IN the dry land of Maharlika, animals lived under the care of Queen Maya, a wise eagle who flew high and watched over the land.
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Lay people’s role in the church’s mission
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
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