NATIONAL
WHEN THE ANSWER TO EL NIÑO IS A BUCKET (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)
There is nothing inherently foolish about collecting rainwater. For generations, Filipino families—especially those in rural communities—have stored rainwater in drums, tanks, balde and planggana. Water conservation is practical, responsible and, during drought, absolutely necessary. But when the country is staring at the possibility of a severe El Niño, the question is no longer whether Filipinos...
REGIONAL
Davao City dads mull P16B budget for 2027
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City’s proposed 2027 annual budget could reach P16 billion, up from P15.8 billion this year, depending on the final revenue estimates and budget documents, Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means, and Appropriations, disclosed during the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos media forum over the...
OPINION
Upskill to Upscale (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)
“The best way to command a higher premium is to supply a higher level of expertise.”- Anonymous A number of the millennials and Gens Zs are not earning much and with little or no savings and investments. Is it because they are spending so much or is it because they are just not earning enough?...
BUSINESS
Davao El Nino water tips for 2026 to 2027
DOST-PAGASA warns of an intensifying Very Strong El Niño from September to December 2026, persisting into the first half of 2027, which may bring warmer temperatures and below-normal rainfall, increasing the risk of dry spells and drought. (Source: DOST-PAGASA Press Release dated September 23, 2026) As we prepare for the possible effects of El Niño,...