President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ Jr.’s back-to-back visits to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have produced beneficial outcomes. As it is the 40th year of Philippines-Brunei diplomatic relations, it was an opportune time for the President to engage His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in a...
WALA LANG There are two ongoing must-see exhibits, one in Makati and the other in Antipolo. The former is at the Ayala Museum, of pre-Hispanic gold jewelry and the latter, at the Pinto Art Museum, of objects related to the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade and contemporary art works it has...
Sunday used to be when everyone stopped working to rest. But life moves 24/7 and work on keeping things in order for the public follows the pace. Today, rest days, or days off, are not only on Sundays but on weekdays to keep the 24/7 cycle going. What remains unchanged is the fact that a person...
The rainy season has started, so the state weather agency has declared. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the “onset of the country’s rainy season on Wednesday, May 29 with the occurrence of scattered rain showers, frequent...
As our society ages, it becomes increasingly crucial to address the healthcare needs of senior citizens. These individuals have dedicated their productive years to building our nation, and now it’s our turn to give back. This is why the proposal in the House of Representatives to provide a...
The signing into law of Republic Act No. 11995, known as the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act, is a significant milestone for the country. The newly signed law seeks to establish a comprehensive information system and accounting framework that takes...
Today marks the 59th observance of Flag Day that began after President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 360 on March 6, 1965, noting that “our flag was first raised and received its baptism of fire and victory in the battle of Alapan, Imus, Cavite, on May 28, 1898.” It was...
Already suffering from a protracted El Niño season, large areas of Luzon and Visayas teetered on the brink of electric power failure as the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued several Red and Yellow Alert notices last week. High peak...
“Road traffic injuries are a major yet often neglected public health issue. Deaths and injuries from road crashes are preventable, and all sectors have a role to play in promoting road safety.” This is a message that the World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered many times in the past...
Amid the news of El Nino’s damage to agriculture, preparations for La Niña, and a change in leadership in the Senate, many may have missed the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act or Republic Act No. 11981, on May 22, 2024. The signing...
Housing, jobs, and education are three of the basic needs that the government should address to build a stronger and more prosperous Philippines. In fact in December last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) disclosed that over 25 million Filipinos struggle to meet their basic needs,...
The sudden change in the Senate leadership isn’t something new. It had happened in the past, the most controversial of which was the ouster of then Senate President Jovito Salonga in 1991. On Monday, May 20, 2024, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri stepped down as Senate president, paving...
