mj_admin, Author at Mindanao Journal

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭!

mj_adminJuly 27, 2026July 24, 202601 mins

𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲.Each person consumes around 150 liters of water per day!Thus, it’s important to always have stored water in clean and covered containers especially for emergency use.𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒due to: 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐔𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒due to: 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄!💧Store water in clean and…

Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Debt (Mindful by Jay Ledesma)

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 2026010 mins

“You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.” -anonymous Almost every one of us have experienced having debt – it may be through a credit card, mortgage or a personal loan. There is nothing seriously wrong about it until it starts controlling and leading you to a…

Bong Go rallies youth vs poverty and corruption

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 202608 mins

Sen.. Christopher “Bong” Go challenged young leaders to stay grounded in the realities faced by ordinary Filipinos, standing firm against corruption, and leading with compassion during the Romblon Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Congress 2026 held on Wednesday, July 22, at the Golden Phoenix Hotel in Pasay City. An adopted son of Romblon, Go joined around 300…

Cash Aid Cannot Replace Good Governance (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 202605 mins

The announcement of another ₱12,000 cash assistance for selected Filipino families once again highlights a troubling reality: four years into the Marcos administration, temporary financial aid continues to be presented as a major response to widespread economic hardship. There is no question that families in desperate circumstances welcome any form of assistance. A hungry family…

Earthquake, fuel hike spiked DLPC rates? (LETTERS FROM DAVAO By Jun Ledesma)

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 202609 mins

Davao Light and Power Co. Inc. explained before the Davao City Council last week, that higher generation charges, tighter power supply, and rising Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices caused the recent increase in electricity rates. The City Council invited Davao Light following concerns raised by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Committee on Finance, Ways…

UMIC: A Badge of Honor or a Disconnect from Reality? (Editorial)

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 202603 mins

The Philippines may now carry the label of an upper middle-income economy, but does this classification truly reflect the daily lives of ordinary Filipinos? Is it something the President should celebrate with pride when millions of families continue to struggle with rising food prices, stagnant wages, and the high cost of living? Economic classifications are…

Texas Spanish Goats For Upgrading Program! (FOOD FOR THOUGHT by Manny Piñol)

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 202603 mins

Photos by Bernhart Immanuel Piñol, Braveheart Farms. Yesterday, my son, Bernhart Immauel, and I visited the Rocking X Ranch in Weatherford, Texas which breeds and raises the beautiful Spanish Goats of the Kensing line. The ranch manager, Billy Pruitt, and my friend Bobby Jones of Gatesville, were there to share stories about this hardy breed…

When Human Rights Forget the Victim (THE GUEST COLUMNIST by Harvey Malmis Niere)

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 2026011 mins

The suspect says he was startled. He says he did not mean to do it. He asks for forgiveness. How painfully easy those words must be to say when you are still alive. Norberte Fabio Jr. cannot explain what happened. He cannot plead for mercy. He cannot tell his family that he was afraid. He…

Ginebra San Miguel redefines World Gin Day celebration with Ginuman X for a new generation

mj_adminJuly 25, 2026July 25, 202607 mins

From Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) transformed World Gin Day into a month-long celebration of gin through Ginuman X—a series of fun, fresh, immersive events that brought together music, cocktails, community, and Pinoy camaraderie. Held in June across four major locations—RSA Sports Complex in Balayan, Batangas; Talisay City, Cebu; Robinsons…

VP Sara remains top choice for President in 2028 polls

mj_adminJuly 24, 202603 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte remains the leading choice for president in the 2028 elections, based on the latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey conducted from June 28 to July 3, 2026. The survey showed Duterte with 49 percent voter support when respondents were asked whom they would vote…