By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Tooth decay impacts most on the economic conditions of the poor. In fact, according to new research, the economic impact of dental caries or tooth decay is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, new research finds. The estimated per-person costs is approximately £18,000 in the United Kingdom, research at the …
OPINION
Delicadeza, on air
By Herman M. Lagon We recognize delicadeza best when someone breaks it. One word on live teleradio — “tanga” — made offices and classrooms feel tense. People stopped debating policy and started asking about tone, respect and what public office demands. The clash between Senator Rodante Marcoleta and Abante Radyo anchor Marlo Dalisay was less …
Rattan and climate change
By Dennis Gorecho OSAKA, JAPAN — The use of rattan for the façade of the Philippine Pavilion may seem simple, but it is also symbolic: a sustainable way of addressing climate change concerns. During the panel discussion on “Health and Climate Change: The Greatest Challenge of Our Time,” experts emphasized how climate change impacts both livelihoods and …
When facts become survival
By Herman M. Lagon A few weeks ago, a senior high adviser caught her class buzzing over a viral Facebook post. It claimed to offer new scholarships, and several students had already submitted their IDs. Instead of scolding, she quietly projected the official city scholarship page on the board and explained the difference. The room …
Pinyapel: How innovation works
By Sonny Angara The pineapple has a unique place in Philippine tradition. Aside from being a delicious food source, we have the origin myth of how it used to be a girl who loved to procrastinate and not look for things — hence its thousand eyes. Its leaves are also the source for piña fabric, specifically the stiff …
Despite contradictions, just do a lot of good
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s what we can gather from the readings of the Mass. (Acts 8:1-8; John 6:35-40) Whatever negative things we can encounter along the way, the good, which is a matter of believing in Christ, if not, identifying ourselves with him, will always prevail, if not soon, then in the end. It’s …
WHO: No conclusive evidence linking autism to paracetamol use
The World Health Organization (WHO) said there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy, debunking US President Donald Trump’s claim. The UN health agency, in a statement, said nearly 62 million people worldwide, or one in 127, live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a …
Unspoken conspiracy between lawmakers and district engineers
By Ade S. Fajardo What is becoming apparent in recent days is that local governments are generally left in the dark in the allocation of funds and implementation of projects that come from the national government and funneled directly to the district engineers of the Department of Public Works and Highways. The emerging shape, however, …
Stop normalizing vote buying!
By Herman M. Lagon Saying vote buying is “normal” is not harmless talk. When a person who seeks or holds public office says it out loud, it signals a willingness to break the rules that protect everyone else. It lowers the bar for the whole city, town or barangay. People hear a leader excuse a …
Ozone recovery may worsen global warming, new report warns
The Earth’s ozone layer is on a path to full recovery, a major environmental success story — but that progress could paradoxically contribute to further global warming, new findings show. The ozone hole shrank in 2024 compared to previous years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report released to commemorate International Day for …