An agenda for prosperity
IN JUST seven weeks after his administration was formally inaugurated in late June of this year, President Bongbong Marcos Jr. transmitted to Congress his...
Honoring our veterans
EVERY year on April 9 we honor our war veterans during the commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan or the Day of Valor.
We remember...
Smart budgeting
THE SENATE recently wound up its deliberations on the proposed 2023 national budget, which is the first under the new administration of President Bongbong...
Unrealized potential in medical tourism
FILIPINO healthcare professionals have long been recognized for their capabilities and professionalism, and the outstanding quality of care they provide their patients. Whenever I...
Isolation facilities as evacuation centers
DR. RONTGENE Solante, the head for Adult Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine at San Lazaro Hospital, recently said in a media interview that COVID-19...
Jobs generation: a tool for fighting inequality
RECENTLY, Oxfam and Development Finance International (DFI) released the latest Commitment to Reduce Inequality (CRI) Index, which gauges the performance of countries in bridging...
Wins for work-from-home
WHEN lockdowns were enacted throughout the pandemic, governments across the world implemented schemes to support businesses who were transitioning to or were already maintaining...
Restoring damaged heritage sites
LAST July, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook many provinces in Northern Luzon. It was strong enough to be felt in Metro Manila and even adjacent...
Making the most of a resurgence in PH sports
THINGS are looking up for Philippine sports. After decades of dreaming and waiting, oftentimes ending up with disappointment, we are now seeing a renaissance...
Addressing youth unemployment
RECENTLY, the Senate Committee on Youth which we chair convened its first meeting and public hearing. Among the measures that were tackled was our...