'TOL VIEWS Adrift and lost in the Atlantic Ocean for nearly two days, American sailor Stuart Bee grabbed a second chance at life when Filipino sailors found and rescued him 86 miles from the shore of Port Cavernal in Florida. The 62-year old Bee was found hanging on to the bow of his ship, clinging...
‘TOL VIEWS Power rates have steadily increased since January of this year, and thus, the louder call for the government to consider using nuclear energy to address the country’s growing need for power and electricity. The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant has long sat quiet and useless with no...
'TOL VIEWS In recent months, our nation has been confronted with a concerning surge in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. This highly contagious bacterial infection, characterized by severe coughing fits and a distinctive "whooping" sound, has claimed the lives of 49 individuals...
TOL VIEWS Only two more days and we once again celebrate the most important Sunday for the entire Catholic church – Easter Sunday. For the predominantly Catholic Philippine population, Holy Week, Easter Sunday in particular, affirms our deeply rooted faith in the redemption of humankind through...
‘TOL VIEWS March 22, 2024 has been designated this year as World Water Day, coinciding with the launch of the United Nation’s World Water Development Report 2024: Water for Peace and Prosperity. Water remains the cornerstone of life, the fundamental element which shapes communities,...
TOL Views As we commemorate Women’s Month, it is imperative that we recognize and honor the profound impact of women on our society. From the halls of our government to the humblest of households, Filipino women have played pivotal roles as strong and empowered individuals, as well as the...
‘TOL VIEWS A few days from today, the holiest month for our brother Muslims will begin. Religiously observed by Muslims worldwide, the Ramadan is a time for deeper prayer, reflection and devotion to Alah’s ways and teachings. Islam is the second largest religion in the Philippines, hence, this...
‘TOL VIEWS Archipelagic nations like the Philippines face both challenges and opportunities in being composed of island clusters and vast oceans. Keeping these island communities connected and united, growing and sustainable, peaceful and orderly, remains the primary business of government...
TOL VIEWS The sad chapters of world history during the Covid-19 pandemic surely taught humankind to be more resourceful and creative. The restrictions on people’s mobility and interaction pushed the world to find unconventional means to procure goods, to transmit knowledge and information and to...
'TOL VIEWS “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy” says US President Thomas Jefferson. A community provided with the broadest access to information on matters that impact both individual and community life is a community empowered to make informed choices and collective...
‘TOL VIEWS After the grandiose Sinulog Festival of Cebu City, next in the list comes the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City. As with all other renowned Philippine festivals, the annual Dinagyang celebration is indeed a convergence of faith, culture, tradition and history. The captivating hues,...
‘TOL VIEWS The most notable feast celebrated in honor of the Santo Niño in the Philippines is perhaps the Sinulog Festival of Cebu. Drawing devotees as well as local and foreign tourists from nearly all parts of the world, the recent opening of the Sinulog Festival last Jan. 14 which I was...
