Davao City’s Traffic: A Mirror of National Neglect
The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index has spoken: Davao City is now officially the most congested city in the Philippines, ranking…
When Peace Takes Root: Talaingod’s Fragile but Hard-Won Calm
For decades, the remote upland communities of Talaingod were often spoken of in the same breath as conflict, fear, and…
When Lifesaving Vehicles Become Personal Service Cars: A Betrayal of Public Trust
A Patrol or Rescue Vehicle is not a luxury. It is not a convenience. It is not a family service.…
When Development Breeds Neglect in Polomolok: The Fly Infestation No One Wants to See
Economic development is often sold to rural communities as a promise: jobs, progress, and a better future. But in Barangays…
OP-ED | Mindanao’s Independence Push: A Wake-Up Call for a Nation Divided by Geography and Governance
The ongoing Mindanao-wide consultations that seek to bring a resolution before the United Nations Committee on Decolonization signal a political…
Land soaked in grief: how many more must die before we choose peace?
By any measure, what happened in Barangay Malinan on November 24 is not just another “incident,” not just another item…