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Accelerating growth in the regions

by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am

The new year ushered in exciting news for the local tourism and hospitality industry, with the announcement of the landmark investment by business leader and philanthropist Manuel V. Pangilinan in Baguio’s...

New year, new hope for Phl

by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 9, 2025 - 12:00am

Optimism is high for the Philippines this 2025 as the country continues to build on the economic gains of the past year and at the same time, finds itself at a critical juncture politically with the upcoming midterm...

Genuine advocacy within the party-list system'

by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 2, 2025 - 12:00am

The 2025 midterm elections, one of the year’s most anticipated events, has ignited political activity nationwide.

Energy security

by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 26, 2024 - 12:00am

Earlier this year, our country battled the El Niño phenomenon, which led to record-breaking temperatures and heat indices. Despite all the preparations, Luzon recorded an all-time high power demand, which...

Brighter skies ahead for NAIA

by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 19, 2024 - 12:00am

Local business and tourism sectors are abuzz with optimism following a major development at the Philippines’ main gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Paskong Pinoy

by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 12, 2024 - 12:00am

The Filipino Christmas celebration is truly one of a kind. We are known for having the longest holiday season in the world, with the festivities beginning as early as September.

Powering Pampanga’s growth

by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 5, 2024 - 12:00am

A productive and very relevant discussion on accelerating growth in Central Luzon took place last week, and I was privileged enough to be part of it together with stalwarts of the Kapampangan media community, notably...

Green horizon for the nation

by Joe Zaldarriaga - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Earlier this month, we witnessed how a series of intense typhoons caused devastation to different parts of the country.

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...

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