By Herman M. Lagon Long contested for its advantages and disadvantages, nuclear energy has made a comeback as a potential remedy for the energy crisis facing the Philippines. It’s becoming more and more clear that the country needs a strong, dependable energy solution as brownouts and growing electricity bills plague the country. Now for nuclear …
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Mga imbestigasyon sa Kongreso, dapat alisin na
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ako, na siyang kausap mo ngayon, ang Kristo.” (Si Jesus, sa Juan 4:26, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** “ALISIN NA SA KONGRESO ANG PAG-IIMBESTIGA SA MGA ISYU.” Maraming Pilipino ang ngayon ay tila nai-engganyong kumatig o pumayag na sa Constitutional Change, o Concha. Ang kanilang dahilan sa pagpayag sa Concha, o pagpapalit ng …
Let’s have complete trust in God
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “For the one whom God sent speaks the Words of God.” (John 3:34) With these words of Christ, we are made to understand that Christ is the Word of God who would lead us to eternal life. The immediate conclusion that we can derive from these words is that we should …
Is there a Mabilog comeback?
So timely did former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog make a homecoming on his birthday to have a reason to celebrate with his former constituents and power backup when he was the city dad. This is the talk of the town in the City of Love, as many were surprised that the grandstand in …
‘And So It Begins’: The fight for truth and press freedom
By Dennis Gorecho “Online violence is real world violence. Social media is a deadly game for power and money. Lies laced with anger and hate spread faster and further than facts on social media.” Thus declared Rappler CEO Maria Ressa during her lecture as Nobel Peace Prize laureate on December 10, 2021 at the Oslo …
Fostering growth mindset in the classroom
By Herman M. Lagon A silent revolution is underway in the busy field of education, where the curriculum always demands, and the clock is continuously running. This change is about something far more fundamental than flashy technology or popular teaching approaches — our attitudes. Psychologist Carol Dweck first proposed the idea that students’ and teachers’ …
Showcasing PH history, culture through art at Venice Biennale
By Sonny Angara For the fifth straight time, the Philippines is taking part in the La Biennale Di Venezia or the Venice Biennale. Now in its 60th year, the Venice Biennale is arguably the most prestigious and famous international art festival. A total of 88 nations will take part in the 2024 festival, including new …
Have a firm confidence in God’s mercy
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3:16) We should make these words of Christ reverberate always in our mind and heart. No matter what happens in our life, we should …
Pith of the drug war?
By Ade S. Fajardo Royina Garma is in the ropes, getting pummeled by congressmen as her storied past surfaces before the House Quad Comm. She was ordered detained in the premises of the House of Representatives for “repeatedly lying” to the members of the four committees. What came out of the hearing last week confirms …
‘Echoes in the Midst of Indecision’
By Herman M. Lagon The power of the film lies not just in the story it tells but in the voices it echoes. “Ang Mga Alingawngaw sa Panahon ng Pagpapasya” (Echoes in the Midst of Indecision) is one such film — a window into the depths of human choice, bravery and the quiet wars fought …