Editorial

Senators, including Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, challenged Romualdez to speak up and quash the PI after he had been identified as being behind the signature campaign. How can anyone argue against change, particularly if it is genuinely intended to serve the country’s and the people’s interests? That’s precisely why …

There are no plans to impose new taxes this year. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto stressed this in a briefing on Jan. 24, 2024, as he cited inflationary pressures. “When you impose taxes, that is also inflationary. So, I don’t think now is the time to impose [new taxes],” the new …

“The modernization of the jeepneys was also implied in the country’s international commitment to transition to mass transport that emits less carbon. Government’s decision to again move the deadline for the consolidation phase of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program from the end of this month to 30 April shows …

“This sends a signal that the Philippines is not a refuge or sanctuary for foreign criminals evading arrest and prosecution in their own countries. The archipelagic beauty of the Philippines, with its pristine beaches and vibrant culture, has made it a magnet for tourists from all corners of the globe. …

A person’s ability to grow, to learn, do well in school, earn well, and contribute to society, starts during the child’s first 1,000 days of life. This is when a child’s brain begins to grow and develop and when the foundations for lifelong health are built. This is according to …

The ICC, in insisting that small nations should be subjected to its omniscience, proves its agenda of self-preservation amid criticisms of being inutile. International probers must recognize the need to show courtesy in the performance of their job, something which is expected in civilized relations. The ongoing visit of United …

Cyber crimes continue to pose a big problem around the world. As technology becomes more sophisticated, so is cyber threat. In fact, multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider Kaspersky projects that sophisticated cyber threats will rise in 2024. This is another problem the Philippines has to face and, therefore, it has …

Significant gaps in healthcare, infrastructure, education, and agriculture need to be addressed for the Philippines to attain upper middle-income status within the current administration’s term – and move ahead toward attaining the national vision of $11,000 income per capita. This was declared last week by Ayala Corporation chairman and CEO …

High prices are dictated by the law of supply and demand, which for the Philippines is a difficult situation since it is self-perpetuating. The price of rice as a political issue was raised several notches when then presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. vowed to bring it down to P20 …

At a Cabinet meeting last week, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. announced a comprehensive plan “to increase agricultural productivity, lower food cost, ensure food security, and make farming and fisheries a more bankable investment alternative.” The eight-point plan includes: “1) expand and improve available agri-fishery areas to increase production; …