TOL Views Infrastructure development is the backbone of industrialization. The establishment of structures and facilities that drive economic activities is essential to the success of our thrusts towards national inclusive growth and development. In constructing bridges, buildings, roads, and...
TOL Views Tourism is one of the Philippines’ primary industries. Tourists travel to the country to experience its tropical warmth, the beauty of its pristine waters, and the hospitality of its people, among others. Local and foreign visitors travel to the country through various transportation...
TOL VIEWS Electric power has undeniably become a basic need for the modern man. This energy source has truly revolutionized human life in countless ways and our dependence on electricity to power up homes, offices, transportation, communication, and businesses, among numerous other facets of life,...
'TOL VIEWS Just when the world thought Covid-19 was over, we now fear the resurgence of this deadly virus which took millions of lives worldwide, crippled world economy and halted the people’s lives. The Department of Health declared last Monday that new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the...
'TOL VIEWS All gears continue to fire up in the on-going 32nd Southeast Asian Games and 12th Para Games in Cambodia. Southeast Asian sports once again take center stage as athletes from 11 nations compete in the 37 sports events lined up for the sports meet. The SEA Games scheduled to run from...
‘TOL VIEWS The 72-hour ceasefire in currently destabilized Sudan was indeed a sigh of relief. The three-day breather which started last April 23 bought some time for both Sudanese and other foreign nationals caught in the brewing civil strife to find safe passage to shielded grounds. Our...
'TOL VIEWS Tension between China and Taiwan continues to escalate as the United States warship USS Milius sailed through the Taiwan Strait last Sunday, in what may be perceived as an affirmation of the United States’ readiness to defend Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region amid China’s efforts to...
'TOL VIEWS The recent Pulse Asia survey conducted last March 15-19, 2023 affirms the relevance and timeliness of Senate Bill 2034 or the Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Act. According to the survey, 78 percent of Filipinos agree that mandatory ROTC should be restored. Respondents...
‘TOL VIEWS With only a little over six months before the long overdue barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, preparations are firing on all cylinders to ensure its seamless conduct on Oct. 30, 2023. The Commission on Elections (Comelec), both on the national and local levels, proceed with...
'TOL VIEWS More than two weeks after MT Princess Empress’ descent, it’s still a race against time to contain the spillage in Oriental Mindoro. Each day the sunken vessel continues to leak oil underneath equates to life snuffed out of the sea. Threats to marine life and biodiversity continue to...
‘TOL VIEWS Senator Francis Tolentino The importance of disaster preparedness is, sadly, always best understood after countless lives have already been taken and communities already irreparably damaged. While some will argue that disasters and calamities cannot be predicted, particularly...
‘TOL VIEWS Senator Francis Tolentino Many studies have actually proven that travel, leisure and recreation is a vital human activity that is not only beneficial to human health and wellness but is likewise essential to establishing a vibrant and sustainable economy. The restrictions on...
