I’m going to be frank here: I was one of those who were disappointed by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo’s decision to concentrate on local politics and refrain from running (again) for President in 2028.

Holding out for a hero

Sa bawat entablado ng Miss Universe Philippines, hindi lamang kagandahan ang ipinapakita, ito ay kwento ng kultura, identidad, at pangarap ng bawat lugar na kinakatawan. Sa pag-usbong ng turismo sa Misamis Occidental, tila nagtatagpo ang dalawang mundong ito: ang mundo ng pageantry at ang mundo ng kaunlaran.

Miss Universe Philippines 2026 at Misamis Occidental: Ganda, Turismo, at Tunay na Asenso

The important task of formulating the Philippine foreign policy and adjusting it to conform with the changing times is better shared by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his equally small-minded advisers to those who had been there and done that.

Retired diplomats push for balance

Under the heat of the sun, actor Ian de Leon didn’t mind the excruciating hot air in observing the first death year of his mom, Superstar and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor who is buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City recently.

Ian de Leon leads first death anniv of mom Nora Aunor

The ongoing war in the Middle East which is expected to escalate rather than lose steam with the end of the first ceasefire accord between the contending camps, puts to the fore the importance of diplomacy and foreign policy of any country, especially ours.

Garin’s frustration in securing oil

A few months ago, the existence of political dynasties was a hot topic nationwide.  It was a common call all over the country. This topic is relevant to us. The Eastern Visayas region has several families controlling the politics in different provinces. 

A tale of two dynasties: Romualdez and Petilla

Leyte’s erstwhile golden boy by virtue of his surname, Rep. Martin Romualdez, is on a warpath.

Martin, show ‘em the gates of Hell

Parang walang katapusan ang pagdagsa ng mga kumpanyang nais magtayo ng windmill projects sa Tayabas City.

Tayabas, parang "windmill park" na lang?

A president’s health is not merely a private matter, it is a public concern.

Why Lie?

My mother did a little landscaping on her portion. In the process, she recruited an Igorot worker, William Catanes. Eventually, we brought him and his family down to our farms in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan (1956 to 1958) and Pililla, Rizal (1958 to mid - 1990’s. He died three decades ago. His widow, Irene Catanes, only died last year, on October 1, 2025. Their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren still live in Pililla and other towns of Rizal as well as in Metro Manila.

Baguio in My Mind! (Second of four parts)

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

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