Editorial

Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is observed anew today as a regular holiday throughout the country. According to the Holy Qur’an: “Abraham was commanded by God, in a form of a dream vision, to sacrifice his son, Ishmail. But while he was in the act of sacrificing his …

“If this is just part of birth pangs, how long before we shall see optimum results from the RFID technology through improved traffic flow, reduced congestion, and increased safety on expressways. Motorists celebrated the end of an era of hardships brought about by long queues at North and South Luzon …

In the national conversation, soil often goes unnoticed, overshadowed by more pressing issues concerning agriculture or land management. The significance of soil escapes our attention unless we engage in urban farming or indoor gardening. However, beneath our feet lies the source of life itself. Without soil, where would our plants …

“The MIF is meant to augment the revenues of the government and not to draw from them as the incessant detractors claim. Now that the signing of the Maharlika Investment Fund is a certainty, the flak it has been receiving has increased, much of it totally absurd. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” …

Seamless transition engenders stability – and this has been the hallmark of leadership at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) since its inception in 1993 by virtue of Republic Act 7653 or the New Central Bank Act of 1993. The law follows the mandate of the Philippine Constitution of 1987 …

“The layers of auditing are MIF’s strongest shield against irregularities. The Maharlika Investment Fund is not expected to earn an annualized return of 10 percent as its critics have demanded. Even the most successful sovereign wealth funds do not have such high yearly income. An 8.6 percent yield as estimated …

“Every day, hundreds of thousands of seafarers are underway on ships, playing a vital role in global trade, transporting cargoes, and ensuring passengers reach their destinations safely.” The significant contribution of seafarers to the world economy and their role in protecting the oceans was highlighted by International Maritime Organization (IMO) …

News about Gilas Pilipinas struggling in its preparations for the FIBA World Cup that the country will host from 25 August to 10 September is truly heartbreaking. In fact, the Filipino cagers left for an all-important training in Europe without their three naturalized players and their biggest hope in the …

Today, June 24, the City of Manila will celebrate its founding day exactly 452 years ago. Early settlers of the area that would later be called Maynila made the right decision in the 13th century to carve out a community near the banks of the great river Pasig, where fish …

“China has never, nor will it ever, abide by the 12 July 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling in the South China Sea Arbitration. No major breakthroughs occurred in Beijing during Secretary Antony Blinken’s visit to the Chinese capital last 18-19 June, the first US Secretary of State to go to China …