A Modern “Duel” in the Headlines A verbal clash recently unfolded between Mayor Baste Duterte and PNP Chief Nicolas Torre III, capturing public attention after the Davao mayor issued a public challenge to a duel. For many, it was a shocking and even laughable exchange. But for Visayans, the word “duel” (or sambat, budol, tatlongan) stirs something deeper. It recalls a sacred tradition rooted in honor, justice, and spiritual accountability. But is this what that legacy truly l

Music can heal the soul. We see it in our daily lives—in city streets, quiet homes, even in the remotest barangays. Music keeps us company through joy and sorrow, through bus rides and restless nights. But on the night of July 16, 2025, music did more than accompany us. It fought for something. It stood for someone. That night, The 70’s Bistro Bar became a sanctuary of voices, guitars, and hearts beating for justice. The Noel Cabangon Tour Series made a powerful stop for a be