Two big names are set to clash for Abra’s top post in the 2025 midterms: former Governor Eustaquio “Takit” Bersamin and Bangued Vice Mayor Joaquin “Kiko” Bernos. Many perceive ...
Of the more than 180 candidates who filed their certificates of candidacy for senator, many were deemed “nuisance” contenders, while others came from political dynasties, or were familiar ...
It was on my birthday in 2021 when one of the Bersamins first called and offered me to run for Mayor. It took me a day to say Yes because while the position never daunted me, I still needed God’s grac...
The National Youth Commission (NYC) recently appointed two new commissioners-at-large and a chairperson, sparking hope. However, the NYC, established in 1995 under the Youth in Nation-Building Act (RA...
Atty. Mae Richelle Belmes – Chaudhary A lawyer by profession but a mother of two by heart, Chelet, as she is known to many, is a name synonymous with Abra’s electoral politics. Her career at the Commi...
First of Two Parts The term “Iron Lady” is historically reserved for exceptional women who exhibit strength, leadership, and resilience, breaking barriers and exceeding expectations in male-dominated ...
I will not expound more on PISA or gloat you with facts on our education crisis except this one fact – our pupils have a 5.5 year of learning gap, which means, our Grade 6 pupils have a learning level...
In the month of June, as many wish, “please, be good to me.” But let us keep an eye on how much good this month could bring. It is the sixth month of the year. Politically, it is a time of renewal. It...
You know your age is catching up on you when politics and senate hearings become more tasteful. Nevertheless, the ongoing inquisition in the persona of Bamban Mayor Alice Leal Guo seems missing lots i...
On April 30, tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) marked another incident with China’s highly lethal water cannon pressure against Filipino vessels at Scarborough Shoal, as reported by Philippine...