As the 2025 mid-term elections draw closer, political campaigns are now in full swing for candidates running for national positions, and by March 28, the campaign period will officially open for candidates running for local positions. As in past elections, the same issues are...
Transparency and accountability are two crucial elements necessary for good governance and public administration. Sad to state, these two principles are slowly fading away. This is why the move of the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) to strengthen its policy on the protection of whistleblowers...
The heat index in many parts of the country reached alarming levels as the month of March rolled in, and it is not officially summer yet. The highest observed heat index was 43 degrees Celsius in Pili, Camarines Sur on March 2 and 4 and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro on March 4. On March...
These days, the tagline — Do not fall in line, go online — has become the measure of the successful modernization of government and private sector services. Transacting online has become the norm, not the exception, and its availability reflects how a government agency or private...
Dengue fever has arrived alarmingly early in Metro Manila and nearby regions. The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a rapid surge in cases across Region IV-A, Region III, and Metro Manila, with Quezon City already declaring an outbreak after recording 10 deaths, including eight minors....
The official campaign period for senators and party-list groups has started and now we gear up for the May 12, 2025 elections. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) opened the campaign period with a “symbolic gesture for the entire country” launching “Oplan Baklas” to remind candidates that...
The Philippine education system has long been the subject of scrutiny and reform, with initiatives spanning decades aimed at enhancing its quality and accessibility. From the Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education in the pre-martial law era to the establishment of the Second...
Not too long ago, a photo or video images could confirm the existence of a person, situations or locations. But technology has changed that0 and can now place a fake person in a manipulated situation at a created location to make statements — creating deepfake content. “Deepfake”...
The Senate’s approval on third and final reading, of Senate Bill No. 1536, seeking to strengthen the protection of the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP), has brought attention to the critical role wetlands play in the global village. Wetlands sustain biodiversity, mitigate climate...
With the United States looking toward a changing political landscape under the watch of President Donald Trump who is back in the White House for a second term, what’s the future of its relations with the Philippines — a longstanding ally in the Asia-Pacific? As far as Philippine Ambassador to...
In an era where social media connects people globally, it has also become a breeding ground for job scams and human trafficking operations. These fraudulent schemes have victimized countless job seekers by exploiting their aspirations for better employment opportunities. Despite their promises,...
Today, Jan. 9, a massive number of devotees will flood the streets of Manila to honor Jesus Nazareno, formerly known as the Black Nazarene. This centuries-old devotion reflects a collective belief in the power of faith to overcome adversity. The feast, a vivid tapestry of prayer, sacrifice,...
