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…
Sen. Bong Go warns DA on severe El Nino impact Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for sustained support for farmers, fisherfolk, and rural communities as the Department of Agriculture (DA) warned that the country’s rice production could decline by 700,000 metric tons this year due to the looming strong El Nino. The DA said the…
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…
The 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum which will be the first attempt to build and organize the Adlai Industry in the country is now officially set for June 28, Sunday, and will be held in the Central Mindanao Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Valencia City, Bukidnon. Expected to attend the first-ever organized…
As the controversy surrounding the alleged flood control anomalies continues to unfold, many Filipinos are beginning to ask a troubling question: “Why are certain political figures like of the minority bloc seemingly more focused on disrupting investigations than on helping uncover the truth? Recent developments in the Senate have shifted public attention from what should…
Not Everything in Davao City is perfect. We pride ourselves to be the most peaceful city in the Philippines and in many aspects always with the circle of three cities in Southeast Asia with positive attributes. Our slogan: “Life is here”. That is as far as peace is concerned. The Duterte brand of leadership that…
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…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) temporarily suspends all trekking and camping activities on its open trails from June 1 to August 31 as it begins its annual off-season. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–11 announced on Monday, June 1, that the closure will be implemented simultaneously across…
Davao City – Piles of garbage were dumped in front of the Regional Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-11) Thursday as the Davao City government stepped up its protest against the closure of the New Carmen Sanitary Landfill, a move that has disrupted waste collection across the city. The mounting trash…
JUNE 03, 2026 The current impasse in the Senate is untenable and unacceptable. When political divisions become too extreme and obstruct our mandate, we must all have the courage to pause, gain perspective, reflect, consider and realize that we should put the Senate, as the institution that we serve, above ourselves. This is not a…
