Politics
OFWs continue to suffer during the global health crisis
The promise of a better quality of life overseas, particularly in developed countries has been tugging Filipinos to pack their bags since the 1980's. True to what they wanted, most of the overseas workers pulled their families out of poverty and paved their way into better jobs in the middle class, hailing them as the unsung and modern-day heroes of the country.
By Juday Montemayor Santiagoabout 8 hours ago in Chapters
Senate opposes SP Zubiri’s proposal on Charter Change
Although authored by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, at least seven members of the upper chamber expressed disapproval of the proposed Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 (RHB6), which aims to amend the 1987 constitution through economic provisions, enough to void the RHB6.
By Juday Montemayor Santiagoabout 9 hours ago in Chapters
PH government delays VFA suspension for another 6 months
The Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. announced that the Philippines has decided to cancel its plan to terminate the bilateral Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States for six more months, as of November 11.
By John Robert De castroabout 12 hours ago in Chapters
Press Impunity: The culture of violence in media in PH
According to ifex.org, impunity means that their actions have no consequences. Threats, attacks and murders all go unpunished. Aside from that, when it comes to crimes against freedom of expression globally, the problem of impunity is inescapable. In the past 11 years, more than 900 journalists and media workers have been killed for their work. In 9 out of 10 cases these crimes remain uninvestigated and unpunished.
By John Robert De castroabout 12 hours ago in Chapters
Elysian Chapter 6 and 7
To read the story before this- click here- Elysian- to all the dreamers this one is for you Chapter 6 Sia had tears in her eyes, as she heard the story progressing. Aurora replied, “ My dear, good people have to pay a far more price for being noble than wicked souls have to pay for being bad. She continued the story. Months passed by and no one ever saw Iraya smile. Iraya went to school and came back. At home, Iraya indulged herself in studies and writing. One fine day, her mother asked Iraya, my dear why are you not happy. Why is my beloved daughter not chirpy like she used to be? Iraya could only reply, “Mother, maybe I need a change of scenery.” Her mother replied,” Why don’t you go to your aunt's place in Arindelle? Iraya said dryly,” As you say, mother. Mother knew something was wrong but she knew her daughter was strong. The next day Iraya left for her aunt’s place. Her aunt was a gracious lady, who loved Iraya dearly.
By Hridya Sharma4 days ago in Chapters