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29/08/2025

TINGNAN: Flood control project sa General Luna, bitak-bitak na

Nanawagan ngayon ang mga residente sa Barangay San Jose, General Luna, Quezon kay 3rd District Cong. Reynan Arrogancia na ma-imbestigahan ang proyekto ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) sa ginagawa nitong Flood Control Structure Project sa kanilang lugar.

Kapansin-pansin na umano kasi ang mga bitak sa nasabing istruktura.

Ayon sa mga residente, gumuho din umano ito noong gabi ng August 26 kaya't nangangamba sila sa naturang proyekto.

"Di pa man tapos bumigay na. Paanong hindi guguho yan tingnan ninyo ang mga materials na ginamit," pahayag ng isang residente na kinilalang si Bing Leona.

Binisita na umano ito ng mga opisyal ng DPWH pero wala pa silang pahayag kaugnay sa concern ng mga residente.

(Jane Hernandez)

28/08/2025

It is concerning that there is this news item about our immigration authorities preparing to report an American pastor accused of abusing many children in Pampanga.

28/08/2025

Lifestyle vlogger and singer Claudine Co has gone offline after receiving heavy backlash for flaunting her lavish lifestyle, while the nation struggles with flood control project controversies.

Claudine deactivated her YouTube channel (with 340k+ subscribers) and Instagram account following strong criticism of a vlog showing her boarding a private jet to La Union. Because of her way of living, she was oftentimes referred online as a "Disney Princess" of the Philippines, along with other female children of several government contractors.

Claudine is the daughter of former Ako Bicol Congressman Christopher Co, co-founder of Hi-Tone Construction, and niece of Elizaldy Co, CEO of Sunwest Group of Companies and ex-chair of the House Committee on Appropriations. Both Hi-Tone and Sunwest are on the list of top contractors that bagged billions worth of flood control projects flagged by the president.

What's your take on this, OpinYonistas?

27/08/2025

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it will investigate the 40 luxury cars owned by contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya, whose collection went viral online.

BOC explained that with this many high-end vehicles involved, the agency needs to check if the import duties and taxes were properly declared and paid.

The Discayas, who reportedly bagged P31.5-B worth of flood control projects, admitted in a vlog that they own the luxury fleet. Aside from cars, the couple also showcased imported artworks that may also be checked.

BOC will coordinate with the LTO to verify car documents, such as certificates of payment, and cross-check them with BOC records. If irregularities like wrong declarations or unpaid taxes are found, the agency may pursue a fraud investigation.

The Discaya couple has yet to issue a statement regarding this issue.

27/08/2025

PANOORIN: 'Palpak' na flood control project sa Lucena City?

Pinapaimbestigahan na ng mga residenteng nakatira malapit sa pampang ng Dumacaa River sa Lucena City, Quezon ang umano’y palpak na rip-rap wall na dapat sana ay pipigil sa pagbaha sa nasabing ilog.

Taong 2022 pa noong sinimulang gawin ang nasabing rip-rap wall sa mga barangay ng 9, 10 at Market View.

Pagdating umano noong January 2024 ay unti-unti na itong gumuguho kahit pa hindi naman umuulan noopng panahong iyon.

Ayon pa sa mga residente, lalong lumala ang pagkasira ng pader nang magsimula nang umulan bandang kalagitnaan ng taong 2024.

Bukod sa delikado para sa mga residente, lalo na sa mga bata na lumalangoy sa naturang ilog, kinuwestiyon rin ng mga residente ang tila substandard na pagkakagawa ng nasabing proyekto na sa halip na makatulong ay nakaperwisyo pa sa kanila nang dumating ang tag-ulan.

Napag-alaman na ang nasabing rip-rap wall ay isa sa mga flood control projects na pinondohan umano ni Quezon 2nd District Representative David “Jay-Jay” Suarez.

Ilan rin umano ito sa mga flood-control project na pinondohan ng kongresista, kabilang na ang mga naitayo rin sa mga bayan ng Sariaya, Tiaong at Dolores, na kung saan may naitala ring pagkasira ng istruktura.

