By Fr. Roy Cimagala The Solemnity of the Lord’s Epiphany reminds us that Christ is meant for all of us, and not just a few, and like the Three Magi, we should make an effort to look for him, that is, to look for God, in everything in our lives — in the people we …
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History lost in bills
By Herman M. Lagon Filipino banknotes have always been more than just currency — they tell our story. For decades, they have carried the faces of heroes who shaped our history, taught us values and gave us a shared identity. But now, as the new designs trade these icons for images of plants and animals, we are left …
Renewed purpose
By Ignacio R. Bunye During the recently held Ayala Integrated Summit, Ayala Pillar Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA) took the opportunity to reflect on Ayala’s journey as the Ayala Group approaches the end of its 190th anniversary celebrations. In his keynote address before boards and executives across the Ayala Group, FZA reaffirmed Ayala’s commitment to …
‘Idiocracy’s’ grim warning
By Herman M. Lagon Due to a cautious distributor and a lackluster reaction, “Idiocracy’s” 2006 release was welcomed with minimal fanfare. Eighteen years later, the film — with a 71 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 percent on Metacritic, and a 4.6/5-star rating that is higher than the all-time highest-grossing ($1.2 billion) R-rated movie “Deadpool …
A lasting friendship
By Sonny Angara Last week, our country, with representatives from the Kingdom of Spain led by the Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Jorge Moragas Sanchez, physically gathered in Baler, Aurora to celebrate the 20th Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the 123rd Anniversary of the Historic Siege of Baler. This celebration, which commemorates the iconic friendship …
As we enter the New Year
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Every New Year reminds us, of course, of another opportunity to make a new beginning in our life. This is a law that governs us in this life. We have to begin and begin again because no matter how far we have reached and how much we have gained in terms …
What Digong forgot
By Ade S. Fajardo Several columns ago, we mentioned that there exists a law that mirrors the provisions of the Rome Statute. In December 2009, the Philippines enacted Republic Act 9851, otherwise known as “the Philippine act on crimes against international humanitarian law, genocide and other crimes against humanity.” It anticipated the possibility that the …
Live like ‘saints in sneakers’
By Herman M. Lagon Imagine a single mother who goes to church or parish and says to the secretary: “I want to baptize my son,” and the attendant says: “No, you can’t because you’re not married.” This poignant anecdote conveys a crucial message about church inclusivity and accessibility. It challenges pastoral rigidity and emphasizes the …
Finding one’s ikigai
By Herman M. Lagon In today’s career landscape, the Japanese concept of ikigai — finding one’s “reason for being” — has become more than just a trend; it’s a refreshing guide to building a fulfilling life and career. Finding a job that combines your passion and skills with what the world needs, and what pays …
The Holy Family
By Fr. Roy Cimagala With the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, celebrated this year on December 29, we are once again reminded of the crucial role the family plays in our life. The Holy Family is the standard and model of every human family. A family that strays from that …