Davao City Congressman Paolo Z. Duterte was pummeled with criticisms by a throng of anti-Duterte critics and political propagandists in all media platforms when he was caught on video accosting a person described to be a helpless businessman. The man was a good copy to add to the vilification campaign against the Dutertes and because…
There are so many tourist attraction sites in Taichung, the second largest city in Taiwan. It’s considered to be a gateway for exploring Taiwan’s nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, and popular for boating and hiking. In the bustling city center are museums, temples and the ornate brick Taichung Station. But we took a break…
On her 47th birthday celebration, Vice-President Inday Sara Duterte finds herself on the crossroads of destiny. The undisputed front-runner in the 2028 presidential elections, VP Inday marks the occasion outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in Scheveningen where her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte is being held while awaiting trial. FPRRD’s enemies imagined…
Why the Philippines’ Wage Hike Risks Killing Businesses, Jobs, and Hope In a country struggling to regain its economic footing post-pandemic, the Philippine House of Representatives has chosen the most politically convenient — and economically reckless — way to address poverty: a blanket ₱200 daily legislated wage increase for all minimum wage earners in the…
The Song of Songs (or Canticle of Canticles) is an exquisite collection of love lyrics, arranged to tell a dramatic tale of mutual desire and courtship. It presents an inspired portrayal of ideal human love, a resounding affirmation of the goodness of human sexuality that is applicable to the sacredness and the depth of married…
📸DA-Central Visayas facebook page Rage, rage against the dying of the light. But how can we, oh Dylan Thomas, when all the instrumentalities of the government, including those that are suppose the protect and fight for us now push us into the edge of the bottomless pit of perdition. Our farmers are dying a slow…
Photo courtesy: Philippine Rice Research Institute The farm scenario in Bulacan where traders are buying paddy rice from farmers at ₱11.50 per kilo does not only reflect how the unscrupulous traders manipulate the price but also the poor farmers as well. It also shows how bereft is the Department of Agriculture and the National Food…
Photo courtesy: PNA The more President Marcos declares he is against the impeachment of VP Sara Duterte the more it becomes incredible. While he says that he had been explaining why he does not want impeachment the more it becomes inconceivable that he has nothing to do with the impeachment of VP Sara. He is…
“Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – NADIA COMANESCI Milestones have a way of forcing us to reflect on our journeys. In the past two days, I’ve had two such milestones: celebrating 21 years of marriage with my wife…
With both the hog and poultry industry threatened by diseases like the African Swine Fever and the Bird Flu, government must focus on Cattle, Goat and Sheep Production as sources of meat for the Filipino consumers. Cattle Raising and Goat Farming stand out as the most exciting activities given the huge demand for both Beef…
