The fund's original intention was to wage war on the Left before the 2022 elections. The anti-communist project was proposed by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon J., a retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief. The national budget of the NTF-ELCAC for 2021 is P19 billion. According to Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade, Jr., the task force … [Read more...] about Defunding the administration’s legacy project
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When caroling is no longer essential for Christmas
“Merry Christ mas to you, Merry Christmas to you…Ayooo!” Those were the voices right at our doorstep, making us happy as during the yuletide season reminds the Christian world of Christ birth. Growing up with toddles and adults singing Christmas song at your doorstep always remind us that Christmas is kids and those once a kid. But the global health crisis has again … [Read more...] about When caroling is no longer essential for Christmas
Dealing with stress and stigma during pandemic
Pandemics can be stressful. It is causing a lot of fear and anxiety about what could possibly happen, and it can be overwhelming emotionally in adults and children. Health actions in public such as social distancing, wearing of face masks and face shield always make people feel isolated and increases the anxiety of being exposed to the ‘unseen’ virus, anywhere, anytime. … [Read more...] about Dealing with stress and stigma during pandemic
Class Opening 2020: A harbinger for the ‘new normal’
Despite protestations from several sectors to scrap this school year altogether, the Department of Education went full steam ahead with the October 5 opening of classes nationwide. To some, it was a folly, even a dangerous one, but the return of over 22 million learners to their classes is no small feat, taken into consideration the planning, logistics and resources, as well as … [Read more...] about Class Opening 2020: A harbinger for the ‘new normal’
Davao City’s Gen. Tagum is now HPG Chief
One of Davao’s finest police officers is now faced with a challenging job after getting promotion to a star position. Police General Alexander C. Tagum, the former Davao City Police Director is now the chief of the country’s Highway patrol Group (HPG). His appointment did not surprise Davaoeños especially the people in his roots, in Kidapawan City as they know pretty … [Read more...] about Davao City’s Gen. Tagum is now HPG Chief
