THE unfolding developments in the P289.5-million Oriental Mindoro flood control scandal once again underscore a lingering truth in our nation’s justice system: accountability remains uneven, delayed, and often dependent on public pressure. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) revealed that two executives of Sunwest Incorporated — the private firm linked to the questionable road dike project — have sent surrender feelers after police failed to serve arrest war

And the battle rages on. Were you there at the Trillion Peso March? Apparently, this is the sequel to the rally held some weeks ago. Now, other sectors have been invited to join. Non-participants grumble that they couldn’t go out for coffee on a Sunday afternoon because of the closed roads. Warrants have been issued and arrests have been made. At least, we’re getting to something concrete and real. People seem to be satisfied. But, I heard some comments that the Presi

One 60-year-old man who killed himself after being publicly shamed over corruption accusations could have been saved. In another life—under a just and decent system—he would have remained a dedicated engineer helping build safe, dignified public works. Instead, he became one of countless casualties of a culture of malfeasance so normalized that guilt and shame become unbearable burdens. There is also Levy, 25, in and out of jail for drug charges. Once a promising band leader,

NAMUNDAG asin pinadakula ako na sarong Katoliko Romano. An agom ko namundag asin pinadakula na sarong debotong Protestante. Nag dakula akong kumbinsido na an Kotolikong Simbahan iyo lang an Saro, Banal, Apostoliko, Totoo, asin iyo lang an paagi na maka pasiring kita sa langit. Nag adal kita nin Katekismo saka Biblia nganing depensahan an satuyang Simbahan contra sa mga Protestante asin ibang relihyon. Tinatapos ta an mga argumento asin mga debate pag sinabi ta na “heresiya iy

Habang parani kita sa panahon nin Pasko, igua nin sarong ahensyang nag-calcular na sa quinientos de pesos (P500) may noche buena na ang sarong pamilya na may apat na miembro- ama, ina, asin duwang aki. Sa mahal na presyo kan mga produkto ngonian sa mercado, dacul nag-kontra sa iniinsister kang ahensya na suficiente na ang kantidad na quinientos para mag-celebrar nin ka-Paskuhan. Sa kantidad na ini, igua ka na nin 500g na hamon - P170, 250g na spaghetti noodles - P30, spaghett

Sayang mayo na an satuyang mga Magurang, mayo na an satuyang mga Ninuno, dai na ninda nahiling an mga lumang armas, mga lumang bayonita, mga lumang helmet asin mga mapa kan Naga na pig istaran kan mga soldados hapones durante kan WW2. Sa pinaka premirong pagkakataon, igua nang museum na mahihilingan kan mga bagay bagay na may koneksyon sa giyera kan mga hapon na nagpasakit sa mga bikolano, marhay na sana ta isinalbar kita ni Gen. Douglas Mc Arthur na iyo ang nanginotan sa

Atty. Paolo Tolentino 13th month pay kan nag-resign Hi Attorney, Nag-resign po ako bago mag-December dahil sa personal na rason. Ngonian, habang inaasikaso ko po an mga papeles ko, nag-aagam-agam ako kun may 13th month pay pa akong dapat ma-receive. Attorney, entitled pa po ba ako sa 13th month pay kahit nag-resign ako bago matapos an taon? --- Ang sarong empleyado na tigkukunsiderar na “rank-and-file” saka nakatrabaho na ning dae mababa sarong bulan ay may karapatan sa batas

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) on Monday opened a 3-day Basic Incident Command System (ICS) Course and 1-day Emergency Operations Center Executive Training Course (EOC-EC) with 40 participants from the city government and the city’s 27 barangays. CDRRMO head Raynor Rodriguez said the training aims to equip barangay volunteers and LGU personnel with a clear understanding of how the Incident Management Team (IMT) and the Emergency Operations Cen

By Rhaydz Barcia LEGAZPI CITY --- To help ease the burden of Bicolanos affected by a series of calamities, particularly Typhoons Tino and Uwan, the Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated ₱1,774,571,000 for emergency and calamity loans targeting more than 60,000 members across the Bicol Region. Nelson Ibarra, acting branch head of the Pag-IBIG Legazpi Branch, said qualified members may borrow up to 90 percent of their total savings. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier placed the entir

By Benilda Recebido SORSOGON CITY --- At least 160 members of the New People’s Army (NPA) took an oath of allegiance to the government in Sorsogon City. Sorsogon Provincial Administrator Franco Eric Ravanilla announced on Thursday (Nov. 21) that these former communist rebels, who have surrendered, came from various towns in Sorsogon. Police Major Irvin Bellen of the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Sorsogon Police Provincial Office (SorPPO) said that those who took the oat

Second Sunday of Advent First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 R. (cf. 7) Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace for ever. Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9 Gospel Reading: Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the

Dear Father Bill, Tano ta kaipuhan na taon taon igwa kan panahon nin Adviento sa Simbahan? Sa mga komersiante baga saka kadaklan na harong, an piglalaag na iyo an mga parol saka Christmas decors bako pang Advent. Papano daw magiging mas maka hulugan an pag-observar kan Adviento kan lambang Cristiano? An minagalang, Isabel Dear Isabel, Sa Simbahan na Catolico, an panahon nin Adviento igwa nin apat na Domingo kun saen pinapagiromdom kita kan halaga ni Cristo sa satong buhay, i

By Sophia De Vera IRIGA CITY — The Commission on Biblical Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Caceres (Caceres COMBIBLIA) successfully concluded its year-long series of district gatherings, capping off 2025 with the Rinconada District Bible Conference held on November 30 at St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Bringing together 124 participants ranging from youth to adults, the whole-day event served as the final installment of a caravan that previously visited the Central, Bay, and Par

The Archdiocese of Caceres joined the 2nd Trillion Peso March last November 29. This in solidarity with thousands of protesters across the country who lobbied for transparency and accountability last November 30, 1st Sunday of Advent, coinciding with Bonifacio Day. Photo credit for rally: Maria Ge-Anne Ledesma)

By Keren Anne Bernadas LEGAZPI CITY --- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), along with the Climate Change Commission and Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development, Inc., will be hosting the National Climate and Disaster Investments Summit in Legazpi City from November 26 to 27, 2025. Organizers said the summit will bring together various groups—such as national and local governments, universities, and community members—to work together more effec