
Opinion
The Voice of the South. Welcome to the definitive forum for Mindanao opinion and analysis. Our columnists—ranging from veteran legal experts and former state prosecutors to grassroots activists and economic analysts—provide the island’s most diverse perspectives on the issues that matter. From deep dives into federalism and Mindanao autonomy to sharp critiques of local governance and social justice, our Opinion section is where the Mindanaoan identity finds its voice. Since 1989, we have fostered a tradition of "fearless countryside journalism," offering the intellectual rigor and local context that national outlets overlook.
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The Committee on Chaos and Coffee

Let them eat cake?

Romancing journalism
From dySL radio volunteerism to the "inverted pyramid" lessons in 1989, a veteran journalist reflects on the formative experiences that shaped a lifelong media vocation.

Mabining Mandirigma: A musical on women empowerment
Shaira Opsimar portrays Apolinario Mabini in Tanghalang Pilipino’s steampunk musical "Mabining Mandirigma," a 10th-anniversary production celebrating women’s empowerment through historical theater and non-traditional casting.

The ‘Premonition’ and ‘Desire’ of It All

Aircon Weather
Exploring Cagayan de Oro’s chilly Sunday weather while reflecting on the treacherous nature of tropical typhoons and the need for more transparent government flood-control projects.

NSYNC

Here comes the bride

We are not influencers

Selective amnesia

