A rising tide of public concern over severe traffic congestion in Metro Manila requires serious consideration of a holistic plan submitted by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) that has received support from the Cabinet, legislators and concerned civil society organizations....
Creative industries are now trillion-peso contributors to the Philippine economy, accounting for ₱1.72 trillion or 7.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest during the most recent five-year period, according to the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA) last week. The...
Today’s observance of Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week that culminates on Easter Sunday, the greatest feast of Christianity. The blessing of palms highlights the celebration, as these are carried by the faithful in a ritual procession into church. The blessed palms are kept in homes, then...
“The Biggest Hour for Earth” happens today, March 23, when millions of people across the globe will switch off non-essential lights for 60 minutes from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate our planet. Known as “Earth Hour” since it started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, the grassroots...
Today, March 22, we observe World Water Day. And this year’s theme is Water for Peace. This is apt for the occasion considering that water, which is the lifeblood of our planet, transcends boundaries and connects us all. Its scarcity or abundance can shape the destiny of nations, influence...
The Philippines and the European Union have just announced the resumption of their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, marking a significant step in enhancing economic ties between these two economies. “An FTA with the EU is anticipated to expand market access in goods, services, and...
In successive visits to Germany and the Czech Republic, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has achieved salient diplomatic and economic gains. Leaders of both countries affirmed their support for the Philippines’ adherence to international law on issues related to the South China Sea. Moreover, key...
Fulfilling the commitment made by President Joe Biden to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. when the latter visited the Unites States in May 2023, a high level trade mission headed by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited Manila last week to discuss the expansion of trade and investment between...
“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” More than 2,000 years ago, Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote that, and it is true until today. Who can argue against the “broad term that describes the experience of positive emotions such as...
Fire safety is the very important reminder that the month of March brings with the observance of Fire Prevention Month that was established by a presidential proclamation in 1966. March is also the hottest time of the year in the Philippines, the height of summer, which this year also has a...
The unemployment rate in the country increased to 4.5 percent in January 2024, from 3.1 percent in December 2023. While this is still lower compared to the 4.8 percent recorded in the same month in 2023, this is equivalent to 2.15 million jobless Filipinos last month. The number is huge and...
Climate change has indeed altered the weather pattern. In the Philippines, summer has not yet been declared yet we are already experiencing sweltering heat. In fact the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) acknowledged last week that we are...
