‘Granular lockdowns’ instead of national quarantines sought
A SENATOR urged local governments to enforce “granular lockdowns” to contain a fresh spike in coronavirus infections in the capital region.
Nationwide round-up (03/14/21)
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has welcomed two Senate bills that aim to strengthen existing laws against illegal wildlife trade in the country.
COVID surge emboldens backers of third Bayanihan stimulus law
THE SURGE in the coronavirus case count has strengthened the argument for a third stimulus package, which as currently packaged is worth about P420 billion, Marikina City 2nd District Representative Stella Luz A. Quimbo said.
ERC targets April release of green energy option rules
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that it is planning to release the regulatory framework for the green energy option program (GEOP) by late April.
Revenue effort drops to 15.89% in 2020
GOVERNMENT REVENUE as a share of gross domestic product (GDP), an indicator known as revenue effort, fell to 15.89% in 2020 due to the collapse in tax collections during the pandemic, the Department of Finance (DoF) said over the weekend.
Terrafirma selects Munzon first overall, Heading in Gilas draft
THE Terrafirma Dyip selected Filipino-foreign player Joshua Munzon as the top overall pick in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft on Sunday while picking Jordan Heading in the special Gilas Pilipinas selection.
New batch of athletes to be enshrined in PHL Sports Hall of Fame
A NEW BATCH of sports heroes is set to be included in the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame (PSHOF) in enshrinement ceremonies set for April.
PBA prepares to hold 3×3 tournament in Season 46
WHEN the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) unfurls its Season 46 expect its offering to go beyond five-a-side competition as also on tap is the league’s inaugural 3x3 tournament.
The city we deserve now and in the future
By Eddie G. Dorotan
There is so much to learn from 2020 as we go ahead in 2021 and beyond.
On the exodus of manufacturing and double dead agriculture
By Raul V. Fabella
For many people, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an invitation to pivot to a better place. But what better place? Lest we pivot to nowhere and waste a good crisis, let’s study the signs.
How powerful is the Philippines?
By Andrew J. Masigan
How powerful is the Philippines when measured against other nations? How much influence do we wield in global affairs?
Global baby drought of COVID-19 crisis risks population crunch
MORE than a year since the global pandemic struck, its damage to population growth is starting to become starkly clear, and not just because of the grim death toll.