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 …
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Modernization vs nostalgia
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 …
Read More »Traslacion 2024: Toward an era of hope
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 …
Read More »Raising Filipinos’ tax consciousness by improving public services
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 …
Read More »Road to peace
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 …
Read More »The end of the Christmas season should not be the end of being kind
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 …
Read More »Double vigilance vs IS
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 …
Read More »Sub rosa subterfuge
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 …
Read More »Marking victories in the drug war: Gov’t, community effort push the win
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 …
Read More »Cybercrime: You could be the next victim
“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 …
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