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MJR is a collaboration of longtime journalists Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Howe and Steve Limtiaco. Growing up on Guam, Jungle Rules is a rite of passage. What does it mean? It means we throw out what we know as the rules of the game, and instead we play it our way — maybe a bit more rough, a bit more savage, and a bit more bold. MJR is a collaboration of Rindraty Limtiaco, Therese Howe and Steve L

imtiaco. With more than 100 years of combined journalistic experience, we think we have something to offer that readers will find interesting, compelling and fun. Rindraty was executive editor and publisher of the Pacific Daily News for more than 30 years. Therese brings her experience at the Pacific Daily News as assistant managing editor, lifestyle brand director and probably an additional five titles to the table. Steve brings his bad-assed self to the triad, with more than 30 years as editor and investigative reporter for the Pacific Daily News. Although we would say that we played by the rules most of the time, we know that when we broke them, it was just way more fun - for us and our readers. Although the site will have stories from around the world about all types of topics that we think are important, and sometimes just fun, we can’t ignore our home, the beautiful island of Guam. We have a lot of care and a lot of love for what goes on in a place with which we still have connections and people that we care about. So, we will be watching for the good, the bad, the joy and the sad with a plan to share what we find with our readers. We hope you enjoy what we do, as much as we enjoy doing it.

07/18/2026

Arlington, VA - A wreath-laying ceremony, organized by the Guam Society of America, was held at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on July 15, 2026.
Guam Del. James Moylan, former Del. Madeleine Bordallo, and Pale' Eric Forbes participated in the ceremony, which was attended by officials representing the military, the Consulate of Japan and the Guam Society.
July 21 marks the 82nd anniversary of the Liberation of Guam from the armed forces of Japan during World War II. On that day, U.S. Marines and soldiers landed in Hågat and Asan and fought their way inland to liberate the island, which had been occupied since December 1941.
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Could this be the most comprehensive review of Guam's health care system in years?A proposal in the federal defense budg...
07/15/2026

Could this be the most comprehensive review of Guam's health care system in years?

A proposal in the federal defense budget would require annual reports to Congress evaluating whether Guam has adequate medical services—from emergency care and trauma services to maternity, mental health, pediatric care, and specialty treatment.

The legislation is aimed at improving health care access for Defense Department civilian employees stationed overseas. But for Guam, it could also provide a detailed federal assessment of the island's medical system and identify where critical gaps exist.

The first report would be due in 2028.

📖 Read the full story at My Jungle Rules: https://my-jungle-rules-newsletter.beehiiv.com/

Nearly 80 years after Army photographer Frank Buchman captured the resilience of a postwar Guam, his lens is finding a n...
04/16/2026

Nearly 80 years after Army photographer Frank Buchman captured the resilience of a postwar Guam, his lens is finding a new audience. The Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum in Long Beach is set to host the North American debut of "So We Leapt - Para I Hinanao-ta Mo’na" starting this weekend. Learn more in our latest post at myjunglerules.com.

Photos are from the showing at the Guam Museum last summer. All photography by Manny Crisostomo, all rights reserved.

04/02/2026

CHamoru designer Jayden Cross had his debut runway show at The Bureau Fashion Week's LA event in March, where he showcased his Coalition collection for his brand, Kurento. "Itʻs a like a mixture of motor culture, grunge, distressed, vintage — thatʻs the inspiration to the brand Kurento in general and the direction that I want for Coalition. Very heavy in leather, denim and distressing,” he said. More on this exciting young talent with Guam roots in our latest post at myjunglerules.com!

The nonprofit Birthworkers of Color Collective has 2 workshops this month: Baby & Me ASL on April 9 and Pregnancy, Birth...
04/02/2026

The nonprofit Birthworkers of Color Collective has 2 workshops this month: Baby & Me ASL on April 9 and Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum 101 on April 16. The events launch the collective’s new “Village of Care” initiative, which include not only monthly workshops but a new Free & Sliding Scale Doula Services Program. Learn more at my-jungle-rules-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/empowering-guam-s-families-new-village-of-care-workshops-launching-in-april

The federal comment window on deep-sea mining near the Marianas closed January 12.What happens after a public deadline l...
02/17/2026

The federal comment window on deep-sea mining near the Marianas closed January 12.
What happens after a public deadline like that?
This new column looks at:
• What is actually being proposed
• What scientists know — and don’t know
• Why Guam and CNMI leaders are urging caution
• What the federal process looks like from here
Deep-sea mining is not starting tomorrow.
But this is the stage where direction is set quietly — inside agencies, often out of view.
For islands, those early stages matter.
🔗 Link: https://my-jungle-rules-newsletter.beehiiv.com/p/deep-sea-mining-near-guam-what-comes-next
Uncertainty is not a footnote in this debate. It is the central issue.




Deep-Sea Mining Near Guam:What Comes Next — and Why the Quiet Phase MattersThis piece looks at:– What is actually being ...
02/16/2026

Deep-Sea Mining Near Guam:
What Comes Next — and Why the Quiet Phase Matters
This piece looks at:
– What is actually being proposed
– What scientists know (and don’t know)
– Why Guam and CNMI leaders are urging caution
– What the federal process looks like from here
Publishing tomorrow.
The quiet phase is often when the rules take shape.
My Jungle Rules: https://my-jungle-rules-newsletter.beehiiv.com/

The federal comment window on deep-sea mining near the Marianas closed January 12.No press conference. No announcement.J...
02/13/2026

The federal comment window on deep-sea mining near the Marianas closed January 12.
No press conference. No announcement.
Just a shift into a quieter phase — inside federal agencies, largely out of public view.
Deep-sea mining is not starting tomorrow.
But this is often the stage where long-term direction is set.
For Guam and the CNMI, the ocean has never been abstract.
Full story Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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