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Everyone has been living in survival mode over the past few years. Even so, there have been folks who have served as beacons of hope in these dark times. Today, we honor some of them and the work they have done to better the lives of others.

Tonight, at 8:30 p.m., take time to switch off the lights at home or in the office, to celebrate Earth Hour, and join supporters of this movement in over 190 countries.

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Ten petitions for wage increases have been filed in six regional wage boards according to a report this week of the Department of Labor and Employment’s National Wage and Productivity Commission (NPWC). The petitions have been filed in the National Capital Region – NCR, Region 3 – Central Luzon, Region 4A – Calabarzon, Region 6 – Western Visayas, Region 7 – Central Visayas), and Region 8 – Eastern Visayas.

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Just as the country is easing toward a possible nationwide enforcement of the least restrictive Alert Level 1 response, shock waves from the Ukraine-Russia war have disrupted the economy. The rapid surge in oil prices has brought on increases in prime commodity prices. Three hard-hit sectors — transport, agriculture and fisheries — have received government subsidies to cushion the impact.

The world celebrates happiness today.

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As the nation marked the second anniversary of the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was announced that Metro Manila and 47 other areas will remain under the least restrictive Alert Level 1 until March 31.  

Courtesy is a familiar word among us, Filipinos.  ‘Magalang’ (respectful) is one of the strong values that keeps our culture distinct. No matter one’s age, we tend to say “po” many times when talking to a person of authority or seniority – to show respect. We avoid getting into an argument with an older person as “answering back” – or giving a curt response – may be construed as disrespectful.  When eating within sight of another person, we have to say – “kain tayo” – which is a direct invitation to partake of the meal, but in this case, is said only as a matter of courtesy.

Inspired by the 'It’s More Fun With You' campaign of DOT, the photo contest aims to highlight the beautiful scenes found in the country as well as exhibit the camera features of Huawei smartphones.

Today is International Women’s Day.  Many countries around the world will celebrate the contributions of women in many fields of endeavor and the strides in breaking gender bias.

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Pandemic or endemic, the usual normal or the new normal, ECQ or Alert Level 1—whatever the situation is inside the country, the fight versus corruption must be relentless, unforgiving, and encompassing. Corruption, in whatever way, form, or manner, must be stopped at all costs, and government must use everything in its arsenal to weed out its roots.
Corruption is “as old as time” and historical records have shown that it has ravaged the fabric of societies and tested the conscience of rulers ever since the ancient Egyptian times.  In fact, the word corruption comes from the Latin word “corruptus,” roughly translated as “to bribe, to mar, to destroy.” Throughout history, pages of books and newspapers have detailed stories of corruption involving the bribery of government officials to curry favor, offering money in exchange for passing a student, or fixing a sports game to allow a team to win. People initially express shock that these kinds of corruption happen, but accept it eventually as a “way of life.”    

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Don’t let the title of this editorial fool you. Online classes, of course, are real — as real as the virtual world would allow. But after almost two years of classes conducted in front of a screen, with students digitally participating, it comes as a breath of fresh, COVID-free air that the Department of Education (DepEd) is now considering more schools for face-to-face classes.