Greater public awareness on the Philippine Identification (PhilID) or national ID card is needed so that its intended purpose of facilitating and ensuring the security of essential transactions may be achieved. In 2021, when the coronavirus pandemic was still rampant, the Philippine...
Philippines-Australia bilateral relations were elevated anew last week at President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s state visit that was highlighted by his Parliament speech, a historic first in nearly eight decades spanning the two countries’ robust relationship. Three key agreements were signed:...
Today, March 3, is United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD), the annual global event to celebrate animals and plants and their unique roles in the lives of people and the planet. The day also celebrates the important conservation work being done around the world. Wildlife is a significant part of...
A motorist who loses his temper and acts inappropriately, or even violently against another motorist, pedestrian or bystander has become an “event to watch” along the thoroughfares and streets. The action is known as “road rage” which can be quite ugly, showing a human flaring up in temper...
Ensuring access to quality healthcare for all citizens is not just a moral obligation but a fundamental right of the state. The plight of indigent Filipinos — those who struggle to afford medical care — demands urgent attention. As we navigate the complexities of healthcare provision, we must...
Community participation is key to the attainment of sustainable development — a goal that seems attainable, yet remains an elusive proposition in the fact of continuing challenges. Sustainable development refers simply to how we can satisfy the current demands and preserve the capacity of future...
A pilot run of the revised senior high school (SHS) curriculum will be launched in the 2025-2026 schoolyear, according to the Vice President and Education Secretary. This is aimed at making senior high school graduates more employable. This announcement comes on the heels of the public launching of...
Today, Feb. 25, the country pauses to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a page in history which documents the triumph of peaceful means to achieve change – and the restoration of democracy, 14 years after the declaration of martial law. The most...
The 3-R slogan of waste management is “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.” While an intensified information campaign can encourage households to reduce, reuse and recycle waste materials, there is much room for government and private sectors to raise the efficiency of the recycle part of the 3-R...
The proposal to amend the 1987 Constitution and allow foreign ownership in key sectors like media, education, and advertising, has sparked intense debate. On the occasion of Philippine Constitution Day earlier this month, President Marcos declared: “I will not stand idly by, but rather, will...
The Philippines is blessed with abundant marine resources and vast coastlines. From the turquoise seas of Batanes in the north to the gentle waters of Tawi-Tawi in the south, a diverse array of marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves come in abundance. These habitats...
Today, Feb. 20, marks the observance of the World Day of Social Justice, which was initiated by the United Nations in 2007. The theme for this year’s campaign is Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances, underlining the imperative need for countries to share...
