Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring
It has been 36 years since president Corazon Aquino created the Presidential Human Rights Committee, in a much-hailed move that signaled to the Filipino people that her administration was firmly committed to the protection and promotion of human rights......»»
Taiwan’s indispensability in preparing for future pandemics
The three years of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a terrible loss of life and exacerbated health inequalities. The global economy slumped and, worldwide, people’s lives were affected. This experience demonstrated that the present global health governance framework is not effective in responding to threats to global health......»»
The walk of life
I have heard about people who have done the Camino twice, three times, sometimes even going the whole 800 kilometers on the Camino Frances and upon reaching Santiago, going back to the origin, which is St. Jean du Port. And some like me who, as beginners, take the shortest route from Sarria to Santiago. Believe me, all these names of towns were all the same to me until it was time to prepare for the walk. And preparations are key if you are to enjoy and get the best out of this experience of a lifetime......»»
EDITORIAL — Presuming regularity
She is fluent in Filipino and claims to have been born and bred in the Philippines, but can’t remember the house where she was born, why her birth was registered only 17 years later, what homeschooling program she supposedly had until high school or why she did not attend a regular school or finish college......»»
Go aids workers in Pampanga
Sen. Bong Go has partnered with the municipal government of Sta. Rita in Pampanga to provide support and employment opportunities to its displaced workers. .....»»
Retail most targeted sector for digital fraud in Philippines
The retail sector is the most targeted industry for fraudulent digital transactions in the Philippines last year, according to an analysis conducted by global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
Ayala exits Manila Water
Conglomerate Ayala Corp. has completed one of its major divestment plans for the year, selling its remaining stake in its East Zone water business to ports and power tycoon Enrique Razon for P14.5 billion......»»
Residential, mall growth boost FLI profit
The real estate developer of the Gotianun clan kicked off the year with a 14 percent increase in profit, picking up growth momentum from the residential and mall segments......»»
SEC approves Maynilad’s P15 billion ‘blue bond’ offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to the P15 billion blue bond offering of West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc......»»
Government urged to hike, fast-track power investments
The government should increase its investments in the power generation infrastructure and accelerate energy-related projects to address the country’s thinning electricity supply, a think thank said......»»
Know thyself
Inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi are the famous words “Know Thyself.” It is often associated with the titan of Greek philosophy, Socrates, who emphasized the importance of self-awareness and self-examination......»»
Senate meets with Baguio stakeholders on Cha-cha
The Senate yesterday held its consultative meeting in Baguio City with education and private sector stakeholders on the proposal to lift foreign ownership limits in the Constitution......»»
China Coast Guard empowered to detain South China ‘trespassers’
China is now looking at detaining for 60 days without trial suspected violators of its exit and entry laws covering what it considers its territorial waters, including almost the entire South China Sea......»»
Sandigan ruling on JPE plunder cases out in June
A decade since its filing, the plunder case against Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, his former chief of staff Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes and detained businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles will finally be decided next month......»»
Mixed movements in oil prices seen next week
Pump prices of fuel products may see mixed movements next week, with gasoline continuing its downward trend and an uptick in diesel and kerosene prices following a recent rally in global oil prices......»»
State of calamity set in Cebu due to heat
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia is placing the province under a state of calamity because of the intense heat and the lingering impact of the El Niño phenomenon......»»
51 nabbed in 2-day drug operations
Fifty-one people were arrested and nearly P86 million worth of illegal drugs were confiscated in Metro Manila during anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office over two days......»»
‘Ice chest murder’ suspect arrested
The suspect who allegedly killed a woman and stuffed her body in an ice chest in Trece Martires, Cavite was arrested in Pasay City on Thursday afternoon......»»
A Reflection on Pentecost Sunday: The Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent Holy Spirit
A Reflection on Pentecost Sunday: The Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent Holy Spirit.....»»
Teacher Georcelle won’t stop until dancers reach the highest level
Finding one’s passion became easy for celebrity choreographer and dancer Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy, and conversing with her at the GForce dance studio in Quezon City taught us many things beyond dancing......»»