Editorial
After drugs, security, we look forward to economic programs
THE Philippines has long lagged behind Singapore and Malaysia in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), a major factor in national economic growth...
Read moreWorld looks at Trump – a worrying trend?
A recent survey on how the world views United States President Donald Trump in relation to foreign affairs, showed that...
Read morePut off barangay, SK polls again? Early decision needed
After President Duterte’s election on May 9, 2016, many officials called for the postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan...
Read moreNot ideal conditions for peace talks
IN the ongoing conflict with the Maute rebels in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur, followed by an attack by...
Read moreAn appeal for peace on Eid’l Fitr
It will not be a festive Eid’l Fitr for the Muslim community if Mindanao today. For the first time in...
Read morePope continues appeals for refugees and the poor
Last Tuesday, June 20, he made a pilgrimage to northern Italy to honor two parish priests who lived in the...
Read moreDoTr decides to develop long under-used Clark
THE national government has finally made a decision to make greater use of Clark International Airport, an asset that has...
Read moreThe invitation stands: Come visit the Philippines
IN the last five years, the Philippines has been promoting its tourism industry with a slogan “It’s More Fun in...
Read moreJose Rizal, on his 156th birth anniversary today
Jose Rizal was born 156 years ago, on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna. He went on to live a...
Read moreRemember the past as we face our future
The Philippines celebrates its Independence Day today, with traditional flag-raising ceremonies at the giant flagpole in front of the Rizal...
Read moreA more modest tax collection goal
HOUSE bill 5636 is being touted by the administration as a reform bill with the name “Tax Reform for Acceleration...
Read moreAt the bottom of the Internet list
PHILIPPINE Internet users have long complained of the very slow Internet speed in this country. The latest affirmation of this...
Read morePresident decides against visit to US
PRESIDENT Duterte was still in Russia last week when he announced in a television interview that he was turning down...
Read moreWe must remain vigilant in the wake of this tragedy
THE death of 38 people at the Resorts World Manila hotel-casino in Pasay Ciy early Friday morning has drawn nationwide...
Read moreUniting to fight a foreign force
The attack on Marawi City by the Maute Group was deemed an act of rebellion, for which President Duterte proclaimed...
Read moreA nationwide CSTC youth service corps
AS early as September, 2016, new President Duterte called for the revival of the citizenship training program known as Reserve...
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