Letters to the Editor

THE Northern Marianas Protection & Advocacy Systems Inc. is the state-designated protection and advocacy system whose mission is to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in the CNMI. With this mission at the forefront, NMPASI has been actively involved in promoting inclusive educa…

I WAS born and raised on Saipan, yet I am not allowed to own land. I understand why, we can see what happened to the Hawaiians. I get it. I am not going to argue for repealing Article IX, but hear me out. There are thousands of people like me, living in the mainland who have made their careers and …

THE Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is at a critical juncture, with the urgent task of revitalizing its economy through enhanced investment, tourism, and business development. Central to this challenge is the need to address the problematic relationship between the Commonwealth Ports A…

IT is becoming increasingly obvious that the operation of the Malampaya Gas Field in Palawan, the Philippines is being run by a company that is  incompetent and unqualified to manage and implement the complex system of processes involved in day-to-day operations of oil and gas exploration and produ…

“INDIAN giver” is a pejorative expression used to describe a person who gives a “gift” and later wants it back or who expects something of equivalent worth in return for the item. It is based on cultural misunderstandings that took place between the early European colonists and the indigenous peopl…

IN a scathing article posted on its website, the Hong Kong-based news outlet BNN Breaking exposed the role of Philippine Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla in awarding the Malampaya gas field service contract to Prime Energy owned by Filipino tycoon Ricky Razon, known to be a good friend of Philippin…

IN August 2023, during the Philippine Congress’s budget deliberations, Department of Energy Secretary Raphael “Popo”  Lotilla made a rather momentous statement to justify the awarding of the Malampaya service contract to tycoon Ricky Razon’s Prime Energy Resources. He said, “the proof of the puddin…

THE Gaza Strip man blurted out “Where is the Arab world?” as he surveyed the carnage, rubble and destruction caused by Israeli bombings of the Palestinian Jabalya-area refugee camp at the start of the Israeli-Hamas war — yes, refugee camp (among several camps) for Palestine Arabs in Palestine Gaza …

DUTY-BOUND to safeguard the truth for the benefit of our people and residents who call our islands home, Save Garapan respectfully requests to correct a misleading article that was published in MV on 2/15/2024. The latest amended language on the original amendment to H.B. 23-85 adds a “new” languag…

IN our journey towards fairness and equality, it is vital to remember the beautiful tapestry of humanity, including those with disabilities. As we mark the World Day of Social Justice on February 20th, it’s a perfect time to recommit ourselves to building a world where everyone, regardless of…