Editorial

ACCORDING to the companies’ respective environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports made public last week, the two biggest ride-hailing and delivery firms in Southeast Asia — Singapore-based Grab, which is the leading operator here in the Philippines, and Indonesia’s GoTo, the parent company of ride-hailing firm Gojek and e-commerce company …

The saying “salt is life” holds true, not only on a personal level but also on a macro economic aspect. Salt is not just an ingredient to flavor dishes, but an important mineral that our bodies require for essential function. According to Harvard School of Public Health, the human body …

Photo Credit: bicolmail.net “IMPERIAL Manila” was a phrase bandied about when talking about the way Philippine culture was fostered. It meant that whatever was decided by the powers that be prevailed, and these gatekeepers lived in Metro Manila. They also did their cultural events exclusively in Metro Manila. Such thinking …

Speaking upon his arrival from the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, President Marcos said: “I believe that the summit was a success, and that it charted new directions that were initiated by the chairman, President (Joko) Widodo, and with the concurrence of all the member-states, and many …

Image Credit: sciencedirect.com MPs are the offshoot of our overdependence on plastic products and utter failure to properly dispose of plastic waste. The presence of MPs in the oceans is already well-documented. Every year, tons of plastic debris wash ashore, including MPs. Heavy concentrations of microplastics have also turned up …

In the Philippines and in many countries around the world, no one needs to be reminded that today is Mother’s Day. It’s not only the love and devotion Filipinos have for their mothers, commerce has made sure everyone knows Mother’s Day is special and needs to be celebrated with a …

LAWMAKERS should resist increasing the minimum wage to counter the high inflation rate. A legislated minimum wage can be harmful because political factors are likely to sway more votes rather than sound economic principles. Recently, the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources approved in principle a bill for …

For years now, experts have studied drug addiction or substance abuse, especially its causes, but they could not ascertain the exact cause that has afflicted a large section of the population, especially children and young adults. There are two dominant theories on the matter, though.  That drug addiction is either …

ADB Complex ON Wednesday, May 10, Dr. William Easterly, a renowned development economist and a professor at the prestigious New York University, was a guest at the headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Ortigas, where he delivered an enlightening lecture on the topic, “Facing the challenge of donors’ …

The move to extend the estate tax amnesty to 2025 is headed for approval at the House of Representatives, unless some hitches crop up. House Bill No.7909, which seeks to extend the estate tax amnesty period up to June 14, 2025, was passed on second reading on May 9, 2023, …