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Choosing gym workouts over corruption news

From collecting viral canvas tote bags to questioning the endless pursuit of luxury, this essay explores wardrobe clutter, gym fashion, and the true cost of public corruption.

Nov 3, 2026800

Former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor (left) holding a microphone and journalist Philip Lustre Jr. (right) are featured in front of a banner for the NAGKAISA Labor Coalition.

News

Labor coalition backs critics facing libel cases

The NAGKAISA Labor Coalition has called on Congress to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel following arrest warrants issued against former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor and journalist Philip Lustre Jr.

Nov 3, 2026700

Opinion

Carnivore means zero carb tolerance

One Sunday, I was at the gym just in time for Mass at the mall chapel nearby. It happened to be a Missa cantata, a sung Mass.

Nov 1, 20261000

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas officials answer questions from journalists and information officers during a panel discussion at the Media Information Session in Aya Hotel and Residences, Clarin, Misamis Occidental.

Business

BSP shares ways to protect savings from online scams

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas urged residents to protect their digital accounts and learn fraud prevention steps during a financial education session in Clarin.

Oct 30, 20261200

Acting Iligan City Agriculturist Teodosia D. Jaraba speaks into a microphone in front of a digital screen during the culmination of the Training of Trainers on Climate-Resilient Cacao Production and Post-Harvest Technology.

Business

Iligan trains farmer-leaders to improve cacao quality

Nineteen agricultural extension workers and farmer-leaders completed an eight-week training in Iligan City to boost climate-resilient cacao production and bean quality.

Oct 30, 20261000

Philippine Statistics Authority officials, led by Chief Statistical Specialist Maria Evangeline N. Non, pose with local government leaders and stakeholders during the Bukidnon Provincial Product Accounts forum in Malaybalay City.

Business

Bukidnon economy grows 2.7% as construction, mining decline

Bukidnon's economy expanded by 2.7 percent to ₱274.85 billion in 2025, driven by steady gains in services and agriculture despite a sharp contraction in construction and mining.

Oct 30, 20261200

Student athletes and coaches from Carmen National High School pose with their 22 gold medals on a podium mat at the Lapasan National High School gym in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sports

Carmen NHS sweeps CDO Division Meet pencak silat at Lapasan NHS

Carmen National High School swept all 22 gold medals in pencak silat at the Cagayan de Oro Division Athletic Meet to qualify for NMRAA 2027.

Oct 30, 20261200

Athletes and coaches from Davao City's Gentle Warrior Judo Club display their medals in front of the tournament backdrop at the 2nd South Central Mindanao Judo and Wushu Sanda Championship in Tacurong City.

Sports

Davao judokas bring home 7 golds from Tacurong meet

Davao City’s Gentle Warrior Judo Club captured seven gold medals and 11 total podium finishes at the 2nd South Central Mindanao Judo and Wushu Sanda Championship in Tacurong City.

Oct 30, 20261100

Members of Team Philippines march during the Asiad Games 2026 parade, wearing official national team jackets while carrying the Philippine flag.

Sports

National athletes can claim 20% discounts on daily expenses

National athletes and accredited coaches can access 20% discounts on lodging, equipment, and medical purchases under Republic Act 10699, though many eligible beneficiaries have yet to claim their benefits.

Oct 30, 20261200

The open rear cargo doors of a white utility vehicle reveal master cases of confiscated Cannon cigarettes covered by a black tarp during a police highway checkpoint intercept in Iligan City.

Mindanao

Iligan police seize ₱800,000 in cigarettes at checkpoint

Police seized 1,000 reams of contraband cigarettes valued at ₱800,000 after intercepting a barangay rescue vehicle at a checkpoint in Barangay Suarez, Iligan City.

Oct 30, 20261300

A man applies fresh cement to seal an apartment niche grave at a public cemetery in Iligan City ahead of the annual Undas observance.

Mindanao

Priest reminds families to keep Undas visits peaceful, prayerful

Iligan City Church leaders called on families visiting cemeteries for Undas to focus on prayer and keep visits peaceful and solemn.

Oct 30, 20261000

A volleyball player jumps at the net to set the ball during the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines women's championship game at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Capitol Grounds.

Sports

Misor youth urged to take active role in community development

Gov. Juliette Uy called on young Misamisnons to act as active partners in community development during the PYAP-AKO provincial convention and sportsfest.

Oct 30, 20261100

Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal gestures while presiding over an executive meeting with provincial department heads around a U-shaped table setup.

MisOcc prepares farmers for drought, plans hospital complaint system

CDO-MOAC’s Kenneth Marlowe Tan secured a double-gold sweep in the Barebow Men’s division at the 2026 PSC-WAP Archery Championship Leg 4 in Bacolod City.

Oct 30, 20261000

Opinion

The hope of All Souls’ Day

DEATH has a way of silencing every illusion. Wealth, success, influence, and earthly achievements suddenly appear fragile before the mystery of the grave.

Oct 30, 20261200

Opinion

When a narcissist calls you a friend

A candid reflection on human relationships examines how empaths, narcissists, and broken loyalties shape our understanding of true friendship.

Oct 29, 20261200