LYR, that’s Larry Y. Rubinos, owner of a chain of motorcycle and appliances stores all over Mindanao, is known among cockfighting aficionados as a gamefowl breeder and owner of the biggest arena in Tagum City. But nearing 73, he has made a monumental decision to abandon gamefowl breeding and shift instead to Wagyu Breeding, a…
Let us stop pretending. Hindi ito tungkol sa “youth representation,” hindi ito tungkol sa “human rights,” at lalong hindi ito tungkol sa demokrasya. The hysterical outrage of the communist-led Makabayan bloc over the military action against Kabataan Partylist in the mountains of Mindoro only confirms what many Filipinos have long known: communism survives by deception,…
Indeed, it is a happy New Year—but only for those fortunate enough to be blessed by political affiliation. For ordinary citizens, this raises an old but uncomfortable question: What is the true role of a district representative? Is it to craft laws that genuinely uplift the lives of constituents, strengthen institutions, and protect public welfare?…
The air is rife with rumors, Pres. Bongbong Marcos has eyed former Philippine Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer, Captain Stanley Ng, to replace Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco. As I write this piece there is no indication as yet whether Ng will accept the post given the fact that the country had become the laggard…
In Photo: The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne I cannot think of a much better to place to spend our family Christmas holidays than Switzerland! Its snowy landscapes, majestic alps, fewer crowds, festive Christmas markets and the scenic train rides make it the ideal winter destination. Our 7-day DIY Swiss tour brought us to 6 wonderful…
“Just one ray of sunshine is enough to dispel millions of shadows.” – Francis of Assissi A happy and bountiful 2026! A brand new year to be hopeful and optimistic of the prospects 2026 has in store for us. But many believe that the dark shadow of 2025 will still loom over us this new…
In Photo: Junio Brahman bulls in the Victa Ranch of Mexico, Pampanga. Bright Prospects For Cattle Farming In 2026 As Global Production Drops By 1.5% & US Beef Prices Hit $9/Lb! Cattle Farming, whether commodity breeds like Brahman and Hybrids or the Premium Wagyu, offers the best opportunities for Filipino farmers for 2026 because of…
Former Senator Franklin Drilon pointed out a troubling and unprecedented development in the country’s budget process: a sitting President openly siding with one chamber of Congress during budget deliberations. The President’s statement favoring the restoration of the ₱45-billion cut from the DPWH budget goes beyond concern or preference. It constitutes direct intervention in a process…
Europe is home to the best and most beautiful markets in the world. That’s why I made sure that I get to visit as many Christmas Markets as I could while we’re here in Germany. So far, I have visited six. Each one offers its unique holiday warmth, charm and atmosphere. But I have to…
And here comes the indelible fact. The Trust Rating of Pres. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. plummeted to -3% amidst the magma of corruption and people’s perception of the ineptness of leadership that brought the country into the brink of a failed state. The nation is in the murk of corruption unimaginable in any point of…
