THE word “co-responsibility” appears 16 times in the synthesis report of the first session of the Synod on Synodality, convoked by Pope Francis to foster
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Time to Build
EACH time the DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative plan large events—be it our Chapter Assembly, Annual Representative Assembly, anniversary celebrations, and a host of other activities—we rely
“Entitled” generation
“KIDS these days” — it’s a phrase every generation utters with a sigh, but lately, the critique seems sharper — entitled, impatient, ungrateful. And while
Wires above, worries below
AS I drove through the streets of Dumaguete recently, something once again caught my eye — something we’ve all seen countless times, and perhaps have
Stop babying plastic polluters
LET’s face it—Dumaguete is drowning in its trash with the city churning out a staggering 75 tons of garbage every single day. This is where
When filial duty becomes a court order
IN A country where family is sacred and Sunday reunions are second only to religion, a bill like the Parents Welfare Act of 2025 seems
Inside DCCCO – Stories of Service, Success, and Sustainability
AT the heart of DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative lies a powerful mission—to uplift lives, empower communities, and ensure that service extends far beyond financial transactions. With
A council of equals
IN a political climate often marred by partisanship and polarization, City Vice Mayor Estanislao “Eslao” Alviola’s declaration of a new, “open Council” signals a bold
A Silent Crisis
LAST June 10, 2025, a man was found hanging from a tree in Lower Cantil-e, Dumaguete City—a heartbreaking scene that has become all too familiar
Rizal’s unfinished revolution
JUNE 19th marks the 164th anniversary of the birth of Dr. José Rizal, a man whose pen pierced the veil of colonial injustice and awakened