A graduate of the Philippine Science High School–Cordillera Administrative Region (PSHS-CARC) has secured a full four-year scholarship to Harvard University. Reya Nikole Maryella Maligro Siojo, batch valedictorian who ranked first among 83 students, shared her journey to Harvard in a lengthy Facebook post. Siojo said she returned to the United States in July and made the decision to pursue her studies there…
Members of the Senate media and the National Press Club of the Philippines on Thursday, June 4, condemned Senator Rodante Marcoleta for his sweeping claim that many members of the mainstream media are nothing more than paid hacks—calling the remark irresponsible, reckless, and an attack on an institution essential to democracy. “Such remark of the senator was not only irresponsible, but a…
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged the government to reconsider a proposal to impose a ₱240 immigration fee on international travelers, citing concerns over its potential impact amid the ongoing oil and energy crisis. In a statement, the PCCI said it supports efforts to modernize the Bureau of Immigration (BI) but stressed the need to “carefully consider” the…
When Ariel Nepomuceno took over the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in July last year, he knew what he was walking into. The bureau had long carried a reputation for corruption so entrenched that even the mention of reform invited skepticism. His response was immediate—and deliberate. “‘Yung mga ayaw sumabay, tinanggal ko na kaagad,” Nepomuceno said in an interview on DZRH News program…
With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…
The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…