Editorial

The PSAs were disregarded through the injunction order, placing the sanctity of Philippine contracts in question due to court intervention. It took the decision of the 13th Division justices of the Court of Appeals, chaired by Associate Justice Victoria Isabel Paredes and with Associate Justices Mary Charlene Hernandez-Azura and Florencio …

Last June 30, the National Innovation Council (NIC), chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023-2032, outlining the country’s plan to improve innovation governance and establish a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Innovation is key to fast-tracking economic recovery that was stalled by …

The International Criminal Court, or ICC, has been brazenly intervening in Philippine affairs, with the nation firmly asserting its sovereignty by positing that the ICC has no jurisdiction over it and that it has every right to be dubious of ICC’s global circus. But before we get ahead of ourselves, …

In the past few days, heavy rains caused flooding in many parts of the country due to tropical depression “Dodong.”  The floods did not only cause heavy traffic that extended a usual short trip to three hours, these also caused damages to crops and property. Meanwhile, Mayon Volcano’s restiveness remains …

The entire nation erupted in celebration when Kai Sotto finally made his debut in the National Basketball Association Summer League. It was such a memorable performance. The 7-foot-3 Filipino posted six points, four rebounds, three blocks, and an assist in the Orlando Magic’s 88-71 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers. …

Great things are finally moving in the Philippines’ railroad modernization program, with the signing last Thursday, July 13, of three contract packages covering the South Commuter Railroad Project (SCRP).  The ceremony was held in Malacañang between the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the contractors, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessing. …

What gives in the recent Court of Appeals decision that effectively emasculated the Energy Regulatory Commission? The ruling, in effect, said SMC was correct in its petition to the ERC asserting a “change in circumstance” to allow it to set aside the fixed-price provision in its contract with Meralco. Moreover, …

The country’s power supply woes may soon ease as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vowed to further improve the bureaucratic processes, particularly in the energy sector, to attract more investors. While we already have Republic Act 11032 (Ease of Doing Business Act of 2018), a law that cuts bureaucratic …

Those keenly following the San Miguel Corp. and Energy Regulatory Commission legal skirmish can’t help but feel overwhelmed by a sense of having witnessed a murder committed in broad daylight and they can only utter a whimper of a protest. That feeling of dread is related to the Court of …

It seems there’s no stopping the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill from becoming law as the President has stated that he will “sign it as soon as (he) gets it.” It’s not surprising considering that he himself has certified the MIF bill as urgent. It can be recalled that the …