Is there still hope for justice when those who sit in power are the first to question even the filing of a complaint? This is no longer a rhetorical question whispered in private conversations. It is a growing frustration echoing across communities. Each time allegations of corruption surface, the public waits—not for theatrics, not for…
In Photo: The Tour Town Glan signage welcomes guests and visitors With the many trips I have done to Gensan, it was only recently that I got to visit the first-class municipality of Glan in Sarangani Province. Thanks to our generous host and friend Rolan Enriquez for introducing us to this premier tourist destination known…
I first had the chance to visit Lake Sebu back in 1993. Last week, after thirty three (33) years, I was back with some of my travel buddies from work. As may be expected, a lot has changed since my last visit. We were fetched from our Gensan hotel by our gracious host, Ms Presy…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go has filed Senate Bill No. 1849, a measure seeking to abolish the travel tax imposed on Filipinos leaving the country and on nationals of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states traveling to other ASEAN destinations. Go anchored the proposal on the constitutional guarantee of the right to travel, the…
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council approved on Tuesday, the P3.6 million financial assistance to be donated to local government units that declared a state of calamity following the destruction caused by Typhoon Basyang earlier this month. The city expects a total of 320,524 families in 1,464 barangays affected by Basyang to benefit from…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City Councilor Rachel Zozobrado, chairperson of the Committee on Internal Relations, dismissed accusations that Davao City is a “pro-China,” saying the label is “unfair and misrepresents” how the city handles foreign relations. Speaking at the Pulong-Pulong sa Dabawenyos, Zozobrado said the city does not side with any country…
Dugay nang panultihon nga angay lang hisgutan ang politika kung duol na ang eleksyon. Kini tungod kinahanglan magtrabaho ug magserbisiyo usa ang mga napiling opisyales sa ilang mandato ug makita usab ang ilang agi sulod sa termino sa ilang katungdanan. Apan isip usa ka responsableng sakop sa katilingban kinahanlang ilhon ang pagkatao sa mga politiko…
In the same area where we are breeding and fattening Wagyus, Arnel Corpuz and I have started another experiment, fattening of Buffalo Bull Calves. We were able to acquire 13 Bull Calves from the BUKTAMACO Dairy Farm in Malaybalay, Bukidnon last week. Dairy Farms actually have no use for Bull Calves and during my visit…
The big time print and broadcast media, vloggers and late comers analysts went gaga over the recent trip of Pres. BongBong Marcos in Naga City to visit former Vice President and now Mayor Leni Robredo. The duo were political protagonists who did not really have kind words for each other. Leni has replaced Risa Hontiveros…
After Vice President Sara Duterte declared her intention to run for the highest office in the land, the chorus began. Opinions flooded timelines. Reactions multiplied. Statements—both glowing and venomous—echoed across media platforms. But the noise from those who oppose her is hardly surprising. They speculate. They distort. They bark as loudly as they please. Yet…
