By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Kung makikinig lamang kayo sa tinig ng Diyos … at susunod sa Kanyang mga utos … mapapasainyo ang lahat ng mga pagpapalang ito…” (Deuteronomio 28:1-2, Bibliya). *** PAGPAPALAGANAP NG SALITA NG DIYOS, GAWAIN NG MGA ANAK NG DIYOS KADUGO NI KRISTO. Salamat sa Diyos sa Ngalan ni Jesus. Nagpapatuloy po tayo sa …
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The signs of oral cancer
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Oral cancers are not to be ignored. They develop on the tongue, on the tissue lining the mouth and gums, under the tongue, at the base of the tongue, and the area of the throat at the back of the mouth. Oral cancers include cancers of the mouth and the …
‘Kisapmata,’ a tale of domestic violence, incest and the struggle to freedom
By Dennis Gorecho “Tatay knows best. Trust in Tatay. Trust no one else.” A father’s seemingly innocent loving lines from Tanghalan Pilipino’s (TP) stage adaptation of the 1981 drama film “Kisapmata” that, however, hide issues of domestic violence, incest and the struggle to freedom. I first saw the suspense thriller “Kisapmata” in the late 1980s …
Beyond the degrees
By Herman M. Lagon In educational institutions, titles are worn as badges of honor, signaling expertise, dedication and — at least ideally — rigor in pursuing knowledge. But what happens when these titles begin to overshadow the genuine quest for learning? In some cases, the heavy emphasis on academic credentials has created a system where …
Alternative energy sources
By Sonny Angara In March, Meralco cautioned that the surge in crude oil prices globally could lead to an increase in the generation charge. In fact, just this month, the distributor already announced an increase in the per kilowatt-hour (kWh) charge. Surely, this has since resulted in consumers scrambling to find ways to make do …
Dealing with the unavoidable evils in this world
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to be realistic in this life. There are unavoidable evils in this world and we should just learn how to deal with them properly without compromising what is essential in our Christian morality. We are reminded of this fact of life in that gospel parable where Christ told his …
Hypocrisy in drug war
By Ade S. Fajardo The House of Representatives quadruple committees investigating the Duterte war on drugs will reportedly reconvene today. Congress will probe further into the drug smuggling activities that were allowed during the previous administration, and hopefully uncover the sheer hypocrisy beneath its law-and-order platform that resulted in tens of thousands of mindless deaths …
The cost of free
By Herman M. Lagon Freely given is often barely appreciated. It is a hard truth to swallow, but it is one we see repeatedly, especially in a society grappling with the long-term effects of unearned benefits. Take the government’s ayuda program, which, though necessary during the height of the pandemic, continues in some forms today. …
Learning in chains
By Herman M. Lagon We often view education as a panacea that answers society’s most profound problems. Education advocates are quick to assert that schooling and knowledge are keys to personal and national success, and they are not entirely wrong. Yet, this single-minded focus ignores a critical question: Could education itself be a part of …
The stiff price of discipleship
By Fr. Roy Cimagala It’s definitely no joke to be a disciple of Christ. It demands of us everything. This is how Christ himself described what to be his disciple requires: “If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot …