Happy Anniversary, LSDE!
For 37 unbroken years now, Leyte Samar Daily Express has resolved to stand for truth, fairness, and responsible journalism voicing the people without falling into sensationalism or personal vendettas. By focusing on the performance...
Betrayal of contributors
The decision of Congress to divert funds from PhilHealth to finance Ayuda cash assistance was grossly inimical to the institution’s purpose. The government made the contributors vulnerable during illness—that is, and it made them...
Right solution
The vicious circle of poverty is perpetuated not just by a lack of resources but by systems that condition people to be dependent on dole-outs instead of their capacity to thrive. When citizens are...
Siphoned funds
The siphoning of funds from SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth, and government-owned banks to bankroll the Maharlika Fund is a gross betrayal of public trust. These institutions hold the hard-earned money of workers, retirees, and contributors...
An era of deception
The rise of sophisticated technology has brought unprecedented tools for creation and communication, but it has also unleashed a surge of digital fakery that threatens truth itself. With a click and a clever algorithm,...
A contrast for reflection
The Yuletide season in the Philippines is a joyous and electrifying time, marked by festive lights, carols, and the warmth of togetherness. Yet, amid this cheer, the season often reveals the stark inequalities in...