The raging Israel-Hamas conflict has affected the Filipino community in Israel, raising national consciousness anew on the stark realities of global politics. As reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) last Oct. 9, at least 22 Filipinos were rescued, including two who were...
The pressing issue of finding employment opportunities has long been a concern for many Filipinos. It is an aspiration to seek well-paying and secure jobs, to the extent where some would even risk comfort and convenience just to find opportunities in foreign lands. To once and for all address...
Up to the last day of competition in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Filipinos cheered their athletes, in a groundswell of national pride following gold-medal victories in 5-on-5 basketball, jiu-jitsu, and pole vault events. Indeed, international athletic competitions showcase a...
Cybersecurity is everyone’s concern. It is not only for professionals in the office who are involved in information technology and cybersecurity. No one is a minor player in ensuring a safe digital world. Being aware of cybersecurity should be taken as a personal duty that comes with the...
If you’ve been following the columns in our opinion section, several of our columnists have expressed their respect, appreciation, and admiration for teachers. They have reflected on their teachers from their formative years, those who challenged them to excel, those who uncovered their talents,...
The country is projected to generate approximately 24.49 million metric tons of waste by 2045 unless steps are taken to address its causes, according to a Commission on Audit (COA) study released earlier this year. That same COA study showed that in the six-year period from 2015 to 2020, the total...
In every Filipino home, a special place is dedicated for displaying the diplomas of the family members, as well as medals and awards they received in school. In some cities and towns, families even hang streamers proclaiming that a son or daughter has passed a government board examination. Indeed,...
For far too long, the creative industry was never given the proper attention, often overshadowed by the colossal challenges faced by other sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and national security. The pandemic further exacerbated the burden on creatives who depend on projects, events, or...
There’s a piece of good news at the Senate that should make the workers in the maritime sector happy. It’s the approval by the senators on third and final reading of the Magna Carta of Seafarers, a long sought-after by seafarers and their lawmaker-supporters. The Magna Carta seeks to outline...
Early this month, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that an estimated 2.27 million Filipinos were jobless in July 2023. While the figure is lower than a year ago, it is nevertheless a huge number. Likewise, it reported that 7.1 million workers were underemployed in the same...
Six years ago, Congress passed Republic Act 10931, The Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. At the Duterte Legacy Summit in 2022, it was reported that more than two million students from some 220 higher educational institutions were beneficiaries of the program since its inception in...
Are we resigned to accept the current state of our airports as our reality? Will we simply endure the long queues while imagining the destination awaiting us on the other side? Are we prepared to adjust our arrival time at the airport from the recommended three hours to five hours minimum? Day in...
