Opinion

30,000 cops, soldiers mobilized for BARMM polls

MANILA (September 12) — About 30,000 police and military personnel have been mobilized to secure Monday’s first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the...

Senate backs 5-year barangay term, putting Nov. 2 polls at risk

MANILA (September 12) — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill extending the terms of...

64% want Sara Duterte to return P73 million in disallowed funds

MANILA  (September 11) — A clear majority of Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to return PHP73 million...

Sulu vice governor urges Marcos to create dedicated health fund for island province

JOLO, Sulu  (September 11) — Sulu Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish...

Philippines faces double burden of malnutrition: 43% of adults overweight, 1 in 4 children stunted

MANILA  (September 11) — The Philippines is battling two nutrition crises at once: 43 percent of adults are...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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