By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR.
Davao Today

We cannot grasp the enormity of the responsibility we have at our hands as voters.  But we are going to shape a nation which is mired by corruption, poverty, armed conflicts, human rights violations and economic sabotage.  ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR.
Davao Today

Peace comes with a high price.  It comes not just with a symbol of a dove and the signing of agreements.  It comes with a commitment to achieve actual results through genuine and sincere reforms for the majority of the people. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR.
Davao Today

And as the workers, farmworkers and peasants marched and braved the heat, with hundreds of red flags waving, they showed Aquino they are still a force to reckon with, undeterred despite the oppression they are experiencing from massive corporations who stole their lands and displaced them from their homes and livelihood. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR.
Davao Today

As a leader, one must know when to attack and when to surrender.  A good leader must have principles which must not only to be morally upright, but knows what is right and must have the conviction to stand by it. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR. Davao Today Allowing a system that singles out those who criticize the government for its ineptitude and anti-people policies, only reveals the blackhole of impunity, a mockery of the right to suffrage and a joke against the whole electoral system. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR. Davao Today The recent bombing in the area, which affected at least 44 families, including women and children, further paints a dark and grimy picture of impunity of the Aquino administration, a stark contrast to his brightly colored yellow lies and fairy tales of “matuwid na daan.” ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR. Davao Today And as the country observes the Holy Week, we are reminded that the Ten Commandments mandate mankind to follow God’s simple rules, to live life the way it should be.  And these also encourage us to reflect with our beliefs.  Allow me to share mine. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR. Davao Today I am especially grateful that I have a strong Nanay, who also fights for the rights and freedom of the women who are abused and oppressed.  I am happy that my Nanay has stood her ground, picked herself up and walked on despite the heartaches that she has been through. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR. Davao Today There is irony in the festivities of Kaamulan going on. The plight of indigenous peoples continue to deteriorate. With large-scale mining, illegal logging, land-grabbing, aggressive agri-business expanding in many parts of Bukidnon, there will be no more gathering of tribes in the future to speak of. By destroying their land and heritage, we are destroying their future and our history. ...

By BEVERLY ANN S. MUSNI, YR. Davao Today “To write is to choose.” I always carry this battle-cry with pride and honor as a writer and as an alumna of the College Editors Guild of the Philippines. ...