Today, Dec. 18, the global community observes International Migrants Day. Commemorating this important event is an opportunity to reflect on the often overlooked yet undeniable role migrant workers play in helping shape economies, sustain industries, and, ultimately, foster the prosperity of...
Determined to ensure the stability of the price of rice at the retail level, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel has been doing the rounds of Kadiwa ng Pangulo kiosks where the staple is selling at ₱40 per kilo. This comes on the heels of latest projections made by the US Department of...
‘Be prepared,’ the Scout motto, is both a timely and timeless reminder. Oxford Dictionary’s definition of mindfulness offers a comprehensive concept of being prepared: “the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something; a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness...
The discovery of widespread use of fake Person with Disability (PWD) identification cards reveals a troubling culture of dishonesty that has far-reaching consequences for the government, businesses, and, most significantly, the PWD community itself. In a Senate hearing investigating the tax...
The President’s recent signing of Republic Act No. 12079, or the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists again highlights the government’s support for the tourism industry. Under the newly signed law, tourists can claim a refund on the value-added tax for goods personally...
A recent study by geologists from the University of the Philippines-Diliman has brought attention to the alarming rate of land subsidence in Greater Manila, Metro Davao, and Metro Iloilo. The municipalities of Bulakan, Guiguinto, and Balagtas in Bulacan stand out for their severe sinking rate of...
Will the series of challenges besetting the country — ranging from rice supply shortages to soaring prices as well as systemic issues like smuggling and market manipulation — finally come to an end? These problems have been threatening the livelihoods of millions of rice farmers and putting the...
While the country’s workforce grew from 47.79 million to 48.16 million in October 2024 — or by 370,000 — the National Statistician expressed concern that underemployment in the Philippines has risen from 11.7 percent to 12.6 percent, reflecting a troubling trend in the country’s labor...
Filipinos celebrate the longest Christmas season starting on the day the “ber-months” roll in. And when December comes, the spirit of Christmas envelops our communities in its festive warmth. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of gift-giving, holiday parties, and...
Every December, the Philippines observes National Volunteer Month (NVM), a time to honor the selfless contributions of individuals and groups who dedicate their time and effort to uplift communities. Volunteering embodies the bayanihan spirit — a cornerstone of Filipino culture...
President Marcos, in a meeting with Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development Mary Ng, has pitched the Philippines as an attractive business hub, underscoring the country’s ambition to become a leading investment destination. To make this vision a...
Last week, Pasig and Roxas cities celebrated the graduation of nearly a thousand families from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, or 4Ps, the government’s flagship poverty reduction program. Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto aptly dubbed the program, Pugay Tagumpay, as truly, it is a tribute to...
