By Sonny Angara On March 26, 2010, Republic Act 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act was enacted to boost our country’s efforts in preserving our cultural treasures. My father, the former Senate President Ed Angara, who was the principal author of the law in the Senate, said the law was not only a serious …
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How can we recognize Christ?
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “It is the Lord!” (John 21:7) That was the excited reaction of the disciple, who the gospel described as the one Jesus loved, when Christ’s disciples made an abundant catch of fish after being told by Christ, who at first the disciples did not recognize, to cast their nets over the …
Is Leonardo next to sing?
By Ade S. Fajardo Is the mighty QuadComm out to get the Dutertes? First to drop a bombshell was Jimmy Guban, a former intelligence officer at the Bureau of Customs, who identified Michael Yang, Polong Duterte and Mans Carpio as facilitators of illegal drugs right at the country’s principal gateway. Next was Jimmy Fortaleza, a convicted cop, who …
Battle-tested Ilongga
By Herman M. Lagon Teresa Magbanua’s legacy demands more attention, particularly now as we celebrate her birthday this October — though some may say it falls in November. What matters most is not the exact date but the impact of this Ilongga warrior whose bravery and leadership have stood the test of time. Teresa, known …
Failed institutions?!
By Herman M. Lagon What truly killed democracy in the Philippines? Was it martial law, or had the system been slowly dying long before the declaration of Proclamation 1081? In his social media post “Failed Institutions” last September, UPV Chancellor Clement Camposano points out that Philippine democracy was already weak before martial law. He stresses …
IBD — A cure inside the mouth?
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Poor oral health may cause or worsen heart disease and diabetes conditions. Now another disease has been linked to poor oral health — inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. One example is ulcerative colitis which causes inflammation and sores or ulcers in the …
There they go: The political derby begins
By Ignacio R. Bunye Watching the candidates file their certificates of candidacy (COCs) last week, I couldn’t help but recall the familiar reportage of a horse race sportscaster from yesteryears, the late Tony Trinidad. As soon as the racehorses sprinted out of the San Lazaro starting gate, Trinidad’s voice would blare across the hippodrome, “There …
Broken beyond repair?!
By Herman M. Lagon With his “Walang Pagbabago” social media post over the weekend, former Secretary Rafael Alunan III presents a bleak picture of our government, characterizing it as ineffective, dishonest and self-serving. He draws attention to the systematic problems that have dogged the country for decades, whereby those more motivated in serving themselves have …
Bilang ng mga naniniwala kay BBM, bumagsak ng husto
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Mapalad ang bansang si Yahweh ang Diyos.” (Mga Awit 33:12, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** ANG DIYOS ANG TANGING SOLUSYON SA MGA PROBLEMA SA BANSA. Ang tanging solusyon sa mga problema ng Pilipinas ay ang pagbabalik ng mga Pilipino sa Diyos, ayon kay Senator Robinhood Padilla. Sa kanyang …
Christ sends us to everyone else
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Peace be to you. As the Father hath sent me, I also send you. When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them: Receive ye the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21-22) Though addressed to his apostles, these words can also be addressed to all of us who …