Editorial

The Philippines’ inflation rate sank to 0.9 percent in July, the lowest since October 2019 and a remarkable drop from June’s 1.4 percent. This was mainly brought about by the steep drop in rice prices. This development is a moral necessity more than its statistical relief. It reflects billions in everyday burdens …

A town mayor of Pampanga is now in detention following his arrest in a sting conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation in Angeles City on Aug. 5. NBI officials said San Simon Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. and aide Ed Ryan Dimla were caught red-handed in receiving P30 million in …

People complain about poor internet connectivity at home. This connectivity doesn’t fall from the sky; it’s a service provided by private companies. And one of the major providers, Globe Telecom Inc., has issued a rare statement, citing difficulties not just in its expansion programs, but even in carrying out maintenance …

Street parking is nothing new in the Philippines, especially in urban centers. In Metro Manila, it has become part of the normal landscape, where in many instances, there are even pylons or sign boards marking spaces for certain people apparently living in the area. Many barangays and subdivisions, aware of …

Anyone can start a business. Making it turn a profit is another story. There are many elements that come into play, even in fly-by-night micro enterprises operating from ambulant carts. There is no guarantee of regular income, especially for those lacking in financial literacy; market forces can be cruel. These …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., now in the middle of his six-year term, stands at a critical crossroad. So does the country. The path he chooses today will either paint his legacy as a true reformer—or leave his administration remembered more for missed opportunities than meaningful change. His public outrage—a scathing …

Following up on his much applauded “mahiya naman kayo” message to crooks, President Marcos said yesterday that he would cut ties with any ally found to be involved in anomalous government deals: “Sorry na lang, hindi na kita kaalyado.” How he will follow through on this statement will be as …

In the wake of the recent typhoons that battered the Philippines, the rapid delivery of relief goods via strategically located Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites stands out as a vital demonstration of the evolving concept of national security. What was once viewed largely through a military lens has broadened …

With the rains and floods come the mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit including dengue. Even before the onset of the rainy season, however, the Department of Health had already logged over 110,000 dengue cases nationwide from the start of the year until May 10. This was a surge of …

The Social Security System (SSS) has unveiled a strategic three-year plan to enhance core member benefits, signaling renewed commitment to the welfare of millions of Filipino workers and their families. With retirement and disability benefits set to increase by 10 percent, and death and survivorship benefits by 5 percent, the …