Editorial

“Why are we talking about space when we have so many issues to confront on land?” This is perhaps the question on the minds of individuals when they become aware of Presidential Proclamation No. 302. This proclamation, signed last month by the President, declares the “period of Aug. 8 to …

Other power suppliers were likely ticked off by this brazen maneuver of SMC of worming its way out of the contracts and getting away from the hefty fine for unilateral termination. The Court of Appeal’s injunction order stopping the Energy Regulatory Commission from exercising its quasi-judicial mandate on pricing resulted …

Filipinos are justifiably proud of world class talents like Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz and multi-awarded actress-singer Lea Salonga. Jollibee has become a well-known fast-food chain from Southeast Asia to Europe. Filipina nurses shone at the height of the recent pandemic, gaining recognition from governments for their extraordinary dedication. Across …

Between 2011 and 2019, SMC, one of the subsidiaries, and a company called Silvertides purchased more than 2,233 hectares of land that became the development area for the new airport. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was completely accurate in applying the veto on the proposal to provide government incentives to …

As our nation charges forward on the path of progress, one reality emerges — the demand for energy is at an all-time high. Energy is the lifeblood that keeps our economy moving, our factories working, and our cities buzzing with electricity. It is the beating heart of an industrialized nation, …

Overbooking and the accompanying forced passenger dumping, in Cebu Pacific’s vision of reality, well, there’s just a “slight chance” of that. Gokongwei-owned Cebu Pacific, a budget airline that always manages to raise eyebrows, has once again blessed us with a seat sale. Oh, how lucky can we be? The airline …

Managing the economy is clearly the government’s top priority. In his second State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. focused on the administration’s programs to carve pathways of sustained growth amid continuing global challenges in the post-pandemic period. Sound monetary and fiscal policies underpin the government’s …

Somebody must have made a lot of money in kickbacks getting that DoTr-LTO project rolling before it ground to a screeching halt after hitting road bumps. The Land Transportation Office is back in the spotlight with a plot twist in the latest chapter of its License Plate Chronicles. According to …

It has been raining for more than a week now, and it will be raining some more because it’s the wet season in the Philippines. Floodwaters are still in some towns in Bulacan province days after typhoon Egay left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and residents go on with …

His return to Manila was surrounded by controversy as he failed to join the Gilas squad that was set to go to China for the final leg of its preparations for the World Cup. Up to now, Kai Sotto’s stint in the FIBA Basketball World Cup remains unclear. Sure, he …