Eight Years After Marawi: Liberation for Whom?
May 23, 2025 Eight years ago today, the city of Marawi was engulfed in flames, violence, and devastation. What was intended as a swift counterterrorism operation to capture the elusive…
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Rainfall and Rifles: The Dangerous Convergence in the Bangsamoro Mainland
In the heart of Mindanao, where the verdant valleys of Maguindanao and Lanao cradle rich agricultural lands, and the Special Geographic Areas of BARMM brim with untapped potential, a tragic…
P20 Rice: A Promise Fulfilled, But at What Cost?
When President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. ran for office, one of his boldest and most popular campaign promises was to bring down the price of rice to ₱20 per kilo.…
OP-ED: Misamis Oriental Speaks—A Resounding Rejection of Discrimination and Arrogance
By any measure, the 2025 gubernatorial election in Misamis Oriental delivered a clear and thunderous verdict: Governor Peter Unabia’s leadership was no longer welcome. Losing by a staggering margin of…
Op-Ed: The Silent Wave That Surprised the Nation
The recently concluded National and Local Elections stunned many political observers, analysts, and supporters alike. Amid all the noise, bluster, and political maneuvers, two names quietly rose to the top…
OPINION: When Will Mindanao Wake Up? The Story of Sibuyan’s Mayor Is a Call to Action
In a time when politics is often bought with money, machinery, and manipulation, the people of San Fernando, Romblon dared to do something different. They defied the odds. They chose…
Editorial: The Rise and Fall of a Champ in the Political Arena
Manny Pacquiao’s bid for a senatorial comeback appears to have hit the canvas. As of 80.55% of total election returns, the boxing legend-turned-politician ranks 18th—six places short of reclaiming a…
Sara Duterte’s Ground Game: A Calculated Consolidation of Power Ahead of 2028?
As the dust begins to settle from the recently concluded midterm elections, a clear political narrative is taking shape: Vice President Sara Duterte is not just surviving — she is…
News Analysis: Davao’s Vote as a Political Statement? Duterte Clan Sweeps 2025 Polls Despite Legal Woes
Davao City, Philippines — With over 80% of the votes officially transmitted in the 2025 midterm elections, a familiar pattern is once again asserting itself in the heart of Mindanao:…
Editorial: A Fiery Warning—Journalists Under Attack Ahead of Midterm Elections
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, May 10, 2025 — A disturbing act of violence struck the media community just two days before the 2025 midterm elections. The van of veteran journalist…