Today, Aug. 21, the country commemorates Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Day to honor the life and legacy of a man whose unwavering commitment to democracy and freedom left an indelible mark on the nation. Ninoy Aquino’s ultimate sacrifice in promoting democracy and fighting for freedom continues to...
To emphasize the vital role of culture in shaping the Filipino people’s aspirations for sustainable development, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. issued Proclamation No. 664 declaring the period Aug. 13, 2024 to Aug. 12, 2025 as the Centennial Year of Manlilikha ng Bayan Magdalena Galinato...
Habang ipinagdiriwang natin ang Buwan ng Wika ngayong 2024, napapanahon ang pagsuri sa kahalagahan ng pagkakaroon ng pambansang wika, lalo na sa isang multilinggwal na lipunan tulad ng Pilipinas, at kung paano ito makapagpapalakas ng pagsulong ng ekonomiya at magsisilbing pwersa ng pagkakaisasa...
As the nation observes Buwan ng Wika, or National Language Month, it is timely to examine the significance of having a national language, particularly in a diverse, multilingual society like the Philippines, and how it can drive socio-economic progress and serve as a unifying force in...
Here’s some good news – government efforts to educate the public on disaster preparedness has been absorbed by a “high proportion of households” who say they have a disaster plan. This is according to data from the World Risk Poll conducted every two years. The survey...
The rise in the number of leptospirosis cases has become alarming – 523 new cases in the Department of Health (DOH) hospitals nationwide from Aug. 8 to 13. Since January 2024, the number of leptospirosis cases nationwide has reached 2,115. The DOH reported that there have been 43 reported deaths,...
The recent environmental disaster in Bataan caused by an oil spill has left the local fisherfolk community grappling with a huge income loss, already estimated by the Department of Agriculture at ₱78.69 million as of Aug. 7. Responding to the crisis, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)...
The country is on the brink of a significant transformation in the housing sector with the introduction of a sovereign guarantee program. This initiative, approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to address the country’s persistent housing backlog and expedite the construction...
Two new National Scientists were honored by President Marcos last week: Dr. Carmencita D. Padilla and Dr. Romulo G. Davide as national scientists for their achievements in the fields of genetics and nematology and plant pathology, respectively. Dr. Padilla greatly contributed to the enactment of...
The Philippine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) posted a year-on-year growth of 6.3 percent in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the 5.8 percent growth in the first quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA reports further that this is the highest growth rate posted...
Hunger – that “feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat” – is a condition that millions of people feel many times during the day. Hunger is a problem that governments deal with, and which many private citizens working with...
It looks like it is the end of the road for the jeepney, the so-called “king of the road,” after President Marcos said the Public Transportation Modernization Program (PTMP), formerly the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), will continue. The PUVMP is a government...
