“I think my resignation was the only way to avoid bloodshed.” –Eduard Shevardnadze Following a much-publicized quarrel with Iloilo City lone district Rep. Jerry Treñas, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) Vice President Marissa Segovia was right to tender her irrevocable resignation. Some may claim she was carried by emotions and made a “spur of …
OPINION
Let us be open, fair and transparent
When family members do not talk, they will never solve their problems. Unresolved problems confronting family owned businesses are the biggest reason that 70 percent of family businesses don’t make it to the 2nd generation and 88 percent won’t make it to the 3rd generation. My advice is straightforward: The more difficult it is to …
In search of good homilies
Most of my students are terrified when it comes to my views. One student asked, “Sir, do you have a religion?” I said, “Yes.” When ask which faith specifically, I told them I am Roman Catholic, I pray, and attend mass. Based on a 2017 Social Weather Stations survey, there has been a decrease in …
Reflections after losing a doughnut
Culture (noun): The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Stopped into a local bakeshop a few days ago to pick up a few treats. Approaching the cashier, asked if there were any doughnuts available (they have pretty exceptional doughnuts). She went into the kitchen …
Is Leung still alive?
“The war on drugs is wrong, both tactically and morally. It assumes that people are too stupid, too reckless, and too irresponsible to decide whether and under what conditions to consume drugs. The war on drugs is morally bankrupt.” –Larry Elder When I nominated Filipino-Chinese businessman Sin Leung Kim to the Iloilo Olympics Society …
One lifesaver for every Filipino family
The Philippine Lifesaving Society (PLS) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the International Lifesaving Federation, an organization committed to drowning prevention, water safety, lifesaving methods, and lifesaving sports. One of the advocacies PLS pursues is encouraging families to each have one “lifesaver” in an effort to develop a “drown-free Philippines.” The World Health Organization (WHO) …
Megaworld on its second condo
Property developer Megaworld Corporation launched its second condominium for their Upper East Township project in Bacolod City. With the launch of its One Regis residential unit last year, the firm recently introduced Two Regis, which will be situated next to the proposed Megaworld Lifestyle Mall. The development will make Bacolod City a destination for lifestyle …
We have suffered worse than Maria Ressa
“When the public’s right to know is threatened, and when the rights of free speech and free press are at risk, all of the other liberties we hold dear are endangered.” –Christopher Dodd Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and writer Reynaldo Santos, Jr. each posted P100,000 bail before the Manila Regional Trial Court in relation …
Ilonggo hospitality is tourism’s top promotion
nvent anything new. Hospitality has been around forever.” –Joe Gebbia Even if the Dinagyang Festival is held multiple times a year, if the hospitality is lousy, tourism will stagnate – or even take a nosedive. The annual cultural and religious celebration has captured the world’s imagination, which has provided colossal publicity for the city, …
Robredo will be the LP’s bet for president
“…‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’…” –Mark 1:15 If Vice President Leni Robredo remains at her post until 2022, the Liberal Party will have no other choice but to field her as their candidate for president. As the highest-ranking member of …