NATIONAL
A Happy New Year—If You’re Politically Blessed.(Editorial)
Indeed, it is a happy New Year—but only for those fortunate enough to be blessed by political affiliation. For ordinary citizens, this raises an old but uncomfortable question: What is the true role of a district representative? Is it to craft laws that genuinely uplift the lives of constituents, strengthen institutions, and protect public welfare?...
REGIONAL
Davao City Council eyes zoning ordinance revision
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council intends to revise the city’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to tackle new development challenges, clarify existing regulations, and adapt to the city’s changing physical and socio-economic conditions. Committee on Socialized Housing Projects head Councilor Diosdado Mahipus Jr. confirmed the committee’s plan during the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos...
OPINION
LYR Leads Wagyu Farming In Davao del Norte!(FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)
LYR, that’s Larry Y. Rubinos, owner of a chain of motorcycle and appliances stores all over Mindanao, is known among cockfighting aficionados as a gamefowl breeder and owner of the biggest arena in Tagum City. But nearing 73, he has made a monumental decision to abandon gamefowl breeding and shift instead to Wagyu Breeding, a...
BUSINESS
Rising above the waves
In Photo: Francisca Pasayon stands proudly beside her fishing boat and her son’s freshly caught fish, a daily harvest shaped by hard work, family unity, and resilience. Rising before dawn to prepare nets, enduring long days at sea, and stretching each day’s catch to feed the family, Francisca Pasayon, a 57-year-old mother of three from...