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Corruption in the DPWH

By | Out of the fire

By Gonzalo Duque   THE findings that there were 421 ghost projects related to flood control nationwide exposed the weaknesses of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as an institution mandated to accomplish its task of providing and addressing the infrastructure needs of our country. Other than addressing…

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Corruption in the DPWH

By October 12, 2025Out of the fire

“Pa-cute”

By | G Spot

By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo   RECENTLY, so many “pa-cute” reels of politicians pass through my feeds, on Facebook, Thread, Instagram, and X. Some of them pose like harmless, beautiful, desirable faces, love teams, others post tender moments with their families, others lace the reels with humor, even rehashed curses, the…

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“Pa-cute”

By October 12, 2025G Spot

A More Inclusive Public Consultation, Please?

By | Andromeda's Vortex

By Farah G. Decano   MY conversation with a Commission On Audit (COA) Supervisor quickly transitioned from a routine client query to a deep dive into the controversial Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects. What she revealed highlighted a significant disconnect between national infrastructure goals and local governance….

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A More Inclusive Public Consultation, Please?

By October 12, 2025Andromeda's Vortex

Miss Villasis 2026: Beauty with a heart

By | Newsy News

By Eva C. Visperas   EVERY year, Villasis celebrates more than beauty — it celebrates promise. The Miss Villasis pageant unites the town’s most confident and purpose-driven young women. This year, 14 candidates proudly carry not only their barangays’ names but also the heart and hopes of the Villasinian community….

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Miss Villasis 2026: Beauty with a heart

By October 12, 2025Newsy News

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters (1st of 2 parts)

By | Entre'acte, Punch Gallery

By Rex Catubig   THE groundbreaking and construction of the new bridge that will span across the Calmay River, linking the city to its island barrios and becoming the modern gateway to the Western towns, has suddenly drawn flak and been subjected to defamatory innuendos. Yet, this project that no…

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The Bridge Over Troubled Waters (1st of 2 parts)

Worst disaster

By | Out of the fire

By Gonzalo Duque   A lot of events vis-a-vs disasters, e.g. typhoons, earthquakes, flooding, and volcanic eruptions, have been frequently visiting our country. These are all natural calamities. But the worst disaster that we have is the rampant graft and corruption in almost all levels of our government. The present…

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Worst disaster

By October 5, 2025Out of the fire

The music of the thunderstorm

By | G Spot

By Virginia Jasmin Pasalo   THE weather bulletin from PAGASA announced that severe tropical storm Paolo (Matmo) is expected to make landfall over Isabela or northern Aurora today, Friday morning, October 3. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 was hoisted in several parts of Luzon as Paolo developed into a…

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The music of the thunderstorm

By October 5, 2025G Spot

Championing Judicial Integrity and Government Accessibility

By | Andromeda's Vortex

By Farah G. Decano   THE LNU College of Law is set to host a pivotal event focused on empowering citizens to become guardians of the justice system. Former Supreme Court Justice and current Acting Chair of the Judicial Integrity Board (JIB), Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez, has been invited to deliver a…

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Championing Judicial Integrity and Government Accessibility

By October 5, 2025Andromeda's Vortex