Swimming in shabu
LIKE a giant seven-headed dragon, the illegal drug menace is rearing its ugly head all over Bacolod City and Negros Occidental. In many operations...
Debate
COMELEC spokesperson James Jimenez said candidates for president and vice president are not required to participate in the poll body’s debates. Citing the law,...
Educating Filipino voters
(We yield this space to the open letter of the Samahan ng Progresibong Kabataan to the media due to its timeliness. – Ed.)
WE EXPRESS...
Sharpening our sense of communion
WE NEED to be more aware of our need and duty to develop and, in fact, sharpen our sense of communion among ourselves. It...
Protect kids online and offline
THE YEAR 2022 is starting on a positive note for children’s rights legislation. The House of Representatives passed on second reading House Bill 10703...
Start preparing now
ANOTHER El Niño phenomenon or prolonged drought is forecast to begin in the summer months. A prudent first step would be having a contingency...
Do not harm trees
TREES are not considered a common poster area where candidates can display their campaign posters. In fact, they need to be protected from all...
Education agenda
IT WAS THE International Day of Education yesterday. The annual observance aims to raise awareness on the importance of education and how to make...
Green candidates
DID YOU know that January is Zero Waste Month? We’re actually entering its final week. Since it’s the election season, may we ask if...
Stewards of the environment
ELECTIONS in our country are marked by wastefulness. There is unbridled consumption of paper and plastic propaganda materials; unrestrained littering in public assemblies; open...