Editorial

“While the Philippines and Vietnam share commonalities in terms of historical influences and geographical location, they have pursued different economic development paths. The Philippines and Vietnam are Southeast Asian nations undergoing significant economic and social transformations in recent decades. As DAILY TRIBUNE took part in Vietnam’s coming out party via …

“Without an internationally recognized basis, China said what it does near Ayungin Shoal is justified and lawful. The Chinese propaganda mill has descended to absurdity in rationalizing an indefensible incursion into the Philippines’ maritime zone, a claim that it supports through discredited historical bases. One of its mouthpieces claimed that …

The suggested retail price (SRP) is a misnomer if the intention is to regulate the cost of goods and services. Even an ordinary Juan dela Cruz will easily understand that the term SRP is a mere recommendatory price. Under the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 7581 (Price …

In our lives, caregivers have played an integral role, from the moment we are born, during times when we are ill or incapacitated, or during old age. Their roles are indispensable, yet for far too long, they are vulnerable in the absence of legal protection. By definition of the law, …

“Law enforcers are referencing the 2019 attack on the Jolo Cathedral in the latest incident. Foreign terrorists took credit for the gruesome attack inside Mindanao State University, or MSU, during a Catholic Mass that killed four and injured several others. While Filipinos have been keenly following developments in Israel’s war …

Many of the people and nations most affected by climate change are among the least responsible for it. Fifty-eight countries including the Philippines belonging to the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) were responsible for spearheading the Paris Agreement in 2015. This agreement seeks to limit global warming to well below two …

“Marcos won the 2022 elections partly because of his pledge for continuity, which voters took to mean the resolute anti-crime campaign of former President Duterte would continue. Forces who are members of the politically bankrupt yellow hypocrites are hoping to spring a surprise against the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …

At the Global Media Peace Forum held recently, one of the resource persons proposed a revival of pagmamano, a gesture of respect among the Filipino youth who reach out and place on their forehead the hand of their parents and elders. If done habitually, this could spark a renewal of …

“It was only two years later, on 24 May 2021, that the ICC sought authorization to open an investigation. The clear position of the Philippines not to cooperate with the International Criminal Court after it withdrew from the Rome Statute that created the international tribunal should stay. The country has …

“The premature payments effectively shortened the duration of maintenance services up to October 2024 only, instead of up to December 2025, to the disadvantage of the government. Former Land Transportation Office executives were not exaggerating when they described German firm Dermalog’s failure to fulfill its commitments under the Land Transportation …