If there is one sector that could truly help us recover from the dire effects of the pandemic and truly help bring employment and opportunities for the majority of Filipinos, it is tourism. Tourism is not only about presenting our best beaches and newest hotels, it is not just about showcasing our...
During his meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the White House last week, President Joe Biden observed that there is a “strong partnership” between the United States and the Philippines, noting, too, the “deep friendship, one that has been enriched by millions of...
As the nation observes Labor Day, it may be well to revisit what the Philippine Constitution provides in Article XIII on Social Justice and Human Rights. Section 3 states: “The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment...
Senior citizens received good news last week. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released ₱42.93 billion to cover the payment of their health insurance premiums for 2023. Sourced from proceeds of the sin tax law, the allotment benefits over 8.5 million senior citizens enrolled in the...
Black Saturday is traditionally observed as a special non-working holiday in the country. But its significance is not as well-known or widely appreciated as Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The solemnity of the two preceding days is lifted; the somber mood is replaced by a return to...
As the overall nationwide outlook on COVID-19 continues to improve, it is time to pay attention anew to the call of hospitals for decisive action by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on the long-delayed reimbursement of their claims. Last Nov. 3, only 1,591 new cases were...
