“No more hunger” — translated as “walang gutom” in Filipino — is the battle cry of the administration in its quest to eradicate hunger. It is, in past years, a tall order. However, an Executive Order (EO), issued by Malacañang on Oct. 12, 2023, puts weight on this mission, classifying …
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World Food Day 2023: Dealing decisively with hunger, malnutrition
As the Philippines joins today the worldwide observance of World Food Day, two imperatives emerge. First, there is need to end involuntary hunger; and second, proper nutrition of newly born children must be assured. In the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey held mid-year, at least 10.4 percent of Filipino …
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The temporary displacement of the Palestinians, however, is necessary since Israel now considers north Gaza a war zone. Formidable forces are employing deception against Israel, many of which have yet to come out in the open, as the war against the extremists Hamas intensifies. Even reports in the media are …
Read More »Consumer Welfare Month: Make choices that will support sustainability
A consumer is an integral part of society, who, every day makes choices that will determine the success or failure of products. The choices can also contribute to sustainability, help preserve the environment and save the planet. The theme of this year’s Consumer Welfare Month (CWM), which the country celebrates …
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The CoC has been tied up in negotiations for the past 20 years due to stipulations that China wanted to include. Amid the increasing geopolitical turmoil, the need for nations to abide by international law and the value of the peaceful resolution of conflicts stand out as the sole solution …
Read More »Why the barangay elections is no small matter
In a few days time, Filipinos will yet again exercise one of the most basic rights of a citizen in a democratic society: suffrage or the right to vote. And while slogans of “vote wisely” and “no to vote buying” are themes as common as the latest TikTok dance craze …
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The only difference between the Philippines and Israel in their affinity with the US is that Manila receives far less military aid than the $3 billion that Washington pours into the Middle Eastern nation yearly. The Hamas militant attack on Israel warns of the capability of those intending to sow …
Read More »Aim for rice self-sufficiency
The rice problem—rising prices and shortage of supply—is a concern not only confined to the Philippines. It is actually a global phenomenon considering that rice feeds more than half of the world. In fact the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development said that high prices of rice may cause …
Read More »Targeted aid works
The rice price shock called for the return of importation to government control and, later, the reduction of tariffs. Professionally, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his economic team have shown that they can roll up their sleeves and untangle the country’s heavy problems. Solutions are skillfully applied to prevent …
Read More »Détente must prevail
According to the tribunal’s ruling, based on UNCLOS provisions, the Spratly Islands, for instance, are not islands in the legal sense but rather rocks or low-tide elevations. Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson, Colonel Medel Aguilar, recently issued a statement that caused a stir among Chinese officials when he said …
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