Letters to the Editor

I HAVE been mindful and protective about my right to vote, but everything is getting worse instead of improving. Voters have been tricked and fooled. What’s happening is the opposite of what they hoped for when they voted for Trump. Trump came into office with a good enough economy but he only made…

PLEASE pass the CCC abolition bill and thus protect both the business community and the CNMI government from futile legal trauma, which goes on forever solving nothing, wasting needed time and funds as we have seen over the last 20 years. This also keeps the U.S. federal government from being invol…

THE joy of the Marianas was revived today as the July 4 festival and parade showed what truly these islands and their people value so much. I have written many comments regarding the strength of a unified CNMI citizenry. Today, again for all to see the joy, glory, and strength of magnificent, hand-…

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree with our U.S. Congresswoman, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, on the plan to stabilize the NMI workforce. I am also very concerned about the continued reduction in the number of people living on our islands. I understand that current estimates are 30,000 to 40,000 people in the CNMI. Th…

I WOULD like to take this opportunity to share with you some recent events that warrant immediate attention to the plight of the Church Universal that may open-up positive dialogue between Christians, Non-Christians and Non-Believers in all of Oceania. The first item that remains necessary is HOW D…

THE people of the Marianas are intentionally burdened by processes not meant to serve their home’s interests. What is happening in the Mariana Islands is connected to escalating global tensions. As military colonies of the United States, our communities are overwhelmed by formal comment periods for…

OUR nation has two major political parties to balance power. Both — the Democrats and Republicans — must uphold U.S. laws 24/7, 365 days a year. No excuses. No exceptions. We have ethical responsibilities, rules, and regulations designed to hold those in power accountable. The problem today is that…

THE United Filipino Organizations successfully hosted its Annual Pistang Pinoy Festivities on June 8 in celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day. UFO also held a flag-raising ceremony on June 12, 7 a.m. at Aqua Resort Club. It was attended by members of the Filipino Community, CNMI Gove…

DEAR Attorney General Edward Manibusan: I am writing to formally seek your assistance and guidance regarding a serious matter involving Ms. Melinda Villaneuva, whose recent behavior has raised significant concerns for public safety and community well-being. On June 6, 2025, Ms. Villaneuva contacted…