As the nation watches the ongoing high-profile investigations in the House Quad Committee and the just-concluded Senate probe, the spotlight is once again on the delicate and vital relationship between good governance, the rule of law, and the exercise of democracy. These investigations are...
This Christmas, we have the opportunity to spread the holiday spirit while contributing to the nation’s economic recovery by choosing to buy local products as gifts. Supporting homegrown businesses goes beyond thoughtful gift-giving—it strengthens local industries, provides jobs, and...
A special day to commemorate a national hero or a historical event is important. It is a day to remember the significance of actions of men and events that shaped our history which should give inspiration to the next generation. Nov. 30, Bonifacio Day, is one of these special...
Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, in a recent remark, highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing the legal field. The Chief Justice’s statement comes at a time when technological advancements, particularly in AI, are reshaping...
At the recent Conference of Parties (COP) 29 ministerial dialogue in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Philippines called for “bold actions and sustained, increased financing once and for all for all countries that are perpetually on the frontlines of catastrophic typhoons.” A fortnight ago,...
In 2010, Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso, then 25 years old, left her two young children to her parents’ care in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija to seek proverbial greener pastures abroad. After initially landing in Malaysia, she moved to Indonesia on advice of her Filipino recruiters. Upon arrival...
Almost unnoticed – coming after the sixth strong cyclone in a month had left the country’s area of responsibility, and the House hearings on confidential funds and the previous administration’s drug war –was the approval on third and final reading of House Bill No 10985. The proposed...
Tropical cyclones are becoming more frequent and devastating. And as the Philippines faces an increasing frequency of powerful tropical cyclones, the impact of climate change has never been more evident. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration...
A considerable portion of the national budget is allocated to cash assistance programs or what is now popularly known as “ayuda.” In fact in the proposed 2025 national budget, ₱114 billion is earmarked for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), ₱39.8 billion for the...
The recent enactment of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises, or CREATE MORE law, promises to catalyze economic reforms by providing a more competitive landscape for local and foreign investors in two vital ways: first, creating a comprehensive framework for tax...
The Supreme Court of the Philippines’ hosting of the 11th Meeting of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ) in Cebu on Nov. 18-21 marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen judicial cooperation and share best practices among the 10 ASEAN member states. The CACJ...
Road safety continues to be a major concern of countries around the world. Initiatives to cut the number of road deaths and injuries are led by the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety which aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50 percent by 2030. The...
