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DR. FE DEL MUNDO

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Lifted from Ed Lapiz Katangi-tanging Dr. Fe del Mundo  1. The Harvard “Mistake” Dr. Fe del Mundo became the first woman admitted to Harvard Medical School because the admissions office mistakenly assumed “Fe” was a man’s name. Harvard honored the acceptance when she arrived, making her the first woman ever trained in their pediatric program. 2. First Children's Hospital in the Philippines She sold her own home and possessions after World War II to build the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines, the Fe del Mundo Children’s Medical Center. She lived inside the hospital for years to be close to her patients. 3. The Bamboo Incubator To address the needs of rural clinics without electricity, she invented a bamboo incubator warmed by heated water bottles. This low-cost device saved thousands of premature infants. 4. Wartime Medical Service During WWII, she treated Filipino children and even the children of Japanese soldiers, putting compassion above politics. 5. National Scientist...

AFP vs THE CONSTITUTION

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By Rob Rances The AFP is about to face the biggest test of its constitutional loyalty. For weeks now, may mga bulong-bulungan ng “transition council,” “caretaker government,” at “Resign All” movement na malinaw na sumusubok umiwas, lumihis, o lumagpas sa constitutional line of succession. And with the November 30 protests being framed by certain political factions as a way to “reconfigure” leadership outside the VP, the danger becomes obvious: Some actors want an unconstitutional shortcut. But the 1987 Constitution is unambiguous: If the President resigns, becomes permanently disabled, or is removed—the Vice President automatically becomes President. No committee. No junta. No transition council. No caretaker group. No political negotiating table. Automatic. Self-executing. Non-negotiable. This means only one thing… The AFP must protect the constitutional succession—not the wishes of politicians or political groups terrified of a Sara Duterte presidency. Because under Article II, Secti...

VINDICATED AND VALIDATED

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By Edwin Jamora Congratulations, Maharlika! What a moment of vindication. For years, you stood your ground while the entire machinery of power tried to silence you — 7 lawsuits, death threats, harassment, and the daily bile from Alpotera, the “suntok-suntok” bravado of Chupangga, and the constant smearing by Chongki calling you a liar and fake news. And yet, truth has a funny way of surviving. First, Zaldy Co himself confirmed the corruption you’ve been exposing for years — naming Vangag and Tamby in the very schemes they swore didn’t exist. Then came the second earthquake: Imee Marcos admitting that Bongbong Marcos and his own family struggle with drug use. Exactly the allegations you were attacked, mocked, and nearly destroyed for saying out loud. They silenced you. They threatened you. They tried to break you. But the truth has now spoken for you — straight from the mouths of the very people who tried to deny it. Today, you’re not just vindicated. You’re validated, proven right, and...

SAMPAGUITA

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From Saga Sphere SAMPAGUITA: THE NATIONAL PRIDE SONG OF THE PHILIPPINES “Sampaguita”, often sung or performed in schools, cultural events, and national celebrations, is one of the most iconic traditional Filipino songs that honors the national flower of the Philippines—the sampaguita, a small white jasmine known for its delicate fragrance and symbolism of purity, humility, and unwavering love. This folk song is more than just a melody; it is a reflection of Filipino identity, a musical tribute to the values deeply embedded in the nation's soul. Each lyric captures how Filipinos view beauty—not through grandeur or extravagance, but through simplicity, gentleness, and quiet strength. The sampaguita flower, though small, is precious and dignified, much like the Filipino spirit that thrives with resilience despite hardships. Traditionally, “Sampaguita” has been performed by children in schools as a way to introduce them to cultural pride at an early age. Its melody is soft and graceful...

PSYCHOPATHIC REVENGE

By Paulino Misa 15 November 2025 BBM's PSYCHOPATHIC REVENGE The practical reality is that Jr. perfected what his father was not able to do and if you want to psychoanalyze it seems to me that BBM has long been planning his revenge on the country who caused his father's ignonimous end and decades-long unburial.  That he had to get rid of the ones who allowed him to gain power means nothing to him. His only goal is to bring the country and the Filipinos who committed such calumny to their knees in eternal misery.  That is evident from the moment he took office and IMMEDIATELY began his rule of plunder. In short, he is really a cocaine-fueled psychopath like the Al Pacino movie. He is not plundering for the money. He is using most of it to simply buy off anyone to bend them to his wishes on a name your price, sky is the limit basis.  Whereas people used to be bought off only with a few millions or tens of millions, he has raised it up to a whole new level of billions and hun...

FLY FREE

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Cong. Paulo Duterte

PHILIPPINE GIANT BAMBOO

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From Hello, BKDNN In the hills of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, floods and soil erosion are real threats to farms, homes, and communities. But one woman has been quietly building a natural solution — armed not with machines, but with Philippine Giant Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper). Ma'am Myrna Decipulo, retired government worker and locally known as the Mother of the Giant Bamboo, has spent decades propagating bamboo on her family land. Together with her late husband Sir Bert, she built a nursery that has distributed nearly a million bamboo propagules across the Philippines, training farmers, indigenous communities, and LGUs in sustainable planting techniques. Bamboo isn’t just an ordinary plant. Its dense root system stabilizes soil, absorbs rainwater, and reduces runoff, making it a natural shield against floods and landslides. Its rapid growth, regenerative properties, and carbon-storing ability make it a key player in climate adaptation — a role recognized by initiatives like Rizome Bamb...