“Nada Te Turbe: Let Nothing Disturb You.”
By: Salvador Isorena/Green AlertThis month’s trivia. October received its name from the ancient Roman calendar. “October” comes from the Latin word meaning “eight.” It was the eighth month of the year in the Roman Calendar. However, in the Gregorian calendar established in...
The Senate Hearing on Duterte: A Test of Principles and Competency
The recent Senate hearing featuring former President Rodrigo Duterte has drawn significant attention and sparked debate over whether the Senate truly acted in line with its mandate to serve the public with transparency and integrity. Was this a well-executed pursuit of truth, or did...
A Call for Zero Casualty: Lessons from Typhoon Kristine
Typhoon Kristine left a painful mark on Catanduanes, with five lives lost and severe damage across infrastructure, crops, and communities. This tragedy serves as a stark reminder that while zero-casualty goals are vital, they require rigorous enforcement and community involvement at every level —...
Breaking Free from Political Stagnation
By: Ferdie M. Brizo/FB EYECatanduanes' ranking as one of the poorest provinces in the country is not just a statistical observation—it's a reflection of deep-rooted political and governance issues that have held the province back for far too long. For decades, political bickering has...
Ilang Tulog Nalang Filing Na!
Ilang tulog nalang, magkakabukingan na kung sino ang magiging katunggali ng mga nasasarapan sa kani-kanilang pwesto. Marami kasi sa Pinas na kapag nakaupo na, ayaw ng tumayo..hikhikhikhik! Sa islang kayganda, napakarami din ng ganyan na halos ayaw ng bitawan ang mga pwestong maraming beses...
Evangelization Rather than Beautification
By: Richard Santiago/ELBOW ROOMIn a previous column, I emphasized the importance of focusing on evangelization rather than the mere beautification of our parishes. This sentiment resonates with the message delivered by Cardinal Advincula, who urged the Church to listen to the poor instead of...
Golden Years of Catholicism in Catanduanes
By: Ferdz M. Brizo/FB-EYEThe Catholic Church in Catanduanes has reached a milestone that reflects decades of spiritual growth and community service. It all began with the late Bishop Jose Sorra, who led the diocese after Catanduanes was separated from Albay. His pioneering leadership laid...
On the Defensive Mode
On the defensive and defensive move na ngayon ang mga Dutertes dahil sa nangyaring breakup ng Marcos at Dutertes. Tila nga, mabilis ang karma at ngayon pabalik na sa Dutertes ang mga kontrobersiya na sinasagang naman ng anak na si Sara Inday.Kung matutuloy ang...
The Karma of the Vice Presidency: A Tale of Two Leaders
By: Fedz M. Brizo |The journey of the Vice Presidency in the Philippines has taken intriguing turns, with Vice Presidents Leni Robredo and Sara Duterte as central figures. Their fates, though intertwined by the same office, reveal contrasting paths—one grounded in genuine opposition...
Catanduanes: Happy and Joyful Island Province
By: Salvador Isorena/Green AlertA plethora of momentous, in fact, historic events occurred recently in the “Land of the Howling Winds.” Said events are gradually transforming the province into a “Happy and Joyful Island Province.” One of these events was the visit for the first time...