By Sonny Angara When my late father, former Senator Edgardo J. Angara, retired from public service in 2013, he said something worth remembering during these times: “Good politics is also marked by close collaboration between the branches of government.” He was talking about his time as Senate President under the Ramos Administration, where he challenged …
OPINION
The challenge of sanctifying our skills
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That series of “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites,” (cfr. Matthew 23:13-22) that Christ heaped on some of the leading Jews remind us of the sad and common phenomenon nowadays where we can be doing some good and yet miss the real and ultimate good meant for us. And …
Will mining benefit Antique?
By Ade S. Fajardo What will it mean for the people of Antique when 7,000 hectares of contiguous mountains in southern Antique are declared a mineral reservation area? The Philippine Mining Act allows the director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to recommend to the President the establishment of mineral reservations “when the national interest …
Budget betrayal
By Herman M. Lagon We view the national budget as more than a technical document. It shows the government’s priorities and dedication to the people. As we approach the 2025 budget approval, it feels more like a betrayal than progress. Although inflation is high and many are struggling to make ends meet, this budget cuts …
Big ideas, bold lives
By Herman M. Lagon Life is full of curveballs, and balancing ambition and grounding is difficult. We can navigate this path better by adopting a few big ideas. The first big idea is to accept struggle. Challenges are inevitable, but seeing them as growth opportunities can change everything, turning challenges into learning opportunities. This mindset …
Blending sincerity and discretion
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In the gospel, there is a part where Christ addressed some harsh words at some leading Jews who misled others with their false doctrine and their inconsistency between their words and actions — in other words, their hypocrisy. (cfr. Matthew 23:27-32) “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like …
Balancing act in the South China Sea
By Ignacio R. Bunye The recent redeployment of the US military’s Typhon launchers from Laoag airfield to another location in Luzon has sparked significant attention and controversy. These launchers, equipped with Tomahawk cruise missiles capable of hitting targets in China and Russia, and SM-6 missiles designed for striking air or sea targets over 200 kilometers …
Not just a video
By Herman M. Lagon The security guard-garland girl fight has sparked public outrage. A viral video shows a mall guard forcibly removing a young flower vendor and destroying her sampaguita garlands. Many defended the girl and criticized the guard. We must pause before concluding. In the heat of the moment, emotions cloud context. Viral videos …
Refugee health
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim There are millions of refugees worldwide. And their oral health needs beg for urgent attention, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and FDI World Dental Federation, the world’s largest grouping of dental associations. To address this, a comprehensive policy brief was launched, titled “Addressing Oral Health …
Lahing Pilipino, dakila na bago pa man sinakop ng mga dayuhan
By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ang mga tuntunin ni Yahweh’y mapagkakatiwalaan, nagbibigay ng talino sa payak na isipan …” (Mga Kawikaan 19:7, Bibliya). *** SINO SI PEDRO BUCANEG? Ito ang tanong na umusbong sa aking isip habang naghahanap ako noong Marso 16, 2019 para sa isusulat kong kolum para sa araw na ito. Sa X …