NATIONAL
Same Congress, Same Corruption: The 2026 DPWH Budget Exposé!(Editorial)
The 2026 national budget deliberations reveal an uncomfortable truth: the House of Representatives learned nothing from the scandalous budget insertions that marred the 2025 General Appropriations Act. A new investigation by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) shows that the largest Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget insertions were funneled to districts...
REGIONAL
Tabada tops 17th NCCC mall Tagum chess tourney
Kenneth John Tabada showed consistency throughout to nail down the 17th RA Jan Mar B. Hondonero Monthly Open Rapid Chess tournament held on December 21 at the NCCC mall in Tagum City. The 30-year old chess coach and trainer from Nabunturan stayed undefeated and actually tied with townmate Jimzon Trangia and Jandee Honrada of Tagum...
OPINION
Establish Silage & Feeds Source First Before Starting Cattle, Sheep, Goat Raising Project! (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)
“Kung mag-aalaga ka ng baka, tupa o kambing na walang siguradong supply ng kumpay o pagkain, para ka lang kumuha ng bato at pinukpok sa ulo mo.” Starting a Cattle, Sheep or Goat Raising Project without first establishing the source of forage, silage or feeds is a surefire formula for disaster. The latest report by...
BUSINESS
Kernels of Hope
In Photo: Chella Baraquel operates a food cart that offers freshly boiled corn, peanuts, and buttered corn kernels, each product telling the story of her hard work and homegrown success. Like the kernels of corn that endure heat, pressure, and time, yet remain full of potential to grow tall and strong, Chella Baraquel, a corn vendor...