Internet connectivity in this digital age is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This is why the enactment of measures to enable wider and better access to internet services is vital not only to bridge the digital divide but also crucial for economic growth and the future of Filipinos. Last...
The Philippines is heading to a technological revolution in travel management after President Marcos institutionalized the country’s Electronic Travel Information (eTravel) System through Administrative Order (AO) No. 24, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Aug. 27. The...
The recent meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Aug. 29, 2024, highlighted critical issues that continue to challenge the Philippines: the high cost of electricity and the reliability of water supply. The PSAC’s recommendations...
The observance of National Press Freedom Day last Aug. 30, 2024, brought to light a pressing issue that continues to threaten the essential fabric of our democracy: fake news. Over 60 media institutions, socio-civic organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions have manifested their...
The old Filipino practice of buying in small portions has started to appear in many sari-sari stores, this time pushing the concept of Zero Waste further with refilling stations where buyers bring reusable containers for their purchases. Known as “tingi” (buying in small portions), the practice...
Two events related to government initiatives to establish a network of bike lanes and encourage more people to choose biking for mobility happened on Aug. 29. First, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that it is seeking a bigger budget of ₱2.59 billion to fund additional bike...
The collection of approximately 1,500 tons of garbage following Typhoon Carina once again highlighted the country’s current waste management crisis. And the garbage collected was just in Metro Manila alone. Despite the mandates of Republic Act 9003, which requires all barangays to establish their...
Seeking to speed up the delivery of justice, the Supreme Court has established an Office of the Regional Court Manager (ORCM) in Davao City, Angeles City, Mandaue City, and most recently in San Fernando City, La Union to serve the Davao Region, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, the Ilocos...
National Heroes Day in the Philippines is more than just a public holiday; it is a day that encapsulates the country's deep respect and admiration for those who have sacrificed their lives for freedom and justice. The observance of this day has undergone significant changes since the declaration of...
Today, we pause to think about the value of the coconut, also referred to as the “tree of life” for its wide array of nutritional value and uses. From its water, a high-electrolyte beverage, to its fresh meat with essential vitamins and minerals, to desiccated meat used in baking;...
On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox, formerly known as “monkeypox,” as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The Department of Health (DOH), as with health agencies around the world, was spurred into action, advised the public to be vigilant and...
The current rate of sea level rise in Manila, now at approximately 2.6 centimeters or 26 millimeters per year, is alarming. To say that this is a cause for concern is an understatement. Just imagine, in the 1900s the historical average was only 1.3 millimeters per year. According to the...
