Stories tagged
‘negros oriental’

Parables and paradox in devolution

by Alecks P. Pabico

THEY MAY not seem to have anything in common, but there is something that the first-class province of Negros Oriental, the second-class city of Surigao in Surigao del Norte, and the fifth-class municipality of Sabangan in Mt. Province share: all three are held up as exemplars of excellence in local governance, thanks to the stewardship of their respective local chief executives.

Read more… | Posted Wednesday, January 31st, 2007
First Person

Reality bites

by Lea R. Sicat

“THE FUTURE of this nation is as bright as its bearers — passionate and patriotic young Filipinos ready to take on the reigns of leading the country to its much desired progress…”

How I wish I could write those words and mean them. But as I reflect on how I see the Filipino youth in 2010, there is one feeling that remains: uncertainty.

Read more… | Posted Friday, December 29th, 2006