By Dennis Gorecho Government positions should not serve as a means for personal gain or privilege. This was the reminder from Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo in his homily during the September 22, 2024 Mass at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) headquarters in Manila as part of the opening ceremonies of the 29th National Seafarers’ …
OPINION
Voting without choices
By Herman M. Lagon The essence of democracy lies in the competition of ideas, and nowhere is this more evident than during elections. In Iloilo City, recent developments in the political landscape between Representative Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda and Executive Assistant Raisa Treñas have highlighted what happens when that competition diminishes. Initially expected to face off …
Taking Philippine-Spanish relations to new heights
By Sonny Angara This year, we mark the 21st Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day (Phil-Span). By virtue of Republic Act 9187, we commemorate the cultural and historical ties, friendship and cooperation between the Philippines and Spain on June 30 of each year. This was one of the legacies of my father, former Senator Ed Angara, who saw the …
We should always look for Christ
By Fr. Roy Cimagala If we really know who we are and who we are supposed to be, it should be kind of instinctive to us to always look for Christ. After all, Christ is the pattern of our humanity, the savior of our damaged humanity. We are supposed to be like him. We have …
BBM won and things went bad for Duterte’s cohorts
By Ade S. Fajardo Michael Yang and Allan Lim are close associates of former President Rodrigo Duterte. In 2017, when Duterte was at the apex of his political career, Police Colonel Eduardo Acierto thought he was doing him a big favor by writing a report detailing his friends’ connections to illegal drugs. Duterte could have been …
Big ideas, bold lives
By Herman M. Lagon Life is full of curveballs, and balancing ambition and grounding is difficult. We can navigate this path better by adopting a few big ideas. The first big idea is to accept struggle. Challenges are inevitable, but seeing them as growth opportunities can change everything, turning challenges into learning opportunities. This mindset …
Heroes of the daily grind
By Herman M. Lagon It is common knowledge that meeting new people and developing meaningful relationships at work are equally essential components of a happy professional journey. Upon reflection, I appreciate the company of those exceptional people whose work values coincide so closely with mine. These people are the unsung heroes of the daily grind; …
‘Star Wars’ look
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim An aptly named article caught our attention recently. The article — “Open wide: US dentists quickly rebuild after virus shutdown” — starts with the statement, “US dental offices are quickly bouncing back, but it won’t be business as usual.” Reported by The Associated Press (AP) and carried by nbcnews.com, the …
‘Better to Best’: A legacy of service to children begins
speaking outBy Ignacio R. Bunye “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” —Psalm 127:3 In line with Kiwanis International’s first object — to give primacy to the spiritual rather than the material values of life — the Kiwanis Club of Muntinlupa Rizal (KCMR)’s “Better to Best” year commenced with a heartfelt …
Life’s simple joys
By Herman M. Lagon In a society that is too fixated on wealth, power, fame, and the unrelenting quest for more, it is easy to forget the actual pleasures around us. These luxuries do not come with a price tag or a brand name, yet they hold the value that no money can buy. These …