Kanlaon Volcano's moderately explosive eruption on Thursday, July 9, sent ash drifting into parts of Cebu, prompting several local governments to suspend classes and government work.
Kapag may kalamidad sa Pilipinas, tila may isa na namang sakunang kasunod nito—ang walang katapusang bangayang pampolitika. Dahil tuwing may sakuna, lumilitaw ang pinakamasamang ugali ng pulitika: ang gawing laban ng…
Following the Tacloban City school shooting, juvenile justice advocates are intensifying calls to fully fund the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, with experts arguing that strengthening rehabilitation programs offers a…
Sa panahon kung kailan mas malawak na ang talakayan tungkol sa pagkakakilanlan at karapatang pantao, nananatili pa ring debate ang pagkilala sa mga transwomen bilang kababaihan. Marami pa rin ang kumakapit sa…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moved to streamline corporate bond fundraising by introducing draft rules that would simplify issuances, lower compliance costs and speed up companies’ access to long-term…
Kinumpirma nang Philippine National Police (PNP) na planado ang naganap na pamamaril sa San Jose National High School sa Tacloban City na ikinasawi ng tatlong estudyante at ikinasugat ng mahigit 20 iba pa.
Isang Facebook post mula sa Pangulo ang gumulantang sa Pilipinas. Ayon kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos, nahuli na raw umano si Elizaldy ‘Zaldy’ Co. Nasa kustodiya na raw sa Prague, Czech Republic. Sa unang dinig, tila ito…
They say, “You can’t have your own world,” because no man is an island, but what if that very own world you created can reflect the very same world that you are in? Specifically, to bring back the good old days you once…
“Meron kang limang pitik with soft moves!”
What started as a playful line in a viral trend has now become a familiar echo across timelines—light, catchy, and instantly recognizable. Behind it is the online presence of…
It seems that the members of the majority bloc have mistaken absence for principle. Like a child who petulantly turns their back when they do not get their way, senators who refused to provide a quorum withdrew not only…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) urged the government to strengthen measures that would cushion households, farmers, and workers from the prolonged Middle East conflict—warning that failure to contain the…
Progressive groups and organizations marched along Kalaw Avenue in Manila on Friday to mark Independence Day with protest, rallying against what they called the country's "false independence."
In this El Niño season, halo-halo is one of the most popular desserts people reach for—not just because it is cold, but because it is undeniably delicious. Every ingredient has intention: sweet beans, nata de coco…
John Benedict N. Banday (The Open Wound) · Jun 15, 2026
For years, scientists believed South America was already isolated during the Early Cretaceous Period—a massive land drifting away from the rest of the world as oceans slowly widened between continents. However, a newly…
From the waves that clashed on a wooden ship, the dark clouds that arose by a god’s anger, and the air that no fate could ever move. In each time and these lands, a man sets foot with the same tale in hand. His ship…
As the Philippines pushes to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence, its universities are being forced into a difficult but necessary transition. The country has one major advantage: a young and highly…
Sen. Erwin Tulfo issued an apology on Sunday, June 7, after criticizing and threatening to arrest members of the rival Cayetano bloc if they held another “unauthorized” and “fake” Blue Ribbon Committee hearing.
Mrs. Darcy Castro had her final class for the day. She was teaching PEMDAS to her Grade 4 pupils who were much more interested in waiting for the ring of the school bell than learning which arithmetic operation comes…
Inilunsad ng Department of Education (DepEd) ang "Project HANDA," isang nationwide school readiness tracking system, upang matiyak ang maayos na pagbubukas ng klase sa lahat ng pampublikong paaralan sa bansa sa darating…
Pormal na sinimulan ng Pilipinas ang mga hakbang para sa pagtatayo ng sariling pambansang imbakan ng langis na tutugon sa kasalukuyang krisis at biglang pagtaas ng presyo ng petrolyo sa merkado, matapos ang patuloy na…
Mas maagang ginhawa ang sasalubong sa mga pensyonado ng Social Security System (SSS) ngayong buwan matapos aprubahan ang mas maagang pagpapatupad sa ikalawang yugto ng 10% pagtaas sa buwanang pensyon para sa mga…
When a crisis hits, a simple “how are you?” means a lot to a person who feels fear, sadness, and other emotions. But how could one ask “how are you” if you’re seen enjoying a cup of coffee with latte art on it?
A coastal village wakes to the aftermath of a storm. Waves have crept closer than ever, lapping at doorsteps once thought safe. Elders recall a time when thick mangrove belts softened the sea’s force—but with each…
In several communities across Northwestern Panay, the once-familiar rhythm of weaving, steady, precise, and deeply rooted in daily life, has begun to fade. What used to be a vibrant expression of culture and livelihood…
Festivals are supposed to celebrate progress. They are meant to reflect the pride of a province, the strength of its people, and the victories of communities that survived another difficult year. But what exactly are we…
Developmental Communication
The Sierra Madre, known as the “Backbone of Luzon,” is the longest mountain range in the Philippines, stretching over 540 kilometers across 10 provinces. It serves as a natural defense…
Along the illuminated glow of the Jollibee sign, beside a statue of the iconic mascot itself, stood a poster that, to most, seemed like a regular advertisement of their well-renowned burger steak.