Category: Opinion-Editorial
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Christianity marks Palm Sunday
Today, the whole of Christendom celebrates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, as he was welcomed by a crowd swinging palm branches while exclaiming, “Hosanna!” For every Christian, this event is a double-edged sword. It is a celebration, yes, but also a prelude to the holiest of days in all of Christianity, one that goes through suffering.
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A four-day workweek in the post-pandemic era
As our economy continues to reopen in the face of dwindling Covid-19 cases, the country is now faced with very high fuel prices due to global supply issues caused by the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This has led to even higher food, utilities, and transport costs — with inflation hitting a six-month high last March. These developments pose significant challenges to ongoing efforts at reviving our ailing economy. More importantly, they add to the heavy burden many Filipinos are still carrying on account of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.
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Araw ng Kagitingan marks historical significance of Bataan, Corregidor and Bessang Pass
Today’s observance of Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the bravery and heroism of Filipinos who fought in Bataan, Corregidor and Bessang Pass.
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We need assurance of stable power supply on election day
Every election cycle, voters and groups are up in arms to raise concerns about our country’s power supply. They fear that fraud, hacking, or cheating may happen if there will be a shortage in electricity during the May 9 national elections. And in a hotly contested election such as this one, a brownout is the last thing that our country needs.
