Letters to the Editor

A successful Pistang Pinoy, thanks to CNMI community

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…
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A serious matter

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…
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Seriously

THE demise of the CNMI is not the typhoons but the loss of permanent reliable air transportation. The CNMI cannot bring in tourists or products for the business community on a timely and needed schedule. The second and most glaring observation is that the CNMI government cannot even make payments f…
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On the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Byrnes

DEAR brothers and sisters in Christ, With deep sadness, I share news that Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Byrnes has passed away. Our dear friend and beloved former Archbishop of Agaña entered eternal life at about 9:41 on Saturday morning, May 31. The Most Rev. Edward J. Weisenburger, Archbishop of…
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Political self-determination for Pacific Islanders

WHO? What? Where? When? Why? These are the basics when it comes to informing others about events. Historical events are often significant when there are delinquent payments in a Capitalist Democracy. Often when Pacific Islanders negotiate with an administering power, there is only fish and taro and…
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Toxic minds paralyze senses

THE toxicity of vengeful minds has permeated the airwaves including social media in almost all forms and outlets. Even in places which are considered sacred are not spared. Religious institutions and places of worship where one can go and seek refuge for spiritual enlightenment and consolation are …
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The center lane is not your chill zone

HAVE you noticed our newly paved roads and freshly painted lanes? Beautiful, right? Especially that shiny center lane. Too bad some folks are treating it like their personal freeway. Let’s clear this up: the center lane is for left turns only. Not for cruising, passing, merging, texting your cousin…
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Desperate measures in desperate times

IN these trying times, and amid Trump’s questionable and unethical behavior, American voters never expected to lose their jobs or to green-light the President’s dismantling of the Constitution, along with the rules and protocols that protect the U.S. and its global interests.  Trump’s activities ar…
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Deep concern and disappointment

TO Rep. John Paul Sablan, chairman, Saipan & Northern Islands Legislative Delegation. Dear Chairman Sablan: On behalf of The Marianas Business Network, I am writing to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent veto of our $5,000 funding request by the Governor. As a grass…
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