The testimony of an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) official before a Senate hearing was quite revealing. The regulatory body primarily relies on desk monitoring—wherein companies are required to submit a report on the conditions of their plants—rather than conducting physical...
La Niña, the opposite of El Niño, is a climatic phenomenon characterized by unusually cooler sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. While El Niño brings drought and heat, La Niña tends to trigger above-normal rainfall, potentially leading to flooding,...
Last week, the Supreme Court (SC) demonstrated its will to ensure equal and inclusive justice, one of the four guiding principles in the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) 2022-2027 enunciated by the en banc led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. At the joint 2024 Asia and the...
Today, the world pauses to pay tribute to a woman who is privileged to be called “Mama,” “Mommy,” “Nanay” and other endearing terms that carry the statement – “This woman is part of me!” Being called “Mother” conveys honor, respect, trust, and love. To the one called...
“The month of May is the peak fishing season in the Philippines, an appropriate occasion for direct beneficiaries to show their support for management initiatives pertaining to the oceans.” This was among the rationale for Presidential Proclamation 57, signed in 1998, declaring May as...
With El Niño projected to persist until the end of May 2024 and the specter of La Niña looming, it’s crucial for everyone to take proactive steps to safeguard lives, homes, and communities. In fact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration has...
Technology has revolutionized our way of life—the way we live, work, and communicate. Unfortunately, alongside the benefits of technology, there’s a darker side to it—the rise of scams and other fraudulent schemes that have victimized the public. In 2023, at least ₱155 million...
The Philippines offers to foreign investors incentives for long-term growth and profitability. In his meetings with heads of state and business leaders, President Marcos has pitched the country’s value proposition that is anchored not just on pro-business regulations but, more importantly, on the...
In his Labor Day message, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. honored the Filipino workers as nation-builders, lauding their remarkable contributions to the growth of the national economy by dint of their sweat and toil, both here in their homeland and in all parts of the world. Mindful of the...
Is a day without using a plastic bag, packaging wrap, or a sachet possible? Take time to observe how plastic has become part of our lives, especially in the kitchen where it is used to wrap, store, or carry food, utensils, and everything else. The presence of plastic has become like an essential...
A big boost to the electric vehicle (EV) industry has come with President Marcos’ order to expedite action plans for its development. The administration’s support for the EV industry will be visible soon with the replacement of some 10 percent of government vehicles with EVs, it...
Passwords are more important than ever in today's world, where a significant portion of our lives is spent online. They are the keys to our digital lives that secure sensitive information like bank accounts, medical records, and countless other forms of personal data. To make a habit of changing...
