Today, Nov. 1, is All Saints’ Day. This is a day to remember all the saints and martyrs—the known and the unknown. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, saints are persons in heaven (officially canonized or not), who lived heroically virtuous lives, offered their life...
The Philippines, a nation known for its rich cultural traditions, has a unique way of commemorating the deceased during Undas, or All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day, celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, respectively. Every year, millions of Filipinos pay their respects to their departed loved ones by...
More than 91 million Filipino registered voters are eligible to participate in today’s Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). There are a total of 67,839,700 registered voters for the barangay elections, and 23,254,129 registered voters for the Sangguniang Kabataan elections. ...
Being an archipelagic nation opens a world of opportunities in tourism since we could have more ports, which means more entry points for tourists who want to explore our land. This is the reason behind the move of Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina G. Frasco to highlight the...
It was Oct. 17, 1958 that then President Carlos P. Garcia signed Proclamation No. 539, which designated the last week of October to be Nurses’ Week in the Philippines. The observance of this has since then been entrusted to what used to be known as the Filipino Nurses Association, now called the...
Freedom of expression is a fundamental constitutional right that is the lifeblood of democracy. It guarantees and encourages a free discourse — an open exchange of views to help shape public opinion — to ensure a vibrant democracy. This basic right is enshrined in the Constitution and should...
Junior citizens. Who are they? We have heard much about senior citizens and how the state has been finding ways to extend assistance to them during their twilight years. But how about junior citizens? Under House Bill No. 8312, they are Filipino citizens under 12 years old, essentially...
Rising prices have taken a toll on the majority of Filipinos. Each day, we hear complaints about inflation, knowing that a thousand pesos today won't buy the same set of goods it did a year ago. In this climate of increasing prices, what makes matters worse is the prevalence of unscrupulous...
One of the objectives of the K to 12 program, as embodied in Republic Act No. 10533, otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, is this: “Broaden the goals of high school education for college preparation, vocational and technical career opportunities as well as creative arts,...
Green spaces, or parks and open spaces, are important in people’s lives. It offers the body and mind a place to relax and rejuvenate. Recently, Senator Sonny Angara recommended that more parks and open spaces be developed as a means to strengthen mental health. The remark may not have been...
Hazing, or more specifically deaths caused by hazing in the Philippines, is a very disturbing situation. This year, there have been two known incidents of death by hazing, one last February and another just this month. It is alarming enough that these deaths are still happening, and even more...
The official campaign period for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) started yesterday, Oct. 19, 2023. With this, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a set of guidelines for the candidates and their supporters. “(We) sternly remind the candidates to be role models...
