Setback for Abaca fiber
The entire week-long abaca celebration was a success for those who received their awards and enjoyed watching the street dancing competition, float parade, abaca stripping, and other competitions that gave color to the festival.Despite several obstacles and concerns regarding the falling price of Abaca...
Delimas’ dilemma
Another case completed; one more to go. Former Senator Leila de Lima moved closer to temporary release – and potentially full freedom – after the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 204 absolved her of drug charges last week. RTC Judge Abraham Joseph Alcantara stated...
Safety during Holy Week
Domestic flights are getting fully filled as people swarm to the provincial bus depots and inter-island ferry terminals. People are once again able to travel for the Holy Week vacation for the first time since the outbreak.The journeys must be as secure as possible,...
The Ultimate Aim and Reward of Lent
Lent is the 40-day period within the church calendar (beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending on Easter Sunday) that focuses on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus and culminates in the joy and celebration of His resurrection. A concise and wonderfully articulated description of...
Salute to All Women
“Inspiring”, that is how an article on Facebook described all women this Women’s Month. Aside from this, the tagline for this year’s celebration states that women are WOMEN and not JUST WOMEN....
Role of Women in Our Society
March is Women’s History Month, marks the annual observance of International Women’s Day. Since it began in 1909, this month has celebrated the accomplishments of women. This year, as we remain in the throes of the ongoing global pandemic, the role of women in our...
DPWH Bidding – Its Pros and Cons
Congressman Eulogio “Leo” Rodriguez defended his decision to include the Regional Office in the bidding process concerning the projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a series of interviews during the past weeks, the Congressman revealed the various pros of...
Worth Every Shade – A New Addition to Cocjin’s Tremendous Feats
Joal Cocjin, now a full pledged public servant now rendering service in the town of San Andres has continued showing the doubters, nay-sayers and supporters that he was worth every shade and every drop of sweat during the election period. Just mere months...
Thank You Teacher – The Best Gift This Teacher’s Month
Weeks ago, the National Teachers’ Month celebration officially began and with that, comes the realization of just how important teachers are in nation building. This celebration is somewhat unique compared to the others, as for the first time in a long time, teachers...
No, to No Extracurricular Activities – A Call of Some Teachers
The opening of S.Y 2022-2023 and the possible return of a full-blown face-to-face setup of classes this November (if cases of Covid can be controlled or contained) also came the announcement that the DepEd will restrict the conduct of any extracurricular activities this school...