FROM THE MARGINS There is much optimism after news of the economy’s robust growth in the last quarter of 2022 came out. The challenge now is sustaining this and ensuring that growth trickles down to the poor. After all, just a few weeks ago, the SWS reported that 51 percent of Filipino families...
GUEST COLUMNIST By Goddes Hope Oliveros Libiran Goddes Hope Oliveros Libiran Every new year is a chance to start over, to set forth a new beginning. But for the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) family, this wasn’t the case as 2023 began with a bittersweet farewell to one of its pillars:...
'TOL VIEWS Senator Francis Tolentino As we ring in the new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past year and to look ahead to the challenges and opportunities. As your Senator, I am deeply committed to serving the people of this great nation. I am honored to have the opportunity to work...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara According to a recent Pulse Asia survey of 1,200 respondents, some 43 percent said they expected this year’s Christmas to be more prosperous than last year’s, while up to 42 percent believed their holidays would be as prosperous as what they had experienced the...
Today, the start of a new year, we are unified by hope and willing to work toward the same goal – a better economy and a better life for all. Despite the significant increases in the prices of fuel, food, and services, 92 percent of Filipinos said they will face the new year with hope, according...
The early signing of the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in Malacañang is a big deal, House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said. 4Ps Party-list Rep. ,Marcelino Libanan (Facebook) "Isa pong karangalan ang maimbitahan sa mahalagang kaganapan na ito dahil ngayong araw...
The performers for the annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration on Dec. 31 have been announced. This year, the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve celebration will be held at Times Square in New York City, New Orleans; Los Angeles and Puerto Rico. BTS' J-Hope (left) and TXT (bottom...
RM, leader of Grammy-nominated K-pop group BTS, debuted on top of Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart with three others in the top 10. He released his first studio album “Indigo” on Dec. 2 containing 10 tracks that saw him collaborating with other artists including Epik High’s Tablo and...
The parol, or Christmas lantern, shines brighter today as a symbol of faith and hope. After two Christmases of restricted movement due to the pandemic, people are carefully feeling their way back to normal socialization, businesses are open, and the commercial centers are alive with the spirit of...
Last Nov. 26, K-pop fans converged at the SM Mall of Asia Arena for a day of fun, camaraderie and a show that featured three Korean groups. The “Ripples for Hope,” organized by Pulp Live World, saw fans participating in different games and meeting others. Happee Sy-Go of Pulp Live World with...
BUSINESS TALK GUEST COLUMNIST By WILLIAM S. CO, chairman, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Philippines is indeed ready and open for business. This was evident at the recently concluded 48th Philippine Business Conference & Expo where over a thousand local and international...
FROM THE MARGINS Microfinance – previously known as microcredit — had a simple premise: giving small loans to the poor would help their microenterprises, which would lift them out of poverty. When they pay back the loan, the money can be lent to other borrowers, improving the lives of more...
