Editorial

The Pasig River is being prepared to join the ranks of famous rivers in the world which can draw in locals and tourists for river cruises, dinners at riverside restaurants, sports events, or for a morning walk. On Jan. 17, a spray of fireworks lighted the sky over the riverbank …

Growth, must be inclusive to be sustainable. One way of sustaining inclusive economic growth is to support micro-small-and-medium-enterprises (MSMEs), which comprise 99.5 percent of business enterprises and employ more than 60 percent of our workforce. The many success stories of MSMEs, especially the micro entrepreneurs, tell how perseverance, resilience, hard …

Once Congress lays open the Constitution for changes, there is no guarantee that the revisions will be confined to the economic provisions. Suspicions about the hidden motivations for the renewed effort to tinker with the Constitution are rife since the excuse of updating the economic provisions is less compelling now …

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) started implementing the collection of the five-percent increase in premium contributions from its members effective this month. The Universal Health Care (UHC) Act of 2019 calls for a three-percent increase in PhilHealth premium contribution in 2020, 3.5 percent in 2021, four percent in 2022, …

“The High Tribunal said there was no enabling law on the PI. Despite all the resources poured into what is referred to as education and information campaigns and incentives to local officials, tinkering with the Constitution remains a divisive issue that is usually destined to fail. The thrust is indeed …

Last week, on January 12, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched Catch-Up Fridays, a program “to strengthen foundational, social, and other relevant skills necessary to realize the objectives of the basic education curriculum.” The program title conveyed in three words a problem that will affect the next generation – a …

“The success of the PUV modernization program hinges on the cooperation of its key stakeholders, including the transport groups. In recent weeks, the transportation landscape in the Philippines has witnessed a growing tide of discontent as prominent transport groups, notably Manibela and Piston, have announced their intention to stage a …

On 31 August 2006, the Comelec promulgated the resolution denying due course and dismissing the PI petition. The Commission on Elections is compelled to reject the People’s Initiative, or PI, petitions when these are presented, based on a precedent ruling. On 25 August 2006, Raul Lambino and Erico Aumentado filed …

The country now has 131 specialty healthcare centers around the country. And more are coming. President Marcos has announced that the government has allocated ₱11.12 billion to build more specialty healthcare centers in various parts of the country this year. This underscores the Marcos administration’s commitment to improving the country’s …

Across the Philippine Sea, echoes of this debate reverberate. Lawmakers champion the therapeutic potential of cannabis, while the draconian shadow of the country’s existing drug laws looms large. Bangkok’s neon glow vibrates against a tapestry of pungent uncertainty. Street vendors hawk cannabis-infused treats, tourists emerge from smoky dispensaries in an …