Last Holy Week, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), was expectedly crowded as residents and tourists traveled to and from the nation’s major islands. In mid-March, President Marcos witnessed the signing of a concession agreement involving a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between the...
The Philippines has joined the call of members of the United Nations for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, to render an Advisory Opinion on the Obligation of States in respect to Climate Change. Recall that the Paris Agreement, a legally binding...
After Good Friday when Christians commemorate the suffering and death on the cross of Jesus, comes Holy Saturday or Black Saturday which marks the time when Jesus Christ was buried in the tomb. As the Vatican News puts it, it is the “interlude between the pain of the death of Jesus and the joy of...
Today, the Christendom observes Good Friday in remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. Jesus Christ’s death on the cross was a fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation. Through His death, He spared mankind from eternal condemnation to underscore God’s...
A rising tide of public concern over severe traffic congestion in Metro Manila requires serious consideration of a holistic plan submitted by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) that has received support from the Cabinet, legislators and concerned civil society organizations....
Creative industries are now trillion-peso contributors to the Philippine economy, accounting for ₱1.72 trillion or 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest during the most recent five-year period, according to the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) last week. The...
Today’s observance of Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week that culminates on Easter Sunday, the greatest feast of Christianity. The blessing of palms highlights the celebration, as these are carried by the faithful in a ritual procession into church. The blessed palms are kept in homes, then...
“The Biggest Hour for Earth” happens today, March 23, when millions of people across the globe will switch off non-essential lights for 60 minutes from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate our planet. Known as “Earth Hour” since it started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, the grassroots...
Today, March 22, we observe World Water Day. And this year’s theme is Water for Peace. This is apt for the occasion considering that water, which is the lifeblood of our planet, transcends boundaries and connects us all. Its scarcity or abundance can shape the destiny of nations, influence...
The Philippines and the European Union have just announced the resumption of their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, marking a significant step in enhancing economic ties between these two economies. “An FTA with the EU is anticipated to expand market access in goods, services, and...
In successive visits to Germany and the Czech Republic, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has achieved salient diplomatic and economic gains. Leaders of both countries affirmed their support for the Philippines’ adherence to international law on issues related to the South China Sea. Moreover, key...
Fulfilling the commitment made by President Joe Biden to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. when the latter visited the Unites States in May 2023, a high level trade mission headed by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited Manila last week to discuss the expansion of trade and investment between...
