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The devastating earthquake that struck Mindanao has already begun its familiar slide from the nation’s consciousness. As television cameras move on and public attention shifts elsewhere, relief and rehabilitation efforts risk becoming another unfinished chapter in the long list of government responsibilities that fade once the headlines disappear.  The pattern is painfully familiar. The flood control scandal that once dominated …

Numbers have long fascinated humanity. Some consider certain numbers as lucky, others as unlucky. The Bible has much influence on these matters. On the first day God said let there be light, and there was light. And so on and on until God rested on the 7th day. Since then, our days have been framed at 7 days a week …

The formal end of the United States-Iran war should have been welcome news for consumers worldwide. On June 17, 2026, following the G7 Summit at Versailles in Paris, US Pres. Donald Trump signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, ending hostilities that began on February 28. The subsequent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, was …

LOVE FOR ALL​By: Virginia Rodriguez As Filipinos celebrate Father’s Day, many take time to honor the fathers and father figures who work tirelessly to provide for their families and guide them toward a better future. For some supporters of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM), this occasion also serves as an opportunity to recognize what they view as his efforts …

REALPOLITIKBy Benjie Alejandro As the Philippine government continues to spotlight Chinese incursions in the West Philippine Sea, fisherfolk groups insist that the greater danger lies much closer to home. Organizations such as PAMALAKAYA and PANGISDA Pilipinas have openly distanced themselves from Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, accusing him of advancing “double-standard narratives” that favor another superpower while sacrificing the welfare of …

Motorists may finally get some relief at the pumps this week as fuel prices are expected to move downward, particularly for diesel products, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Based on recent international trading movements, diesel prices could decline by as much as P2 to P3 per liter, while gasoline prices may either remain unchanged or post a slight …

The booming illicit tobacco market is taking a heavy toll not only on government coffers but also on thousands of Filipino tobacco farmers who depend on legitimate businesses for their livelihood, industry experts warned. Recent studies cited by the European Union-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Council (EU-ABC) and Euromonitor International showed that the Philippine government lost an estimated US$2.5 …

Malacañang has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of two Ateneo de Manila University basketball players during a team-building activity in Aurora, saying authorities must determine exactly what went wrong. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro conveyed the government’s condolences to the families of the victims while stressing the need for a …

The number of families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8 has climbed to more than 86,000, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In its latest situational update released Friday, the agency said 86,135 families—or about 392,806 individuals—across 352 barangays in Regions 9, 11, 12, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region …

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday called for a nationwide, coordinated effort to conserve water as government forecasters warn of developing El Niño conditions that could lead to a prolonged dry spell. Officials said the appeal is aimed at safeguarding supplies for drinking, hospitals, and essential services while utilities move to repair infrastructure and address water …