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A delicate task

Fear, a primal force ingrained into the composition of the human experience, prowls within the shadows of our consciousness. It wears infinite masks—fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of the dark—each a demon haunting the corridors of our minds. It is the cold sweat on trembling palms and the hitch in breath when faced with the unfamiliar. Fear is an ancient companion, both protector and tormentor.

In the cumulation of anxieties, the fear of death stands as a menacing silhouette. It lingers on the periphery of our thoughts, a silent reminder of our mortality. The fear of the great unknown beyond life’s curtain manifests in quiet contemplations and restless nights. It’s the existential chill that pierces the warmth of living. Yet, paradoxically, it’s this very fear that propels us to savor each fleeting moment, to carve significance into the transient nature of our existence.

In the face of mortality, fear takes on a profound dimension. It becomes a reflection of our humanity, a poignant acknowledgment of the fragility that defines our journey through the mystery of life and death. And yet while death is an inevitable destination in all our journeys, we all fortify the door and attempt to stave off the darkness as it approaches.


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Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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