The proposal to amend the 1987 Constitution and allow foreign ownership in key sectors like media, education, and advertising, has sparked intense debate. On the occasion of Philippine Constitution Day earlier this month, President Marcos declared: “I will not stand idly by, but rather, will...
The Philippines is blessed with abundant marine resources and vast coastlines. From the turquoise seas of Batanes in the north to the gentle waters of Tawi-Tawi in the south, a diverse array of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves come in abundance. These habitats...
Today, Feb. 20, marks the observance of the World Day of Social Justice, which was initiated by the United Nations in 2007. The theme for this year’s campaign is Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances, underlining the imperative need for countries to share...
Twenty-four years ago today, then President Joseph Ejercito Estrada issued Proclamation No. 229, declaring Feb. 19, 2000, and every year thereafter, as Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos Day “to enable our country and people to properly pay tribute to his patriotism and heroism and be inspired...
Imagination, innovation, and artistic expression are important elements in the Filipino identity. This year’s celebration of National Arts Month (NAM) highlights the significance of these elements, channeling creative energy toward nation building. This observance was initiated by virtue of...
A cancer diagnosis is not easy to deal with for both the patient and the family. It not only disrupts the mood of the day, it changes the way the following days, or months, will roll out. To many, the first thought is that treatment will entail much financial resources, and yet, it may...
Education is deemed a beacon that illuminates the path toward a brighter future and serves as one of humanity’s most powerful tools to attain a better tomorrow. It provides stability — a foundation that no one can wrest away from us. It serves as a key to unlock doors of opportunities for...
Over the past few days, the deadly landslide in Davao de Oro has hogged the headlines. Rescue teams extended their efforts to find survivors, while preparing to shift gears to the retrieval of the remains of those who were killed. According to the DENR-MGB, the site of the latest lethal landslide...
Clean air. That sounds like a concept, not a reality, today as air pollution continues to be a problem in the cities and urban areas, especially where traffic is a problem. Air pollution is defined as a mix of hazardous substances from both human-made and natural sources. “Vehicle...
Love scam is a popular topic today because it’s Valentine’s month and because it continues to victimize so many people. From an innocent message in social media, a love scam progresses to earn the victim’s trust – and love – and the result is not only a broken heart but also the...
Climate change is real and has impacted the life of everyone in the country and around the world. We now experience more frequently rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme weather — the latest of which were the severe flooding in the Davao Region and massive landslide...
The law granting discounts and other privileges to senior citizens, which has already been amended twice, was crafted to give full support to the improvement of the total well-being of the elderly and their full participation in society. The law is a testament to the desire of the state to care for...
