The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared on Monday, Jan. 6, the onset of the La Niña. La Niña, characterized by an abnormal cooling of sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall and a...
As we step into 2025, it is imperative that we reflect on the importance of our lifestyle choices, particularly our dietary habits, and their profound impact on our health, The rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, and chronic...
The holiday season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but it is also marked by a rise in drunk driving incidents. As we move toward New Year’s Eve, and still with the merry spirit of Christmas in our hearts, there will be more social gatherings and travel that can lead to...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) launched the “Walang Gutom Kitchen” three days ago, an initiative that aims to fight hunger and malnutrition among the country’s most vulnerable populations. The timing of the launch is perfect, coming amid the Christmas season and...
The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Dec. 9 is another reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness, specifically on the need for established and well-designed evacuation centers. Recent reports said that about 54,000 persons living within the four-to-six kilometer danger zone have been...
The urgency of tackling malnutrition and stunting among Filipino children has been emphasized by President Marcos on Dec. 3 with instructions to the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify campaigns promoting healthier food options. This directive aligns with the ongoing implementation of...
Legal knowledge “is an instrument for upholding justice and the rule of law” and should not be wielded “to oppress, distort truth, and subvert justice.” Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo underscored this during the cultural night of the convention of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines...
“One woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by an intimate partner or a family member. “Precisely where they should be most safe, they are least safe, with some 60 percent of intentional killings of women and girls taking place in the home. “Across their lifetime, one in three women, around...
Rice is a staple food in the Filipino diet. It is eaten with every meal, some consuming more of it than others, while a few intentionally regulate their consumption as part of a personal diet. Despite dietary restrictions or financial constraints, a bowl of rice is included in a...
A Day of National Mourning declared in memory of lives lost during the onslaught of a strong tropical cyclone is not an expected act from the President of a country that is visited by at least 20 weather disturbances like storms and typhoons every year. Records on such declarations show that...
After severe tropical storm Kristine left the country comes the recovery phase. How fast can infrastructure be repaired, or built to replace the structures that were damaged or destroyed? How fast can people go back to a gainful occupation after experiencing strong winds and rains that...
As we write this, tropical cyclone wind signals have been raised in many parts of the country, and the heavy rains have turned from intermittent to continuous over Metro Manila since the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 22. Tropical cyclone Kristine, which the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and...
