Editorial

Defense officials said they are not surprised by China’s false narratives and efforts to use Filipino trolls. Among the aspects that security officials should look into regarding the destabilization yarn is the probable involvement of foreign groups and the possibility that the source of the canard is mixed up with …

The jeepney can continue to roll into the future, carrying not just passengers, but a piece of the nation’s soul. The jeepney being phased out by the government under its Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program, or PUVMP, is more than just a vehicle, as it had become a cultural icon …

After a three-year pause brought on by the pandemic, the Black Nazarene procession will take place anew today. Traslacion, or movement, marks the transfer of the image of the Nazarene from the church in Intramuros to Quiapo Church on January 9, 1787. It also commemorates Christ’s torturous walk to Golgotha …

Paying amilyar, or real property tax, that is due on the first day of January each year, is a task performed by Filipino homeowners as a matter of civic duty. Amilyar is imposed on property owners by the local government unit (LGU) where such property is located. It is a …

It is essential to recognize Israel’s inherent right to defend itself against terrorist organizations that pose a direct threat to its citizens. Israel yesterday entered the fourth month of its campaign against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, a conflict that has underscored the Jewish nation’s commitment to stopping further terror …

Today, the first Sunday after January 1, is celebrated as the Feast of the Three Kings. In the church calendar, it is also known as the Feast of the Epiphany, which reference materials say is “celebrated on January 6 each year, though it’s often observed on “Epiphany Sunday” – the …

The coming religious festival in Quiapo should be closely watched as it offers a perfect opportunity for radical groups to make their presence felt. Terror disciples of the Islamic State, or IS, are seeking a revival in the Philippines, according to a regional security expert. A strike on the country …

Those leading the push for Marcos to open his arms to the ICC are the left-wing legislators and the civil socialites targeting a 2028 comeback. Suspicions were raised recently that the International Criminal Court, or ICC, had sent probers to the country who were now collecting evidence on the war …

Illegal drugs continue to be a menace to society, breaking up families, destroying the future of the users, and causing harm to the community.  The fight to eradicate the problem has been an ongoing program from one administration to the next, and countries have cooperated to destroy the networks that …

“Crime never sleeps,” so goes a proverb that should remind casual users of social media of the possibility that they could be victims of cybercrime. Despite the laws and the technology to prevent its incidence, cybercriminals still manage to develop ways to hack social media accounts. The incidence of cybercrime …