REFLECTIONS TODAY Words are often seen as inferior to actions. “Actions speak louder than words,” we are always being reminded of. Indeed, words can be uttered gratuitously, that is, without any grounding, weight, or basis, just like big but often empty promises at elections. But this is not...
The Marcos administration borrowed more from local and foreign sources in the first 10 months of the year to bridge the government's budget deficit. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that the national government's gross financing rose by 23 percent from January to October 2024 to P2.429...
As the year winds down and we head into the holiday season, it's crucial to stay alert and adopt smart habits to avoid falling prey to digital tricksters. Think of your online presence as an extension of your home. You wouldn't leave your doors unlocked and windows open, inviting unwanted guests to...
Even with the controversial P1.3 billion budget slashed from the Office of the Vice President (OVP), Senate Finance Committee chair Senator Grace Poe said the office can still perform its mandate with P733 million. In a press conference on Wednesday, November 27, Poe said that members of the Upper...
The Marcos administration posted a fiscal surplus of P6.3 billion in October, driven by increased revenue collection and slower growth in government spending, the Bureau of the Treasury reported. In a statement, the Treasury said the rare budget surplus marked a turnaround from the P34.4 billion...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), revealed Wednesday, Nov. 27, that he temporarily relieved all the military personnel assigned to the security team of Vice President Sara Duterte. The members of the Vice Presidential Security and...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jimmy Larida on Wednesday, November 27 said there are no grumblings within the AFP despite the ongoing feud between President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Larida made this assurance...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Education will investigate a “Peeping Tom” teacher who allegedly watched a female staff shower during the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Jamboree in Calinog town, Iloilo. BOY Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) at the 2024 provincial jamboree in Calinog...
The Adamson University Communication Department successfully held its fourth annual KOMMotion Film Festival (KMFF), a showcase of short films created by its third-year students, on Tuesday, Nov. 26. CELEBRATING STUDENT FILMMAKING — The comedy short film 'Bert, Tubero!' bags the Audience...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Awaiting the Lord’s return and taking seriously our following of Jesus may lead us into persecution and hardships. Our Lord’s life attested to this: He was always challenged and harassed by His opponents who either doubted or altogether refused to accept Him. Even in our...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL In 1972, Australia’s representative to the Miss Universe Pageant held in Puerto Rico was a stunning woman from Perth named Kerry Ann Wells. She had a memorable answer to the question asked the five finalists: “If you can change who you are today, who would you want to be?”...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH In today’s fast-paced political landscape, success in campaigns requires more than just a candidate’s charisma, clever slogans, and traditional ground operations. Political strategies have evolved into a sophisticated interplay of timeless tactics and advanced technologies,...