EDITORIAL — The untouchables
As President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte swapped charges of illegal drug use, one question inevitably came up: if they are both sure of their allegations, why hasn’t either of them been charged or arrested on drug-related offenses?.....»»
EDITORIAL Year-round fire prevention
Even before the start of Fire Prevention Month, fires have destroyed property and left several persons dead or injured in different parts of the country in the past weeks.....»»
EDITORIAL - NTF-ELCAC abolition
The government believes “total victory” over communist rebels is possible this year, according to Jonathan Malaya, the assistant director general for strategic communications of the National Security Council......»»
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......»»
EDITORIAL – Withdraw special plates
Last year, the leadership of the House of Representatives said the chamber had withdrawn all “8” protocol plates issued to members of previous Congresses......»»
EDITORIAL - Lifeguards
With high temperatures expected to prevail for the coming weeks, swimming will continue to be a popular activity. And the risk of drowning will remain high......»»
EDITORIAL - Lifeguards
With high temperatures expected to prevail for the coming weeks, swimming will continue to be a popular activity. And the risk of drowning will remain high......»»
EDITORIAL - Lifeguards
With high temperatures expected to prevail for the coming weeks, swimming will continue to be a popular activity. And the risk of drowning will remain high......»»
EDITORIAL - Lifeguards
With high temperatures expected to prevail for the coming weeks, swimming will continue to be a popular activity. And the risk of drowning will remain high......»»
EDITORIAL — Rice sufficiency
Once again, rice prices accounted for a substantial percentage of the food-fueled increase in the inflation rate last month......»»
EDITORIAL - In the hot zone
As of yesterday, more local government units had ordered either the suspension of classes or a shift to remote learning as temperatures continued to rise......»»
EDITORIAL — Sweltering at the NAIA
As Holy Week travel began peaking, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport acted up again......»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
In January this year, President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture to increase fish production to meet the national demand......»»
EDITORIAL — The cost of negligence
As of early evening yesterday, the death toll from a vehicular collision in Cotabato stood at 17, with four others needing hospitalization for injuries and severe burns......»»
EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
EDITORIAL — Lights off for one shared home
Since the first Earth Hour was staged in 2007, participation in the event has grown exponentially......»»
EDITORIAL - Under lock and key
The Civil Service Commission has reminded all government officials and employees of the April 30 deadline to submit their sworn Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth for 2023......»»
EDITORIAL - Animal cruelty
Killing dogs for their meat has been drastically reduced nationwide, and the country registered the highest ownership of pet dogs in Asia in 2021......»»
EDITORIAL - Victims of domestic violence
On National Women’s Month, advocates of women’s welfare are glad that a general in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is seeing his career derailed by accusations of domestic violence hurled by his estranged wife......»»
EDITORIAL - Preventing another onion crisis
Memories of the 2022 Christmas holiday season, when onions became the top meme, still linger......»»
EDITORIAL - Invest in women, accelerate progress
The international community marks Women’s Day today with governments enjoined to invest in the empowerment of women......»»