The Bureau of the Treasury reported an increase in the national government’s debt payments in May this year, primarily due to larger settlements made to local and external creditors. The Marcos administration disbursed P69 billion towards its local and external financial obligations during...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus is not asking his disciples to junk the fourth commandment: that of honoring one’s father and mother (Dt 5:16). In fact, Jesus expressly commands his disciples to honor and support their parents and condemns those who use the law to escape from this responsibility, as in...
FROM THE MARGINS Bad debts are called non-performing loans (NPL) in the financial industry. It describes a loan that has not been repaid in accordance with the agreed upon terms for a specified period, usually around 90 days. An NPL may involve missed installment payments or complete failure to...
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes (Facebook) Anakalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has thumbed down the "toxic politics" that he associated with Vice President Sara Duterte's "bad joke" regarding President...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s approval ratings will surely rise and improve if he decides to announce a total ban on the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) next week. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino...
The Philippine triathlon team bagged another gold medal after its mixed relay team reigned supreme in the 2024 Asia Triathlon Junior Cup Kampar in Malaysia on Sunday, July 14. The PH triathlon mixed relay team wins the gold in the Asia Triathlon Junior Cup in Malaysia. (Triathlon Association of the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez has reiterated the top priorities of the House of Representatives one week ahead of the start of the third and final regular session of the 19th Congress. In a...
REFLECTIONS TODAY First Reading • Amos 7:12-15 Amaziah, priest of Bethel, said to Amos, “Off with you, visionary, flee to the land of Judah! There earn your bread by prophesying, but never again prophesy in Bethel; for it is the king’s sanctuary and a royal temple.” Amos...
PEACE-MAKER Our New York-based daughter Leslie recently took a break from her fast-paced life as writer-editor and journeyed to Manila and our home province, Pangasinan, which offered her a serene and nostalgic retreat into her roots. Known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage,...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL For those of us old enough to remember, there was a time when there were only a handful of retail establishments where we could send our foreigner friends when they’d say they wanted to buy quality souvenirs of their visit here. When they...
Kusug Tausug Party-list Rep. Shernee Tan-Tambut (Rep. Tan-Tambut's office) One of the best-dressed solons in the 19th Congress has no issue at all with House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco's confirmation of a "dress code" for...
Women's group Gabriela on Saturday, July 13, said that the third State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Marcos will be confronted by the Filipino people's mounting anger and discontent over failed economic policies. MB FILE In a statement, Gabriela Secretary-General Clarice Palce said that...
