ONE FOR THE ROAD Over the last 20 years or so that I’ve spent writing about cars, traffic and transportation, one of the most asked questions I get is: “If you were in charge or our roads, what laws would you make to improve traffic?” My simple answer is: None. We have enough laws. Too many,...
The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor-Field Operations Division for the National Capital Region (PCUP-FODNCR) conducted a two-day stakeholders conference on just, humane demolition, and eviction to promote and protect the rights of poor and homeless families. (Photo courtesy of...
The government of Japan recently conferred its prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star to former defense secretary and current Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Delfin Lorenzana for his "instrumental role in enhancing the defense relations and...
Business Connect, a Dutch consulting company focused on setting up startup ecosystems worldwide, is organizing a trade mission to the Philippines in October this year to drum up interest for the country, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual announced. Pascual, who is currently leading a...
Senators on Wednesday, July 5 said the controversy surrounding the “Love the Philippines” campaign of the Department of Tourism (DOT) should not diminish the accomplishments made by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco in promoting the country to the world. ...
“King the Land,” the Korean series starring Lee Junho of 2PM and Yoona of Girls’ Generation, took the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s weekly top 10 of the most watched TV shows and films on the video streaming platform. Netflix released the weekly rankings for its Global Top 10 of the most viewed...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Seldom do you hear barangay and SK elections being discussed at length, unless postponement is on the table. Last week, the Supreme Court issued a resolution with regards to the cases filed questioning the postponement of the December 2022 barangay elections (G.R. No. 263590,...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We wish to congratulate the Department of Tourism (DOT) and our Tourism Secretary, the Honorable Christina Frasco, for the recent launch of the country’s new tourism slogan, “Love the Philippines.” The launch was graced by the presence of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr....
REFLECTIONS TODAY The curious thing about today’s Gospel is the townspeople’s insistence that Jesus leave their town. If Jesus cured two demoniacs, shouldn’t they be insisting that he stay to show him their gratitude? The solution to this enigma lies in understanding the economic activity of...
Clockwise: Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri. House Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office) The sheer popularity of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and the top two leaders of Congress will result to a fully-packed House plenary come...
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco (Contributed photo) All invited guests and participants to this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) will no longer have to undergo antigen testing for Covid-19 in order to attend the event at the House of Representatives. Thus, said House Secretary...
Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications Paul Soriano Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications Paul Soriano will reprise his task as director of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) this year. "So far, as of this moment, si Paul Soriano ang...
