Former Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno’s recent statement has reignited a question that deserves more than political debate—it deserves national reflection. According to Diokno, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bears part of the responsibility for the country’s controversial flood control expenditures because he possessed the constitutional authority to exercise the line-item veto against questionable budget insertions. Whether…
Every election season, Filipinos are promised change. Every election season, we speak of hope, reform, and a better future. Yet after every disappointment, we ask the same question: What went wrong? Perhaps the better question is this: Did we elect leaders—or did we merely elect personalities? For decades, our political culture has rewarded popularity over…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council officially welcomed Maria Ines C. Asuncion the new Regional Director of the Department of Education–11, citing her extensive experience in education and reaffirming the city’s commitment to working closely with the agency. Councilor Antoinette Principe, chairperson of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology, highlighted…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte hits back at what he described as “self-proclaimed political analysts,” saying their views have become increasingly detached from the realities faced by ordinary citizens. In a statement posted on his social media, Duterte said ordinary Filipinos—not political analysts—will ultimately determine the outcome…
Health and wellness have become more personal than ever, and technology is making it easier for people to stay connected to their well-being. For Davaoeños, taking charge of their health is now just a little more convenient as mWell introduces its lineup of smart wellness wearables at select 8telcom branches across the city. The expansion…
DAVAO CITY – Vice Pres. Sara Duterte criticized the administration of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over the weekend accusing it of poor governance, failure to address the country’s pressing problems, and suppression of dissent. In a statement issued following a gathering along EDSA, Duterte said the turnout reflected what she described as the growing public…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go called for stronger school safety measures, more visible law enforcement presence, and accessible mental health support for students following the shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte, which claimed the lives of three students. In his manifestation Go said the tragedy must not be treated only…
The gathering at EDSA today, led by members of the Iglesia ni Cristo together with other religious groups, is more than a public assembly—it is a reflection of a growing sense of unease among many Filipinos. It signals that for a significant number of citizens, the nation’s greatest crisis is no longer merely economic, but…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go personally attended the 59th Joint Induction and Turnover Ceremony of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) Davao del Norte Medical Practitioners Society, Inc. and the Davao de Oro Medical Society as Guest of Honor on Tuesday, June 23, in Tagum City. “Congratulations po sa lahat ng opisyal. Alam nyo, malapit po sa…
By Ivy Tejano – Vice President Sara Duterte took time out from distributing relief goods to quake victims in SOCSARGEN to visit the wake of the three students killed in a school shooting incident in Tacloban City Wednesday, to extend her condolences and prayers to their grieving families. During her visit, the Vice President assured…
