The recent amnesty proclamations issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. have sparked optimism across various sectors, particularly in the defense and security cluster. As our nation grapples with the echoes of past conflicts, these peace initiatives signify a bold stride toward healing and...
For Filipino senior citizens who have been accustomed to the celebration on Nov. 30 of Bonifacio Day as a non-working holiday, a brief backgrounder is in order. In 1952, President Elpidio Quirino declared Nov. 30 as Bonifacio Day, as this is the national hero’s birth date. He declared a separate...
The indispensable role of transport in today’s society is stated in the first line of a United Nations paper on the declaration of November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day. “Transport is vital for promoting connectivity, trade, economic growth and employment.” But it “is also...
Sustainability. How are the various sectors contributing to sustainable development? What are being done to strengthen initiatives to prevent the depletion of natural resources to make them available in the future? At the second Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum, leaders of industries presented...
A strong El Niño now prevails. Thus, declared the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Strong El Niño is a weather phenomenon in which the average sea surface temperature in the equatorial Pacific is at least 1.5°C. PAGASA...
Among the various natural calamities mankind may face, earthquakes stand out as the most perilous due to their suddenness. Despite the possibility of high-magnitude quakes providing subtle warnings, the recent earthquake last Nov. 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. that affected a large area of Mindanao exposed...
Environmental protection is of paramount concern to the government. Apart from various laws and policies on the protection of the environment, the Supreme Court issued a continuing mandamus on Dec. 18, 2008, directing key government agencies “to clean up, rehabilitate, and preserve Manila Bay,...
History serves as a vital connection to our roots as a nation, making us understand the intricacies of human experiences and reinforcing our shared humanity as a nation among others in a global context. During our formative years, the study of history is vital as it enables reflection on the...
With only one and a half months remaining in 2023, the Marcos administration is pinning its hopes that gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 7.3 percent year-on-year for the fourth quarter to attain at least six percent, the low end of its growth target of up to seven percent for the entire...
Reading is an essential skill to learning that should be developed at a very young age. As the person ages, reading builds knowledge to develop creativity, decision-making, social awareness, and a sense of community. It forms the building blocks of a future generation of well-informed and...
Rice is our staple food. To Filipinos, no meal is complete without rice. Unfortunately, because it is a staple, many people have developed the bad habit of taking more than enough rice on one’s plate – and leaving to waste what is not consumed. Each Filipino wastes at least two...
“Tatak Pinoy.” Yes, we need to come up with a Filipino brand that we must be proud of — something that is at par or can even surpass global standards. Producing our own quality product is the only way we can compete in this very competitive global market. It will also help shield...
