It’s a tough world out there, and misinformation can be as damaging as any weapon. Ukraine’s military leadership has had to set the record straight, directly confronting the claims spewing from Russian state media. Moscow has been busy painting a picture that Ukraine is deliberately targeting civilian buildings in the territories Russia illegally occupies. But the Ukrainian General Staff isn’t letting that stand. They’re telling the world, clearly and unequivocally, that this is manipulative nonsense. They emphasize that their forces are focused purely on military targets – the infrastructure and facilities that serve Russia’s war machine. This isn’t just a…

Imagine a bustling gathering, not just of people, but of stories – stories whispered, shouted, and carefully preserved. That’s the essence of the 3rd Mindanao Book Festival, a vibrant event held at Ateneo de Davao University that was so much more than just a place to buy books. It was a soulful conversation, a passionate reclaiming of Mindanao’s voice, a stand against the distortions that have shrouded its true identity for far too long. Think of it as a family reunion where everyone is finally given the mic to share their truth after years of being misunderstood or even silenced.…