Today is Grandparents Day, a special day for Lolo and Lola, which is celebrated in many countries at different days of the year. Setting a day to honor grandparents reflects the universal feeling of love, honor and respect for elders. In the Filipino culture, grandparents are part of the...
The Pasig River holds a special place in the hearts of Filipinos. This waterway is steeped in historical significance that even Dr. Jose Rizal immortalized it in his novels, recognizing its vital role as a conduit for trade and commerce. Over the years, however, urbanization and pollution...
The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections on Oct. 30, 2023 will be a vital political exercise for the country. After several postponements, the electorate will finally get the chance to elect new barangay and youth leaders who will lead them in the next two years — yes, the elected...
As public schools reopened last week, the Department of Education (DepEd) unveiled a redesigned Kindergarten to Grade 10 (K to 10) basic education curriculum that focuses on five learning competencies to strengthen the young learners’ foundational skills in Language, Reading and Literacy, Math,...
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been navigating turbulent waters in recent years. The lingering effects of the pandemic, coupled with present challenges like inflation, lack of access to credit, and geopolitical tensions, have tested their resilience. In these trying times, MSMEs...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has shown anew his determination to grab the proverbial bull by the horns by issuing Executive Order No. 39 (EO 39) setting a mandatory price ceiling of ₱41 per kilogram of milled rice and ₱45 per kilogram of well-milled rice, effective tomorrow Sept. 5, 2023....
Traveling abroad for work or leisure, or both, is often accompanied by stressful conditions. But travelers are prepared to hurdle these because at the destination, there is delight. There would be days of pleasant relaxation, or for those who went to seek employment, there is a job that would...
Although it was an unwanted public health emergency that left a deep scar in our national consciousness, the Covid-19 pandemic may be seen in a more positive light for instilling in the minds of our leaders and the general public the importance of an adequate and reliable food supply chain. The...
As Congress reviews and deliberates on the proposed ₱5.768-trillion budget for 2024, there must be full transparency to ensure full accountability on how the people’s money will be spent. Three weeks ago, a seasoned legislator pointed out that this budget — if analyzed in terms of daily...
The news of Susan “Toots” Ople’s passing at the age of 61 on Aug. 22, 2023, has left a profound void described by the President as a “great loss.” This loss is not only felt by her family and friends but resonates deeply with all Filipinos whose lives were touched by her tireless work and...
National Heroes Day is dedicated to the memory of those who shed blood and died in the service of the country. It is also an occasion to honor those whose lives were spent rendering extraordinary service to the Filipino people. Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio is especially reserved as the...
The barangay is our basic political unit. It “serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities in the community, and as a forum wherein the collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and...
