A well-deserved intervention for teachers
ON JUNE 3, 2024 we witnessed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signing into law the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act or the institutionalization of the grant...
A very productive five years in the committee on finance
RECENT events have unfolded in the Senate that led to a surprise change in its leadership. Being part of the majority bloc and since...
Signing of the ‘Tatak Pinoy’ IRR
RECENTLY, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual led representatives from other government agencies in signing the approved implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the...
Supporting the growth of the creatives sector
THE PULITZER Prizes are considered among the most prestigious, if not the most prestigious awards for the fields of journalism, books, drama and music....
Working for the welfare of all workers
FOR THE MONTH of January 2024, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a decrease in the number of unemployed Filipinos.
According to the PSA, there...
Clamping down on bureaucratic red tape
OVER THE years the country has done a lot to improve its internal processes as part of its efforts to bring in more investments....
Showcasing PH history, culture through art at Venice Biennale
FOR THE fifth straight time, the Philippines is taking part in the La Biennale Di Venezia or the Venice Biennale.
Now in its 60th year,...
Using technology for good
THE PHILIPPINE National Police reported a rise in cybercrime cases during the first quarter of 2024.
According to the police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG), there were...
A ‘Tatak Pinoy’ classroom
OVER the past few weeks we have started seeing an alarming trend of schools suspending onsite classes because of extreme heat being experienced in...
Tatak Pinoy: What it is and what it’s not
THERE is growing excitement about the implementation of Republic Act 11981 or the Tatak Pinoy (TP) Act — the law that will pave the...