By Sonny Angara 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 were 2.15 million unemployed Filipinos, down from the 2.38 million recorded over the same period in 2023. This is good news and a reflection of the strength …
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My life’s epigram: ‘Stay driven yet grounded’
By Herman M. Lagon “Stay driven yet grounded.” Such is a simple phrase, but it has given me direction and comfort amid life’s chaos, when dreams fly and reality bites. This personally crafted epigram has been my compass for the past decades; it is the product of my years spent reflecting as a lay collaborator …
Marcos vs. Duterte
By Ade S. Fajardo Vice President Sara Duterte’s “no comment” on the simmering West Philippine Sea issue drew flak from certain groups, with Akbayan declaring that they are “the most traitorous two words uttered by the second highest leader of the land.” President Bongbong Marcos has defended her silence because it is “not the role …
Doing good attracts more customers
By Fr. Roy Cimagala This is, of course, a common phenomenon. When we do good, we will attract more customers and favor-seekers. When we give some favors to some people, there is always a tendency that more people will come begging for the same favors. We need to be prepared to complicate our life. This …
Yano’s unapologetic ‘Banal na Aso’
By Herman M. Lagon “Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo” by Yano is among the most profound and controversial songs in Philippine music history. This folk-punk masterpiece, which paints a vivid picture of social critique, will reverberate through the ages because its relevance has not faded, no matter how much politics and culture change. More …
On the right track
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Malaysia is on the right track to end tobacco smoking, especially for those who might start on the habit. There are plans to prohibit children born from January 1, 2007 onwards to smoke tobacco and cigarettes. Ever. And they may not even buy or possess any type of tobacco and …
Stellar performance
By Ignacio R. Bunye During the Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on April 23 at Fairmont Hotel, Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (JAZA) highlighted BPI’s strong financial performance, its various regulatory recognitions, its commitment to customer experience, corporate responsibility, and dedication to sustainable banking practices, positioning BPI for continued …
Be a good influencer
By Fr. Roy Cimagala When Christ told his disciples to be the salt and light of the earth (cfr. Matthew 5:13-16), we too should feel addressed by such divine command and make ourselves good influencers in a world that is increasingly wracked by confusion and error despite the apparent lights it seems to enjoy due to …
May: ‘Save Your Tooth’ month
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim May is Save Your Tooth Month, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has declared. In America, the AAE will showcase the benefits of getting a root canal treatment from a specialist. The AAE, based in Chicago, represents more than 8,000 members worldwide. Endodontics is one of 12 dental specialties formally recognized …
Labor Day in the digital age
By Herman M. Lagon As we celebrate Labor Day, it is time to think about the progress made by workers’ movements. Looking at this day through Karl Marx’s perspective during this period of tremendous technological advancement makes it even more intriguing. Even in this tech-driven modern world, the long-dead Marx and Engels bring up …