The digital age has made connection effortless, no doubt about it. But the ease by which connectivity has turned out has also made deception dangerously easy. The recent warnings from high-profile figures about impersonation scams are symptoms of a much larger and more troubling development....
The proposed Kalinga Bill, now being shepherded in the House of Representatives by Speaker Faustino Dy III through the Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) Council, comes at a time of extraordinary strain. The escalating US-Iran conflict has disrupted global oil flows, driven up prices,...
The increasing sightings of Finlayson’s squirrels across Metro Manila, from university campuses to public parks, may appear harmless and even delightful. With their striking color, agility, playful behavior, they easily capture public attention. Yet this growing presence signals a deeper...
When President Marcos described the decades-long wait for teacher promotions as “unfair,” he did more than acknowledge a bureaucratic flaw. He was underscoring a deeper reality about how the nation has long undervalued those who build its future. The passage of Republic Act No. 12288, "Career...
The fuel crisis is formidable, no doubt about it. But addressing it is as formidable for lack of concerted effort. But what if, in the face of this deepening crisis, we choose unity over division, action over accusation, cooperation over conflict? What if, even for a brief moment, we set aside the...
The government’s response to external shocks is often judged not by the scale of its spending but by the precision of its intervention. In this regard, the April 9 announcement by Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of targeted relief measures under the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and...
In times of crisis, the true measure of governance lies not only in policy declarations but in the immediacy and compassion of its response. The Manila City government’s “Libreng Sakay” program is a compelling case in point—an initiative that has brought tangible relief to commuters at a...
The ongoing surge in fuel prices, driven by instability in the Middle East, has placed immense pressure on economies and households alike. For fuel-importing nations such as the Philippines, the consequences are immediate and far-reaching. In fact, the majority of Filipinos are already feeling the...
Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn yet profoundly significant observances in human history. It is a compelling proclamation of God’s boundless and sacrificial love, revealed most fully in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It underscores that though fallen in sin, God did not abandon...
May is Road Safety Month in the Philippines—a time designated to raise awareness, promote responsible road behavior, and advocate for the prevention of road crashes. Coinciding with the Global Road Safety Week observed every third week of May, this month-long campaign aims to engage all sectors...
Reclamation poses a serious threat to Manila Bay. This grim reality emerged from Phase 1 of the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Manila Bay reclamation projects. The result of the impact assessment prompted...
Today, the global community observes Labor Day — a day to pay tribute to the workers, the backbone of our societies. Being a holiday, it is more than a day of rest, Labor Day is a powerful reminder that labor is not just an economic input — it is the heartbeat of our nation, the engine...
