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Bastion of Impunity
The controversy surrounding Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has become more than just another episode in the endless cycle of Philippine political drama. It has evolved into something darker and more revealing—a portrait of how institutions decay when survival becomes more important than accountability.


The caring Filipino family is the heart of the nation
Filipino family values, traditional lifestyles and familial relationships themselves are under serious threat as families struggle for survival against an onslaught of negative social and economic forces.


Miriam College welcomes new president Dr. Regina Lizares
Miriam College's 10th president, Dr. Lizares, will be leading three campuses—MC Loyola Heights in Quezon City, MC Nuvali in Laguna, and the newest, MC Alviera in Pampanga


Beyond Water: Seven Unexpected Liquids That Hydrate You Better Than Water
Water will always have its place. But beyond it lies a richer landscape of nourishment—one that invites us to rethink, to rediscover, and to drink more deeply from the well of understanding.


Mining companies exploiting Indigenous peoples
Poverty grows due to the serious lack of industrialization and dependency on remittances from 2.7 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)


DOST Spins a New Future with Laguna Textile Hub
Through the Philippine Textile Research Institute, a new Laguna hub will serve as a convergence point for farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs.


When Prices Rise, Society Trembles
The lifting of VAT and excise taxes on petroleum products is not a cure-all. It will not solve every problem. But it is a necessary step—a tangible, immediate, and meaningful intervention.


Steel, Speed, and the South: Suzuki’s Laguna Power Move
Suzuki held the groundbreaking of its P900-million integrated facility in Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Calamba, Laguna.


How justice is denied to children and rights defenders
The Philippines claims to be a nation under the rule of law. But that seems only to serve the rich and powerful, while powerless little children are sexually assaulted or raped, and their abusers or rapists are sometimes acquitted and allowed to go free.


Coconut Oil vs. Olive Oil: A Slick Debate About Healthy Fats and Your Heart
Coconut or Olive? The oil you choose should align with your broader lifestyle.


Morning Matchup: Green Tea vs. Coffee — Which Is the Healthier Sip?
Whichever you choose, sip mindfully — skip the sugar spikes, watch total daily caffeine, and enjoy the ritual.


10 Foods High in Protein and Fiber
Most modern diets get enough protein — but not enough fiber. The sweet spot? Foods that deliver both in meaningful amounts.


The human rights situation: From Duterte until today
Those silent and oblivious to the message of Jesus of Nazareth to stand against and fight injustice and human rights violations in word and deed have much to answer for.


When the Sea Keeps Taking
The Philippine maritime sector has long operated in the gray areas between regulation and accommodation. Inspectors know the rules. Operators know the rules. Port authorities know the rules. And yet the rules bend.


Protecting the environment means protecting our lives
Our once-beautiful environment is being destroyed by corruption, irresponsibility and neglect that are allowing the laws to be flouted and ignored.


Southville Ranks in the Top Private Universities in the Philippines, Asia, and the World
Southville ranked within the Top 1% in the Philippines and placed in the Top 2% across All Asia.


The Politics of Pity
Sentimentality does not stand in for jurisprudence. Courts are not counseling centers; they are not charities; and the ICC does not hand out consolation prizes for public relations losses.


New Bridge Project to Trigger Heavy Traffic Between Muntinlupa and San Pedro Starting Feb. 1
Local authorities issued the advisory ahead of the project’s commencement, warning that the construction period will likely bring moderate to heavy congestion in the area, particularly during peak hours.


Harvesting Opportunity or Sowing Inequality?
While total trade between ASEAN and China has soared roughly fourfold since the pact took effect, agricultural trade has grown even faster—nearly fivefold—highlighting just how pivotal agriculture remains in regional commerce.


Human rights, Catholicism, poverty and nuclear power
Everyone has the right to life, food, clean water, freedom and security, and to live free from harassment, threats, false imprisonment, slavery, abuse and torture.


Christmas Comes Alive: Enchanted Kingdom Unveils a Season Built on Family, Wonder, and Light
What Enchanted Kingdom has created this year is more than a holiday attraction.


Salmon Bank: A New Dawn for Savers Hungry for Real Returns
At the heart of this initiative is a promotional offer that stands out in stark contrast to typical banking rates in the Philippines: an 8% annual interest on time deposits— a figure that many financial advisors would describe as rare, if not unprecedented, in recent mainstream banking history.


Breaking New Ground: DepEd Unveils the Philippines’ First Fully Air-Conditioned Public School in San Pedro, Laguna
Well-conditioned classrooms contribute to better focus, engagement, and overall academic performance.


Mapúa MCL underscores sustainability education to build a green workforce
Mapúa MCL continues to strengthen sustainability-driven academic leadership in the global arena, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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