Amid relentless political bickering, deepening polarization, and growing concerns over the suppression of constitutionally guaranteed rights, a cloud of doubt hangs over the nation. Many Filipinos are beginning to ask a troubling question: “Have we slowly surrendered the freedoms that generations fought to secure?” When the institutions of government appear more interested in protecting power…
For decades, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by sanctions, hostility, military threats, and ideological conflict. Yet history repeatedly demonstrates a powerful reality: “nations may refuse to trust one another, but they often find it difficult to refuse profit.” If rumors are true that Iran were to purchase $100 billion…
The last time I heard of the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte af the International Criminal Court (ICC) is that the Court is urgently hiring Filipino (Tagalog) and Cebuano (Bisaya) translators and interpreters ahead of the trial of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Might as well. This ushered in memories from the late 1980s…
Photo: Forbes “Your story isn’t meant to echo a previous chapter; it’s meant to write a whole new volume.”- Anonymous When my son Paolo was recently given an expanded role, he was excited about the move but reluctant at the same time. As his predecessor did a great job, Paolo feels that he has big…
With 22 days to go before the staging of the 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum in Valencia City, Bukidnon on June 28, is expected to have an overflowing attendance. At least 500 farmers, mostly members of Tribal Communities in Bukidnon and North Cotabato, including those who registered on-line, have confirmed their attendance. The Forum will…
Photo Courtesy: Bloomberg The country continues to sink deeper into economic hardship. Ordinary Filipinos are being squeezed from all sides as the cost of living rises while opportunities to improve their livelihoods remain scarce. For millions of families, making ends meet has become a daily struggle. Yet amid this suffering, there are those who appear…
Photo credit: Shutterstock “I believe that through knowledge and discipline, financial peace *(freedom) is possible for us—all of us.” —Dave Ramsey This coming June 12, we are again celebrating and commemorating our Philippine Independence Day. We remember how our forefathers fought hard for Filipinos to gain liberty from captivity and slavery. Fast forward to…
photo courtesy: senate gov. ph With the House of Representatives already behaving as an extension of the Palace, Filipinos should want a Senate that is more independent of Malacañang, not less. That is why the recent attempt to reorganize the Senate through a highly contested claim of quorum should concern even those who have no…
The 1st Mindanao Adlai Production Forum which will be the first attempt to build and organize the Adlai Industry in the country is now officially set for June 28, Sunday, and will be held in the Central Mindanao Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Valencia City, Bukidnon. Expected to attend the first-ever organized…
Not Everything in Davao City is perfect. We pride ourselves to be the most peaceful city in the Philippines and in many aspects always with the circle of three cities in Southeast Asia with positive attributes. Our slogan: “Life is here”. That is as far as peace is concerned. The Duterte brand of leadership that…
