Editorial

Without the ulterior motive of the opportunists, amending the Constitution to allow flexibility in economic policies would be a logical move in a region of heightened competition. Foreign trade groups and the key economic agency, the National Economic and Development Authority or NEDA, are all for the tweaking of the …

There often emerges a thread of debate surrounding the adequacy of measures to address specific demographics’ needs. One such measure currently under scrutiny is the expanded Centenarian Law granting P10,000 to senior citizens every five years upon reaching 80 to 95, with an additional lump sum of P100,000 upon reaching …

A joint sitting of both houses of Parliament is a rare honor previously accorded to US Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Australia remains a steadfast ally, and in terms of proximity, it has the capability of being the first responder when trouble erupts. …

For Filipinos, it’s a badge of honor that’ll never lose its shine. A significant chapter in Philippine history seems to have been left off the holiday roster — the EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986. Back in 1986, Filipinos banded together like never before, crowding EDSA to give a thumbs-down …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is reaping recognition for taking the ingenious step against China. The measured transparency policy as a way of pushing back against the forceful harassment is finding its mark as China has needed to justify, one-sided as it may be, its actions in the West Philippine Sea. …

Community participation is key to the attainment of sustainable development — a goal that seems attainable, yet remains an elusive proposition in the fact of continuing challenges. Sustainable development refers simply to how we can satisfy the current demands and preserve the capacity of future generations to do the same. …

Back here in the Philippines, the government, instead of focusing solely on flexi-work arrangements, should prioritize long-term solutions to the transport crisis in the metro. A proposal of the Civil Service Commission, or CSC, to implement flexible work arrangements for government employees in Metro Manila, while seemingly well-intentioned, presents a …

US President Ronald Reagan watched all this from the White House. He had initially refused to ask Marcos to step down, offering him, instead, asylum. 24 February, 38 years ago today — The third day, which saw Juan Ponce Enrile, Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.’s defense minister for 16 years and …

The suspension will be a major blow to Filipino athletes, especially those bidding to see action in the Paris Olympics. No amount of spinning or sugarcoating can hide the fact that the Philippines is on the brink of being banned from the international sports arena after it failed to comply …

Con-ass will leave to Congress the task of Cha-cha, but the Constitution is vague about the interplay between the Senate and the House. The Charter change express should examine long and hard where it is heading and consider canceling the trip since the debate has been reduced to who is …