Sinubukang hingan ng OpinYon Quezonin ang panig ng Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 2nd Engineering District Office kaugnay sa nasabing mga proyekto ngunit hanggang sa ngayon ay wala pang tugon ang mga opisyal ng naturang ahensya.

(Jane Hernandez)

26/08/2025

As a teacher who once delivered lectures in colleges and universities, I’ve learned that the number of listeners matters less than the impact I have on a single person. In Kamalayan lectures, I focus on sharing essential insights that can truly change a life. I don’t need a large audience; I need one person who grasps the essence of my teachings and applies them.

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https://opinyon.net/opinion/self-learning-in-a-fast-changing-world

26/08/2025

Starting today, August 26, fuel prices are going up again.

Here’s the breakdown:
🔺 Gasoline: +P0.70/liter
🔺 Diesel: +P0.50/liter
🔺 Kerosene: +P0.30/liter

The hike comes as global oil supply tightens and demand keeps climbing in the US. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), we may see more increases in the coming months. 😓

Because of these, gasoline has now reached its highest price this year, already up by P12.10 per liter compared to end-2024 levels. Diesel and kerosene have also posted big jumps since the start of the year.

Just last week, oil firms rolled out mixed adjustments—gasoline went up while diesel and kerosene went down. This week though, lahat pataas na ulit. 😓

OpinYonistas, how are these price hikes affecting your daily budget?

26/08/2025

Pinay tennis star Alex Eala is already guaranteed a whopping P8.7 million prize money after advancing to the next round. 🎾💸

Eala stunned World No. 14 Clara Tauson of Denmark in a nail-biting match yesterday. 🔥

The prize pot of this year’s US Open amounts to record-breaking $90-M; Eala is assured at least $154,000 (P8.7-M). If she makes it past the next round, that figure jumps to P13.4-M — and it only gets bigger from there:
🏅 Round of 16: P22.6-M
🏅 Quarterfinals: P37.3-M
🏅 Semifinals: P71.3-M
🥈 Runner-up: P141.6-M
🏆 Champion: P283.2-M

Eala will be back on court tomorrow, to face Cristina Bucsa of Spain.

Good luck, Alex! 💪

26/08/2025

BREAKING NEWS: PNP Chief relieved from post

Bakit kaya?

In a surprise move, Malacañang has relieved PNP Chief General Nicolas Torre in a memo issued by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Monday, August 25.

No explanation was given for the move, while the PNP has remained silent on the issue.

Torre, who was appointed PNP chief last June, immediately became the target of controversy after accepting Davao City Acting Mayor Sebastian Duterte's boxing dare, which drew criticism.

Most recently, he also confirmed rumors of "internal conflicts" within the police force, following the National Police Commission (Napolcom)'s reversal of the reassignment of senior police officials.

OpinYonistas, what do you think caused Malacanang to dismiss Torre from his post?

26/08/2025

2 hinihinalang illegal loggers, huli

Dalawang lalaking hinihinalang sangkot sa iligal na pagtotroso ang nadakip ng mga awtoridad sa Atimonan, Quezon kamakailan.

Ayon sa ulat ng Maritime Law Enforcement Unit ng Philippine National Police, naharang ang dalawang suspek na kinilala sa mga alyas na “Leo” at “Jose” na sakay ng isang tricycle sa Barangay Lubi, Atimonan, Quezon.

May dala umanong dalawang piraso ng chainsaw ang dalawang suspek ngunit wala silang maipakitang permit para sa mga ito, habang ang isa sa mga ito ay nadiskubreng expired na ang rehistro.

Dahil dito ay hinihinalang sangkot ang dalawa sa illegal logging activities sa naturang lugar.

Nakadetine na ang dalawang suspek na nahaharap sa kasong paglabag sa Republic Act No. 9175 (Chainsaw Act of 2002).

(Jane Hernandez)