FROM THE MARGINS The world is increasingly becoming digital. Many of our kababayans now buy and sell goods online. People take online classes, track their exercise regimen on FitBit, and use Facebook to keep in touch. More are choosing tablets over news print, and Viber over phone lines. The...
To commemorate the death anniversary of former Benigno ‘Ninoy’ S. Aquino, Jr., “August twenty-one of every year is hereby declared as the Ninoy Aquino day which shall be a national nonworking holiday.” This is according to Republic Act No. 9256 that was signed into law by President Gloria...
“ is not, and should not be a game of chances. Our livelihoods and the oil crisis should be addressed seriously.” This was what Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) Spokesperson Ronnel Arambulo said after receiving reports that fuel subsidy beneficiaries of the...
A House leader has argued in favor of further honing Filipinos' proficiency in English even as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. himself noted that English was "the language of the Internet". (Unsplash) “Keeping our labor force highly attractive for local and international employers is...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo As a follow up to my previous column (Loco over local 8/9/22), I’ve been reflecting on what constitutes a national identity. As a nation having a long colonial history (as writer Carmen Guerrero Nakpil has said, “300 years in the convent and 50 years in...
Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) denounced Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino’s (KWF) order to stop the production and distribution of “political,” “subversive,” and “anti-government” books in schools and public libraries, calling it a bold and clear violation of every Filipinos' right to free press....
The Department of Education (DepEd) honored "Palarong Pambansa” hero Lydia De Vega and expressed hope that young Filipinos will continue to be inspired by her contribution to Philippine sports. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “De Vega is a testament that we can achieve our dreams through hard...
Alliance of Filipino women, Gabriela, on Friday, Aug. 12, slammed Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino’s (KWF) order to stop the production and distribution of “subversive” and “anti-government” books. (Unsplash) “Ipinapaalala natin sa gobyerno na tungkulin nitong ipatupad ang nasasaad sa...
PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita “Migs” Nograles is looking for ways to help current and past Filipino Olympians following the death of track and field legend Lydia De Vega on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Lydia de Vega (Photo from Steph Mercado de Koenigswarter via Facebook) De Vega, who was once dubbed...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for a recalibration of Philippine tourism campaign by focusing more on what it describes as a “Filipino Brand” in order to leave a good and lasting impression when foreign tourists visit the country. DOT Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco said it starts in...
An online solidarity action was held by various peasant groups in the Philippines to solidify their resistance against the Golden Rice project. Masipag farmers reject Golden Rice (Photo courtesy of Masipag Visayas / Facebook) Filipino farmers, on Monday, Aug. 8, launched an online solidarity action...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed the triumphant Philippine team for its successful showing in the recently concluded 11th ASEAN Para Games. (Photo from Bongbong Marcos Facebook Page) In a Facebook post on Monday, Aug. 8, Marcos congratulated the team for winning its over 100-medal...
