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U.S. to Deploy Four Watercraft to Support Protection of PH Territorial Waters
The United States has vowed to deploy four of its fast response cutters to reinforce patrol and security of the Philippine exclusive economic zone.

JC Castro
3 days ago2 min read


A Quick Look at Renewable Energy in the Philippines
The Philippines marches towards clinching its renewable-energy targets, but much still awaits to be done before attaining a sufficient, stable renewable-energy system nationwide.

JC Castro
Aug 33 min read
Reading Hacks for Better Comprehension
published on Cavite Wisdom Publishing newspaper on 28 June to 04 July 2021 Reading may be a very sacred and highly valued activity to you. That’s quite understandable: reading is an incredibly pleasurable and highly meaningful engagement. It serves as a wonderful refuge after a terribly busy day. If resorted to for pastime, it nurtures up your intellect and develops your imagination during those idle moments of your life. No doubt, reading occupies a great intermittent stret

Juan Claudio S. Castro, MA
Jul 274 min read
The Conundrum of English
There are numerous factors that contribute to the English language's elaborateness, and each is not as simple as it seems. Here are some of the common subtleties English carries.

JC Castro
Jul 278 min read
How to Check Quickly the Grammar of Your English Write-up
By considering several measures prior to submission, you can generally ensure the grammatical correctness of your write-up while keeping in mind the timeliness of submission.

JC Castro
Jul 272 min read


Why the Recent Php85 Wage Hike Is Not a Victory to Celebrate
There are ripple effects of this Php85 daily-wage hike, representing a domino effect to the economy.

JC Castro
Jul 2710 min read


No More Indiscriminate Karaoke at Night -DILG
Urban settlers can now enjoy peaceful sleep without disturbing karaoke from neighborhood at night as the Department of the Interior and Local Government is set to roll the Safer Cities initiative in Metro Manila.

JC Castro
Apr 132 min read


One Peso Now Only 75 Centavos in Value
The Philippine peso has lost some of its purchasing power, valued at only Php0.75 as of March 2026.

JC Castro
Apr 81 min read


Mitsubishi Eyes PH as Electric Cars Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation sees the Philippines as one of its manufacturing sites of hybrid electric vehicles.

JC Castro
Apr 71 min read


Safer Cities Initiative Rolls in Metro Manila -Remulla
Department of the Interior and Local Government secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” C. Remulla has announced the adoption and strict implementation of the Safer Cities initiative in Metro Manila.

JC Castro
Apr 62 min read


Iran to Allow PH’s Smooth Passage in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has vowed “safe, unhindered, and expeditious” travel for Philippine-commissioned voyages in the Strait of Hormuz.

JC Castro
Apr 21 min read


Philippines Asked Iran for “Nonhostile” Mark on Strait-of-Hormuz Passage
Amid the worsening fuel supply in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Energy asked the Iranian government to label the Philippines a “nonhostile” country relative to sailing in the Strait of Hormuz.

JC Castro
Apr 22 min read


The Backbone of the Philippine Economy
M.S.M.E.s may not sing in mind whenever business enters the discussion, but they put in a great deal of share in the Philippine economy.

JC Castro
Nov 3, 20256 min read


Aftershocks of Cebu Earthquake May Last for a Month -PHIVOLCS
Tremors following the recent magnitude 6.9 quake in Cebu and nearby provinces may persist for a week or even a month according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

JC Castro
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Dormant Underwater Fault, Root of Severe Cebu Earthquake
A 400-year-dormant offshore fault caused the tragic quake in Cebu and nearby provinces on 30 September 2025, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

JC Castro
Oct 1, 20252 min read


DPWH Budget Gets Refined in Two Weeks
The Department of Public Works and Highways and Department of Budget and Management have agreed to conduct the review of the DPWH’s 2026 budget within two weeks time.

JC Castro
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Government Freezes Rice Importation
The Philippines temporarily shut its doors to regular and well-milled rice sourced abroad beginning on 01 September 2025 “to enable the domestic market to absorb the local supply, stabilize prices, and help Filipino farmers sell their ‘palay’ at a fair and reasonable price.”

JC Castro
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Shooting Down “Wrong Sent” and “Wrong Send” in Daily Conversations
Lo and behold, both “wrong sent” and “wrong send” constitute usual, never-been-thought-of ungrammatical bywords of folks both online and in person. Using our linguistic microscope, let’s zero in on this commonplace grammatical slip and dig into what this expression should be in accord with the rules of English grammar.

JC Castro
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Government Has Enough Funds for Disaster Response -DBM
The Department of Budget and Management has assured the public that the government has enough funds to address the needs of typhoon-hit areas across the country.

JC Castro
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Five Things Professionals in Metro Manila Must Possess to Survive the Rainy Season
In the face of torrential downpour, whipping wind, and severe flood, how can professionals situated in Metro Manila survive and carry on their daily work engagement? There are five things these urban professionals must keep to get by the wet season.

JC Castro
Jul 23, 20253 min read
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