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37 years keeping the machine running

For nearly four decades, while readers focused on the headlines, one man quietly made sure those stories reached the public.

Cogon traffic? Here’s how to avoid delays

Local jeepney and taxi operators report mixed bottlenecks around the Ororama and Carmen corridors as open construction zones reduce lane capacities.

Illegal climbs put Mt. Kalatungan rescuers at risk

The official 11-day search for missing trekker Alkharj Gomez Zamayla on Mt. Kalatungan has ended, shifting local focus onto the hidden dangers of illegal climbs.

Farmers urged: Act now vs. El Niño

Agricultural authorities warn that over 150,000 hectares of Mindanao rice land are vulnerable to the spreading dry spell, requiring immediate climate adjustments.

Sustained Public-Private Partnership for Safer Classrooms

Corporate technicians and public teachers mobilized at Balacanas Elementary School in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, to deploy technical facility upgrades for Brigada Eskwela 2026.

Grab, McDonald’s mobilize food aid, community support, and public donations for Mindanao earthquake relief

Juvenile Crime: Can minors be held liable?

The tragic shooting at Tacloban City's San Jose National High School has reignited a fierce national debate over juvenile criminal liability and the bounds of RA 9344.

Beyond punishment: How to stop youth violence before it starts

Local youth advocates urge community networks to look past the surface and identify the hidden economic, domestic, and emotional burdens crushing at-risk minors.

Campus Crisis: Are schools safe enough?

DepEd Order No. 006, s. 2026 institutes electronic bag screening methods while placing strict prohibitions on physical pat-downs.

Pickleball boom serves fun, fitness, and affordable play

Local enthusiasts praise pickleball’s short learning curve and low equipment barrier compared to traditional sports like tennis, table tennis, and badminton.

Beyond the gates: The real challenge of campus safety

Moving beyond the gates, a collaborative ecosystem between parents, school officials, and barangay tanods is developing to eradicate hidden hazards like unlit corridors and unmonitored drop-off paths.

Smart tips for managing BNPL purchases and payments