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DE VEGA’S FIRE: ON HIS FIGHT AS OUR FIGHT
By Ramzzi Farinas More than any white-collar profession, being a teacher is considered the most precarious and vulnerable in these contemporary times. From being a noble profession which hones students of all colors and classes in realizing their utmost potential as individual critical inquirers, nation-recognizing community-builders, and global citizens open to various races and cultures—being…
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Vietnam’s Historic Deluge and Devastating Floods
By Byron Merano For over a week, Central Vietnam has been battered by relentless, record-breaking rainfall that has triggered catastrophic flooding and widespread destruction. This continuous downpour is being described as one of the longest in Vietnam’s history. While specific details linking it as the second longest after a 1966 Indian Ocean event are difficult…
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The Unseen Battle: Unmasking the Heartbreak and Resilience of the Overseas Filipino Worker
They are the Philippines’ modern-day heroes. Their remittances keep the nation’s economy afloat, funding everything from towering condominiums to simple jeepney rides. Yet, for the nearly 10 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) around the globe, the title of “hero” comes with an invisible, soul-crushing cost. Beneath the glossy images of foreign skylines and hefty paychecks…
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In Defense of the Freedom of Expression: Quezon and Artistic Freedom
By Jose Mario De Vega “Kaya na ba ng mga Pilipino na marinig ang katotohanan nang hindi napipikon?” – Apolinario Mabini, played by Epy Quizon in the film, Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral (2018) I refer to the news report, “QUEZON DESCENDANT CONFRONTS TAROG, ROSALES,” (Inquirer.net, 10/24/25), concerning the whining outbursts and emotional complaint of a…
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GLOBAL GRUDGE MATCH: USA and CHINA are BURNING THE WORLD ECONOMY!
By Byron Merano ARE YOU KIDDING ME? We’re witnessing a full-blown geopolitical brawl between the two biggest egos on the planet! Forget subtle diplomacy; this is a street fight with tariffs, tech blockades, and soybean warfare! Every day, it feels like the USA and China are trying to see who can shoot themselves in the…
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Bongbong Marcos in the Crossroad of History: Political Change, Flood Control and Corruption
By Jose Mario De Vega Be careful with what you wish for. The Marcos regime in the months of July and August are crouching with straw. It is as correctly point out as a lame duck president. All its ammunitions in fully dishing off the Dutertes were blocked or hampered by various reasons and forces…
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Sino ang tunay na Marahas at Bayolente, mga Tulisan, Terorista at Kriminal? Ang Sistema ng “Kaayusan” at “Katarungan” sa Brgy Pinas at ang mga Lumpenic GenZ
By Jose Mario De Vega Ayon sa pahayag ni Ginoong Prestoline Suyat: “Marcos, Duterte, PU___Ina Ninyo! “Nagulat at napalingon kaming lahat kanina sa mga sumama sa rally ng Luneta nang i-chant ito ng mga batang kalalakihang nakaitim lahat, ang ilan ay nakamaskara at ilan iyong masks na gamit ng mga nagmomotor or naka-bike. Natawa ang…
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The Perpetual Plunder: Why Philippine Corruption Never Ends
Byron Merano Look at your social media feed. What do you see? While ordinary Filipinos struggle with stagnant wages, gridlock, and yearly flooding, the “Nepo Babies”—the entitled children of our political class—are busy sunbathing on yachts and casually showcasing five-figure luxury hauls. We watch them, through gritted teeth, as they flaunt their parents’ ill-gotten wealth,…
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The Sacred Shadows: The Supernatural Secret of Cats and Why They Protect Us
Byron Merano The air felt thick and wrong. I was alone in a large, unfamiliar room late one night, attempting to organize some files, and a shiver that had nothing to do with the temperature crawled up my spine. It was the heavy, suffocating feeling of being watched by something that didn’t belong. The terror…
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A Week of Tumult : Navigating the Recent Events in the USA
Byron R. Merano The United States has been grappling with a series of high-profile and deeply polarizing events, sparking intense national debate and drawing significant international scrutiny. From a shocking political assassination to a controversial immigration raid and a seismic shift in visa policy, the past week has underscored the country’s deep political divides and…
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