Jill’s special lechon reigns at 2025 Ormoc Lechon ‘Kumbira’
TACLOBAN CITY – Jill’s Special Lechon emerged as the grand champion of the 2025 Ormoc Lechon Kumbira, besting 11 other entries in the annual roast pig competition held at the city plaza.
The winning lechon...
Another adjustment
The recent decision of the Department of Education (DepEd) to revert to the old June-to-March academic calendar forces Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to make another round of institutional adjustments. It’s quite unfair as it...
Fiesta celebration
Tacloban City’s fiesta celebration is a grand and lavish tradition, albeit a display of misplaced priorities to some extent. While the celebration feeds the illusion of progress and abundance, it does little to address...
Stay out of conflict
As wars between global powers intensify, the Philippines must resist the temptation or pressure to take sides. Aligning militarily or politically with warring giants when the country lacks defense capabilities is nothing short of...
Bring them home
The Overseas Filipino Workers currently trapped in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict must be repatriated immediately. The worsening tension in the region places their lives in grave danger, and a delay in action is not...
Destabilizing war
The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran casts a long shadow, threatening to destabilize the Middle East and significantly impact our economy in general.
The potential for wider conflict is a grave concern, particularly given...