Editorial

  Unity as mere rhetoric meant to create an illusion of a unifying leader, this was how critics described and ridiculed the battle cry of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during the 2022 campaign. Marcos’ character embodying his desire to bring together several sectors of society was stamped in the …

Flanked by her proud parents, 25-year-old Allisen Corpuz hoisted the championship trophy of the 78th US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach, California, making herself the second golfer with Filipino roots to win the coveted plum in the past two years. Her father, Marcos, hails from Ilocos Norte, while her mother …

What if we run scarce of an indispensable natural resource for both humans and the planet? One that plays a vital role in numerous bodily functions, such as digestion and circulation, and constitutes a substantial portion of our bodies. One that holds immense importance in ensuring our existence and has …

Food security in our country has always relied upon the backbreaking toil of our farmers. Yet, throughout our history, protecting them has proven easier said than done. However, on July 7, 2023, a significant moment occurred in Malacañan as the President signed Republic Act 11953, also known as the New …

A police force that overreaches its authority and encroaches upon the rights of individuals and businesses fosters an environment of fear and distrust. The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group, or PNP-ACG, seems predisposed to taking shortcuts, and Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, fresh from a heart bypass, was livid about it …

Twin good news about the economy were released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last week. First, inflation declined for the fifth consecutive month in June, reaching 5.4 percent compared to 6.1 percent in May. Second, the country’s unemployment rate in May this year stood at 4.3 percent, compared to …

What many scientists had feared has been confirmed by the most recent data from the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer: Earth is overheating, and its average temperature has been rising from one record high to another. This worrying development is a sharp reminder of the urgent need to address the …

In today’s social milieu, good manners still matter.  It is not old fashioned or irrelevant behavior. Small gestures like saying “thank you” or “please,” giving full attention to a person speaking, or waiting in line for one’s turn, contribute to cultivating a harmonious society. Good manners are passed on to …

One by one, the best players in the world are declining to participate in the FIBA Basketball World Cup that the Philippines will host from 25 August to 10 September. The United States, for instance, will be parading an entirely different team. Instead of superstars like LeBron James, James Harden, …

It has been 50 years now since the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) established its Aquaculture Department (AQD) with the long-term goal of conducting research, developing technologies, disseminating information, and training people in the farming of fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and seaweeds for food, livelihood, equity and sustainable development. The …