Commentaries

The Provincial Board, through Vice Governor Peter Cua's privilege speech, admitted that a significant factor in their decision to repeal the mining ordinance was the public outcry or the expression of opposition from various sectors. A major part of this was the open letter...

                    Providently, when King Solomon was made to choose between wealth and wisdom, he chose the latter. That unequal wisdom came to light when two mothers contending claim of the child in his court, King Solomon retorted: “Divide the children into two.”         And...

It's challenging, but it feels fulfilling every time we celebrate the yearly anniversary of the Bicol Peryodiko. The management has made an effort to have a simple but meaningful party to recognize those who have been part of the newspaper's journey. This also includes...

Starting September until this month of October, Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte are facing scrutiny due to issues surrounding confidential and intelligence funds. In her defense before Congress, she requested 500 million and 150 million for the Office of the...

The Philippines achieved a grand victory against Jordan in their recent basketball match at the Asian Games. The entire nation was captivated by Gilas' performance, and the players under Coach Tim Cone did not disappoint the Filipino dream of winning a gold medal. Gilas' journey...

By: Ferdie M. Brizo The issue regarding the confidential fund between Senator Risa Hontiveros and Vice President Sara Duterte is heating up. We admire Senator Hontiveros as the lone true vanguard in the Senate. It seems that some of our senators, especially the congressmen, often invoke...

The impact of religious activities and devotion on the behavior of the citizens is significant. If the influence of religious personalities and religious activities on the people is substantial, it greatly affects how people interact with one another. We salute the dedication and vocation of...

By: Ferdie M. Brizo The solution to the rice shortage in the country lies with our officials themselves. They are often the cause of the country's problems due to their lack of empathy for our fellow countrymen. Take, for instance, the confidential funds of some...

By: Ferdie M. Brizo One of the largest religious activities as part of customary practice in the Bicol Region is the Peñafrancia Festival or the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the Patroness of Bicol. The city of Naga is nearly overflowing with visitors from...

I'm slowly beginning to appreciate Tito Bongbong's toughness. His strong words in front of Asian leaders last week, where he emphasized China's respect for the arbitral ruling in favor of the Philippines regarding the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea, garnered support from...