isang editoryal Sa nakalipas na mga buwan, dama ng mga konsyumer ang bigat sa bulsa ng bawat konsumo ng kuryente na pumapatak ng ₱10.70 hanggang ₱19.30 kada kWh. Dala ng matinding init at pabago-bagong panahon, mas lalong napapadalas ang paggamit ng mga de-kuryenteng pampalamig kagaya ng aircon at electric fan na tinatayang nasa ₱14 kada kWh and dagdag sa konsumo. Nitong ikalimang State of the Nations Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., nanawagan siyang amyend

an editorial One cannot help but wonder how easily a stranger can earn a child’s trust online. How does one convince a child that a stranger is a friend? Is it simply a harmless conversation, or is there a deeper intention behind every message? Behind the colorful avatars and playful worlds of online games, these questions remain unanswered, and perhaps, that is what makes them frightening. But would it be enough to simply tell children to be careful? Filipino children enter

by Kent Jessreel Sarmiento, OD Associate Editor ‎ ‎Lines break and lies form, both of which prevent one from making ends meet. ‎ ‎Humans dream and strive, those are some of the signature characteristics that make a person. Though in the road to achieve those dreams, they are often replaced by something else — the need to survive another day. ‎ EIGHTY-FIVE PESOS, some may see it as just the price of a nice snack. But for millions of Filipinos, that is the difference between

by Alex Siegfrid Padilla, OD Senior Columnist I have always wondered what goes through one’s mind to kill. How cold-hearted one must be to resort to that method. Is it ruthlessness or is it just plain desperation? In the absence of due process, I am afraid that these questions will seem impossible to answer. But would it hurt to assume then? The Philippines begins to be riddled with questions but with too few answers. Answers too few, nine years too late. The Drug War Truth

an editorial Recently, the Department of Education (DepEd) urged local government units (LGUs) and barangays to build more daycare centers to help address gaps in early childhood care and development in the country, with only 29% of children ages 3-5 attending daycare. Education is the foundation of society. But can education run without its very foundation? What happens when the walls built come tumbling down? It is undeniable that the Philippines is under a critical learnin

ni Jennah B. Santos, Senior Opinion Staffer Susugal ka ba, sa Pula o sa Puti? Tila nakatahi ang bibig ng pangulo sa nagdaan niyang State of the Nation Address (SONA) nitong Hulyo 27, nagmistulang pipi patungkol sa House Bill No. 8389, o ang ‘Anti-Political Dynasty Bill’ sa kadahilanang hindi umano naihabol ng Senado ang panukala, ayon na rin sa tagapagsalita ng pangulo. Katuwang ang mahigit 150 ‘co-authors,’ isinulong ng mga mambabatas ang panukalang akda, ang House Bill No.

by Alex Siegfrid Padilla, Opinion Editor If only the world had In-Game physics. I grew up with the label ‘iPad kid’ - always glued to a screen playing games. One of those games is ‘Minecraft’. Whenever I boot up a world, I will never forget about making a 2x2 hole on the ground then filling it up with water, this becomes my infinite water source. In life, and even in games, water is a valuable resource. Difference is, water is not infinite in real life, and it definitely is n