Editorial

Today, Feb. 20, marks the observance of the World Day of Social Justice, which was initiated by the United Nations in 2007. The theme for this year’s campaign is Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances, underlining the imperative need for countries to share resources and best practices …

The cloak and dagger skepticism goes all the way to the People’s Initiative push, which the House leadership denied having initiated, although it was clear who the beneficiary of the move would be. The level of skepticism between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the Charter change push …

Twenty-four years ago today, then President Joseph Ejercito Estrada issued Proclamation No. 229,  declaring Feb. 19, 2000, and every year thereafter, as Chief Justice Jose Abad Santos Day “to enable our country and people to properly pay tribute to his patriotism and heroism and be inspired and guided by his …

In a nutshell, the plan, according to Mendoza, is to ban e-trikes and e-bikes on major roads. There’s chaos on the streets from unregistered e-bikes and e-trikes and their mostly unlicensed and undisciplined drivers as they break road regulations with impunity, putting themselves, motorists, pedestrians, and other road users in …

Yes, times have definitely changed as student-athletes are now heavily pampered by coaches, team managers and other officials. Player movements in the collegiate ranks are getting out of hand. Star playmaker Jacob Cortez started the carousel by transferring to De La Salle University shortly after leading San Beda University to …

We can only hope and pray that ultimately the people and the economy won’t turn out to be the losers in these games that politicians play. “We shook hands and we’ve agreed to talk to each other for another meeting,” said Senate President Migz Zubiri as he posed for the …

The public WiFi offensives of the Manila city government through Erap WiFi and later IskoNek both failed since these were money-making undertakings instead of to provide a public service. The government obsession with providing free internet to the public always raises suspicions after the failed Pipol Konek program that was …

Education is deemed a beacon that illuminates the path toward a brighter future and serves as one of humanity’s most powerful tools to attain a better tomorrow. It provides stability — a foundation that no one can wrest away from us. It serves as a key to unlock doors of …

In the realm of celebrity relationships, the spotlight often illuminates not only the glitz and glamor but also the complexities that underlie romantic partnerships. The recent saga involving Filipino actors Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque serves as a poignant reminder of how the dynamics of love, commitment, and legal safeguards …

Yesterday’s 100th birthday celebration of Juan Ponce Enrile, fondly called Manong Johnny, who serves presently as the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, calls attention to longevity of Filipinos. On Feb. 17, Whang-od Oggay, a Filipino cultural icon, will mark her 107th birthday. According to a New York Times story, she is …