In Bacolod, youth-led project gives hope to child offenders

Jhio Jan Navarro 01/01/2023

BACOLOD CITY—Nick (not his real name) was brought to the city’s Social Development Center (SDC) here more than a year ago. Then 17, he was one of the minors sent to the center for processing after committing…

Apo Island: Diver’s haven

Jhio Jan Navarro 09/04/2022

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Philippines — Jack Baller, a tourist and diving instructor from Miami, Florida, was in awe of what he saw during a recent dive off Apo Island. “You won’t see any of these in…

Students decry graduation dress code for LGBTQIA

Jhio Jan Navarro 07/12/2022

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, Philippines —The student council of the University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas based in Iloilo province has denounced the decision of the school administration to require students who are part of the LGBTQIA community to…

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