Editorial

The world witnessed over the weekend a moment unlike any other when King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands addressed the specter of slavery. During a historic ceremony in Amsterdam commemorating the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies, the monarch issued an apology that reverberated throughout …

“Make a healthy diet affordable for all” (Healthy diet gawing affordable for all!) – so declares the theme of Nutrition Month which is held every July as set by Presidential Decree 491 in 1974 to create greater awareness on the importance of nutrition. This year’s theme is a reminder that …

“You don’t do that to your partner, especially your most loyal — and last remaining — ally. Philippine volleyball is again in trouble. The country’s lone professional volleyball league — the Premier Volleyball League — is under fire after the Philippine National Volleyball Federation penalized it for staging a tournament …

There is nothing like a populist survey to gauge the efficiency of government agencies especially in the area of delivery of services to the public. Surveys, if conducted under strict scientific procedures, are important and reliable tools that will guide government in planning and policy-making.  They also benefit both the …

“Those trips, expensive as they were, did bear fruit. Overall, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr didn’t do too badly during his first year in office. He established a marked difference between himself and his predecessor in terms of diplomacy and priorities in foreign relations and did rather well in going …

“I fully understand the gravity of the responsibility that you’ve put on my shoulders. I do not take it lightly, but I am ready for the task. I will need your help. I want to rely on it; but rest assured I do not predicate success on the wide cooperation …

A milestone, indeed, has been reached as the Department of Tourism (DOT) enters its 50th year with renewed vigor, exemplified by the launch of an enhanced tourism slogan: “Love the Philippines.” Over the past five decades, the DOT has faced global challenges, witnessed changes in administrations, and navigated varying political …

“When evaluating whether or not to accept Afghan refugees, it is crucial to consider also expert advice, international obligations, and the long-term consequences of such a choice. Accepting Afghan refugees is a decision that has the potential to polarize public opinion. It is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires …

Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is observed anew today as a regular holiday throughout the country. According to the Holy Qur’an: “Abraham was commanded by God, in a form of a dream vision, to sacrifice his son, Ishmail. But while he was in the act of sacrificing his …

“If this is just part of birth pangs, how long before we shall see optimum results from the RFID technology through improved traffic flow, reduced congestion, and increased safety on expressways. Motorists celebrated the end of an era of hardships brought about by long queues at North and South Luzon …