“Those who have less in life should have more in law” was the credo that serves as the enduring legacy of the late former President Ramon Magsaysay. According to the Social Weather Stations’ March 2024 survey on self-rated poverty, there is an estimated 12.9 million poor families in the...
At the first-ever National Higher Education Summit held last week, President Marcos declared that “the most important service that government must provide to its people is a good education.” Noting that in the recent Times Higher Education’s 2024 Asia University Rankings, no Philippine...
Today would be a good time to explore a museum to revisit the stories that formed the Filipino culture and identity. Even for avid museum visitors, there will always be something new about an artifact that will give another view to an old story. Today would also be a good day for story-telling. Sit...
Major changes have been brought about by the shift from analog to digital technology. Social media platforms are now dominant, serving as the most influential purveyors of information and new ideas. One of the beneficial outcomes of these changes is the emergence of influential women and youth...
The testimony of an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) official before a Senate hearing was quite revealing. The regulatory body primarily relies on desk monitoring—wherein companies are required to submit a report on the conditions of their plants—rather than conducting physical...
La Niña, the opposite of El Niño, is a climatic phenomenon characterized by unusually cooler sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. While El Niño brings drought and heat, La Niña tends to trigger above-normal rainfall, potentially leading to flooding,...
Last week, the Supreme Court (SC) demonstrated its will to ensure equal and inclusive justice, one of the four guiding principles in the Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) 2022-2027 enunciated by the en banc led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo. At the joint 2024 Asia and the...
Today, the world pauses to pay tribute to a woman who is privileged to be called “Mama,” “Mommy,” “Nanay” and other endearing terms that carry the statement – “This woman is part of me!” Being called “Mother” conveys honor, respect, trust, and love. To the one called...
“The month of May is the peak fishing season in the Philippines, an appropriate occasion for direct beneficiaries to show their support for management initiatives pertaining to the oceans.” This was among the rationale for Presidential Proclamation 57, signed in 1998, declaring May as...
With El Niño projected to persist until the end of May 2024 and the specter of La Niña looming, it’s crucial for everyone to take proactive steps to safeguard lives, homes, and communities. In fact, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration has...
Technology has revolutionized our way of life—the way we live, work, and communicate. Unfortunately, alongside the benefits of technology, there’s a darker side to it—the rise of scams and other fraudulent schemes that have victimized the public. In 2023, at least ₱155 million...
The Philippines offers to foreign investors incentives for long-term growth and profitability. In his meetings with heads of state and business leaders, President Marcos has pitched the country’s value proposition that is anchored not just on pro-business regulations but, more importantly, on the...
