Editorial

Amid the rising temperature, news of El Niño’s damage to the agriculture sector, and rising prices of food and fuel, there was some good news that peeked out of a survey.  An Octa Research survey released April 23 found that fewer Filipinos experienced poverty and hunger in the first quarter …

A perfect example of a counter-productive obstruction is the Trusted Operator Program-Container Registry and Monitoring System, which was put in the freezer after being shot down by top-level officials. Lately, the local economy has been getting notice for chalking up progress “without fanfare,” which is a credit to the administration …

Ambassador to the US Babe Romualdez has estimated that improved relations between the United States and the Philippines will raise $100 billion in new investments. A grand plan to haul in investments and use them to their maximum potential is on the horizon, but it will require the government and …

The concerns surrounding the safety of electric bikes and tricycles on national roads are not unfounded. The President’s bold decision to lift the ban on electric bikes and tricycles on national roads for one month is commendable, but it did not augur well for other sectors. The Metropolitan Manila Development …

“ China claims neutrality in the Ukraine war, yet its support of Russia raises serious questions. China’s hosting of the Western Pacific Naval Symposium presents a scene of bewildering dissonance, with senior officials like Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia serenading the world with soothing melodies of “friendly consultation” and “maritime peace.” …

Celebrated on 22 April each year since its inception in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues, Earth Day has become a massive movement that unites people from over 193 countries. In the Philippines, it’s actually Earth Days — yep plural — as the whole month of April is considered …

Filipinos join today’s observance of Earth Day, a practice that was launched in 1970 in the United States, with a rally for clean air and water. In 1990, this became a global movement, when an estimated 200 million people in 141 countries manifested solidarity in protecting the environment. At the …

Energy officials also face difficulty in reviewing prices, as representatives of oil firms are very elusive about the reasons for the weekly swings in prices, aside from the Singapore benchmark Rising fuel prices are among the gut issues the government must address or face widespread discontent. The demand is not …

Look, when the country’s top amateur players flew abroad, we knew the PBA’s popularity would be in great danger Social media has been brutal about the attendance—or lack thereof—at Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games. Some netizens have compared the Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS), where Rain or Shine and NorthPort played …

Metro Manila has the worst traffic congestion among urban areas in the world Despite the massive infrastructure buildup since the previous administration, which was budgeted at P1.5 trillion a year and mostly poured into road projects in Metro Manila, the vehicle traffic situation has worsened over the years. The National …