NATIONAL
A Chinese Teacher Who Taught Filipino Farmers
By Austin Ong The late Dr. Yuan Longping, revered as a national hero in China and known worldwide as the “Father of Hybrid Rice,” was a scientist and teacher whose work helped China achieve rice self-sufficiency and feed its people at a time when famine remained a painful memory. Today, his image appears...
REGIONAL
Davao council pushes tougher enforcement and penalties vs illicit tobacco, vape trade
Davao City councilors are looking at strengthening the penalties and enforcement mechanisms in the proposed ordinance against illicit tobacco and vapor products, with discussions emphasizing that illegal trade should not be treated merely as a minor violation comparable to ordinary anti-smoking offenses. The issue was raised during the latest committee deliberations on the proposed Davao...
OPINION
WHEN DOCUMENTS ARE NOT EVIDENCE (GUEST COLUMNIST by Edwin Espejo)
They have presented the SALNs, the SEC, the banks, the insurance companies, the BIR. Plenty of documents. But when these are ranged against testimonial evidence, they go nowehere. A witness is yet to speak with definitve voice and point the accusing finger that would dirty the hands of the vice president. The way Clarissa Ocampo...
BUSINESS
PhP500 for New Service Connection EXTENDED AGAIN until December 31, 2026
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