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7.8 quake disrupts Mindanao class opening

Emergency teams in Cagayan de Oro, Sarangani, and General Santos are checking roads and public spaces for damage after a strong magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Mindanao.

DHSUD, Pag-IBIG Fund turn over Lipa house-and-lot units under Marcos’ Expanded 4PH

Pinangunahan ng DHSUD at Pag-IBIG Fund ang inspeksyon at turnover ng mga bagong housing units sa NuVista Homes Lipa sa Batangas. Bahagi ito ng pambansang programa ng pamahalaan na makapagbigay ng abot-kayang pabahay at mababang interes para sa mga manggagawang Pilipino.

Third time’s the charm

Senator Jinggoy Estrada faces a new flood control controversy, marking his third major political scandal following the jueteng and pork barrel cases. Columnist Netnet Camomot looks into the recurring pattern of political corruption allegations and the blurred lines between Philippine entertainment and governance.

The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

The Holy Eucharist is more than an intermittent devotion. Fr. Roy Cimagala challenges Catholics to look beyond worldly progress and root their daily actions, thoughts, and sacrifices in the real presence of Christ.

Where our perfection lies

Christian life is more than occasional pious practices. Fr. Roy Cimagala challenges believers to transition from amateurs to professionals by actively seeking God’s presence in every daily situation.

Labor group hits strike penalties

While the right to strike is constitutionally protected, failure to meet strict mandatory requirements can result in job termination. The FFW is pushing to soften these guidelines to match accountability standards in the public sector.

Juliette unveils plan to rehabilitate Pelaez Sports Center

Governor Juliette Uy announced a P200-million modernization plan for the Pelaez Sports Center in Misamis Oriental, using proceeds from a Capitol property sale to fund public sports infrastructure and ground-floor commercial rental spaces.

Macacua defends independent bid after suspension as BIAF Chief of Staff

Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua defended running as an independent in the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections after the MILF Central Committee suspended him as BIAF Chief of Staff.

Aboitiz, Vietnam eye deeper ties in energy, food security

The Aboitiz Group is deepening its business ties with Vietnam. Corporate leaders met with President To Lam to expand cross-border investments in animal feed mills, clean energy infrastructure, and direct flights between Cebu and Vietnamese cities.

Our need to suffer and die with Christ

Suffering and death are unavoidable realities of the human condition. By uniting these challenges with Christ through daily prayer, self-denial, and mortification, believers can convert hardships into spiritual victory.

The Performance Behind the Curtain

This commentary exposes the machinery behind social media troll armies, exploring how anonymous accounts and curated images are used to fake public outrage and hide malicious intent.

No baby presidents, please

From the 40-year minimum age rule to showbiz popularity, a new commentary breaks down what it takes to run for the Philippine presidency.

Misor Steel Plant flags toxic scrap

A major steel facility in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental has been hit with a cease-and-desist order. Regulatory inspectors discovered radioactive Uranium-238 and Thorium-228 inside the plant's production lines and finished rebars.

Sec. Teodoro debunks political motive claims

Was the raid on a Misamis Oriental steel factory a case of political targeting? Defense chief Gilbert Teodoro says no, pointing to a string of documented immigration and environmental violations that triggered the operation.

4Ps drive launched to rescue Senior High dropouts

The secret to keeping temptation and sin away

To overcome temptation and sin, we must replace self-centeredness with active, selfless love. Fr. Roy Cimagala shares how spiritual discipline and following Christ's example protect the heart from weakness.

DSWD-X deploys intense counseling to rescue Senior High School dropouts

DSWD Northern Mindanao is deploying case managers to bring out-of-school 4Ps youth back to classrooms through targeted counseling and financial partner aid during Brigada Eskwela.

Indifferent, self-indulgent, self-absorbed

Trapped in isolation? Fr. Roy Cimagala discusses why human beings are wired to be relational and how prayer helps defeat modern self-indulgence.