Today, April 7, 2025, marks the 77th observance by the United Nations of World Health Day. Focusing on maternal and newborn health, this year’s celebration is themed "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures," beaming the spotlight on the urgency of ending preventable deaths. The World Health...
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure quality education for Filipino children, more child development centers (CDCs) would be built in the country’s underserved areas, according to Education Secretary Sonny Angara, as he emphasized the significance of giving...
The profound connection between Filipino cuisine and the nation’s history, culture, and identity highlights the celebration of Filipino Food Month (FFM). Every April, FFM is a national initiative that seeks to preserve, promote, and elevate the country’s rich culinary traditions. This...
The alarming rise in dengue cases in the country is a public health issue that requires urgent and concerted effort of the government, private sector, and every citizen. Dengue cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH), have surged by 75 percent compared to the same period last...
The recent series of devastating earthquakes in Myanmar, Thailand, and Tonga should serve as harsh reminders of the vulnerability of seismic hotspots like the Philippines. These events highlight the unpredictability and catastrophic consequences of earthquakes, especially in countries like...
As the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan, Filipino Muslims across the nation join the global Islamic community in celebrating Eid’l Fitr. More than a joyous occasion of thanksgiving, this sacred festival is a testament to faith, self-discipline and communal harmony. In the Philippines...
Japan has long stood as a steadfast ally of the Philippines, fostering a relationship that has evolved into a robust partnership encompassing economic development, infrastructure advancement, and regional security cooperation. This enduring alliance has significantly contributed to the...
There is a global waste crisis that is driving the planet toward destruction. It is fueled by man’s unsustainable production and consumption practices which waste management facilities are ill-equipped to handle. We are familiar with how we consume and dispose things, lured by...
The campaign period for local candidates has officially begun. As of March 28, 2025, those running for governor, vice governor, city and municipal mayor, vice mayor, members of the provincial board and municipal council, and congressional district representative are now allowed to openly...
The planned zero-remittance week by supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte, especially among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), is sparking both concern and debate. This move, aimed at protesting Duterte’s arrest and his eventual turnover to the International Criminal Court (ICC),...
“Dagdag-bawas” scheme—the practice of vote-padding and shaving to manipulate election outcomes—is impossible in an automated election system. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia confidently declared this on Monday, March 24, 2025, in a chance interview with...
In a decisive move to overhaul the Philippines’ transportation sector, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has implemented a series of reforms aimed at enhancing mass transit systems and restoring public trust. His initiatives—including the affirmation of the EDSA...
