More Filipinos were employed in February 2024 compared to February 2023 and January 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This translates into a 96.5 employment rate, higher than 95.2 percent in February 2023, and 95.5 percent in January 2024. The number of unemployed persons 15 years old and …
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Filipino Food Month: Celebrate the flavors of our culture
Filipino food is a real buffet of flavors as it is a collection of cuisine from 17 regions where flavors have been blended by culture, tradition, and indigenous ingredients. It’s a fiesta every time Filipinos get together for meals with family and friends because it’s part of our culture to …
Read More »Policy matter
As president, Duterte believed engaging China in constant dialogue was the best way to deal with the maritime problem during his six-year presidency. Lately, some unfair allegations of treason have been thrown at former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the so-called “gentleman’s agreement” revealed by former spokesperson Harry Roque about the …
Read More »Dreaming of Paris
The Olympic delegation will grow to 13 once three Filipino athletes from swimming and athletics formally secure wildcard spots. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) vows to do everything possible to send a large delegation to the Paris Olympics, which will be held from 26 July to 11 August. But the …
Read More »Summit yields bolstered bonanza
The end-summit statement made note of the US’ and Japan’s support for the Philippine Coast Guard capacity building The message the three world leaders sent at the trilateral summit in Washington, D.C., was pretty clear: you’re the odd man out, China. Likewise clear was President Ferdinand E. Marcos Jr.’s success …
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UN’s effectiveness is tested as more conflicts emerge in different corners of the world The worsening of the war against the terror group Hamas, which has a just cause of seeking accountability and the release of hostages after the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,139 individuals of …
Read More »Audacious demands, stern rebuke
Remulla’s response resonated with many Filipinos who have long grappled with corruption, impunity, and the unequal application of the law In a recent twist of events that has captivated the nation, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, made headlines by imposing conditions for his …
Read More »Divided we lose
Dividing the nation’s leadership is easy for the propagandists because of the fractious nature of domestic politics China must be popping the bubbly lately for succeeding in throwing the entire Philippines into chaos over a so-called “gentleman’s agreement” that all but covered the issue of the recent aggression at Ayungin …
Read More »Navigating traffic gridlock: A call for discipline, systemic solutions
“All government agencies must lead by example in fostering discipline on our roads.” President Marcos stressed this in his vlog on April 7 to underscore his determination to address the lingering traffic gridlock in the country, particularly in Metro Manila. The daily struggle of commuters, the economic losses due to …
Read More »Of spies and historical parallels
By recruiting Filipino military veterans, China is not only seeking to bolster its territorial claims but also sending a clear message to the rest of the world: We play by our own rules. Reports have surfaced indicating China’s recruitment of Filipinos with military backgrounds to serve as spies on the …
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