Albee tested the waters — and got burned!

WHO said Bacolod City Lone District Rep. Albee Benitez’s public apology to Councilor Homer Bais on Wednesday, October 21, was an act of humility? The...

The power of the internet for the good and bad, 2

Restricted use Another recent internet-related problem arose with the alleged interference of a high-ranking United States official that ordered the restricted use of the military...

When to brush your teeth

BRUSHING after breakfast, lunch and dinner may seem like the ideal way to keep teeth clean. After all, food leaves behind particles, and bacteria in...

Everybody knows ‘esmiringhoy’

FOR SEVERAL days now, the internet has been trying to answer one of the great questions of our time: What in the world is...
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Make every second count

A CITY may boast of towering buildings, bustling commercial districts and impressive economic growth. But when disaster strikes, none of these accomplishments matters more...

The power of the internet for the good and bad, 1

ON JUNE 22, 2026, something shocking shattered the peace at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. At around 9:13 a.m. that day,...

You cannot privatize history: Hands off the Baclayon Mercado

HERE WE go again! Another unsolicited proposal; another privatization move. Shades of the “unsolicited proposal” to construct a massive land reclamation project in Tagbilaran...

Pumuluyo ang dapat pasalamatan

MATUNOG ang paglanog sang mga palakpak. Tuman ka damo sang mga panamyaw. Manami nga mga tinaga ang ginpangbungat angot sa naagom nga kadalag-an sang...

Strongest chess players and tournaments, 4

REGARDING the playing strength of a defending Chess Champion and his Challenger, historically, they have always been very strong players. Caveat: The Chess Champion and...