By Fr. Roy Cimagala The clear lesson we can learn from the parable about the wheat and the weeds (cfr. Matthew 13:24-43) is that we should just have hope amid all the trials and challenges in our earthly life, since God will take care of everything. We should avoid overreaching our capacity to resolve all …
OPINION
Who should decide in a marriage: husband or wife?
When married couples disagree, should the husband take the lead — or the wife? Relationship and parenting coach Maribel Sison-Dionisio from The Love Institute addressed questions about roles, control and decision-making in marriage, stressing that partnerships should be built on discussion, not dominance. “When there are differences, talking it out is important. It can’t be …
In memoriam: Randy Felix Malayao
By Dennis Gorecho “Years of detention seem eternal yet I have decided to be just philosophical about this. I thought I should strive to ‘bloom where I am planted.’” Words from slain peace activist Randy Malayao (August 29, 1969 – January 30, 2019) lifted from our Messenger chat on his experience during his four years …
‘Bridgerton’ kilig before February ends
By Herman M. Lagon There is a quiet excitement creeping in as the end of February approaches. It is not the kind tied to election tallies, budget hearings or the latest corruption headline. It is softer, almost embarrassing to admit for someone who spends most days talking about literacy gaps and policy failures. I have …
More microplastics in glass bottles than plastic: study
Drinks including water, soda, beer, and wine sold in glass bottles contain more microplastics than those in plastic bottles, according to a surprising study released by France’s food safety agency. Researchers have detected tiny, mostly invisible pieces of plastic throughout the world, from the air we breathe to the food we eat, as well as …
Identifying our LGU exemplars
By Sonny Angara Parag Khanna, a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation, wrote in 2011: “The 21st century will not be dominated by America or China, Brazil or India, but by the ‘City.’ In a world that increasingly appears ungovernable, cities — not states — are islands of governance on which the future …
How to develop prudence or practical wisdom
By Fr. Roy Cimagala The secret is to be like a child, simple and humble. We can draw that conclusion from the words of Christ himself: “I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to the little …
Why are more under-50s getting colorectal cancer?
The death of US actor James Van Der Beek was just the latest reminder that colorectal cancer has been surging among people under 50 in recent years — and no one knows why. The “Dawson’s Creek” (1998) star died last week aged 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer. Fellow …
Will Garma complete her story?
By Ade S. Fajardo In September last year, former Police Colonel Royina Garma, who earned her spurs as a policewoman in Davao City, was reported to have been meeting with International Criminal Court (ICC) officials in Malaysia. She was then supposedly being considered as a potential witness in the ongoing prosecution for “crimes against humanity” …
When travel is taxed
By Herman M. Lagon The last thing an ordinary Filipino needs before an international flight is one more counter that feels like a small punishment for having a reason to leave. Not a “rich people problem” reason, either. A contract signing. A scholarship slot. A father’s burial. A sibling in labor abroad. A five-year-planned family …