Editorial

Barangays are the frontline of Philippine governance. They are the first point of contact for citizens seeking help, assistance, or redress. Their importance to the community was highlighted during the pandemic when the barangay health workers and the barangay system played a key role in keeping order to prevent the …

The act of sending money home is one of the most enduring symbols of Filipino resilience and devotion. More than anything, each remittance from an overseas Filipino is a quiet act of love, a testament to selflessness, and a pillar of survival for millions of families. Now, this lifeline is …

Photo Credit: x.com Remember the e-sabong aficionados? To this day, no one knows what happened to 34 cockfighting enthusiasts who went missing between April 2021 and January 2022. One of the security guards at the Manila Arena who were arrested and indicted for the kidnapping confirmed in a television interview the …

Photo Credit: thepost.net.ph It is but fitting that the school year opens in the same month that the nation celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. The national hero, whose 164th birth anniversary is celebrated today, was a staunch believer in the power of education to promote personal advancement …

The five-minute police response policy is not a drill. That’s what citizens — and the police force — have realized after eight police commanders in Metro Manila were sacked from their posts recently for failing to comply with the five-minute police response policy. And more are expected to be relieved …

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is joining preparations to help cushion the impact of the rainy season—the floods, the landslides and, at worst, the tragedy and massive displacement that usually come with it. In fact, the military is now in close coordination with the National Disaster Risk Reduction …

We’ve seen this drama so many times in the past that new versions would be certified flops at the box office: A disgraced VIP is arrested for serious crimes and is detained with no bail allowed. Within days, or sometimes just overnight, the detainee complains of illness and is moved …

Students leave the school in Manila on March 3, 2025, where classes are suspended due to extreme heat.  As classes began yesterday in public schools, the new chief of the Philippine National Police promised speedy response to complaints about bullying of students. Authorities must intensify measures to address bullying and …

The planned ₱22-billion loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the Philippines’ tech-driven business environment reform could not have come at a more opportune time—especially for the millions of Filipinos at the margins of our economy. This ambitious initiative, led by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), in partnership …

The European Commission’s recent announcement removing the Philippines from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist financing is a welcome and significant development. Alongside seven other jurisdictions, the Philippines was acknowledged for implementing comprehensive reforms to strengthen its defenses against illicit financial flows. This delisting means that …