Cong Corrales
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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Fact-checking the nativity: Separating history from holiday cheer
Audit trails aren’t battle lines
Macacua races against time, seeks special year-end session
IN a bid to beat the clock on a crucial electoral deadline, Interim Chief Minister (ICM) Abdulraof Macacua has formally requested the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) parliament to convene a special session during the final three days of December.

US imposes sanctions on 2 ICC judges over Israel probe

The ‘Classroom Crusader’ effect: Solving the 165k backlog drives Aquino’s surge in polls
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30 + 1 of love and resistance: The ex-girlfriend who stayed

Beyond Protection: How advanced coatings are driving the next industrial revolution
ADVANCED coatings have evolved beyond mere surface layers for aesthetics, becoming critical enablers of performance, regulatory compliance, and global sustainability.

Beyond ‘empty shells’: The brutal reality of special education
Out of 5.1 million Filipino children living with disabilities, only 8% are currently in school. This staggering gap has prompted a legislative vow to fix a support system that leaders describe as a "gaping hole" in the nation’s conscience.

14 years after Sendong: My debt to the dead
MY wife Ai and I lounged inside her father’s old wooden home, thinking about Christmas. We were unaware that the night was about to upend our sense of safety.

Climate advocates question Del Monte's role in land disputes in Normin
While Del Monte Philippines, Inc. promotes its agribusiness success online, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) alleges that these narratives overshadow historical land conflicts, environmental concerns, and human rights issues in Northern Mindanao.

COA flags Oro for idle funds, P14M loan penalty; cites ‘Klarexville’ branding
STATE auditors have flagged the Cagayan de Oro City Government for the “extremely low” utilization of critical development funds and a costly breach of loan conditions that resulted in millions of pesos in avoidable interest payments.
