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Fr. Roy Cimagala
At the Core

The sorrow of love

By uniting our unavoidable pains and sorrows to the passion of Christ, we transform earthly suffering into a redemptive, sweet expression of mature Christian love.

Fr. Roy Cimagala
Netnet Camomot
Miss Behavin'

Carbs or gym

There comes a Tuesday in every Filipina's life when she must choose between rice and rest day — and frankly, the rice usually wins.

Netnet Camomot
Fr. Roy Cimagala
At the Core

Only with God…

On the quiet discipline of beginning each task with prayer, and ending it with thanksgiving.

Fr. Roy Cimagala

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Investigation · 18 min read
Investigation · Gold Star Investigates

The paper trail behind P420M in 'ghost' irrigation projects

A four-month review of regional procurement records turned up a constellation of contractors sharing addresses, signatures, and bank accounts.

Investigative Desk
May 18, 2026

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