Editorial

Energy officials also face difficulty in reviewing prices, as representatives of oil firms are very elusive about the reasons for the weekly swings in prices, aside from the Singapore benchmark Rising fuel prices are among the gut issues the government must address or face widespread discontent. The demand is not …

Look, when the country’s top amateur players flew abroad, we knew the PBA’s popularity would be in great danger Social media has been brutal about the attendance—or lack thereof—at Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) games. Some netizens have compared the Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS), where Rain or Shine and NorthPort played …

Metro Manila has the worst traffic congestion among urban areas in the world Despite the massive infrastructure buildup since the previous administration, which was budgeted at P1.5 trillion a year and mostly poured into road projects in Metro Manila, the vehicle traffic situation has worsened over the years. The National …

He said Duterte’s agreement not to construct, repair, or reinforce the Navy outpost at Ayungin Shoal was ‘verbal, and hence, not binding on President Bongbong Marcos’ China’s insistence that it had reached an understanding with former President Rodrigo Duterte and that it has come up with a “model” for easing …

The Ati people, hopeful and trusting, were deceived, and their dreams shattered like glass against stones A story of heartbreak and injustice lies behind the beauty of the tropical paradise of Boracay. The Ati people, the indigenous inhabitants of this island, have been wronged in a despicable way. It all …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …