“I fully understand the gravity of the responsibility that you've put on my shoulders. I do not take it lightly, but I am ready for the task. I will need your help. I want to rely on it; but rest assured I do not predicate success on the wide cooperation that's needed. I will get it done.”...
In the national conversation, soil often goes unnoticed, overshadowed by more pressing issues concerning agriculture or land management. The significance of soil escapes our attention unless we engage in urban farming or indoor gardening. However, beneath our feet lies the source of life itself....
“Every day, hundreds of thousands of seafarers are underway on ships, playing a vital role in global trade, transporting cargoes, and ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely.” The significant contribution of seafarers to the world economy and their role in protecting the oceans was...
Today, June 24, the City of Manila will celebrate its founding day exactly 452 years ago. Early settlers of the area that would later be called Maynila made the right decision in the 13th century to carve out a community near the banks of the great river Pasig, where fish and fresh water so...
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” This passage from Mark 10:45 aptly underscores the importance of public service — serving and sacrificing for others that they may enjoy a better life. Today, the world observes...
The Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028 of the administration has set an ambitious target of $240 billion at the end of its six-year term. During the launch of the six-year PEDP, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. quipped that several export plans had been hatched previously, but the...
“A brave soul has been summoned back to God's army on a day that we Filipinos associate with bravery.” That was the poignant tribute written by a son in honor of a beloved father. Former Senator Rodolfo G. Biazon died in the morning of June 12, according to his son Muntinlupa City Mayor Rufino...
Today, June 19, 2023, marks the 162nd anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s birth. We not only commemorate his life but also his legacy in various fields such as literature, arts, medicine, and philosophy. He is, after all, widely regarded as the “greatest Malayan who ever lived.” It is...
Today is Father’s Day when tributes will flow as we pause to honor the special man in our lives. The man we call “Tatay,” “Daddy,” or “Papa” will be the center of attention, honored for what he had done for his family. It’s become a tradition to remember our fathers on this day...
Filipino culture and tradition has always been partial to women, giving them due respect and conservative deference especially in social events and public places. For decades, this traditional courtesy and caring for Filipino women has been with us, but it was only in 2009 that the government...
There is no turning back from the unstoppable march of digitalization, which has impacted societies and industries worldwide. Accelerated by the prolonged pandemic, digitalization has become imperative for public offices, especially those serving the Filipino people. Government agencies have no...
The Preamble of the Philippine Constitution serves as a timeless reminder to all Filipinos that building a democratic nation is a continuing endeavor: “We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a government that...
