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Angono: The One And Only Art Capital 

Domingo P. Herras -
FEW TOWNS IN the Philippines possess a cultural identity as vivid, as storied, and as proudly preserved as Angono, Rizal — the country’s undisputed Art Capital. Located  along the scenic shores of Laguna de Bay, Angono blends ancient heritage, modern creativity, and deeply rooted traditions into a destination that feels...

COLUMNS

Leandro Leviste Finds Fault So He Can Be Famous

Rose de la Cruz -
IT PAINS ME to call him Representative Leandro Leviste (Batangas) because he has shown not once, but more times, that like his mom, Sen....

Freeze Frame: Why Guests Panic On Air

Vivien Mangalindan -
IT'S NOT THE microphone. It’s the magnifying glass. You’d think being invited on TV or radio feels like honor, excitement, spotlight, applause. But for many,...

Filipinos In US: Of Dreams And Fears

Alfred G. Gabot -
I’M HERE IN the United States again and, looking back, it has been 37 years of travel back and forth since I first set...

Anti Red Tape 

Raymund Narag -
CITIZENS ARE ENTITLED to an efficient government service. Yet, we often hear: Balik na lang po kayo bukas. So many requirements, it leads to delay and even to corruption.  Here are...

Poor PH Environmental Record

Erlie Lopez -
BEING IN THE environment movement, I get to see and feel how intensely and tirelessly many advocates work to make the country green, clean, beautiful, and...

Amid Black Propaganda, PBBM and FL Continue To Serve

Tracy Cabrera -
If you try and lose then it isn't your fault. But if you don't try and we lose, then it's all your fault.     ...

Mister Not-So-Clean

Fernan Angeles -
IF MY MEMORY still serves me right, I first came across the name “Ted Herbosa” during the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was...

Smuggling Of All Types Always Has A Big Protector

Rose de la Cruz -
BE IT AGRICULTURAL, commercial or industrial products, smuggling (to avoid payment of proper duties and taxes), is always being protected by someone powerful, influential...

Sugar Babies: How Parents Create Diabetic Toddlers Before Kindergarten

Gwenn Canlas -
LET’S GET THIS out of the way: babies do NOT need sugar. They need milk, naps, and adults who keep them alive long enough to...
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EDITORIAL

Never Ending Saga

Luchie Aclan Arguelles -
DESPITE THE CREATION of an independent commission tasked to dig deeper into the anomalous infrastructure projects, the government’s so-called advocacy against corruption has yet...

NEWS MAGAZINE

October 1 – 15, 2025 Edition

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Editorial

A Not-So-Friendly Ally

Luchie Aclan Arguelles -
FOR more than a century, the Philippines and the United States have been strong allies – come hell or high water. However, US President...
Lifestyle

Unplugged Awakening

Cheryl Luis True -
Imagine being thrust into a five-day retreat where every gadget is confiscated at the door. No phone, no laptop, no digital tether to the...
Provincial

BOC Port of Subic CSR: Empowering Communities, Building Life Winners

Marlon Fritz B. Broto -
Beyond borders, beyond duties—at BOC Port of Subic, we believe in paying it forward. Together with the Aeta Pastolan community, we are not just...
Business

Global oil giants suffer drop in income

Marcus Aquino -
Global oil giants, bugged by supply and price issues, suffered a drop in profits in 2024 compared to the previous year. This, as the combined...
National

Why Harry Roque isn’t part of Duterte’s defense team

Fernan Angeles -
MONTHS before the actual hearing on former President Rodrigo Duterte’s cases at The Hague, Harry Roque was barred from joining the legal defense team...
Business

Transforming Value of Sari-Sari Stores On Filipino Women

Marcus Aquino -
'This business provides them a sense of independence, confidence, and fulfillment ... managing and operating sari-sari stores gives them a deeper sense of purpose...
Lifestyle

Vloggers vs. Bloggers: The Battle of Hype, Reach, and Relevance

Cheryl Luis True -
Ah, the eternal debate—vloggers vs. bloggers. It’s like comparing a flashy TikTok trend to a well-aged book. One explodes in popularity overnight, while the...
Lifestyle

Cold Plunging: The Ice-Cold Trend Celebrities Swear By—But Is It for You?

Cheryl Luis True -
Cold plunging, also known as ice bathing or cold water immersion, has taken the wellness world by storm. From morning wake-up calls to post-workout...
Politics

The People Have Spoken: Duterte, the Drug War, and the Reckoning Ahead

Cheryl Luis True -
In the latest episode of As the Philippines Turns, the nation’s long-running political drama has taken a gripping new turn. According to a Social...
Business

The Dollar Dilemma: How GCash’s Digital Dollars Are Changing the Game

Cheryl Luis True -
For millions of Filipinos working overseas, sending money home is both a necessity and a financial headache. In 2023 alone, Filipinos lost approximately ₱8.37...
Business

Chinese economy showing cracks

Marcus Aquino -
The economy of China, an engine of growth globally, is showing cracks as it delivered mixed signals in the first two months of the...
Entertainment

After You, Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo

Boy Villasanta -
IF YOU ARE looking for an excellent teacher in English and Literature, go for Prof. Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo. Am not sure, though, if she still teaches...
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