Editorial

Traveling abroad for work or leisure, or both, is often accompanied by stressful conditions.  But travelers are prepared to hurdle these because at the destination, there is delight. There would be days of pleasant relaxation, or for those who went to seek employment, there is a job that would offer …

The proposal breaks with the usual conventions in the settling of disputes. Beijing always ups the ante when it senses that its rival for the region’s security, the United States, is making its move to challenge its dominance in the region, which was probably how the 10-dash line came to …

A delayed reaction by the US to the new Chinese propaganda offensive may prove fatal to the region. China’s release of a new map expanding its maritime area within a “10-dash line” that includes the West Philippine Sea has been condemned by the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei, and Vietnam. Conspicuously …

Although it was an unwanted public health emergency that left a deep scar in our national consciousness, the Covid-19 pandemic may be seen in a more positive light for instilling in the minds of our leaders and the general public the importance of an adequate and reliable food supply chain. …

The rise in sea level in Metro Manila’s coastlines is much higher than the global average. The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) revealed this in a coastal engineering summit held recently in Batac, Ilocos Norte. Based on NAMRIA’s findings, sea level in Metro Manila has risen by an …

For Asian teams, limited exposure to high-level competition hinders their ability to refine their gameplay and compete effectively on the global stage. A disturbing trend at the close of the qualifying round of the ongoing FIBA World Cup in the host cities of Manila, Okinawa, and Jakarta saw Asian teams …

One doesn’t need to be an expert in economics to recognize that there is absolutely no benefit when it comes to rice smuggling and hoarding. These twin “evils” not only disrupt the agricultural market but also inflict severe hardship on the majority, particularly our farmers and producers. Only a select …

THE ongoing FIBA World Cup basketball tournament has captured the imagination and enthusiasm of almost everyone in the Philippines, and even though it has not turned out as well as hoped for our own Gilas with three tough losses and a first-round exit, the entire event has been a success …

AFTER hogging the headlines in the past few months because of impertinent immigration officers asking for yearbooks as proof of graduation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has again become the target of attacks on social media and among the general public. Last week, its Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (Iacat) issued …

As Congress reviews and deliberates on the proposed ₱5.768-trillion budget for 2024, there must be full transparency to ensure full accountability on how the people’s money will be spent. Three weeks ago, a seasoned legislator pointed out that this budget — if analyzed in terms of daily expenses — would …