It was a eureka moment for anthropologist Paola Cerrito. “We weren’t expecting the results,” she said about a set of skeletons from Malawi, Central Africa. The skeletons were accompanied with extensive medical records and thoroughly documented personal histories. “I had an ‘ah-ha moment’ when looking at the thin sections under the microscope and thinking that …
OPINION
Who wants a revolution?
On August 22, a group of reportedly three hundred people converged at the Clark Freeport in Pampanga to present a resolution that calls on the President to head a revolutionary government until the end of his term in 2022. The Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte-National Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC) appealed for public support in its call …
The face shield issue
Although it’s an added cost for Juan dela Cruz, many believe that face shield will be a great help in protecting them from the virus. When the Department of Health issued a directive for a specific brand and specification of face shield, many Pinoys were angered as they suspected that somebody has some vested interests …
Prolonged agony
“Our greatest hope comes from the knowledge that the Savior broke the bands of death. His victory came through His excruciating pain, suffering, and agony. He atoned for our sins if we repent.” – James E. Faust It is becoming apparent now that the pandemic will prolong our agony. Some of us are waiting …
For safety’s sake
We cannot overemphasize this enough to the public: Stay Home, Stay Healthy. The dental profession has been challenged by occupational hazards in the past. And yet, we cannot be too careful. And we reiterate the call for dentists to be vigilant, intentional and follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the advice of centers …
Crucifixion time again
With new scandals assailing parts of the Church today (mainly in the US), we are reminded that we are into another round of crucifixion time for our Mother, the Church. We should not be surprised anymore by this development. But we should be prepared to handle this predicament properly and learn some precious lessons. The …
186 RevGov ni Cory Aquino: padron ng RevGov ngayon
“Aking tinawag ang aking ibong mandaragit, ang aking lider mula sa silangan, at aking ibabangon ang aking sambayanan mula sa malayong lupain, upang ganapin ang aking layunin…” – Isaias 46:11, New Living Translation ng Bibliya. SENATOR, ALAM MO BA KUNG ANO ANG SEDISYON? Isa sa mga balitang tinalakay sa Kakampi Mo Ang Batas, ang long-running …
Iloilo City’s seashore villages could be potential time bombs
“After all it really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic.” – Margaret Chan The case of a fish broker who died after being tested positive of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at the Iloilo City Fishing Port Complex recently should not be taken lightly. Where there is smoke, there is …
Do you want to become a part-owner of Ayala North Exchange?
Do you know that for as low as the price of a second-hand cellphone you can now own a piece of three “Class A” buildings in Makati’s business district? I am not kidding. And these buildings are Ayala North Exchange, where Bank of the Philippine Islands is temporarily headquartered, the McKinley Exchange and Solaris One …
Despite the persistence of evil
We should never lose sight of the fact, a happy truth of our faith, that there is always hope for us despite the persistence of evil and our continual falls to sin. St. Paul has reassured us that where sin has abounded, God’s grace has abounded even more. (cfr. Rom 5, 20) God never tires …