“He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca The Archimedes of the Philippines’ law enforcement has not yet found the leverage to yell “Eureka” in the solution of their campaign not only against illegal drugs, but also against another criminal operation, the cyber-sex den. The problems on …
OPINION
Can we still forgive Msgr. Tuvilla?
“For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?” – Bell Hooks Because they are humans, priests and other spiritual leaders will also commit the same mistakes …
Mysteries and Miseries
After we grew up in Davao City, our family flew back to native land Negros Occidental. The first Catholic Church we saw in Bacolod City was the Queen of Peace where my cousin Noel Jimenez brought us for our first mass in the city. More known as Hua Ming Church, we were awed by its …
Saturday with Demetrio
“A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless. We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck To escape the “lackluster” day-long rainy Saturday (May 13) in the Big Apple, my …
The pain of being alone
By Jayeel Serrano Cornelio How can it be that one feels so needed and yet at the same time unwanted? This is a question that strikes at the heart of people’s realities today. Relationships break apart and friendships come to an end. Even conversations – those that at one point gave us so much inspiration …
My mom, my unsung hero
As they say, mothers know best. Fondly called mom, mama, or nanay, a mother knows what is best for her children. Their efforts may not be always appreciated and they are often taken for granted, but a mom will always give everything to her children. Recently, the “na ano lang” gaffe of a well-known senator …
From the Palace Cimatu calls for solidarity in protecting the environment as he takes over DENR
“We’re all in this together.” Thus said newly installed Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu as he called for solidarity in protecting the country’s environment and natural resources during the turnover ceremony held at the DENR central office in Quezon City on Wednesday. Cimatu, the 16th DENR Secretary since the agency was reorganized in 1987, said environmental …
Insulting Treñas won’t restore Gina back to her post
Any people attempting to govern themselves by laws of their own making, and by officers of their own appointment, are in direct rebellion against the kingdom of God. – Orson Pratt Only former Iloilo City councilor Nielex “Lex” Tupas himself can confirm or deny persisting reports that he was prompted to relinquish his post as …
Disciplined drivers are needed on the road
In our recent travels to Cebu City and Davao City, we have made the most of our trips visiting landmarks and enjoying the various tuna cuisines, our favorite durian fruit, and the Golden Pomelo of our friend Meloy Mercado. Cebu hospitality treated us to Chilen chicharon, dried mango, Cebu lechon and tonkatsu. I was glad …
Last year today a new President
Monday of this date last year, everyone walked or drove to the polling precincts to choose a new national leader to lead the Filipino people for the next six years. Everyone could not make a sure guess on who was going to be the next president. The ruling party was just overconfident that it will …