The Department of Social Welfare recently announced a major effort to tackle hunger and undernutrition, especially among kids. The Food Stamp Program (FSP) aims to address involuntary hunger, malnutrition, and stunting in Filipinos. Through the FSP, beneficiaries can buy select nutritious foods at...
The Department of Agriculture declared a food security emergency last month after the National Price Coordinating Council issued a resolution urging such a critical move. This was primarily in response to the surging cost of rice, which has reached ₱50 to ₱60 per kilo. The emergency declaration...
It's expected! The directive of newly minted Secretary Vivencio "Vince" Dizon for "all" the second-tier, holdover officials at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to submit their "unqualified courtesy resignations" has been expected. Yes, Virginia, in my exit interview with his predecessor,...
Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the full cashless payment system on expressways, a move that followed the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) mandate that all vehicles must be equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) for cashless payment by March 15, under...
The 8th Philippine International Farm Tourism Conference kicked off on Feb. 24 and wraps up tomorrow, Feb. 26th, at the KCC Mall General Santos City. The theme, "Stimulating Sustainable Economic Growth in Rural Communities through Farm Tourism," drew around 500 participants, including local and...
Top Line Hi Tech and Synergy Corp. has partnered with the Provincial Government of Aklan to implement a smart port system at Boracay's Caticlan and Cagban ports to enhance the ticketing process and improve port management. In a statement, Eugene Erik Lim, Topline Hi Tech president and chief...
There will be a changing of the guards at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) this Monday, the eve of the bloodless revolution’s anniversary, with Jaime “JJB” J. Bautista turning over the helm to former Covid-19 Czar Vivencio “Vince” Dizon. PFI Transport Deal of the Year Asia Pacific,...
The book The Right Kind of Failing Well by HBS Professor Amy C. Edmondson provides a comprehensive framework for understanding different types of failure and offers practical strategies for leveraging them to foster learning and innovation. History and research alike underscore that errors, when...
According to Dale Bronner, a well-known speaker and preacher, professionals in public practice—accountants, doctors, lawyers, and even service providers who handle multiple clients—should know not only how to manage those clients but also how to "protect their own peace.” Dealing with various...
As the midterm elections approach, an advocacy group on Saturday, Feb. 15, urged candidates to prioritize education reform, emphasizing its significance for students, teachers, and the future workforce. (DepEd file photo) In a statement, the industry-led advocacy group Philippine Business for...
The demographics in malls and other establishments have changed. Yes, Virginia, the demographics, including Filipinos' behavior towards pets, have changed significantly over the last 10 years. Walking around malls and diners, you often see couples, groups of friends, and families with pets, either...
BY JOEL DABAO The Philippine Senate recently passed the Konektadong Pinoy Bill (Feb. 5, 2025), a landmark piece of legislation poised to supercharge the nation's internet landscape. Its core provision? Eliminating the congressional franchise requirement for building internet infrastructure. This...
