Editorial

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The first thing that comes to mind when talking about infrastructure are the roads, bridges, airports, railways, school buildings, hospitals, etc. Infrastructure, however, encompasses more than just concrete, steel, and stone. Its role is very vital, as it influences our daily lives, enhances the way we move, changes the way …

The raging Israel-Hamas conflict has affected the Filipino community in Israel, raising national consciousness anew on the stark realities of global politics. As reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) last Oct. 9, at least 22 Filipinos were rescued, including two who were injured, while one was reported to …

The continuing discord primarily revolves around the land of historic Palestine, to which both Israelis and Palestinians have deep historical and religious connections. The flare-up of the Israel-Palestinian conflict provides a reminder to the world about the absolute value of bringing all disagreements to the negotiating table. It doesn’t matter …

The pressing issue of finding employment opportunities has long been a concern for many Filipinos. It is an aspiration to seek well-paying and secure jobs, to the extent where some would even risk comfort and convenience just to find opportunities in foreign lands. To once and for all address this …

In a forum, he said the dangerous shift has been happening in the Taiwan Strait and the East and the South China Seas and beyond. While Beijing has been accusing the Philippines of provocation in the West Philippine Sea, or WPS, it has indicated plans to increase its presence in …