Poverty and hunger. These are pressing issues that remain in our country. Despite the strides in reducing poverty over the past two decades, poverty and hunger remain, and according to a recent SWS survey, have increased. A December 2024 survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) shows that...
Technology is bringing unparalleled opportunities and connections for business, education, entertainment, and other sectors. However, it also exposes the younger generation to risks such as cyberbullying, online predators, and identity theft. This is why Senate Bill No. 2934, the...
State Secretary Marco Rubio’s statement reaffirming to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo the United States’ “ironclad commitment” to assist and defend the Philippines in the event of a hostile attack underscores the enduring significance of the US-Philippines alliance. This...
Today, we pause to remind ourselves of the value of parks or green spaces in our communities, and the benefits of taking a walk. In the rapidly urbanizing landscape of the Philippines, parks and green spaces are not mere luxuries but essential components of sustainable city living. They...
It’s a long known fact that the country has a mounting plastic waste problem. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Philippines generates an estimated 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, ranking as one of the top contributors to marine...
The news that EDSA, Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare, will be rehabilitated this year, possibly starting in March, has become a significant concern to all commuters in the metro. The rehabilitation project, while essential, will inevitably reduce road availability during...
Amid the economic turbulence that continues to batter Filipinos, especially the low-income earners, the call to suspend the implementation of the one-percent Social Security System (SSS) premium increase continues to gain ground. Two resolutions have been filed separately in the House of...
Last week, spirited debate over the enactment of a law mandating sexuality education among adolescent Filipinos seeped from social media to the mainstream national dailies. In an interview, President Marcos stressed that the implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in public...
The Philippine government’s efforts to boost tax collections have far-reaching implications for national and local development. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto highlighted last week the transformative potential of the Mandanas-Garcia ruling, which will increase the share of local government...
The mounting impact of climate-related disasters has exposed the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. Fossil fuels, the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, are at the heart of this crisis, accounting for over 75 percent of global emissions. Recognizing the critical importance...
As the nation prepares for the May 12, 2025, National and Local Elections (NLE) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has established checkpoints nationwide. These checkpoints, active from Jan. 12 to...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Galileans in Jesus’ time were burdened by state taxes paid to Rome and Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee who imposed direct taxes on land properties and individuals (head taxes). Indirect taxes were also imposed on transit trade and market exchanges in Capernaum, an important...
