FROM THE MARGINS Even as El Niño continues to affect many parts of the country, last week, the Department of Agriculture (DA) projected a 1.1 percent increase in rice production this first quarter. This is reassuring, especially in the face of rising inflation that, according to the...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The basic nourishment for the human body is food and drink. People, Jesus says, ask, “What are we to eat?” or “What are we to drink?” (Mt 6:31). These are legitimate concerns, but life is more than food and drink that satisfy the body. Here in the Gospel, Jesus offers to...
The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) expressed support to proposals that would grant employees special or unscheduled work breaks in extremely hot weather, but said the implementation of these “heat breaks” should be left to the discretion of the employers, and should not be...
The Bureau of the Treasury reported that the Marcos administration significantly increased its borrowing in February this year, primarily from the domestic market. In the second month of 2024, the national government's gross borrowings totaled P419.97 billion, higher by 22 percent compared to...
The local qualifying for the IMG Academy Junior World Championships will soon enter a new chapter with the National Golf Association of the Philippines set to play a major role in the selection process of the country’s representatives. In keeping with its mandate as the country’s golf governing...
Top photo shows Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. during his visit to the wake of Lieutenant Jan Kyle Q. Borres and Ensign Izzah Leonah S. Taccad at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on April 12, 2024. Below is Vice President Sara Duterte...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Luke 24:35-48 The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were...
PEACE-MAKER In our column last Sunday, we said that Pangasinan is a place of diverse culture and heritage and rich natural resources that are highlighted by vibrant festivals celebrated by the different localities, such as the Bangus (milkfish) Festival in our hometown Dagupan City. This...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL The National Book Development Board will be holding the Philippine Book Festival 2024 on April 25-28 at the World Trade Center Manila. It was at the same venue that the first Festival was held last year; and I was happy to join the recently...
A woman who claims affiliation with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) renders a salute after she was flagged by personnel of the Department of Transportation's Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) for using the Carousel Bus Lane in Makati City on April...
REFLECTIONS TODAY “I am” is how the Lord God refers to himself in the Old Testament, especially when he makes his presence felt by his people to help them overcome fear. When God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush, he tells him, “I am who I am… This is what you will tell the...
The squeeze on consumers’ pockets will continue next week, as the oil companies are anticipating new round of increase in the prices of diesel and kerosene products. Based on the outcome of whole week trading in the regional market, the industry players estimated that the price of diesel products...
