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Pi Sigma remembers: Memories of Dr. Francisco ‘Dodong’ Nemenzo

December 30, 2024 saw the country commemorating the 128th martyrdom anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at the Luneta Park. Government officials, led by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., participated in the traditional wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the country’s national hero. On that day, in...

Labor group presses for Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill on Int’l Human Rights Day

As the world commemorates International Human Rights Day today, Dec. 10, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) has endorsed the passage of the Enhanced Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill (House Bill 77). "We firmly believe that trade union rights are human rights. For individuals...

First Steps, Lasting Impact

Inspiring Narratives of SM Foundation Scholars Renowned poet and civil rights champion Maya Angelou once said: “Every great journey starts with a single step.”        Angelou’s 1993 book, Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now, provides a poignant reminder of the significance of taking that...

Bringing sustainable healthcare to communities through innovation in partnerships

The PHAPCares Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), has undertaken a number of partnerships aimed at bringing quality healthcare to communities.  PHAPCares Foundation-La Union Provincial Health Office partnership As part of its commitment to improve...

Labor group calls on Congress to stop infighting; focus on basic issues like wages, instead

The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) urged Congress to refrain from further engaging in what the labor group called as "political infighting" to address more basic issues like workers' wages. “We reiterate our advocacy for a ₱150 wage hike nationwide and urge Congress to...

The future of China relations with PHL, ASEAN, and the world

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China Huang Xilian shares his views on China’s development and future directions with Philippines Graphic sister publication, the BusinessMirror BusinessMirror: Ambassador Huang, can...

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Bringing sustainable healthcare to communities through innovation in partnerships

The PHAPCares Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), has undertaken a number of partnerships...

From BEPZ to FAB: The story of Mariveles, Bataan

A World War gave this province its place in humanity’s darkest history and made this war-torn fishing village one of two starting points to...

The law decriminalizing vagrancy amid the drive against tambays

Six years ago, an event heralded as a landmark accomplishment for human rights in the Philippines took place. On March 27, 2012, the law decriminalizing...