It’s basic
THE State recognizes that the right of every establishment to a fair return of investment carries with it a corresponding social responsibility to provide adequate facilities for the comfort…
Filipino words land in Oxford
Philippine originated words like OFW (overseas Filipino worker), “trapo” (a politician perceived as belonging to a conventional and corrupt ruling class), and “bongga” (extravagant, flamboyant, impressive, stylish) are just some of the new…
Move, Manila!
HAVE you seen Recto?” When Isko Moreno eagerly asked me that question as we sat down for a Jose Rizal birthday lunch at Diamond Hotel, for a moment there…
US-Iran conflict would send PH prices zooming
THE United States has been involved for months now in disputes with various nations around the world, all of which affect us in different ways. When the US and…
8 ways to avoid credit card debt
EVERYBODY loves to save. We all have so many good intentions. However, you could have a great start but sometimes the going gets tough. When things do not…
Duterte concedes on federalism, seeks Cha-cha
President Duterte on Tuesday urged lawmakers to still amend the Constitution to improve the country's situation if they are no longer inclined to pursue the shift to federal government. "If…
So much for Chinese-Filipino friendship
IT is ironic that the F/B Gem Ver was rammed by a Chinese vessel on June 9, the 44th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines…
Pana-panahon lang yan
ANG column na ito ay ginawa para sa mga taong may suliranin sa buhay na gusto ng agarang solusyon! Walang maliit o malaking problema, lahat dito, pantay-pantay! Huwag niyo…
Duterte says PH unlikely to be free of illegal drugs
President Duterte on Tuesday said that the Philippines will unlikely be free of its illegal drug problems because of the different international syndicates trying to enter the country. Duterte said…
Planting taklobo to clean the ocean
GIANT clams, also known as taklobo in Filipino, used to be “killer clams” since they were once thought to bite divers’ limbs off. In truth, they can only gently…
Manila Day – continuing our search of the past
MANILA celebrates Manila Day today, June 24, in observance of that day in 1572 that Spanish Governor-General Miguel Lopez de Legaspi declared Manila the capital of the Philippines and…
Mikee backs Velasco for House Speaker
1Pacman party-list Rep. Michael Romero, president of the Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc., yesterday confirmed that he has signed the manifesto of support for the speakership bid of Marinduque Rep. Lord…
LWUA fasttracks loans
In a bid to respond better to the need for safe water for Filipinos in the countryside, the Local Water Utilities Administration is streamlining its project development process for water…
