The urgency of reforestation continues to be sounded by dozens of government and non-government organizations around the world, their targets for planting trees now in the trillions. Still, there are forests that need more trees. Two weeks ago, the Department of Environment and Natural...
March is a significant month in the Philippines as it marks National Women’s Month, (NWM), a time dedicated to honoring women’s contributions and addressing pressing issues related to empowerment and gender equality. Globally, March 8 is officially recognized by the United Nations as...
The digital age has brought about convenience, innovation, and connectivity. Yet, it has also introduced a new era of deception, with cybercriminals finding increasingly sophisticated ways to exploit technology for their own malicious gain. The recent reports of Filipino billionaires like...
In 1995, Republic Act No. 7941, or the Party-list System Act, was enacted with the noble intention of giving marginalized and underrepresented sectors of society a stronger voice in Congress. It was meant to ensure that those on the fringes—such as farmers, laborers, women, indigenous...
On Feb. 22, 1999, President Joseph Ejercito Estrada issued Executive Order No. 82 on the creation of the EDSA People Power Commission “to perpetuate and propagate the spirit of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.” Eight years later, on Jan. 30, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal...
In the 2025 elections for senators, representatives to Congress, and local government officials, Philippine democracy faces another critical test. The persistent issues of vote buying and vote selling continue to undermine the integrity of our electoral process, eroding public trust and...
It’s Sunday and many households will likely meet a delivery rider who will bring food, drinks, snacks, or gifts to their gates. Because of delivery riders, many of us will be able to stay home and rest, yet still enjoy the usual weekend treats like gourmet coffee, traditional...
Election offense charges and even disqualification from running in the May 2025 elections await candidates found to have campaign materials illegally posted. While the Commission on Elections (Comelec) warning is crucial to maintaining electoral integrity, it raises important questions about...
The May 2025 election is fast approaching; and with it is the political atmosphere that is increasingly becoming charged with divisive rhetoric. Amid the messages of change and reform, a troubling pattern has emerged: the campaign discourse seems more focused on personal attacks,...
The recent promulgation of the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 12009, known as the New Government Procurement Act (NGPA), marks a pivotal advancement in the ongoing battle against entrenched corruption. Building upon the foundations laid by the Government Procurement...
Tourism has long been a cornerstone of the Philippine economy, serving as a vital engine for growth and development. In 2024, the sector achieved a historic milestone, generating an unprecedented ₱760.5 billion in revenues, a 126.75 percent recovery rate from pre-pandemic levels. This...
“What the world needs now is love… it's the only thing that there's just too little of,” so goes an old song whose message remains relevant until today. According to report from Our World in Data, “at least 150 ongoing armed conflicts have been recorded each year recently... There...
