National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
The leadership of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) is currently experiencing a breakdown of communication over the death of Jose Maria "Joma" Sison last month, the country's top police official said on Monday, Jan. 23. Gen. Rodolfo Azurin, Jr., chief of the...
Resigned Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, finally broke his silence on the issues surrounding the agency and revealed that he quit from the post because of the sudden change in the leadership at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)....
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...
Angkas founder Angie Tham (2 nd row, middle) poses alongside the 24 other honorees at the Steward Leadership Summit which was held in Singapore, on November 30, 2022. Motorcycle taxi service story honored by regional group For Angkas’ groundbreaking efforts to address traffic, as well as the...
Pope Francis has ordered the removal of all Caritas Internationalis leaders, including Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as president, and appointed a commissioner to run the Catholic Church’s worldwide charity arm until new officers are elected. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Vatican News) “It would...
Some 50 industry leaders participated in a leadership program that aims to educate Philippine companies on the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) on business and ensure that the country achieves the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The SDGs4Biz: A Leadership Program on...
Appoint an Agriculture chief to fix leadership issues. That was what Senator Risa Hontiveros told President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday to prevent an impending crisis in the sugar industry and other essential products. Hontiveros described the leadership in the Department of...
Sam Ramos Jones on losing his grandfather and mentor PASSING OF A GENERATION Sam and his lolo For Sam Ramos Jones, he was Lolo Eddie. The 29-year-old grandson of former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) looked back on his relationship with his grandfather a day after the burial, evidently melancholic...
THE VIEWS FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares Public opinion has been divided over the President’s announcement in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) that he wants a mandatory military training for senior high school students. He included the proposed initiative among the priority items in his...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda explained on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 6 just how imperative it is for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to settle the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) leadership squabble as soon as possible. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda "The leadership...
Malacañang will have to study the situation of leadership claims in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) before clarifying the matter, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of the Office of Press Secretary) Angeles said President...
