Ni: Ryan Mostar An sarong aki na may edad 15 o mas hababa sa pangkagabsan, dae mananagot sa nagibong krimen sa irarom kan Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act. Alagad, dai ini nangangahulugan na an aki papabayaan na makalaya na sana. An batas nagigibo nin mga lakdang nin interbensyon, rehabilitasyon, pagpapayo, asin superbisyon. An mga aki na lampas sa 15 anyos alagad mas hababa sa 18 anyos puwede pa man giraray na paninimbagon sa krimen kun sinda naghiro na may discernment—o sa

Tigsik ko ining mga nagyayari nang kararatan, An mga ini pwede pa man kuta na mapugulan. Kun an mga tataramon nin Diyos pag-aradalan, Na sa kada pamilya iyo an dapat pagturuhukan. Tigsik ko ining mga magurang ta sa ngunyan, Bantayan nin marhay, sa indong mga kaakian. Aramon kun ano an mga pinagkakaabalahan, Na konektado sa mga gibong kademonyuhan. Tigsik ko an mga kaakian na pirmi nasa kwarto, Na an paghona ta sana dai na sinda nin peligro. Dai ta aram, konektado na sinda sa

(BICOL Mail decided to share this editorial originally written in the United Kingdom to help raise awareness among Filipino readers about a growing concern that is not limited by geography. While the discussion was framed around British schools and policies, the issues it raises—particularly the effects of late-night social media use, declining attention spans among students, and the growing influence of algorithm-driven platforms on young minds—are increasingly relevant in t

It had to take an earthquake to stop senators from bickering. For weeks, they had been at each other’s throats. Mindanao gets a shattering shake of a quake; then, the senators stop. On one hand, it is relieving that they have all calmed down. On the other hand, I somehow miss the action which to some extent, was exciting. Did they really stop? Or is this just a pause? Something tells me that this is just a ceasefire and after this, bombs will again be launched and inte

Being a volunteer with Tabang Bikol Movement, it is not unusual to come face to face with the problems of mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons living in poor communities across Camarines Sur. After disasters have passed, after the death of a loved one, or amid the relentless rise in the prices of food and basic necessities, many families struggle to survive on meager incomes or with no steady source of livelihood. As schools reopened two weeks ago, I once again found myself

It was heartbreaking news: Two Ateneo de Manila University basketball players drowned. It did not, at that moment, matter to me whether the incident was purely accidental or whether it could have been preventable. My immediate concern, as an alum of the Ateneo de Manila University and an avid fan of the Blue Eagles, was the human cost of the tragedy. What mattered most to me upon hearing the tragic news was not the public discourse that immediately followed, but the athletes’

Nagbisita ako sa sakong tiyaon sa ciudad nin Legazpi kan nakaaging Sabado. Medio buelo ang sakuyang oras kan mga nakaaging aldaw dara kan holiday, aldaw nin katalingkasan kan Biernes, nagpasiring ako duman asin nagdagos sa sarong hotel na harani sa sikat na mall duman. Pagkaaga bago magcheck-out, naghiling muna sa mapa para maaraman kung pano magduman sa harong ni Auntie Rose. Bakong man masakit hanapon ta harani sa ka-centrohan kan Old Albay ang saindang lugar. Pag-abot ko,

Two young lives have been lost. In the days since the tragedy involving student-athletes from Ateneo de Manila University, grief has naturally been accompanied by questions. Investigations will continue. Facts will emerge. Responsibilities, if any, will be determined in due time. Those questions deserve answers. But perhaps, before anything else, there is something else worth remembering. Before they were athletes, they were sons. Before they represented their university, the

Atty., an sako pong ataman na ido nakalaog sa natad kan samong kapitbahay asin binuno niya po ini. Anong reklamo po an pwede kong isampa laban saiya? ----- An saimong sitwasyon pwedeng maglaog sa irarom kan Revised Penal Code bilang malicious mischief, na nagpaparusa sa siisay man na tuyong nagraot kan pagsasadiri kan iba na mayong tamang dahilan. Pwede man ining hilingon sa irarom kan Animal Welfare Act (RA 8485) kun an paggadan ginibo na mayong rasonableng dahilan. Pero bag

Tigsik ko an magayon na si Madam Nadestino sa Lukid na lugar Patukadtukad sa kabukidan Nasiod kan huslaon na tambay! Tigsik ko an Principal suspect Numero unong parakupit Sige sana an ngiritngirit Basugbasog kan fundong kinupit! Tigsik ko si Sir na Visor. Bistadong sarong manyakol Gabos na nakapaldang magayon Remate sa sobra n'yang gatol! Tigsik ko man ining si Barok Nag-eerok duman sa rukarok Dawa Grade One dae nakaabot Nagin malasado an hutok! Si Sir, si Ma'am tigsik ko man

Ni: Ryan Mostar An UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines), na tig-establisar kan 1938, saro sa pinakahaloy na liga sa kolehiyo sa Asya. Sa Men’s Basketball, an FEU Tamaraws an nangengenot sa gabos na may 20 kampeonato, na sinusundan kan UST Growling Tigers asin UE Red Warriors na may tig-18 kada saro. An UE man bantog sa saiyang makasaysayan na seven-title streak, saro sa pinakahalawig na dinastiya sa kasaysayan kan UAAP. Saro sa pinakanakakadanyar na iskan

Tigsik ko kitang mga tawo sa ibabaw nin kinaban, Na dai na natatakot sa paggibo nin mga kararatan. Maabot an panahon, maniningil kan Kagurangnan. Magbarago na, ngani bako sa kalayo mapaduman. Tigsik ko kitang pirmi sanang nagsasarig sa Diyos, Tuninog an isip, mga problema magian nanggayod. Ta an mahal na Diyos iyo an may kontrol kan gabos, Kaya may problema o dai magsarig sa Iya nin bulaos. Tigsik ko ining iba sa mga paraoma ta sa ngunyan, Na makaheherak man sa indang mga kam

THE looming threat of a Super El Niño should serve as more than just a warning for travellers planning their summer holidays. It is another reminder that the world is entering an era where extreme weather events are no longer exceptional occurrences but recurring realities that demand preparation, adaptation, and decisive action. Scientists are warning that there is a strong likelihood of a powerful El Niño event developing this year, potentially making 2026 the hottest year

This has gone so far. It branched off to a different direction which branched off to different directions which by themselves, branched off to more different directions. This isn’t a movie anymore. It’s a soap opera in multiple seasons. The senate soap is actually more exciting. Most teleseryes can end up being predictable, but the Senate has not failed to shock us with something unexpected every few days. Did you expect a minority walkout? Did you expect a majority bo

Lately, I have found myself browsing, reading, and sharing stories about sustainable initiatives and innovative discoveries that seek to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. In a world increasingly challenged by natural disasters, environmental degradation, corruption, misgovernance, and social conflict, it is encouraging to see ordinary people, scientists, inventors, and communities searching for solutions rooted in nature and human ingenuity. For decades, I hav