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Joe Zaldarriaga
Joe Zaldarriaga
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Advocating for sustainable animal welfare
by Joe Zaldarriaga - November 21, 2024 - 12:00am
A positive, noticeable shift in the attitude of Filipinos toward animal welfare is palpable and more evident in recent years – a movement that I hope will lead to lasting, systemic change.
Conservative America is back
by Joe Zaldarriaga - November 14, 2024 - 12:00am
One of the most historic comebacks in United States’ political history – this is how the victory of president-elect Donald Trump is hailed.
New normal, new solutions
by Joe Zaldarriaga - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is projected to follow a similar path as Typhoons Leon (Kong-Rey) and Kristine (Trami). The state weather bureau, PAGASA,...
Weathering the storm
by Joe Zaldarriaga - October 31, 2024 - 12:00am
Latest reports show that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) has caused more than a hundred casualties, and as of this writing, Leon has also intensified into a severe tropical storm. According...
Improved health care access for seniors
by Joe Zaldarriaga - October 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The elderly population in the Philippines has seen promising developments in terms of health care access, with benefits such as discounts on services and tax exemptions on select medicines.
Respite for the golden years
by Joe Zaldarriaga - October 17, 2024 - 12:00am
I turned 60 earlier this year, and I felt a mix of joy and gratitude for reaching this milestone in good health.
Empowering the elderly
by Joe Zaldarriaga - October 10, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines kicked off October by celebrating Elderly Filipino Week, themed “Senior Citizens: Building the Nation, Inspiring Generations.”
Joey Salceda: Senior citizens’ champion
by Joe Zaldarriaga - October 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Congressman Joey Salceda may be serving his final term, but the lasting impact he has made as a lawmaker in the House of Representatives will be remembered as nothing short of legendary.
Traffic
by Joe Zaldarriaga - September 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The “Ber” months have begun, ushering in the long Filipino Christmas season
Gateway to progress
by Joe Zaldarriaga - September 19, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines’ main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is now under the management and operation of the San Miguel-led New NAIA Infra Corp.. Over the weekend, the Department of Transportation...
Sustainable future with solar
by Joe Zaldarriaga - September 12, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines recently achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy transition with a landmark $600-million investment deal from Actis, a leading UK-based sustainable infrastructure investor, for the...
Competition benefits consumers
by Joe Zaldarriaga - September 5, 2024 - 12:00am
A victory for consumers – that was what the public achieved when the Taguig Regional Trial Court dismissed the injunction plea filed by the Malampaya consortium against Meralco’s Competitive Selection...
Resurgence of rail
by Joe Zaldarriaga - August 29, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines is in the midst of a “railway renaissance”– this was the statement made by President Marcos during his third State of the Nation Address, as he lauded the mass transit projects...
Musings in New York
by Joe Zaldarriaga - August 22, 2024 - 12:00am
During my visit to this American city, I gained new and valuable lessons and insights that I will take home with me. While this place still has its iconic charm, it cannot be denied that New York has become drastically...
Collective fight against rabies
by Joe Zaldarriaga - August 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Rabies, though largely preventable, remains as one of the deadliest threats to the health of many Filipinos.
Threats to reliable and affordable power
by Joe Zaldarriaga - August 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Just days before the scheduled public bidding for the 1,000-MW of power supply requirements of distribution utility Meralco, the Taguig Regional Trial issued a temporary restraining order , effectively halting the...
Flood control
by Joe Zaldarriaga - August 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Super Typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi) put much of Metro Manila underwater after heavy rains lashed across the country due to enhanced monsoon. Reports say that within a 24-hour period, 458 mm of rain were...
Protecting the country’s sovereignty Z Factor
by Joe Zaldarriaga - July 26, 2024 - 12:00am
During his third State of the Nation Address, President Marcos received a standing ovation from members of Congress after a compelling statement on the contentious issue of the South China Sea, known locally as the...
MVP: Nation-builder
by Joe Zaldarriaga - July 18, 2024 - 12:00am
On the first morning of his birthday, business tycoon and philanthropist Manuel V. Pangilinan or MVP as he is popularly known, shared a photo of himself in a room overlooking a lush landscape, where he is “working...
Advocating for animal welfare
by Joe Zaldarriaga - July 11, 2024 - 12:00am
While on a weekend stroll in Makati City, I came upon animal feeders for cats strategically placed across a popular shopping mall- a welcome development that I hope can be replicated in other parts of the city, the...
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