We have to be aware of their presence, purpose, function and activities in our life. They, for sure, are real beings, as real as you and me. They are not fictional characters, or some merely literary devices meant to make a point or teach us a lesson. They are always around. Their interventions and interferences …
OPINION
The ‘silent terrorist’ should be feared the most
“Think of the earth as a living organism that is being attacked by billions of bacteria whose numbers double every forty years. Either the host dies, or the virus dies, or both die.” –Gore Vidal Dinagyang Festival revelers should not be scared of some bomber the Philippine National Police is so concerned about but the …
Beware of particular friendship
We, of course, should as much as possible be friends of everyone. We have to be very friendly with everyone, knowing how to properly show affection which is a human necessity. But we have to be careful with what is known as particular friendship. This is the kind, as any dictionary would say, that involves …
She dreamed and dared
Last year’s valedictorian at the Ateneo de Manila University is Reycel Hyacenth Bendana – daughter of a hard-working jeepney driver who lost his job. This is her inspiring and heart-warming story as only she can tell it. The following are excerpts from a pre-qualification essay for valedictorian selection which Reycel submitted. The essay has since …
To floss or not to floss
Speaking of the floss, here’s another take on the popular dental tool. It’s been conventional wisdom that the floss reaches the spaces between teeth that the toothbrush is unable to, well, brush. And that’s good because unreachable plaque is flossed and prevented from building up on the enamel and causing cavities. Floss can prevent both …
Killings jolt Dinagyang festivities
“When I hear about people murdering, I wonder, What has to go through your brain to say, I don’t want him breathing anymore? What makes you get that angry? How can you take someone’s breath away? That just blows my mind.” –Gilbert Arenas Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has all the reason to be …
Forgive and move on
This is what we should do if ever we become a victim of some offense by someone. We should be quick to forgive and then move on, focused on doing what we are supposed to do. We should avoid getting stuck with the offense, wallowing in anguish, complaints and hatred, and keeping resentments, grudges and …
Ortigas bus blockade: kawawa ang mga sangkot na drivers
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Sumagot si Jesus…’Kung hindi kayo maniniwalang ako ay si ‘Ako Nga,” mamamatay kayong hindi napapatawad ang inyong mga kasalanan’…” (Juan 8:24, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** ORTIGAS BUS BLOCKADE:KAWAWA ANG MGA SANGKOT NA DRIVERS: Sa totoo lang, dapat kaawaan ang mga drivers at mga operators ng tatlong pampasaherong bus na …
We just can’t believe the boss is dead
Ann Arbor, Michigan. A tired and exhausted Jack, (names have been changed to protect the family’s privacy) group head of administration and human resource was waiting for his turn to make a difficult announcement. The venue was the mini auditorium inside the head office of Company B, a P10 Billion ($200 million) family business with …
The art of killing birds
O blessed times, how complicated and complex you have become. You never fail to make new challenges to us. May we understand you better, and know how to handle you in such a way that we continue to pursue our proper goals in life without getting confused and lost. These words come spontaneously to mind …