Editorial

FOLLOWING an unexpected “red alert” for the Luzon grid on May 8, there have been a chorus of calls in the Philippines — primarily led by several senators — for the national government to “take back control” of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). Two reasons for this …

While literature, dance, music, books, films and electronic media all have their intrinsic roles in the enhancement and preservation of a nation’s culture, nothing beats museums in presenting physical — and therefore incontrovertible — evidence of the historical epochs that occurred in the distant and not-so-distant past. This utility of …

AI systems have the capability to not only distort facts, but also to mislead and deceive. To underscore this potential for evil, one senator at the hearing, Richard Blumenthal, presented a recorded speech delivered by someone that sounded like him, but was actually a voice clone created by a ChatGPT. …

If there is one sector that could truly help us recover from the dire effects of the pandemic and truly help bring employment and opportunities for the majority of Filipinos, it is tourism. Tourism is not only about presenting our best beaches and newest hotels, it is not just about …

Image Credit: statedevelopment.qld.gov.au BIOFUELS, or fuels derived from organic sources, are increasingly being seen as an easy solution to meeting electricity needs in a more sustainable way, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fuel and import dependence. But while the Philippines’ energy roadmap devotes significant attention to …

Three years after the onset of the pandemic that plunged the economy into a steep recession, the Philippine Statistics Authority’s most recent announcements on three key indicators of the country’s economic health evoked reasonable optimism. First, the unemployment rate declined to 4.7 percent compared to the year-ago rate of 5.8 …

ACCORDING to the companies’ respective environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports made public last week, the two biggest ride-hailing and delivery firms in Southeast Asia — Singapore-based Grab, which is the leading operator here in the Philippines, and Indonesia’s GoTo, the parent company of ride-hailing firm Gojek and e-commerce company …

The saying “salt is life” holds true, not only on a personal level but also on a macro economic aspect. Salt is not just an ingredient to flavor dishes, but an important mineral that our bodies require for essential function. According to Harvard School of Public Health, the human body …

Photo Credit: bicolmail.net “IMPERIAL Manila” was a phrase bandied about when talking about the way Philippine culture was fostered. It meant that whatever was decided by the powers that be prevailed, and these gatekeepers lived in Metro Manila. They also did their cultural events exclusively in Metro Manila. Such thinking …

Speaking upon his arrival from the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, President Marcos said: “I believe that the summit was a success, and that it charted new directions that were initiated by the chairman, President (Joko) Widodo, and with the concurrence of all the member-states, and many …