Pandemic disrupts Pinoys saving, Lending and insurance behavior

Many Filipinos have experienced drastic financial challenges since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)…

Why political parties proliferate under the 1987 Constitution?

By Severino Samonte MANILA – Around this time of a pre-general election year like 2022, Filipino voters,…

‘Belenismo’ keeps tradition of bringing hope, inspiration

MANILA – More than a traditional symbol of Christmas, celebrations with the “belen” (Nativity scene) carry stories…

Asean plays vital role in saving Earth

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora  MANILA – Saving the planet starts with the protection of marine ecosystems…

September memories: First national polls under the 1935 Constitution

By Severino Samonte   September is a memorable month in Philippines political history On September 1935, or…

Pandemic offers both challenges and opportunities

The Covid-19 pandemic has indeed inspired, if not compelled many Filipinos to be creative to survive…

Lockdown inspires kids to develop AR-enabled app

MANILA – Five kids aged 12 years to 13 years have developed an idea for an application (app)…

More calamities seen with inaction on Climate Change

Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary and Climate Change Commission (CCC) chair Carlos Dominguez has warned that…

Remembering Tandang Sora’s heroism during the 1896 Revolution

By Severino Samonte  MANILA – On August 29 in 1896, the 84-year-old revolutionary heroine “Tandang Sora,” or…

Oldest living Pinoy Korean War vet marks 99th Bday

By Ben Cal MANILA – Retired Maj. Max Young, the oldest living Filipino Korean War veteran, celebrated…