A law that addresses the training and upskilling of the Filipino workforce to meet the demands of specific industries was signed by President Marcos on Nov. 7, 2024 as Republic Act No. 12063 or the Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) Framework Act. RA 12063, one of the priority...
Today, Nov. 6, the world observes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. The observance was established in 2001 through a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly to serve as a passionate reminder of the often overlooked victim...
The reinstatement of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Monalisa Dimalanta — after she had served partially a six-month preventive suspension ordered by the Office of the Ombudsman — provides an opportunity to reassess the current state of affairs in the governance of the electric...
Two recent strong weather disturbances – severe tropical storm Kristine and super typhoon Leon – have added to the reminders of nature’s wrath. Coming a day after Kristine had caused a death toll of over a hundred, and some ₱9 billion in damages to properties and crops, Leon...
Today, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day, the day for paying respects to our departed ones, a custom that Filipinos have always practiced beginning Nov. 1, which is All Saints Day. A popular commentary on this custom is that many consider their dearly departed relatives as “saints” for...
The Senate will scrutinize the utilization of the government’s flood control budget when it resumes its hearing on the proposed 2025 national budget next week in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine.” This is crucial for transparency and...
Airport privatization seems to be the name of the game. The government has announced plans to privatize the operations of more airports after the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Laguindingan International Airport in Cagayan de Oro City. Next in the pipeline are the...
As the Philippines hosts the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security, which concludes tomorrow, it is essential to reflect on the significant strides made by Filipino women in leadership roles alongside the persistent challenges they face. The election of two women as...
In recent years, the Philippines has witnessed a growing trend of movie and entertainment, as well as sports personalities, entering the political arena. Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and former Vice President Noli de Castro are among the politicians whose rise to power invites...
The Philippine tourism industry is flying high, with many of its destinations recognized with awards and citations. The most recent is the results of a global e-commerce study that showed that the Philippines is among the top three best destinations for long-staying tourists. The study was...
The bayanihan spirit has again sparked kindness, generosity, and volunteerism even before weather disturbance ‘Kristine’ turned into a tropical storm, and yesterday, as a “severe tropical storm” raising wind signals in 43 areas as of 5 a.m., Oct. 25. Our strong sense of community to...
The Philippines, with its unique geographical location, faces an unparalleled challenge — it is the most disaster-prone country in Southeast Asia, leading to the highest rate of internal displacement due to natural disasters. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Geneva-based...
