Mark Lorenz Lacap

‎A historic crossroads has come to the nation as Vice President Sara Duterte finds herself at the center of a legal problem over confidential money. This is the second time the second-in-command has stood before the Senate for a crucial impeachment trial. ‎ ‎Some issues revolving around VP Sara Duterte have been abuse of power and violation of the people’s trust due to misuse of money. The articles of impeachment have been officially approved by the House of Representatives. It was the first...

‎Kada tag-ulan, isa na namang bangungot ang bumabalik sa mga Filipino: Ang baha. Tumaas ang mga lawa, inilubog ang mga kalsada, mga bahay, at mga kahoy. Ngunit sa likod ng mabilis na tumataas na tubig, may isa pang bagay pa ang hindi natin dapat palampasin—ang pondong inilaan para sa flood control na tila bigla na lang nawawala. ‎ ‎Bilyon-bilyon na piso ang inilalaan ng gobyerno para sa mga dike, drainage, pumping station at iba pang mga proyekto para iligtas ang bansa laban sa pagbaha. Ang...

Philippines is being rushed into an AI race, and the fuel is being ripped straight from the ground we call home. From 2024 to 2026, Pax Silica mining has exploded in Zambales, Palawan, and parts of Central Luzon to supply the shiny silica needed for AI chips and data centers. Government and tech firms keep promising “progress” and “global competitiveness.” But walk through those sites nd you’ll see it: bulldozed hills, murky rivers, and trucks hauling out mountain after mountain of silica...