“No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man’s permission when we ask him to obey it.” The late United States president Theodore Roosevelt underscored this in his Third Annual Message delivered on Dec. 7, 1903 before members of the US Senate and the...
The ratification by the Senate of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 81 was hailed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) last week as “a crucial advancement in the nation’s labor law enforcement efforts.” Promulgated in 1947, Convention No. 81 has been...
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) recently scaled back its targets for mass housing projects due to lack of available idle lands and the construction period itself, as disclosed by Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar in a congressional hearing. This development is...
Literacy is a fundamental human right. It is a foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge and skills to enable them to seek more opportunities to have better lives. Most people may think literacy is a fading problem because worldwide, governments have strengthened education programs...
The role of teachers in society, especially in nation building, cannot be over-emphasized, no matter if it is said over and over. It was said again early this week by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara during the opening of National Teachers Month on Sept. 5. “You are...
Internet connectivity in this digital age is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This is why the enactment of measures to enable wider and better access to internet services is vital not only to bridge the digital divide but also crucial for economic growth and the future of Filipinos. Last...
The Philippines is heading to a technological revolution in travel management after President Marcos institutionalized the country’s Electronic Travel Information (eTravel) System through Administrative Order (AO) No. 24, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Aug. 27. The...
The recent meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) on Aug. 29, 2024, highlighted critical issues that continue to challenge the Philippines: the high cost of electricity and the reliability of water supply. The PSAC’s recommendations...
The observance of National Press Freedom Day last Aug. 30, 2024, brought to light a pressing issue that continues to threaten the essential fabric of our democracy: fake news. Over 60 media institutions, socio-civic organizations, NGOs, and educational institutions have manifested their...
The old Filipino practice of buying in small portions has started to appear in many sari-sari stores, this time pushing the concept of Zero Waste further with refilling stations where buyers bring reusable containers for their purchases. Known as “tingi” (buying in small portions), the practice...
Two events related to government initiatives to establish a network of bike lanes and encourage more people to choose biking for mobility happened on Aug. 29. First, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that it is seeking a bigger budget of ₱2.59 billion to fund additional bike...
The collection of approximately 1,500 tons of garbage following Typhoon Carina once again highlighted the country’s current waste management crisis. And the garbage collected was just in Metro Manila alone. Despite the mandates of Republic Act 9003, which requires all barangays to establish their...
