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As tensions between Israel and Iran reach dangerous heights, the world holds its breath. What began as a regional standoff now threatens to erupt into a full-blown war that could…
As the world celebrates Father’s Day, we turn to reflect not only on the fathers in our homes but also on the symbolic “father” of our nation—the President. In the…
This June 12, the Philippines marks its 127th Independence Day. There will be flag-raising ceremonies, military parades, patriotic songs, and social media posts drenched in nationalist pride. But amid the…
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was born from decades of struggle—against marginalization, against injustice, and for the right to self-determination. It was carved out of blood, sacrifice,…
Today, almost everyone has jumped on the bandwagon calling for the swift impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. From lawmakers to mainstream media, from civil society groups to religious institutions…
In a world filled with real problems—poverty, conflict, climate change, and daily survival for many—it’s hard to believe that a mix-up in a coffee cup name could spark a dramatic…
June 6, 2025 The October 2025 parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was supposed to mark a historic milestone: the first opportunity for the Bangsamoro…
The appointment of Police General Nicolas D. Torre III as the new Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has stirred both celebration and condemnation. A graduate of the Philippine…
By all accounts, 2025 was supposed to be a banner year for Philippine tourism. The Department of Tourism (DoT) set an ambitious goal of attracting 8.4 million inbound visitors, banking…
Monkeypox is no longer a distant threat. With 30 confirmed cases and 26 suspected across the country—including a worrisome concentration in Mindanao—it is clear that this disease has silently crept…