The religious sector plays a key role in the fight against illegal drugs, Department of the Interior and Local (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said on Monday, Jan. 16, as he seeks support of various religious groups in the recalibrated drug war. Abalos said the aspect of...
AVANT GARDENER Yvette Tan “The destiny of nations depends on what and how they eat” — Brillat-Savarin (French politician and gourmand who had a cheese named after him) It’s said that a man’s heart is through his stomach, and so it is with countries. A well-fed person has a better capacity...
Citing “a new chapter of public service,” Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Saturday, Dec. 24, called on Filipinos to contribute to nation-building in an aim “to build a stronger nation” and uplift the lives of everyone. Vice President Sara Duterte (OVP photo) In her...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday morning, November 30 called on Filipinos to emulate the heroism of Gat Andres Bonifacio by contributing their share to nation-building. Romualdez made the call as he joined President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the commemoration of the 159th...
Andres Bonifacio’s heroism is honored today by the Filipino nation on his 159th birth anniversary. His preeminent stature as a national hero whose birth date is declared a non-working public holiday is anchored on his role as the Father of the Philippine Revolution. His "Monumento" is a popular...
Leaders of various nations have accepted the important role of science and technology, along with innovation, in achieving economic growth and making the lives of their constituents better. Having a genuine concern for national development, President Marcos took the opportunity at the opening...
Over 1,800 cases of abuse against children have been reported to the Department of Education (DepEd) from 2019 to 2022, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 24, said. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN “As of October 2022, DepEd’s Learner Rights and Protection Office...
The Philippines is now gearing up to be a major maritime nation, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista announced Monday, November 21, 2022. For this reason, the DOTr seeks to strengthen maritime sector agencies, such as the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Maritime...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday, Nov. 9, underscored the important role that congressional spouses play in nation-building, pursuing socio-economic endeavors, and in pushing for legislative initiatives. Speaker Martin Romualdez administers the oath to new officials of the Congressional...
HOTSPOT Tonyo Cruz As a kid, I found first day of school was almost always a happy, exciting time. Except, of course, for the truly first day at kindergarten or Grade 1, which not a few cry about. But for the rest of our student days, most of us would look forward to rejoining friends, discovering...
Modernizing luxury Auto Nation Group, the official importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines, has just launched the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. This fifth generation has been thoroughly redesigned and steps up the game for luxury compact sedans. The new C-Class blends sportiness...
Fidel Valdez Ramos was the first to be elected President of the Philippines who did not have a political background. He ran in only one election; he was elected President in 1992 over six prominent opponents by the slimmest of margins, 23.58 percent. Yet he quickly established common ground by...
