Editorial

It’s been nearly two weeks since President Marcos initiated a shame campaign against public officials and their accomplices in the private sector who have been pocketing funds meant for flood control projects. To this day it’s unclear who or which agency is conducting a probe. The Commission on Audit is …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official visit to India marks a significant milestone in Philippine foreign relations as it extends beyond traditional diplomacy and ventures boldly into a realm of strategic convergence shaped by trade, technology, and geopolitical alignment. The visit—his first to South Asia as Chief Executive—signals a mutual …

A tropical storm could intensify into a typhoon this Sunday or Monday, according to state meteorologists. Health experts are reminding the public about the dangers of exposure to contaminated floodwaters that may cause leptospirosis. In just the first five days of August, seven deaths attributed to leptospirosis have been recorded …

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 …