The Supreme Court’s recent pronouncement in People v. XXX271087, G.R. No. 271087, promulgated on July 14, 2026, marks a significant development in Philippine criminal jurisprudence on Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS).…
Month: November 2026
Sacerdos in Aeternum (a priest forever) | Rev. Fr. Rommel M. Arcilla:
Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Faith
(A Reflection on All Saints’ Day) My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Why do we visit the graves of our dearly beloved dead on All Saints’ Day? Why…
burabod | efren ETASOR sorra:
ANG MAGURANG
ang bulanos na pagpabulos ning sadileng buhay sa pusod ning pagkamoot maimbod maboot mahuyo madunong dayupot daing tunong daing piling panahon daing butasan, ni duragan kadamay sagcod…
Weekly Reflections:
The Workers’ Toilets
The chairman of TATA Steel was holding a weekly meeting with Tata Steel staff in Jamshedpur. A worker took up a serious issue. He said the quality and hygiene of…
Isip-Isipon Ta | qui Tang Tacio:
Imbestigaran na daw an mga kaso ni Cong Yoloyo?
Dae pa sana naawat, iguang nag-abot na portable desalination machine sa Coast Guard diyan sa Virac. Lalaogan sana ini nin tubig hari sa dagat y pakatapos maluwas ini na puede…
Inside Page | Fernan A. Gianan:
The 39-year-old circular behind small-scale coal mining
The issuance of the Small-Scale Coal Mining Permit (SSCMP) to Adelbert Almario is not covered by Republic Act 7076, or the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act of 1991, but by a…
Three things that stood out in Catanduanes’ 81st year
Among the events in the recently concluded celebration of the 81st Catanduanes Foundation Anniversary, three stood out: Gov. Patrick Alain T. Azanza’s State of the Province Address, the opening of…
Island’s No. 4 Most Wanted Person arrested in Baras for raping minor
A 39-year-old resident of Baras town was apprehended by the police last week in connection with six cases of rape and sexual assault committed against a minor. Elements of the…
LGU Viga chefs shine in Siram Catanduanes cuisine contest
Chefs from the municipality of Viga triumphed in the first-ever Siram Catanduanes: Isla Kulinarya Competition held as part of the 81st Catanduanes Foundation Anniversary last Oct. 26-28, 2026. Bryan Aquino…