Energy conservation
THE RISE in the prices of oil, electricity, commodities and everything else is a huge challenge for most Filipino families and businesses who are...
Simple but significant act
OVER the weekend, March 26, the Philippines and other nations observed Earth Hour. This yearly campaign is important in the overall effort to address...
Truth, transparency, accountability
PRESIDENT Duterte is ending his term in June. Six years ago in his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2016, he stole...
The heat is on
TODAY starts the campaign for local candidates. Expect candidates and parties to step up their efforts to woo voters regardless of the Commission on...
Technology to improve agri
NATIONAL election candidates promise to improve the countryâs agriculture sector. Can we count on them?
We are basically an agricultural country but we import rice...
Misguided policy for workers
(We yield this space to the statement of the Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development due to its timeliness. â Ed.)
THE INSTITUTE for...
Will trees survive?
THE re-greening program âTanum Iloiloâ of the Iloilo provincial government planted nearly four million tree seedlings since 2019. The planting goal is being achieved...
Learners with disabilities
THERE IS a significant milestone for children with and without disabilities. Republic Act 11650 â An Act Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services...
Stand for women
THIS IS an election season, but this is also Nation al Womenâs Month. May we ask candidates and elected officials about their stand on...
Distributing land not enough
LAST WEEK, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Bernie Cruz distributed a total of 179 electronic land titles (e-titles) covering a total of 249.8389...