The dignity of work
ON the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker which is celebrated on May 1, we are reminded of this often-ignored dignity of our work, all kinds of work, big or small, as long as...
Repeat again
The promises to alleviate the plight of the working class is a regular annual circus among politicians. Even without the asking, politicians are always ready with their narratives of pro-labor stance that is promising...
On Mindanao’s Robusta Coffee Project by DA and Nestle
A partnership between the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Nestle Philippines Inc. is set to implement the Mindanao Robusta Coffee Project (MRCP) aimed at increasing coffee production by improving farmers access to farm inputs,...
Don’t ignore the heat
The summer of 2023 is proving to be a record-breaking hot season. As temperatures soar and heat waves become more common, it has become crucial for people to brace themselves adequately for the heat....
BFAR allocates P200 million to rescue salt industry
A maritime country with a shoreline longer than that of continental USA like the Philippines, to import salt is an absurdity of the highest order. The country’s salt makers still using the ‘primitive’ method...