Last week I wrote about the economic difficulties of farmers who are able to sell their palay (unmilled rice) at only twelve pesos per kilo. I will delve on this some more.


 Why is the price of palay in Leyte just 12 pesos per kilo?

Success in life often goes beyond formal education. Confidence and true achievement cannot be solely taught in school. Unfortunately, our current educational system tends to focus on rote learning, often failing to inspire students to realize their full potential. It can even sow seeds of fear, failure, and disappointment.

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Recently, a portion of Pacita Avenue, the main thoroughfare to the Pacita Complex in San Pedro City, Laguna, was closed to all motor traffic due to the construction of an archway next to two major commercial arcades.

'Car-free' days in Laguna, anyone?

On my recent journey from Cebu Island to Negros Island via the Visayan Sea on a RORO ship (Tabuelan-Escalante route), I found myself reflecting on a common notion: that the Philippines is overpopulated. As we sailed across the sea, the scenic view of Negros Island unfolded before me. What struck me most was not the vibrant coastal communities, but the vast stretches of empty, mountainous lands on both sides of the island—land that seemed untouched, underutilized, and uninhabited.

Clarification: “Overpopulated or Misdistributed?”

It was award-winning filmmaker Adolf Alix who noticed her.

Senior Citizen Noranian from Siniloan glances 21 times at Nora Aunor’s remains, illness heals in long queue

Recently, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) had decided to clamp down publicly on "politically incorrect" (read: sobrang bastos) statements made by candidates in the run-up to the May 12 midterm elections.

The racism of Filipinos

The resurgence of kidnapping for ransom and other money-making crimes such as illegal or “guerilla” POGO operations during this election campaign point to the very real possibility that dirty money has already reared its ugly head in Philippine politics.

Dirty money and local politics

Imagine waking up every morning with a sense of freedom — free from the worries of yesterday, free from the fear of the future, and free from the limitations of the mind. This is the essence of living a life where we release expectations and instead, cultivate appreciation for every moment. When we stop clinging to what we think should happen and start appreciating what is, each moment becomes an opening, an opportunity to grow, learn, and experience life more deeply.

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Since the Marcos administration announced its program to sell rice at P20 per kilo and only in the Visayas, the whole nation has been abuzz with nothing but the issue of affordable rice.

Cheap rice and the elections

In the face of escalating global tensions and economic disruptions, China-ASEAN trade relations have demonstrated remarkable resilience, especially amid the ongoing US-led tariff war. Over the past decade, ASEAN has steadily risen to become China’s top trading partner, with bilateral trade growing from $292.8 billion in 2010 to $982.3 billion by 2024. This impressive expansion highlights the increasing economic interdependence between the two sides, offering both a lifeline for China’s export-driven economy and a stabilizing market for ASEAN economies navigating shifting global supply chains.


China-ASEAN trade remains resilient amid US tariff war

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