Understanding the situation of the typical household enables a better appreciation of the role of fathers in Philippine society today. According to the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA): “Households in the Philippines have an average of 4.2...
By 2028, the Department of Transportation (DOTr ) sees the completion of 2,400 kilometers of bike lanes around the country. The government’s commitment to prioritize active transport is in line with the National Transport Policy (NTP) and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 (PDP)....
Some 5.45-million international tourists visited the Philippines last year, surpassing the 4.8-million target; for the first two months of 2024, 1.2-million arrivals have been recorded, setting the pace for achieving the 7.7-million target. President Marcos is determined to breach the 10-million...
Freedom. This is something everyone cherishes. This is why celebrating the country’s Independence Day is something to behold and continues to be relevant, especially in today’s geopolitical landscape. Today, we celebrate the country’s 126th Independence Day with the theme, “Kalayaan....
Tomorrow’s observance of Araw ng Kalayaan invites reflection on the Filipinos’ exercise of freedom. Citizens enjoy freedom, thanks to the mantle of protection provided by the Constitution in the Bill of Rights, which declares: “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without...
Two key indicators of the country’s state of economic health provided ample assurance amid volatility in other spheres, as the Philippine Statistics Authority announced its latest inflation and jobs update. First, the inflation rate inched up to 3.9 percent last May, compared to 3.8 percent in...
Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day is celebrated anew today, June 9, the day on which formal diplomatic relations were established between the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China in 1975 during the administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. It was President Gloria...
The Philippine Environment Month (PEM), celebrated every June by virtue of Proclamation No. 237 signed by former President Corazon C. Aquino on April 4, 1988, advocates for the protection, enhancement, and development of the country’s environment. Coinciding with this is World Environment...
World Food Safety Day, observed every June 7 since 2018, is a global reminder that the food we consume impacts our health, communities, and future generations. This year’s theme, “Food safety: Prepare for the unexpected,” resonates deeply in a world where one in 10 people falls ill due to...
Today is World Environment Day. This important event is observed annually every June 5 to serve as a global reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard the environment, which is crucial for the well-being of ecosystems and all living organisms. As our planet faces unprecedented...
Delivering the keynote speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore, President Marcos declared: "We are determined to be a force for the good, a force for peace, a champion of regional and global unity, (and) a staunch defender of the rules-based...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ Jr.’s back-to-back visits to Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have produced beneficial outcomes. As it is the 40th year of Philippines-Brunei diplomatic relations, it was an opportune time for the President to engage His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in a...
