In the hills of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, floods and soil erosion are real threats to farms, homes, and communities. But one woman has been quietly building a natural solution — armed not with machines, but with Philippine Giant Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper). Ma’am Myrna Decipulo, retired government worker and locally known as the Mother of the Giant…
What greater insult can be hurled against justice than to have an Ombudsman—the supposed sentinel of integrity—become the very mouthpiece of lies? The statement of Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, lead counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte, exposing that the supposed ICC warrant against Senator Bato Dela Rosa was nothing more than a “figment of Ombudsman Remulla’s…
Photo courtesy: PTV I have been wondering why Bicol Partylist Representative Terry Ridon has incessantly attacked former President Rodrigo Duterte over what he claimed were ghost and substandard flood control projects in Davao City. He has been like a squeaking female eagle his exocrine glands, some nitizens noticed, appeared to be afflicted in the process…
So long as the government fails to provide the most basic social safety nets — universal healthcare, efficient disaster response, accessible justice, and equitable economic opportunities — corruption will remain the language of survival. The void left by a weak and unreliable state does not stay empty for long; it is quickly filled by patronage…
Strolling down the main street, alleys, bridge, plazas and castle of Heidelberg in a cold, windy day was an enchanting experience. Heidelberg, one of the more popular cities of Germany, is a beautiful quaint city with a unique charm. The main shopping street in Heidelberg is considered one of the most beautiful and longest pedestrian…
Photo courtesy: Veejay Villafranca/Bloomberg Across the vast economic landscape of Asia, the Philippine stock market stands out—not for triumph, but for tragedy. It is the lone red mark in a sea of growth, plunging by 19% this year. This sharp decline is not merely a number on a trading screen; it mirrors the deepening crisis…
📸University of Illinois In an age where machines learn, think, and even “create,” one question lingers in the hearts of many: Who is more intelligent — humans or artificial intelligence? It’s a debate that mirrors the conflict between creator and creation, between wisdom and efficiency, between heart and logic. Artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniably changing…
A couple of friends texted me a few days ago about a nasty rumor that Malacanang has a covert plan to appoint a caretaker Mayor for Davao City claiming that elected Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will no longer be able to assume office because of his present condition. A member of the City Council and a…
For so long, Mindanao has been treated as the nation’s distant cousin—useful for its wealth, yet constantly looked down upon. From being branded with degrading labels such as “Sub-Saharan,” to enduring political pressure and unfair scrutiny, the people of Mindanao have borne it all with quiet strength. Yet despite the hurts, insults, and injustices, Mindanao…
Three years after our small company, the Southseas Agri-Aqua Ventures Inc. (SAAVI), introduced Sorghum farming in Central Mindanao, we are now all set to contribute to the development of the Cattle and Small Ruminants Industry with the Sorghum Silage. This was not an easy journey for us because convincing farmers to plant Sorghum and finding…
