Tandag Bishop Says Filipino Voters Now in ‘Critical Moment of Change’

Tandag bishop says Filipino voters now in ‘critical moment of change’

Tandag Bishop Raul Dael plants a tree during the Season of Creation 2025 event on October 11 in Barobo, Surigao del Sur. —PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TANDAG SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Amid growing public outrage over massive corruption in the national government, Tandag Bishop Raul Dael says some Filipinos are now in a “critical moment of change” — one where voters are increasingly ready to elect honest lead…

Surigao del Sur mayor says no to large-scale illegal mining

Mayor Ronnie Martizano of Barobo, Surigao del Sur during the interview in his office. MindaNews photo by CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, SR. BAROBO, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 18 October) – Barobo Mayor Ronnie Martizano said he remains resolute in his stance against large-scale illegal gold mining operations, particularly those using heavy equipment near riverbanks. “My stand is absolute — not to allow illegal mining near the riverbanks,” Martizano, who …