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May the Fourth(with) be with us

We don’t know if it’s coincidence or intentional, since May 4 is Star Wars Day, and it’s also the day that the House Committee on Justice voted unanimously that the impeachment complaints against VP Sara Duterte have substance and need

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Pink

One day, I overheard a mother and her grade school son speak, A simple choice between the colors—blue or pink. “Which color do you like?” the mother asked with care. “Blue,” the son answered, proud and aware. “But Mom… I

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In the real world

Growing up, I was at times reminded that the “real world” happens when I step out of the four corners of the classroom, be it on the streets, in workplaces, or beyond. But what if for some people that is

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Sara Duterte’s impeachment through a Mindanao lens

The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is a constitutional moment. It carries implications that extend well beyond national politics. For Mindanao, the region that produced her, the proceedings carry a particular weight. The island watches with acombination of pride,

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Duterte’s triple whammy

It started with a double whammy, on April 22. When April 22 was supposed to be Earth Day where we are called to defend our planet, the Dutertes — Tatay Digong and VP Sara, and let’s include their diehard supporters

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BATANG MINDANAW | Finding joy amid a crisis

SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 19 April) — “Always find the joy.” While scrolling through the internet, I came across this tip in an opinion article that arises from the current crisis the world is facing. Interestingly, in this day and

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TAUSUG IN DOHA | Containing the Fire

When a house in a community catches fire,Every neighbor rushes to help.They call the firefighters.Some bring water in buckets,Using small dippers to throw water onto the flames. Everyone does whatever they can—Any help possible, they give. But why? It’s simple:

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MIND DA NOISE: Duterte’s Plan B

Duterte’s Plan B is underway, given that Plan A, VP Sara, is now sliding into Plan I – impeachment, and TROs.  Might as well go to Plan B, as in B as in Baste. Baste Duterte, who is the now-you-see-now-you-don’t

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WHAT NOW, WEDNESDAY: I Lined Up Too

TAGUIG CITY (MindaNews / 15 April) — Right after my session with my rheumatologist, I did what many Filipinos did yesterday: I lined up at a fuel station for a full tank. It was late afternoon. Traffic was still heavy.

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TURNING POINT: Of Sound and Fury

VP Sara Duterte is of high entertainment value. Millions are taking off from their work and are glued to social media platforms to watch every step of the process of her impeachment, excitedly waiting for an explosion, particularly since she

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Who Do We Follow Now in the Bangsamoro?

In many Bangsamoro communities today, one question keeps coming up:  Who do we follow now? The MILF led by Kagi Murad?  The BARMM government led by Chief Minister Macacua?  The national government through Secretary Galvez of OPAPRU?Or the datus and traditional families

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BATANG MINDANAW: When Fare is Not Fair

SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 April) – For many Filipino college students today, going to school has become an extraordinary challenge, especially for those who are not privileged when it comes to financial stability. A few days ago, some of

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MARGINALIA: Between Colors and Creeds 

MAKATI CITY (MindaNews / 10 April) – It’s as if the long-simmering national discourse between the pro-liberal (yellow/pink), the pro-Duterte (green) and the pro-PBBM (red) has found renewed vigor, new lexicon — even, perhaps, new fractures. But this time, the colors aren’t

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REVIEW | Gasolina

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 April) — Congratulations to team Gasolina for successfully crawling its way into people’s hearts, creating social discourse on the matters of fatherhood. There have been some who questioned the integrity of the film and said

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Mind Da Noise: Kalbaryo gihapon after Holy Week

Easter Sunday: Christ has risen.Tuesday: Gas prices have risen.Sweldo na lang nato ang wala nisaka.Y*woPara asa diay nang emergency power ni BBM?# During Holy Week, Greco Belgicacompared PRRD to Jesus.Jesus came back from the dead.Tatay Digong is still far from home.thou

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TURNING POINT: The Resurrection

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 05 April) — Calling Easter, the third day after the crucifixion of Christ, has no scriptural basis. It is often claimed that the English name Easter derives from Ēostre, or Ostara, a goddess in the Germanic pagan tradition who

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