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In 1992, when I was a staff member at the newly-established Office of the President-Mindanao, we crunched some numbers and concluded that Mindanao wallowed in negative economic growth at minus 0.48 percent. Although that figure would climb steadily to 4.12 percent by 1995, midway through Fidel Ramos’s presidency, that 1992 backwater fact was telling.

For one, it compared with the national figure—0.4 percent—a similarly dismal reality. For another, it dovetailed a story of how a nation clawed its way out of the abysmal hole of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s (FM) martial law years.

It’s been weeks since hundreds of policemen brazenly made their presence felt before the Quiboloy facilities in Davao. Yet I’ve to wrap my head around the fact that it happened at all, now in this day and age when dictatorships are supposed to be a thing of the past.

“The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.” – Sun Tzu

Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Mayor Sebastian Duterte arrived at Tacloban City’s Sto. Niño Church at noon on Sunday just when the last of the morning worshippers were about to leave. It caught nearly everyone by surprise.

The vendors and a few bystanders near the entrance could not believe their eyes. Is it really him?

“I have finally seen him in the flesh,” a vendor muttered, her voice barely above a whisper.

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost), in collaboration with Museo Orlina, is inviting students, designers, and Illustrators to join the nationwide stamp-design contest in celebration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) 150th founding anniversary.

The UPU is a specialized agency of the United Nations created on 9 October 1984 under the Treaty of Bern. It unites the postal networks of 192 member countries. 
The competition is open to high school and college students, artists,  designers, illustrators, and other interested individuals.

Nominations for the 2nd Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA), an initiative that recognizes outstanding contributions to climate action and disaster resilience, are now open.  

Themed “Kabataan at Kababaihan: Katatagan ng Bayan,” this year’s awards will honor both women champions and youth leaders from across the country.

As the Philippines commemorated its 126th Independence Dayon Wednesday, the spirit of hope and resilience shone brightly among Pinoys across the globe. In unity and optimism, messages of courage and perseverance from the recent Maisugrally in Japan echo through their hearts – standing firm in the face of challenges.

“Freedom isn’t free. You have to pay a price, you have to sacrifice for your liberty.”  – Atty. Harry Roque, former Presidential spokesperson