Last Friday, May 30, Lagunenses were thrown into concern after the province's epidemiology and surveillance unit confirmed the presence of mpox in Laguna province.

Precaution, not panic

Transparency and timely information are critical pillars of public health. 

Ignorance isn't always bliss

“May saysay pa ba sa henerasyon ngayon si Dr. Jose Rizal?”

Back to Rizal

The old saying that “prevention is much better than cure” can also be applied in the area of preparedness for natural calamities such as heavy rains and floods.



‘Di na natuto’

Declaring a state of emergency in a province can be a vital step in responding to crisis, but it comes with serious trade-offs. 

Necessary but risky

The stormy political situation here in the Philippines may have, in an extent, shielded us from the storms of war and uncertainty overseas.

A rude awakening

The protracted turnaround time for laboratory testing of suspected Monkeypox cases in Eastern Visayas raises significant concerns about public health management and disease containment. 

Fighting Mpox in EV 

The dust has settled from the May 12 midterm elections, and everybody has accepted the will of the people.


New leaders, same old challenges

Despite clear orders from the Department of Education (DepEd) prohibiting forced contributions, some superiors continue to pressure school heads to provide funds when hosting visiting regional officials. This practice, though often unspoken, is widespread — and deeply troubling.

Pressure behind volunteerism 

Major infrastructure projects are often heralded as catalysts for economic growth, improved connectivity, and enhanced quality of life within provinces.

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