By Ade S. Fajardo The other day, the Vice President reversed herself and said her threats against the President and his family are not real. It is more like “revenge from the grave.” Was she trying to dodge prosecution for grave threats, at the very least? She added that she could think of no benefit to …
OPINION
The ‘tatsulok’ of inequality
By Herman M. Lagon Rom Dongeto’s “Tatsulok” was performed by Buklod in the late 1980s, Bamboo in the 2000s, and Ben&Ben in the 2020s. This song’s timeless appeal is due to its powerful message and cross-era appeal. “Tatsulok” criticizes the socio-political pyramid, in which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, which is …
Bonifacio’s activism lives!
By Herman M. Lagon Every country has a hero whose life has a lasting impact that spans centuries and connects the past and present with unwavering courage and moral convictions. One such person who stands tall is Gat Andres Bonifacio, a revolutionary whose spirit lives on 161 years after his birth. Even though the nature …
Advent gives us a new beginning
By Fr. Roy Cimagala It’s the season of Advent again and with it, we make another beginning of the liturgical year. If we truly understand the significance of the liturgy in our life, we know that we really should prepare ourselves seriously for this new beginning, having it clear in our mind what the ultimate …
Transformation of NBP
By Ignacio R. Bunye The proposed conversion of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Reservation in Muntinlupa City into the “BuCor Global City” presents an extraordinary opportunity for development and modernization. However, this ambitious plan must prioritize the well-being and interests of the local community it will significantly impact. As emphasized by Councilor Atty. Raul Corro, …
The NAT trap
By Herman M. Lagon The sorry state of external assessments in basic education — like the National Achievement Test (NAT) — is a story that needs to be told. For years, we have relied on such exams to gauge the learning outcomes of millions of Filipino students. Yet, as journalist and education advocate Estanislao C. …
Hindi lahat makakatanggap ng pag-ibig ni Jesus
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. Salamat sa Diyos sa Ngalan Niyang Jesus, Amen. Tapat na pagtanggap at pananampalataya sa Diyos sa Kanyang tatlong anyo, at tapat na pakikinig at pagsunod sa Kanyang mga utos, ang ipinakikitang susi sa matagumpay at masaganang buhay ng mga tao saan mang panig ng buong mundo. Ito ang muling tinanggap …
Chewing
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Chewing efficiency affects the quality of life. This shown in a study, published by dovepress.com, conducted in a nursing home which reflects how impaired chewing impacts on the elderly. The study was led by Andreas Zenthöfer of the University of Heidelberg, Dental School, Department of Prosthodontics. The co-researchers were colleagues …
Magna Carta’s third doctor parameters
By Dennis Gorecho The parameters for the third doctor consultation under the newly signed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers will lessen the chance of claimants to receive favorable decisions in compensation cases. The provision on Determination of Disability Grading or Fitness to Work (Section 57) indicated that “the third doctor’s assessment shall strictly adhere to …
Sweeping claims ahead
By Herman M. Lagon One tendency that appears far too frequently in the whirlwind of political discourse is hasty generalization. This logical fallacy is common in daily discussions, news articles, and — unsurprisingly — political campaigns. It entails drawing general conclusions from sparse data. Fallacies can range from the harmless — like when a vendor …