NATIONAL
Brigada Eskwela: A Symptom of Government Failure? (EDITORIAL)
As schools across the country open their gates for the annual Brigada Eskwela, Filipinos once again witness the remarkable spirit of bayanihan. Teachers, parents, students, civic groups, and volunteers gather to clean classrooms, repair facilities, repaint walls, trim overgrown grounds, and prepare schools for the opening of classes. On the surface, Brigada Eskwela is a...
REGIONAL
Davao City to crackdown Coastal Road stunt riders
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council is coordinating with relevant government agencies to investigate and address reports of motorcycle riders performing “Superman” stunts and engaging in illegal drag racing activities along the Davao City Coastal Road. Committee on Peace and Public Safety chairperson Councilor Luna Acosta said the committee is coordinating...
OPINION
Why the Senate Must Remain Independent (THE GUEST COLUMNIST by Harvey Malmis Niere)
photo courtesy: senate gov. ph With the House of Representatives already behaving as an extension of the Palace, Filipinos should want a Senate that is more independent of Malacañang, not less. That is why the recent attempt to reorganize the Senate through a highly contested claim of quorum should concern even those who have no...
BUSINESS
CBS China Bank Savings Sustains Growth Momentum in Q1 2026
In Photo: Inauguration and Blessing of the CBS Ipil Branch last April 7, 2026. In Photo (from left to right): CBS HR Division Deputy Head Rudcen Mark M. Iglesia, Gaisano Grand Mall General Manager Arvin Manco, CBS Retail Banking Group Head Jan Nikolai M. Lim, Ferndale International School Owner Patricia Alvarez, CBS Retail Banking Group...