DICT, CICC Cancel Planned Roblox Ban After Safety Commitments 

08 April, 2026

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (D.I.C.T.) and Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (C.I.C.C.) have officially withdrawn plans to ban the online gaming platform Roblox in the Philippines, April 7.

Grand Lenten Procession Marks Holy Wednesday in Baliwag

03 April, 2026

The City Government of Baliwag, in coordination with multiple agencies, has fully mobilized traffic and environmental measures for the Holy Wednesday Grand Lenten Procession on April 1, as large numbers of devotees are expected to gather.

Marcos’ Palm Sunday message; optimism, unity, and selflessness

31 March, 2026

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made a message to the country on Palm Sunday, March 29, encouraging optimism, unity, and selflessness for the Holy Week.

Marcos Jr. Signs RA. No. 12316, Allows Suspension of Excise Tax 

26 March, 2026

After declaring a national energy emergency on March 24, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed RA No. 12316, granting him the authority to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products when global oil prices surge, March 25.

Marcos declares state of national energy emergency amid Middle East conflict

25 March, 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday, citing the conflict in the Middle East and the threat it poses to the availability and stability of the country’s energy supply. Executive Order No. 110 will remain in force for one year unless lifted or extended by the President. 

The Marynette scribes triumph in RSPC 2026; halts SMCB’s NSPC ‘drought’

22 March, 2026

NSPC Bound!

St. Mary's College of Baliuag, Inc. (SMCB) made history in the recently concluded Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) after one of The Marynette scribes secured a spot in the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC), which will be held in Ormoc City, Leyte, on April 13-17, ending the school’s 12-year-long NSPC drought.

Censorship and the Allergy of Truth

01 April, 2026

Sometimes, silence arrives before anything dares to make a sound. It curls into corners, bends habits, and shapes what is possible long before a word is spoken.

The Five Ways in a World of Decline

31 March, 2026

In this day and age of unrelenting conflict, it’s easy to recognize disorder as the brand-new natural state of human affairs. News of abuse of power, greed schemes, failing systems, and war-torn nations begins to surround the world’s every crevice, pointing people to a reality ungrounded, almost as if turmoil is warranted and fit for the now. 

Brainrot Culture or Broken System?

31 March, 2026 

Skibidi, brainrot, rizz, and gyatt. These are the words kids are picking up nowadays because of platforms like Roblox and similar online spaces. Yes, it may sound funny and harmless at first. To me, they show how fast young minds absorb whatever they see online without fully understanding it. 

The finish line: a win or a loss?

25 March, 2026 

In politics, timing is everything. After the 2022 elections, Philippine politics may still appear peaceful, but the race for the next president may already be on. Vice President Sara Duterte declared her intention to run as the president of the Philippines in the 2028 national elections in February 2026—a declaration made two years before the official campaign season even begins. 

The Price to Pay for Gas

20 March, 2026 

Does the phrase “Iran is weeks away from developing nuclear weapons” sound familiar? Because it is. It’s the same thing they've been saying for years about Iran, claiming that the country is a threat, but is it really?

Off-Key, On Point

01 April, 2026

“Sintunado man, basta’t masaya.”

These four words sum up exactly what it feels like to be in a Filipino karaoke session. For us, karaoke is more than just singing. It is an activity shared among family, friends, and sometimes even strangers. While the rest of the world approaches the microphone with perfection in mind, Filipinos sing their hearts out in gatherings without a care in the world, despite being out of tune. This shows that for us, skill comes second to emotion.

Curiosity Dives Deep

01 April, 2026

The ocean is vast, extremely vast. It accommodates so much life within its waters, such as colorful coral reefs, a variety of fish, and so many aquatic animals, making it one large and lively ecosystem.

Isandaan, Sampung Buwan, at Kung Ano Ang Naiwan

01 April, 2026

Katulad ng mga pangkaraniwang nobela, gaano man kahaba o karami ang mga sanga-sangang kuwentong nakapaloob dito, nagtatapos pa rin ang lahat sa isang bantas.

From Green to Gray

25 March, 2026

It is a cruel, national irony that the hands that feed Filipinos are often the ones who are left empty-handed. Every grain of rice on our plate resembles the hard work of a farmer who likely can’t afford the very bowl he filled. The question of how we will farm transitions to who will be left to do it as debt piles higher than the harvest.

Latay ng Kahapon

21 March, 2026

Nakapanlulumo. Walang katarungan. Nakamamatay.

Two Sides of a Mask

18 March, 2026

Imagine a platform where everyone has their own unique spotlight, one dedicated to themselves in a way that only shines where it is presentable. A stage where countless eyes can admire and praise your existence, yet the same gaze can pierce and drag you down further. 

Built on Bare Skin

25 March, 2026

I watch girls in the mirror, dabbing concealer beneath their eyes.

A Sanctuary Between Sentences

19 February, 2026

 In a world that often rushes young people to define themselves too quickly, writing offers a quiet dwelling—a sanctuary between sentences—where they are allowed to linger. It is where words learn to breathe, and where young voices are given the freedom to exist unafraid, unhurried, and whole.

I Knew You’d Find Me Here

14 February, 2026

I have no idea when you’ll read this—only that you probably will. And if you needed me badly enough to find this page, then I’m glad I left a piece of my voice behind.

Gunita

15 Pebrero, 2026

Ano kaya ang pakiramdam ng nagbabasa ng isang librong unti-unting napupunit ang mga pahina? Na sa bawat balik mo, may bahagi ng kuwento ang nawawala, at kahit pilitin mong buuin sa iyong isip, may mga pangyayari na hindi na kailanman mababasa.

In a world where emotional struggles are increasingly common, technology has found a way to listen. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once known only for calculations and automation, is now entering deeply in the vast realm of human emotions. 

The Philippines, famously known for its white-sand beaches, natural wonders, and local delicacies, is a country that most imagine would be the perfect paradise. But, plaguing this tropical wonderland is an annual wave of storms strong enough to wipe out towns, flood streets, and ruin lives.

DOH urges mindful holiday diet, travel

29 December, 2025

Following the Christmas celebrations, the Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to stay mindful of dietary choices and unconscious travel behavior amid the ongoing holiday gatherings. 

PH to observe longest night on December 21

21 December, 2025

The Philippines will experience the longest night of the year on December 21, as the Earth reaches winter solstice at 11:03 PM.

Women’s Month Special: 

Carrying the grace, Claiming the game

31 March , 2026

Best of the best, creme of the crop. Female athletes on the top of their games, whose capabilities, triumphs, and hard-earned achievements are self-narrating tales of the example they set for the sports community and women around the world; continuing the grandest legacy of uplifting fellow females. From their greatest successes and setbacks they refuse to flinch on, they each make their own unique impacts in grace

PVL Intensifies: Who is crown-worthy?

30 March , 2026

The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) continues to energize Filipino sports fans as the 2026 All-Filipino Conference enters a crucial stage this March, featuring intense matchups among the country’s top women’s volleyball teams.

S.Y. 2025-2026’s Final Hurrah

Ignacian Marians relish friendlies in Volleyball Intersection

14 March , 2026

To cap the academic year with camaraderie and sportsmanship, a final whoopee was led by the MAPEH Faculty, through an informal and light-hearted 2026 SMCB Intersection this week, March 9-13.