FROM THE MARGINS It is sad that poor people, who need insurance the most, are also the least likely to have it. Insurance is important to poverty reduction because the poor are vulnerable to many risks and economic shocks. Unexpected losses, such as death in the family, joblessness, loss of...
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III on Sunday, Jan. 21, confirmed that the Commission has been instructed to investigate allegations against its commissioner who is under a preventive suspension. (CHED file photo) “CHED will look into the matter seriously and...
As the Lunar New Year approaches, The Manila Hotel invites guests to usher in the Year of the Dragon with an auspicious start through its tikoy early bird offer. Nian Gao, also known as tikoy, is a traditional delicacy that holds great significance in Chinese culture. This sticky rice cake has been...
ILOILO CITY – A power interruption has been set in this city and towns in Iloilo province on Tuesday, January 23, three weeks after a blackout at the start of the New Year caused massive inconvenience to the people. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) announced on Sunday, January...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's Facebook) Following Congress' five-week recess, Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has called on the Senate to take action on several House-approved bills that would greatly benefit...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The late Bible scholar Fr. John Meier entitled his books on the “historical Jesus” A Marginal Jew. Jesus does not act and teach in the mold of a Jewish rabbi. He is a celibate, teaches with an authority equal to or greater than Moses’, and loves the company of people...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL While 124 may not seem to be a very special or auspicious number in itself, the Manila Bulletin’s 124th Anniversary, which happens in February, will take on a significance of its own this year, powered by the fact that it’ll coincide with...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The late Bible scholar Fr. John Meier entitled his books on the “historical Jesus” A Marginal Jew. Jesus does not act and teach in the mold of a Jewish rabbi. He is a celibate, teaches with an authority equal to or greater than Moses’, and loves the company of people...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said on Friday, Jan. 19 that the Senate takes due notice and respects the decision of the Sandiganbayan on the cases filed against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada. In a statement, he added that the Senate also recognizes the fact that there are still legal remedies...
After the bombing incident at a Catholic Mass in Marawi last December, Muslim and Christian leaders have joined forces to condemn the use of religion for violence. Photo from Lanao Del Sur Provincial Government In a joint statement posted on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the national government plans to borrow from small Filipino investors in the first three months of the year to cover its budget shortfall. In statement on Friday, Jan. 19, the DOF has stated that the Bureau of the Treasury is preparing to issue another...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The choice of the Apostles is a personal initiative of Jesus who “appoints” them as Twelve to refer to the community of believers constituting the 12 tribes of the “new Israel,” the chosen people of God, now called the Church (Greek ekklesia). With the selection of...
