“…Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall…” –Jesus, our God and Savior (Matthew 7:24-25) In …
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Let the ‘God of the Catholic Church’ contend with Duterte
“…If Baal really is a god, he can defend himself when someone breaks down his altar…” –Judges 6:31 As it is written in Proverbs 17:6, “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children;” indeed, my parents, Melanio Pauco Mauricio, Sr. and Salvacion Haber Lazo Mauricio, were …
Why the price of rice is rising
For decades, I loved being the member of the family responsible for visiting the market – by going to the market, I am aware of what is happening. In Bacolod City, I spent many years going to the Burgos Public Market (even before it opened in the morning). In all those years, the market was …
Catholic education and Duterte
In terms of educational institutions, Catholic schools are the most prevalent in the Philippines. They also boast three major schools known for excellence, however, only the affluent are able to afford them. Nevertheless, Catholic education has been embedded in our culture and history. Following the recent attacks on Catholic doctrine and practices by President Rodrigo …
A busted-up bracket
“Other countries have also come on leaps and bounds and their players have become much more technically refined. Comparing different generations doesn’t often get you anywhere. You simply have to keep up with the development of the sport.” –Bayern Munich and Germany striker Thomas Müller Playing in a couple (friendly) betting pools since the …
‘Do we have a Pinoy team in the World Cup?’
“The World Cup experience is more than just the game of soccer. It’s an event. And it will fly by faster than you think. It will end and you’ll be saying, ‘Wow, it’s over already?’ You have to remember to take it all in and enjoy it.” –Cobi Jones Over the past couple weeks, …
Protect Iloilo Mayors Centena, Malones, and Betita
“The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.” –Sun Tzu We join “concerned” Ilonggos, both in the Philippines and abroad, calling on the Iloilo chapter of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines to utilize all resources …
Traffic congestion
I have lived in Bacolod City since birth and have seen it progress. Plaza Mart and Central Market were once the only centers for business in the city; at the time, it was already progress. Life back then was simple; there was no internet, shopping malls, or traffic. Yet, as the years go by, Bacolod …
‘The right move for Mabilog’
“Can you really send back people to where they are fleeing from?” –Peter Maurer “The correct decision and the right move” would be the words uttered by supporters of former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog if they were to gather, following the recent assassinations of two other mayors; Mayor Antonio Halili of Tanauan …
MCIA’s impressive P17.6B Terminal 2
As discussed in a column published earlier this week entitled “Walking through the new MCIA terminal,” I talked about my walkthrough opportunity at the new Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) terminal, which began operations this month. Despite being provided accommodation at the Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino-Mactan, located literally 30 meters from the airport terminal, the …