Christ in Chistmas
We all knew it too well. For a child and the little ones, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. For the big commercial establishments and other businesses, its a good time...
Solar-powered irrigation plus water management
Considered a ‘breakthrough’ in the offing seems realistic – an idea patterned after what Israel proposed to the Philippine government “. . .to build solar irrigation with shallow wells payable within 15 years ....
On feeding program budget
The move of the Senate to increase the Department of Education (DepEd) budget for school feeding from P3.97-billion to P7.58-billion is commendable enough but it could have ill-effects and disadvantages if the program implementation...
Proneness to flooding
Flooding has become a recurring concern anywhere in the country including our region, even during periods of limited rainfall, disrupting daily life and posing significant risks to health, property, and infrastructure. This problem lies...
Fire prevention observance
As March marks Fire Prevention Month, individuals and communities must reflect on the significance of fire safety measures and take necessary steps to mitigate the risks of fire hazards. Observing Fire Prevention Month should...
We require better and more efficient barangay leadership
The Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections are scheduled to be held on October 30, 2023. The Barangay is the smallest government authority in the Philippines and is commonly translated as “village”. The election...