12+ hour, 28+ min ago   (305+ words) BASILAN’s hard-won peace should pave the way for a peaceful, orderly and honest election in the province, a Catholic bishop said Sunday, September 13, 2026, as voters prepare to cast their ballots in Monday’s, September 14, Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election. Bishop Leo Dalmao, said…...

12+ hour, 29+ min ago   (211+ words) The peace partners met on Friday. September 12, in Barangay Tubig Puti, Luuk, to discuss community peace and security concerns and strengthen coordination among stakeholders. The dialogue brought together Colonel Alex Gagula, deputy brigade commander of the 1102nd Infantry Brigade, representing Brigadier…...

1+ day, 52+ min ago   (136+ words) Pampanga Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda said the provincial government is pursuing measures to address flooding in the province. Pineda said this is part of efforts to make Pampanga resilient and ready for investments. She discussed the initiatives during the Luzon…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (132+ words) Senator Lito Lapid is pushing for free comprehensive health checkups for indigent senior citizens. Under Senate Bill No. 2433, Lapid proposes that elderly aged 60 and above who are certified as indigent by their respective Local Social Welfare and Development Offices be…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (588+ words) AUDIENCES in Hong Kong got the chance to watch Richard Soriano Legaspi’s documentary “Ang Walang Kapagurang Paglalakbay ng Pulang Maleta” (The Untiring Journey of the Red Suitcase) as part of the Migrant Workers Film Festival 2026. Running from September 11 to 13, the…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (383+ words) We often jokingly say that public school teachers are “international teachers,” not because we work abroad, but because we somehow manage to juggle multiple tasks all at once. And honestly, I have never seen my fellow teachers as busy as…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (120+ words) By Herman M. Lagon But the obvious question remains: Why begin at zero? We Filipinos are fond of calling teachers heroes. Perhaps we should be careful with that compliment. Heroism can become a convenient subsidy when institutions expect one exhausted person…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (878+ words) THE Philippines could be losing as much as 10 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) because workers are not always able to use their skills where they can be most productive, according to Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) Senior…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (879+ words) What makes a song feel human? Cebuano playwright and songwriter Jude Gitamondoc says the answer is not always found in a perfect vocal take or polished production. Sometimes, it is in the breath left between words, the pause before a…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (624+ words) I LIVED in Manila for a decade. I went to college there, had my first job there, and raised my children there. I lived in a dormitory and rented apartments, moving from Manila to Pasig, Quezon City, Antipolo, and places…...