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By Atty. Antonio P. Pekas From my father side I got the genes or interest in machines, especially cars. When you have the intense mind for things, there will be a confluence of events or a succession of these for things to fall on your lap. So from my undergrad days, which was long ago, I always had cars. Old […]

By Danilo P. Padua, PhD First there was rice available to the consumers at the DA main premises costing only PhP25.00/kg using a very effective and environment-friendly biofertilizer. It was there for about 6 months last year, for our less fortunate “kababayans”. The merchandise was class A Now, more of our poorer citizens can buy rice at Kadiwa stores, located […]

By Shawn Marc B. Carreon Our minds can hold so much, But just how much can one hold in its crutch? We slip, we fall, but we hold ourselves just, Picking up what’s left ignoring what was. Holding on to something non-existent, Some people call me crazy, Not knowing the difference between insanity, Such ruins maintain my sanity. I feel […]

By Anthony A. Araos Directly or indirectly, we’re interacting with the elderly sector. This holds true in urban and rural areas in the country. This is because this sector truly plays an important role in Philippine society. Obviously, many are asking if senior citizens are receiving fair treatment from the officialdom. Quickly, state officials are replying in the affirmative and […]

By Jan Vicente B. Pekas When we sink too deep in a routine, we have our interests and hobbies to thank for getting us out. A day can be so lifeless, I feel, if it is just like yesterday. And not everyone has struck gold yet and get to do what they love as a job. We can be so […]

By Danilo P. Padua, PhD The race is on. It is not to win a gold medal in any sporting event. It is much more than that: it is to ensconce one’s self in the realm of make believe, spiced with a sprinkling of good service. For many, it is to perpetuate a family name -good or bad, avaricious or […]

By Atty. Antonio P. Pekas When we are sick of the really bothersome kind, we curse or cry in pain. Then we do everything to avoid suffering the same thing again. So new medical discoveries on how to deal with such disease, as our immune systems come up with new ways to combat it. Interpersonal relationships also get diseased or […]

By Shawn Marc B. Carreon Reality often fades along the days that passed, Without your existence what’s there to exist furthermore? Just as you’ve passed something inside of me went along, Still trying to sew it back, but I don’t have a needle. Can you see us from up there or are you just close by? For whatever reason I […]

By Anthony A. Araos The Indigenous People’s Mandatory Representative (IPMR), without a doubt a “gift” made possible by the Indigenous People’s Rights Act (IPRA) or Republic Act 8371, was designed to allow representation of ethnic Filipinos in legislative bodies. It is surely a vital position. The goal of this landmark measure was to give IPs a “voice” in lawmaking bodies […]

By Danilo P. Padua It is a breathe of fresh air, especially for the agriculture sector. New hope and great expectation that could translate to a brighter future for farmers, fisherfolks. And a most welcome reprieve for the financially-challenged local consumers of agri-products. I am talking about the new law signed by PBBM last Thursday, Sept 26, 2024. It is […]