Photo courtesy: MMDA Every time heavy rains trigger devastating floods, we are quick to blame nature. But the truth is far more uncomfortable. While intense rainfall may be the immediate cause, much of the destruction, loss of property, livelihood, and even human lives can be traced to a problem that has existed for years—human irresponsibility…
Just about a month ago, heavy rainfall caused flash floods in parts of Davao City. A phalanx of anti-Duterte critics in and out of the House of Romualdez and the Palace by the Pasig River feasted on scenes of vehicles fording flooded streets. But their euphoria was brief. The flood receded in less than two…
By Benjamin Pulta MANILA – (PNA) The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday said it will take no shortcuts and will closely scrutinize the formal request from the United States to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy. In a press conference, Chief State Counsel Dennis Chan confirmed that the DOJ received the…
Photo Courtesy: Senate *Pushes stronger maritime security and better pay for personnel Go, who co-authored the measure, underscored the vital role of the PCG in protecting the country’s maritime territory and supporting Filipino communities whose livelihoods depend on the sea. “The Philippines is composed of over 7,100 islands, with a vast and complex maritime territory…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY — Newly crowned Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2026 Christine Faith Gawilan of the Matigsalug tribe vows to promote the preservation of her community’s culture through documentation and education. Gawilan told Davao media Thursday night, that her primary advocacy is to create detailed cultural documentation and education on Matigsalug traditions, heritage and…
Photo by CRSAFP For ten years, Filipinos have been told to take pride in our historic victory before the Permanent Court of Arbitration. We are reminded that international law is on our side, that our maritime rights have been affirmed, and that the world recognizes the legitimacy of our claims in the West Philippine Sea….
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte joined Dabavaoeños at the Thanksgiving Mass at San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City, marking the formal opening of the 2026 Kadayawan Festival last Thursday. Duterte said she was pleased to attend the Thanksgiving Mass, presided over by Romulo G. Valles and attended by city officials,…
For many Filipinos, the President’s latest State of the Nation Address was not merely a report of accomplishments. It was a test of credibility. After years of hearing promises of reform, efficiency, accountability, and prosperity, many citizens tuned in hoping for answers to the questions that continue to haunt the nation. 🤔 They expected clarity…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, July 15, filed Senate Bill No. 2331, otherwise known as the Masterplan for Infrastructure and National Development (MIND) Act, seeking to institutionalize a long-term, coordinated approach to infrastructure planning through the establishment of a 30-year Comprehensive Infrastructure Development Masterplan (CIDMP) and the creation of the Masterplan for Infrastructure and…
Vice President Sara Duterte warned supporters to remain vigilant about national affairs and reiterated her earlier concern in the country’s political situation ahead of the 2028 elections. “We do not know if we still have a country by 2028,” Vice President Duterte said, adding that she was also uncertain whether elections would be held in…
