Cogon Demolition Sparks Anger and Betrayal

What was framed as urban development has erupted into a crisis of trust, as residents of Barangay Cogon, Ormoc City, Leyte whose houses were demolished cry betrayal from the city's most powerful leaders.

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A major fire in Naval, Biliran destroyed a mall and grocery, causing ₱44 million in damage, as authorities investigate its cause, response efficiency, and possible safety lapses.


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At the foot of the mystical Mount Banahaw, the town of Dolores, Quezon, once again ignited its collective spirit in the radiant celebration of the Hambujan Festival 2026. 


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Among all vacation destinations that are two hundred fifty kilometers from the National Capital Region (NCR), Baguio City is the most popular. It is even more popular than many places much nearer to the NCR. The closest competitor may be Tagaytay City (founded as a city on June 21, 1938) nestled between Cavite and Batangas in the Southern Tagalog/CALABARZON Region/Region IV – A.

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A video shared by netizen Pam Peters on Facebook last April 7 showed the desperation of commuters and transport operators alike as they coped with the continuing hike in oil prices.

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For decades, Santa Rosa City has led the way in the transformation of Laguna from a predominantly-agricultural province to one of the largest industrial hubs outside Metro Manila.

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The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) reflects the transition of Moro political actors from armed formations into formal governance institutions. This trajectory is embodied in the career of Abdulraof Macacua, whose public life spans participation in Moro armed movements, engagement in peace negotiations, and executive service under the Bangsamoro Organic Law framework. His experience illustrates the passage from conflict-era organization to autonomous regional administration...

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When politicians campaign, they trade in hope. Promises are their currency, pledges of reform, development, and justice meant to inspire trust among voters. 

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As part of honoring the contributions of the Filipino worker last Labor Day, May 1, the Social Security System (SSS) said it has rolled out enhanced and expanded programs for its members.

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Former Energy Secretary (and current Leyte governor) Jericho Petilla has the guts to express what no one else has the temerity to point out: prices, unfortunately, have nowhere to go but up.

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Sabi nga sa nakakatawa pero nakakakilabot na meme: “Wag ka na mag-diet. Ang ekonomiya na natin ang bahala sa iyo.”

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Habang patuloy na kumukulo ang conflict sa West Asia kung saan nagpapatayan ang Israel, Estados Unidos at Iran, kasama na ang Hezbollah sa Lebanon, ang Hamas sa Gaza at ang Houthis sa Yemen, at habang patuloy na pinakukulo ng  Stratbase Institute at ng mga Tarriela, Brawner, Carpio, Pangilinan at Hontiveros ang isyu sa South China Sea, si Ambassador Jing Quan ay busy naman sa mga bagay na produktibo at positibo.

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The Office of the Ombudsman is marching again. But the question is, is this just another delaying tactic or a media hype that will result in nothing substantial?

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