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The power of words and reading
My favorite quotation on reading and books is from former US president Barack Obama, who said in a 2017 interview on what books mean to him: “…(reading) reintroduced me to the power of words as a way to figure out who you are and what you think, and what you believe, and what’s important, and to sort through and interpret this swirl of events that is happening around you every minute.”.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Test of media regulation
Editorial: Test of media regulation.....»»
Editorial: Harness WE for all genders
Editorial: Harness WE for all genders.....»»
Editorial: Exorcising the ghosts of Edsa
Editorial: Exorcising the ghosts of Edsa.....»»
Editorial: Revisit snake encounters
Editorial: Revisit snake encounters.....»»
Editorial: ‘Where are the CCTVs?’
Editorial: ‘Where are the CCTVs?’.....»»
Editorial: Raising the bar for Sinulog 2025
Editorial: Raising the bar for Sinulog 2025.....»»
Editorial: Piety celebrated in citizenship
Editorial: Piety celebrated in citizenship.....»»
Editorial: Restoring meaning in ritual
Editorial: Restoring meaning in ritual.....»»
What keeps you from sharing your needs with others?
What keeps you from sharing your needs with others? What can you do today to reach out to someone else and help shoulder their burden?.....»»
EDITORIAL Shooting itself in the foot
As the lead organization in maintaining peace and order, the Philippine National Police must know what it is doing in authorizing civilians to own semi-automatic rifles and 7.62mm-caliber firearms......»»
EDITORIAL - State of emergency
What will it take to allow on-time release of plastic driver’s license cards in this country? Since the previous administration, there has been a backlog in the release of the plastic driver’s license cards, with motorists instead issued temporary paper licenses......»»
DSWD, Ibajay LGU build Child Development Center for kids of ex-rebels
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Ibajay local government unit (LGU) have initiated the construction of a Php1.7 million-worth Child Development Center (CDC) in Barangay Cabugao, Ibajay in Aklan province that will benefit the children of former rebels now residing in the resettlement site. DSWD Undersecretary for Inclusive-Sustainable Peace and Special […].....»»
ADB appoints Mio Oka as country director for India, pledges continued support for development
New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India, succeeding Takeo Konishi, who has been elevated to the position of ADB Director General for South Asia at the Manila headquarters. According to ADB, in her new role, Oka will spearhead ADB's operations in India, forging partnerships with the government and other development stakeholders. She w.....»»
Job insecurity, climate change pose challenges in Philippines human development – UNDP
The lack of job security and the high exposure to climate and disaster risks are seen as challenges to the country’s economic growth and human development, making it necessary to make investments in climate resilience and education, according to the United Nations Development Program......»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»