The exclusion of off-grid areas from the coal moratorium is being sought so the lingering woes of consumers over power service interruptions as well as exorbitant rates can be resolved, according to an industry player that has been providing electricity services to these sites. DMCI Holdings...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH In the face of escalating health crises, the Philippines must revisit a proven solution: the Doctor to the Barrios (DTTB) program. Established in 1993, DTTB has served as a lifeline for Filipinos living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). While the nation...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Twenty-two narratives of Filipino excellence and grit unfolded on the grandest sporting stage as our athletes competed in nine events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Salutations are in order. Their exceptional skills and unwavering spirit have earned the nation’s profound...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Cycling has captured the public imagination as a sustainable and enjoyable mode of transportation. As a cycling advocate, I have had the privilege to contribute to discussions on its potential, particularly in the realm of cyclo-tourism. While the appeal of exploring...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Today, this space pauses to honor a man instantly recognizable for calling countless basketball buzzer-beaters, yet his enduring legacy lies in his unwavering advocacy for Filipino athletes. Surely, he did not just matter-of-factly narrate the ticking seconds on the shot...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Elections are, for all its complexity, a straightforward competition mechanism. Theoretically, the process acts as both a reward and punishment device that can control politicians’ conduct. The 1987 Philippine constitution and the Omnibus Election Code nowhere identify wealth...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH In a world where attention spans dwindle with every passing TikTok video, could it be that we are unknowingly trading depth for distraction? What began in September 2016 as a platform for fleeting entertainment has morphed into a de facto search engine, reshaping how we consume...
By MYRNA M. VELASCO The Department of Energy (DOE) is scheduling this September the second round of auction for off-grid sites that will target the provision of electricity access to more than 12,200 households. In a media statement, the department indicated that the submission and opening of...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH The significance of elections is intrinsically connected to the voters’ perception of its impact on their daily lives. Ideally, the process demands the most careful reflection of the nation we intend to be as it goes without saying that the exercise of the right of suffrage...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH The live interview last May 7, 2024 with fishermen while we were in Scarborough Shoal hinted a sentiment that deserves a lookback. When Anthony Taberna asked Kapitan Efren whether the latter is satisfied with the government’s efforts on the territorial issue, the response was:...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Following the recent wave of national pride, a fitting postscript would be to examine the realities of our informal workers and the gig economy. The state, akin to a parental figure by virtue of parens patriae, is endowed with the responsibility to nurture the well-being of all...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left), former senator Leila de Lima (Malacañang photo, Facebook) Will there be a face-off soon between the newly-exonerated Leila de Lima and her old nemesis, Rodrigo Duterte, in the House of Representatives? ...
