes to […]
The politics of ASF
The recent spate of positive cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) has again shaken the small and backyard piggery owners, who mostly depend on their swine to fend backhome economy and even send their children to school. The inability of the small time hog raisers to install biosecurity and other facilities to secure their pens against airborne […]
The rescue that never was
When leaders of the Ata-Manobo from Davao del Norte swooped the compound of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) Haran along Fr Selga Street in Davao City, upon the order of Governor Edwin Jubahib, they thought their relatives will be coming with them and will they come home. The rescue was unplanned, not […]
Cleansing the PNP organization, a perennial concern
After the long wait, finally, President Rodrigo Duterte appointed the new Philippine National Police chief after waves of corruption issues plagued and is still plaguing the organization. According to the President, he took time to find a new chief because the organization has been infected with corruption virus ranging from procurement to recycling of confiscated […]
From afar
Robredo’s report is poor propaganda Vice President Leni Robredo pulled again a Judas on PRRD, the PNP, and the PDEA by doing twisted narrative intended to sow destruction and chaos. Robredo says the government anti-Drug war is a failure. The de facto VP Robredo, in trademark style where the spotlights are beaming, alleged, around 3,000 […]