Cash aid for rice retailers
THE GOVERNMENT-mandated price cap on rice has undoubtedly played a crucial role in ensuring food security and affordability. However, as with any policy, there...
DepEd’s memo on ‘Diktadurang Marcos’
IN A COUNTRY with a rich and at times turbulent history, education is paramount in shaping the collective memory and consciousness of citizens. Education...
Safer public transport
THE LAND Transportation Office (LTO) ordered a nationwide crackdown against “colorum” or illegally operating public utility vehicles (PUVs). Authorities have long been struggling with...
Narco-politics shadows barangay polls
BARANGAY elections are meant to empower local communities and promote genuine representation. However, beneath the surface of this noble exercise of democracy, a dark...
Public transport route plans
IN THE ever-evolving landscape of urban development, one critical aspect that often gets overlooked but demands immediate attention is the formulation and implementation of...
Food insecurity
FOR US Filipinos, rice is more than just a staple food — it is a fundamental part of our cultural heritage, a symbol of...
Quality and safety
AS MARKETS start selling Christmas lights and decors for early holiday shopping, toxic watchdog groups are sounding the alarm against Christmas lights and decors...
LGUs must have anti-flooding master plans
FLOODING is not merely an inconvenience; it is a recurring nightmare that disrupts lives, displaces communities, and inflicts severe economic losses. The Philippines, with...
Big step forward
THE House of Representatives swiftly approved the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill on its second reading just this Aug. 30. This is a very encouraging...
A flood-resilient future for Iloilo City
IN RECENT years, urban centers worldwide have faced an increasingly daunting challenge: the relentless surge of floods. One such city, Iloilo City, stands at...