Neighborhoods are meant to foster security, cooperation, and a sense of belonging. Yet many subdivisions around the country have become battlegrounds where homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and homeowners wage prolonged disputes over unpaid dues, access to village common areas and amenities, and...
Transparency is the cornerstone of democratic governance. It cannot rest solely on declarations of good intentions. It must be institutionalized through systems that allow citizens to scrutinize how public resources are managed. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s launch of the Centralized Open...
The proposal to enhance PhilHealth benefits for members who regularly pay premiums deserves serious scrutiny and deliberation. After all, workers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and other contributing members rightfully expect that the benefits they receive should reflect the sacrifices they make...
Two recent diplomatic developments—the state visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Manila and the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin—highlight the Philippines’ growing ability to engage major global players while advancing its...
Today, we honor fathers for their invaluable role as leaders of the home, guides of their children, and steadfast providers who often carry burdens quietly for the sake of those they love. More than a routine annual celebration, Father’s Day is a heartfelt tribute to the men whose strength,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY First Reading • Jer 20:10-13 Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many: ‘Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’ All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. ‘Perhaps he can be tricked; then we will prevail, and take our...
In every newsroom, there are editors known for their sharp headlines, strong opinions, or decades of experience. At the Manila Bulletin, these figures exist in more ways than one. But for me, this story begins with one. Editor Heraclio Celestino Nazareno, known to many simply as Sir Rocky, has...
Warnings are most valuable when they are heeded. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has sounded an alarm that should compel government leaders, businesses, communities, and every Filipino household to act without hesitation. With a reported 92...
In the aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani, the nation 's foremost concern must be the welfare of the thousands of families whose lives have been disrupted by this devastating disaster. Beyond the tremors that rattled communities lies a more...
As millions of Filipino learners trooped back to public elementary and secondary schools yesterday, June 8, for the opening of School Year 2026-2027, the nation once again confronts a sobering reality. While access to education has expanded significantly over the decades, the quality of learning...
The state visit of Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1 was far more than a ceremonial exchange marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Manila and Hanoi. It represented a strategic investment in the future...
Food is more than nourishment. It is the foundation of life, health, productivity, and national development. Yet every meal carries an invisible risk when food safety is neglected. As the world observes World Food Safety Day today, June 7, we are reminded that ensuring safe food is not merely a...
