By Sonny Angara Last week, several jeepney organizations staged a nationwide transport strike to protest the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program. Under the modernization program, the ubiquitous jeepneys that have been around since the end of the second World War, will gradually be phased out to pave the way for environmentally friendly …
OPINION
The quest for spiritual childhood
By Fr. Roy Cimagala This is, of course, a challenge for all of us. We have to learn how to remain childlike in spirit even as we age and mature, and gain a lot of experience in life. We have to remember that only when we have this spiritual childhood that we can expect God …
What is Duterte hiding in his bank?
BY ADE S. FAJARDO Former President Rodrigo Duterte had bragged that he was willing to waive the protective provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act and allow the Quad Com of the House of Representatives to look at entries to his deposits with the Bank of the Philippine Islands in Pasig. But as the hearing wore …
Beyond the algorithm
By Herman M. Lagon Let us face it. As students, professionals or creatives, most of us have already been exposed to digital tools for writing. Whether it be grammar checkers or content generators — the support is a click away. This is not anything new — each decade has had its tech breakthroughs, from scientific …
Shadows of insecurity
By Herman M. Lagon Has someone ever cut you off in the middle of a meeting while you confidently presented an idea, making himself the center of attention while downplaying yours? Places of work are like this all over the world. In addition to misbehaving, those who put down others to elevate themselves are also …
‘My kingdom is not of this world’
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Words of Christ in response to Pilate’s question, “Art thou the king of the Jews?” (John 18:33). That was when Christ clarified who he really was, and yet the poor Pilate and many of the Jews of that time could not get it. These words are part of the gospel reading …
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 …
More than grades
By Herman M. Lagon Joining student organizations, clubs, councils, and school papers is more than just a way to pass the time in college; it is an experience that forms you. Imagine this: You graduate with Latin honors and a picture-perfect transcript, but how do you respond when the job market calls for leadership, empathy …
Ano ang inaasahan ng Diyos sa mga tunay na mananampalataya?
By MELANIO LAZO MAURICIO, JR. Salamat sa Diyos sa Ngalan Niyang Jesus, Amen. Isa sa mga tanong na tila walang maliwanag na kasagutan kahit papaano pa itong pagbali-baligtarin ay ito: Ano ang nauna, ang itlog o ang manok? Nagbunga ang ganitong tanong ng maraming talakayan at, sa maraming pagkakataon, away sa mga tao na nakukuhang …
Just focus on doing a lot of good
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In the gospel, there is a part where Christ drove out the demons from a possessed man but was accused by some leading Jews of driving out demons by the prince of demons, an obviously self-contradicting reasoning. (cfr. Matthew 9:32-38) On this occasion, Christ did not waste time defending himself. He …