February is National Arts Month (NAM), an annual tribute to the richness and diversity of Filipino creativity. Since 1991, February has been designated as National Arts Month through Presidential Proclamation No. 683, signed by President Corazon C. Aquino. This month-long...
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at curbing nuisance candidates by adding more grounds for declaring a candidate as such, with violators facing a ₱500,000 fine. Once enacted, this is certain to ease the job of the Comelec in determining nuisance candidates in...
Health is wealth. This is why the passage of House Bill (HB) No. 11357, which proposes significant amendments to the Republic Act No. 11223, more commonly known as the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, is crucial in ongoing efforts to reform healthcare in the country. This bill aims to...
On Feb. 4, the world observes International Human Fraternity Day, a United Nations initiative promoting mutual respect, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful coexistence. This observance — which originated from the historic Document on Human Fraternity signed in 2019 by Pope Francis and...
The Philippines’ 5.6 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2024, while a testament to the economy’s resilience, fell short of the government’s target of at least six percent. This modest growth rate underscores the challenges the country faces amid global economic...
Today, Feb. 2, 2025, the Manila Bulletin celebrates its 125th anniversary, a monumental milestone in Philippine journalism. Through many challenges, the most recent of which are the changing landscape of delivering and consuming news, misinformation, and technological advances, the Manila...
A ₱200 daily wage increase proposal is now being tackled in the House of Representatives. This sounds good as it would provide economic relief to Filipinos struggling to make ends meet. However, lawmakers must carefully weigh the needs of Filipino workers against the economic...
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...
