By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ang pagsunod sa hilig ng laman ay naghahatid sa kamatayan, ngunit ang pagsunod sa Espiritu ay nagdudulot ng buhay at kapayapaan …” (Roma 8:6, Bibliya). *** MAY KAPANGYARIHAN ANG ISIP NA MAGPAYAMAN SA TAO. Isang umaga, napanood ko sa isang himpilan ng telebisyon sa aming hotel sa may …
OPINION
Bad breath: Where it comes from
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Bad breath comes from the interaction between two common oral bacteria. The interaction leads to the production of a chemical compound that causes bad breath, according to researchers at Osaka University. Why is this important? Well, for a start, understanding how the two bacteria work together to cause bad breath …
Honoring Jesus Christ as a young Santo Niño or an adult Black Nazarene
By Dennis Gorecho Festivals are prime manifestations of the Filipino’s fervent devotion and faith characterized by history, artistry, creativity, and passion. “Viva Pit Senyor!” and “Viva Senyor Hesus Nazareno!” reverberate during the month of January which is the best month for festival hopping in honor of Jesus Christ, either as the young Santo Niño or …
Beyond the ‘Balota’
By Herman M. Lagon Sitting with a tub of popcorn in front of my iPad, ready to watch another movie, I had no idea “Balota” would shake me so much. The satirical yet intense drama directed by Kip Oebanda felt like a mirror reflecting the grim realities of our election system and the ongoing abuse, …
Moving forward, together
By Sonny Angara When my late father, former Senator Edgardo J. Angara, retired from public service in 2013, he said something worth remembering during these times: “Good politics is also marked by close collaboration between the branches of government.” He was talking about his time as Senate President under the Ramos Administration, where he challenged …
The challenge of sanctifying our skills
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That series of “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites,” (cfr. Matthew 23:13-22) that Christ heaped on some of the leading Jews remind us of the sad and common phenomenon nowadays where we can be doing some good and yet miss the real and ultimate good meant for us. And …
Will mining benefit Antique?
By Ade S. Fajardo What will it mean for the people of Antique when 7,000 hectares of contiguous mountains in southern Antique are declared a mineral reservation area? The Philippine Mining Act allows the director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to recommend to the President the establishment of mineral reservations “when the national interest …
Budget betrayal
By Herman M. Lagon We view the national budget as more than a technical document. It shows the government’s priorities and dedication to the people. As we approach the 2025 budget approval, it feels more like a betrayal than progress. Although inflation is high and many are struggling to make ends meet, this budget cuts …
Big ideas, bold lives
By Herman M. Lagon Life is full of curveballs, and balancing ambition and grounding is difficult. We can navigate this path better by adopting a few big ideas. The first big idea is to accept struggle. Challenges are inevitable, but seeing them as growth opportunities can change everything, turning challenges into learning opportunities. This mindset …
Blending sincerity and discretion
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In the gospel, there is a part where Christ addressed some harsh words at some leading Jews who misled others with their false doctrine and their inconsistency between their words and actions — in other words, their hypocrisy. (cfr. Matthew 23:27-32) “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like …