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The good, the bad, and the inevitable
Change can be a powerful force—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. But one thing remains certain: it’s not always inevitable.As witnesses to many changes, we know that embracing or...
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LMB holds 2024 nat’l congress in Manila
LMB-IN Chapter President and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Ryan John Pascua ex-officio member (top left) leads the Ilocos Norte delegation in the 2024 National Congress held at SMX Convention in Pasay City...
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Defining what is 'food poor'
Does anyone know what the term "food poor" means? As far as I know, a person is considered poor if he or she is part of a household whose income falls below the poverty line. And if he or she is...
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‘Continuity, not change’
Batac councilor Markee Chua leads the distribution of relief packs in the City of Batac (File photo)The following is a sit down interview with Batac councilor Mark Christian "Markee" Chua who has filed...
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The good, the bad, and the inevitable
Change can be a powerful force—sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. But one thing remains certain: it’s not always inevitable.As witnesses to many changes, we know that embracing or...
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Metabolism and losing weight
By Noralyn Onto DudtIf you think dieting will make you lose weight, think again. You need to consider what metabolism is and how it works.Metabolism is the process through which your body converts what...
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Imee: Disasters won’t finish, inaction will
In response to disasters like severe tropical storm Kristine [international name Trami], Sen. Imee Marcos filed Senate Bill No. 186, which aims to create the National Resiliency and Disaster Management...
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Christ’s anger meant for our conversion
From time to time, we see Christ showing anger over certain issues. This only validates the fact that anger is not necessarily bad, since it is part of our human nature and definitely also of the...
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Porous borders
Dear Mr. President: During the series of Senate hearings about how dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Gou was able to leave the country, one of the resource persons said that one of the reasons is...
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Concern for the lost
THE lesson we can draw from the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin (cfr. Lk 15,1-10) is very clear. We need to give special attention and exert special effort to recover those who have lost...
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Significance of balance of payments and trade balance
Balance of payments (BoP) is a comprehensive record of all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world over a specific period. It includes the trade balance, net...
View ArticleLANDBANK offers enhanced loans, cash support for emergencies
To address urgent financial needs during emergencies, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has expanded its available loan packages for businesses and individuals affected by calamities and natural...
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Is flood control totally impossible?
Dear Mr. President: I beg to disagree with those who have already said that there is no solution to the problem of flooding and that the government could no longer do anything about it. I believe in...
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US Peace Corps launches toolkit to strengthen community disaster preparedness
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) staff share their disaster risk reduction and early warning systems to training participants.Manila—The United...
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Databases of senior citizens
Dear Mr. President: Technically senior citizens are not in the same category as persons with disabilities (PWDs), but in a manner of speaking, many seniors have already lost their abilities to function...
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2 Chinese vessels run aground in Currimao due to ‘Marce’
TYPHOON IMPACT. One of the two Chinese vessels that ran aground at the shore of Currimao, Ilocos Norte on Friday (Nov. 8, 2024) due to to strong winds and waves caused by Typhoon Marce (international...
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Training our mind and heart to be properly focused
THIS is what we can gather as a lesson from that gospel episode about the two sisters, Martha and Mary, in their relation with Christ. (Lk 10,38-42) Both were good sisters and followers of Christ, but...
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Ilocos Norte distributes P56M in aid to farmers affected by ‘Julian’
RELIEF ASSISTANCE. Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc leads the distribution of relief aid to evacuation centers in various parts of the province. (PGIN)By Leilanie G. AdrianoLaoag City—The...
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LANDBANK offers support for calamity-hit sectors
Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has announced the availability of immediate financial assistance to businesses and individuals affected by Typhoon Kristine, reinforcing its commitment to...
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The new Clark—from a military airfield to a commercial airport
CLARK AIR BASE built in 1903, was a US military base in Central Luzon. It was known as Fort Stotsenburg when it was first established as a US military camp for the 5th Cavalry after the...
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