Editorial

The quest to eradicate poverty is an ongoing challenge that has confounded governments worldwide for centuries. Even the sharpest minds, guided by science, math, and technology are still finding it difficult to find an encompassing solution to lift the lives of 700 million people out of poverty. The Philippines is …

Beijing has imposed its will over the maritime expanse that it claims under the invalidated nine-dash line. Amid the intensifying friction between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea, the United States remains the counterbalance despite Beijing’s insistence that the superpower exit from the territorial dispute. It would …

These little sparks of history add a sprinkle of wonder to the season, reminding us that Christmas has always been about more than just presents and decorations The crisp cold air, the scent of pine, the twinkling lights, and the echoes of carols — Christmastime, a season woven with joy, …

On Dec. 25, we are reminded that the true essence of Christmas knows no boundaries. Regardless of who we are or where we find ourselves on this vast tapestry of life, the spirit of Christmas resides within the chambers of our hearts. Two high-profile conflicts — the Israel-Hamas and the …

Tonight, the world pauses for Christmas Eve. In anticipation of Christmas Day, the gathering of families and friends continue the many traditions to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Tonight, the present generation continues the rituals of the past that will shape the way the future generation will celebrate this …

In other countries, the delineation of responsibilities of elected officials and their involvement in product promotions is clear-cut. Sometime in 2012, a member of the House of Representatives braved the political tide and filed a resolution seeking to penalize elected officials who double as brand endorsers. In the Senate, endorsements …

History tells us that the human race has always aimed for peace, to exist peacefully among tribes, communities and nations.  Yet, history also records the many conflicts that come from the efforts to forge peace. Peace talks and truces are part of history too. Every Christmas, the heart longs for …

The guru of upright public service left a lasting legacy about whom to trust among those who enter government service. The late eminent Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago had made passionate appeals when she was in the Senate for her peers to take a long, hard look at their endorsement contracts. …

President Marcos has just signed the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024 that embodies the ₱5.768-trillion national budget next year. With the signing, we are assured that next year’s National Expenditure Program — anchored on the administration’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF), the Eight-Point Socioeconomic Agenda, and the Philippine Development Plan …

“Sy cited a law that has a bearing on the endorsement trend among politicians: the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Politicians as product endorsers, known lately as brand ambassadors, are now prevalent, as reflected by the many billboards and advertisements on which their faces …