Each of us has a battle to fight, but first steel your resolve By Poch Eulalia While many are quick to joke that a New Year’s resolution only ever lasts a week, there are people out there who look to the coming year with hopes for real and lasting positive change. To remind us that life is a...
A glance into the crystal ball of science and data to prepare for the post-pandemic year NEW META The metaverse, AI technology, sustainability, and high quality content are some of the primary trends this year “Only the unknown frightens men,” says the French poet, journalist, novelist, and...
Today, the start of a new year, we are unified by hope and willing to work toward the same goal – a better economy and a better life for all. Despite the significant increases in the prices of fuel, food, and services, 92 percent of Filipinos said they will face the new year with hope, according...
More firecrackers were seized while 60 persons were penalized for using open pipe mufflers in Muntinlupa on New Year’s Eve. According to the Muntinlupa City government, as of 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, nearly 4,000 pieces of firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices including 52 improvised “boga” were...
Vice President Sara Duterte is hoping that the people and government's efforts to build the nation will eventually result in the success of the country. In her New Year message, Duterte said the upcoming new year will mark "a new and promising season of growth" for every Filipino. She called on the...
Private hospitals are prepared for the possible increase in the admission of patients with firecracker-related injuries in light of the New Year celebrations according to a health expert. (Unsplash) Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) President Dr. Jose Rene De Grano, in a...
Here's some good news to start the year 2023. (MANILA BULLETIN) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda reminded Filipinos on Saturday, Dec. 31 that half a month's worth of salary awaits them as part of the windfall from the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law. “A 13.5th month...
To promote the development of sports programs and train young athletes for international competitions, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and its partners will launch the first-ever Philippine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Games next year. (Photo courtesy of CHED) “ROTC is not...
If you love your potato chips then pay close attention to congressmen starting next month. (Unsplash) The House Committee on Ways and Means chaired by Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda will start deliberations on proposed junk food taxes this 2023. “We will begin briefings on junk food taxes,...
The Department of Transportation plans to revive the privatization for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in 2023. Already, the agency plans to formulate the terms of reference (TOR) for auctioning off the rehabilitation of the airport, with the help of the Asian...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered all its chiefs of police and commanders to strictly implement the designation of community fireworks display areas in their respective areas of responsibility for the New Year revelry. PNP chief information officer Col. Redrico Maranan said the move...
The Taguig City government has announced areas in different barangays designated as firecracker zones where people can safely welcome the New Year. This is based on City Ordinance No. 87, enacted in 2018, which the city government said provides that “it shall be unlawful for any person to...
