The Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment that ended in October 2018 had a final report already been submitted to Pope Francis. We will just wait for what the Holy Father will make out of it. For sure, many interesting things will be said. The final report tackled a great variety …
OPINION
Former radio personality loves Kobe more than Pacquiao
“If I panic, everyone else panics.” －Kobe Bryant Back in March 2008, I “abducted” my kumpare Lynon Cortez from his downtown LA home and brought him to Hollywood. “Maano ta di pare man (What shall we do here, buddy)?” the former Iloilo City radio personality asked. I asked him to wait inside Nat’s Thai Food, …
Tunay na lunas sa COVID 19
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Huwag kayong padadaya. Hindi maaaring hamakin ang Diyos…” (Galacia 6:7, Bibliya). *** HONDA MOTORS: WALANG FOREVER KAHIT KANINO: Ang pagtigil ng operasyon ng Honda Motors Philippines sa ating bansa ay isa na namang pagpapatunay na walang “forever” sa buhay ng mga tao. Gaya ng mensahe ng isang original Pilipino music, …
Do the traffic authorities really know what to do?
“Does the traffic office really know their job?” asked a golfer who was having coffee with a group. Additionally, an insurance salesman wondered, “Do traffic authorities really know what to do?” The golfer reminded those gathered that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, or MMDA, visited Bacolod City to help find methods of resolving traffic problems. …
Developing a sense of communion
With the celebration of the Solemnity of All Saints and the Commemoration of All Souls, we should be reminded of that beautiful, if very overwhelming, reality that all of us, from Adam to the last man still to be born, are meant to live in communion with God and with one another. It is a …
Regional police directors are not Superman
“Without gambling, I would not exist.” –Hunter S. Thompson The Philippines National Police (PNP) has yet to eliminate illegal gambling but nearly every director-general has vowed to eradicate the practice during their tenure; and they all failed. The latest official, PNP Director-General Archie Francisco Gamboa, made the same promise – It wasn’t news that he …
Sumpa ang dulot ng EDSA 1986 power grab
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… ‘Unawain ninyo ang aral mula sa puno ng igos; kapag ang mga sanga nito ay umuusbong at nagkakadahon na, alam ninyong malapit na ang tag-araw. Gayundin naman, kapag nakita ninyo ang lahat ng ito, malalaman ninyong malapit na siyang dumating, halos naririto na’…” (si Jesus, sa Mateo 24:32-33, Ang Tanging Daan …
Airlines and hotels must support the tourism industry
The coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, has seriously affected the tourism industry, especially in the ASEAN region. Despite the Philippines not being hit as hard as countries like China and South Korea, airlines have been affected and are faced with the challenge of how to maintain operations. Sone airlines have offered lower fares, which should attract …
‘Fly Me To The Moon…’
Long before Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, along with many other singers, endeared us with their titillating voices, William Shakespeare said with finality: “The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not mov’d with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils.” Shakespeare, the bard of Avon, found his ally …
Dahilan kaya maraming drayber ang nakakamatay sa pagmamaneho
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Ngunit ang araw ng Panginoon ay darating tulad ng isang magnanakaw. Sa araw na iyon, ang kalangitan ay biglang mawawala kasabay ng isang malakas na ugong. Matutupok ang araw, buwan, at mga bituwin. Ang mundo at ang lahat ng mga bagay ay naririto ay mawawala….” (2 Pedro 3:10-12, Ang Tanging Daan …