Editorial

We can only hope and pray that ultimately the people and the economy won’t turn out to be the losers in these games that politicians play. “We shook hands and we’ve agreed to talk to each other for another meeting,” said Senate President Migz Zubiri as he posed for the …

The public WiFi offensives of the Manila city government through Erap WiFi and later IskoNek both failed since these were money-making undertakings instead of to provide a public service. The government obsession with providing free internet to the public always raises suspicions after the failed Pipol Konek program that was …

Education is deemed a beacon that illuminates the path toward a brighter future and serves as one of humanity’s most powerful tools to attain a better tomorrow. It provides stability — a foundation that no one can wrest away from us. It serves as a key to unlock doors of …

In the realm of celebrity relationships, the spotlight often illuminates not only the glitz and glamor but also the complexities that underlie romantic partnerships. The recent saga involving Filipino actors Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque serves as a poignant reminder of how the dynamics of love, commitment, and legal safeguards …

Yesterday’s 100th birthday celebration of Juan Ponce Enrile, fondly called Manong Johnny, who serves presently as the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, calls attention to longevity of Filipinos. On Feb. 17, Whang-od Oggay, a Filipino cultural icon, will mark her 107th birthday. According to a New York Times story, she is …

They allow anyone with a budget and an agenda to broadcast their message far and wide, reaching audiences that were once out of reach. Getting caught up in the whirlwind of information and opinions is easy. As we scroll through our social media feeds and newspaper pages, we are bombarded …

Villegas said the government must focus on solving the poverty problem to hit the target of a single-digit impoverished rate. A compelling reason to suspect a hidden agenda in the push for Charter change that is in full steam in both chambers was the assertion of retired Supreme Court Senior …

The House remained adamant about pushing the PI that takes a different route towards cha-cha, made the Senate shelve deliberations of RBH 6. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. must state a clear position in charter change, or cha-cha, to put an end to the bitter war of words between the …

Clean air.  That sounds like a concept, not a reality, today as air pollution continues to be a problem in the cities and urban areas, especially where traffic is a problem. Air pollution is defined as a mix of hazardous substances from both human-made and natural sources. “Vehicle emissions, fuel …

Today, Petra belongs to this exclusive list of revered locales that have taken the breaths away of many a traveler. In fact, it has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now included as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. How times have changed! …