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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City continues to attract international attention and gain growing opportunities for foreign partnerships and investments following its participation in the Green Empowerment Seminar for ASEAN Countries in Beijing, China. The seminar was recently attended by Councilor Radge Ibuyan, chairperson of the Committee on Government Enterprises and Privatization, and…
By Edwin Espejo The End of the Beginning[THREE WEEKS, 3 WITNESSES. ONE ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT] It ended with a sigh of relief that one article is over. Two trial days were spent for the week, but what many waited for was the ruling on the subpoena requested by the Prosecution, filed even before the trial…
By Austin Ong,Philippines China Friendship Society Saying that China, its people, or its government is inherently racist toward Filipinos is an oversimplification and counterproductive to building international cooperation. Of course there are individuals everywhere who hold prejudices, and any mistreatment should be acknowledged and addressed. But painting an entire country or its institutions with one…
