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Living up to Rizal’s challenge

15 Jun 2025

2 min read

Independence Day, in Rizal’s eyes, would not be just a break from work or a colorful pageantry. It would be a solemn promise — to continue building a nation that is free not only in law, but also in t ...

SENATE President Juan Ponce Enrile prepares to bang the gavel at the conclusion of the oral arguments in the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona before the senator-judges acting as an impeachment court in Manila on 28 May 2012.

Phl has rich history of impeachment

Manny Angeles

09 Jun 2025

2 min read

On shifting sand They walk in step, but not always in sync. Vice President Sara Duterte clutches the arm of Speaker Martin Romualdez, steadying her path alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos — a careful choreography on the ever-moving terrain of power.

INDAY SARA AT 47: Mind the impeachment cake, birthday girl

John Henry Dodson

02 Jun 2025

2 min read

ILONGGO cyclists joined a fun ride in celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3, 2025, enjoying scenic views of heritage sites, ancestral houses, murals, and churches during the 11th Iloilo Bike Festival in Iloilo City. Known as the “City of Love,” Iloilo is celebrated for its historic charm, livability, and recognition as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Cyclists celebrate World Bicycle Day at Iloilo Bike Festival

Analy Labor

01 Jun 2025

1 min read

Traffic situation at Guadalupe Bridge in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to close the decades-old bridge in October for rehabilitation, following a Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) report citing structural cracks and its proximity to the West Valley Fault as major concerns.

Guadalupe Bridge set for rehabilitation

Analy Labor

27 May 2025

1 min read

NHCP marks another year of service

Manny Angeles

25 May 2025

3 min read

FROM political advertisements plastered along the perimeter walls in Tondo, Manila, to the Commission on Elections preparations for the actual voting, nobody thought 12 May 2025 polls would be a historic one in terms of voters’ turnout and the surprising results generated by the millennials and the GenZs. These not only restored public trust in the electoral system but also empowered young voters to actively participate in shaping the nation’s future.

A glimpse into our political future

Manny Angeles

18 May 2025

2 min read

THE unconditional love that defines motherhood is etched in these photos showing how moms juggle a thousand tasks — feeding, comforting, working, teaching — and yet still find time to care for others.

An Ode to Mothers

Manny Angeles

11 May 2025

3 min read

Every Filipino worker — whether overseas or at home, in factories, hospitals, schools, or streets — shows courage and perseverance. Their resilience fuels dreams and builds a brighter future for generations. They are vital in creating a nation where dignity is upheld, as their hands shape the heart of the homeland.

Long road to labor justice

Manny Angeles

04 May 2025

2 min read

Oh, Pope of the People, with a heart open wide, you walked among us, with compassion as guide. Through trials and triumphs, your voice ever clear, spoke love and hope, drawing all souls near. Farewell, gentle shepherd, your legacy stays, in hearts you’ve touched, through eternal days. Though you depart, your light will not fade, forever our guide, in the promises made.

A Pope for the People

Manny Angeles

27 Apr 2025

2 min read

Light amid hardship

Manny Angeles

20 Apr 2025

3 min read

Araw ng Kagitingan: A grateful nation celebrates courage

Manny Angeles

13 Apr 2025

3 min read

Breathtaking Batanes

Raffy Ayeng

06 Apr 2025

3 min read

THE Philippines set a Guinness World Record for the largest human lung formation with over 5,596 participants in Manila to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

World Tuberculosis Day: A Call to Action for Filipinos

Manny Angeles

30 Mar 2025

3 min read

‘The answer may lie in the resilience and cultural outlook of Filipinos. Despite hardships, the ‘bahala na’ (come what may) mentality and strong family ties provide a sense of support and optimism. Additionally, religion plays a significant role in sustaining hope and perseverance in difficult times.’

Happiness in the Philippines: A celebration or a contradiction?

Manny Angeles

23 Mar 2025

3 min read

Hypocrisy hides betrayal A firebrand from Mindanao who dared to defy Western moralizing and prioritize his nation’s security over liberal platitudes, President Rodrigo Duterte was an easy target for the International Criminal Court. His drug war slashed crime rates and resonated with millions of Filipinos tired of narco politics. Official tallies peg the death toll at over 6,000, though human rights groups inflate it to 30,000 — numbers disputed but never fully investigated domestically before the ICC swooped in. Now, he’s been surrendered to a tribunal that claims jurisdiction it no longer has.

A Nation Divided

Manny Angeles

16 Mar 2025

3 min read

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos shines as a lawyer, educator, and advocate who redefines her role with intellect and compassion, launching initiatives like ‘Lab for All’ for healthcare and jobs, promoting Filipino culture through Likha, and leveraging her strategic acumen from her husband’s 2022 campaign to inspire women to lead with purpose and resilience.

National Women’s Month: Celebrating Empowering Filipino Women

Manny Angeles

09 Mar 2025

3 min read

Atty. Nilo Divina turned another year wiser with all the special people in his life around him, including family and relatives, colleagues and clients.

The time of his life

Dinah S. Ventura

02 Mar 2025

4 min read

Baguio blooms alive The Panagbenga festival, held annually in February in Baguio City, Philippines, is a month-long celebration of the city’s floral abundance and Cordillera heritage, launched in 1996 to revive tourism post the 1990 Luzon earthquake. Known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it features vibrant floral float parades, street dancing inspired by the Ibaloi Bendian dance, cultural performances, and market encounters, drawing thousands with its name ‘Panagbenga,’ meaning ‘season of blooming’ in Kankanaey. The festival’s strategic branding, international recognition and adaptability ensure it remains a vital tourism asset, blending tradition with innovation to sustain Baguio’s appeal as a premier travel spot.

Panagbenga Festival — Baguio in full bloom

Manny Angeles

23 Feb 2025

3 min read