The incoming administration
THE PROLONGED school closures have almost certainly caused education standards to drop markedly. This will slow economic growth.
A recent report from the Asian Development...
Education (2022-2028)
FOR A long time, our education standards have not obtained unqualified support from international organizations, such as the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural...
Banking issues
FIRST the good news.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is making a further loan of P12.3 billion to complete the Philippines’ plan to vaccinate...
Work from anywhere
THE COVID-19 pandemic has created immense challenges. Human ingenuity has responded and has produced workable strategies. In most countries, we are seeing significant reductions...
Education in the next administration
PRESIDENTIAL candidates are seeking voters’ support. As always, there has been a disappointing lack of specifics from those wanting our vote.
One area which has...
Vaxx booster
WE HAD our booster shots last week. Everything went well. Those administering the process were friendly and professional.
The future is somewhat unclear, however. Originally,...
Cybersecurity
IN DECEMBER 2021, hundreds of BDO customers found that funds were being illicitly withdrawn from their accounts.
By mid-February of this year, it was reported...
A de facto constitutional change
OUR 1987 Constitution has ensured that the Philippines has a solid framework for decision-making. This has meant that economic and social progress has been...
Consumerism
Net metering
In many countries, electricity consumers are able to implement a net metering policy in which electricity generated from their solar rooftops can be...
Reportage
REPORTAGE – the reporting of news – is in good hands in the Philippines. Our national broadsheets provide responsible reporting, and a quick scan...