Leonardo Vicente B. Corrales, known by the pen name "Cong," is the Editor-in-Chief of Mindanao Gold Star Daily. A journalist since 2008, he previously served as Deputy Director for the PCIJ Multimedia Desk. His investigative work on climate justice and peace initiatives has appeared in global outlets including Agence France-Presse, Reuters, and The Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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Bitoon said even neighborhood gossip circles — known locally as ‘Marites’ — help flag suspicious behavior. “They’ve become our unexpected allies. Every report, every witness, every child we rescue — it all counts,” she said.
The local government has discovered the boulevard’s true purpose: a world-class venue for zumba, lechon festivals, and bureaucratic self-congratulations — a glittering stage for micromanagement disguised as public service.
