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For retired Filipino soldiers, service to the nation never ends
“Ang serbisyo ng isang sundalo ay hindi nagtatapos sa pagre-retire.” This was the reminder of Commodore Luidegar Casis, chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Pensions and Gratuity Management Center (PGMC), during an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday (SOS) on August 30.…
What the City of Manila could look like if water levels rise by two meters
The City of Manila will be under water should sea levels rise by two meters, and if society fails to act quickly to mitigate the impact of climate change. Vast portions of the capital, already prone to flooding, could disappear beneath the waves along with other coastal and low-lying communities…
Beyond retirement: Why staying productive keeps senior citizens healthier, happier
“The more productive you are when you are already retired, it has something to do with the release of endorphins, which is a good feeling. Because you are still active, there is a feeling of belongingness, there is a feeling of being part of the economy. The building of our nation. It also helps…
The quiet struggle of educators: Inside Don Bosco’s mission for Tondo’s youth
At the heart of Tondo, Manila, the Don Bosco Youth Center has long been a refuge for out-of-school youth and young people from financially challenged families. But for Training Director and Administrator Fr. Vester Casaclang, the mission they carry is far from the image of invincibility often…
No reason for Philippines to remain poor: Why Lee Kuan Yew’s views ring true to this day
More than two decades ago, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew wrote that there was “no reason why the Philippines should not have been one of the more successful” nations in Southeast Asia. He recalled that in the 1950s and 1960s, the Philippines was the most developed in the region…
How Ramon Ang plans to end Metro Manila flooding, at no cost to the government
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and CEO Ramon S. Ang on Friday, August 8, unveiled his bold, multi-pronged solution to address Metro Manila’s persistent flooding at no cost to the government—starting with unblocking the Tullahan River and removing roads, houses, and schools that were…