By Ade S. Fajardo On Valentine’s Day, lawyer Catalino Gerenillo, Jr. filed a petition for mandamus with the Supreme Court seeking a writ to compel the Senate to proceed “forthwith” with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The petitioner cites Article 11, Section 3.1 of the Constitution which states that “in case the …
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Unmasking martial law
By Herman M. Lagon February commemorates the Evelio Javier assassination (February 11) and the People Power Revolution (February 26 to 25), which changed Filipino history. Many rebelled against Marcos after Javier’s 1983 assassination. The People Power Revolution ended Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.’s rule in February 1986 by showing unity power. The years of martial law and …
CEAP stands tall for EDSA
By Herman M. Lagon History is not neutral, nor is it an abstract record of the past. It shapes the present, informs the future, and, when manipulated, distorts a nation’s identity. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) understands this deeply, which is why its firm stand on commemorating the 1986 EDSA People Power …
Faith always works wonders
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Indeed! That gospel episode where a centurion begged Christ to cure his dying slave (cfr. Luke 7:1-10) simply shows us that with a strong faith like that of the centurion, miracles can happen. “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof,” …
Is Comelec doing enough to ensure fair, honest, credible midterm elections?
By Ignacio R. Bunye The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has been actively enforcing laws against election offenses, particularly focusing on vote-buying and campaign violations. While these efforts are commendable, one must ask: Is the Comelec doing enough to ensure fair, honest and credible midterm elections? Comelec has formed the Committee on Kontra Bigay to enforce …
Salute to schools that keep EDSA alive!
By Herman M. Lagon It takes more than just remembering a date on the calendar to uphold the spirit of the EDSA People Power Revolution. This is why we must salute the schools that suspended classes on February 25, defying the government’s downgrade of the occasion. Their decision is more than symbolic — it upholds …
Hindi lamang mapagmahal o mapagpatawad ang Diyos
By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Makatarungan ang Diyos … Kanyang parurusahan ang mga ‘di kumikilala sa Kanya, at hindi sumusunod sa mga kautusan ni Jesus, sa walang hanggang pagkawasak, at aalisin ang mga ito sa harapan ng Diyos at sa Kanyang kapangyarihan …” (1 Tesalonica 1:6-9, Bibliya). *** HINDI LAMANG MAPAGMAHAL O MAPAGPATAWAD …
Regrowing teeth
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim It’s a process that has nothing to do with Taal and Kanlaon, both recently exhibiting signs of restlessness. It’s called an eruption, the early stage in our lives baby teeth is lost. It sets the opening for stronger permanent teeth. Trivia: Rabbits never stop regrowing their teeth, a process not available …
Love ‘hugot’ lines from Supreme Court decisions
By Dennis Gorecho “Love is founded on a promise: To seek beyond ourselves in order to enable the other to continue to become the best version of themselves.” Thus declared Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in Tan-Andal vs. Andal (G.R. No. 196359, May 11, 2021) that involves an annulment case based on psychological …
Justice for small fishers!
By Herman M. Lagon Millions of small-scale fishers depend on municipal waters. Therefore, the controversy over whether commercial fishing vessels should be allowed is more than a policy issue. The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) and the University of the Philippines-Visayas support the law prohibiting commercial fishing in municipal waterways. While …