THE UNDERPINNING By Fr. Roy Cimagala If we really are serious in following Christ, we should set no conditions and, instead, open ourselves to whatever and wherever God’s providence would lead us. This is a truth of our faith that is highlighted in that gospel episode where a scribe wanted to follow Christ who told …
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Monitor pulse, not just heart rate, advises cardiac expert
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) advised going beyond counting heartbeats and focusing also on the regularity of the pulse to detect potential cardiac arrhythmias that could lead to life-threatening complications. In an online forum, PHA treasurer and electrophysiologist Dr. Luigi Segundo clarified that while arrhythmia is a general term for various heart rhythm disorders, identifying …
Fireworks in Congress
By Ade S. Fajardo Vice President Sara Duterte faces evidence to be presented by complainants on the impeachment raps she was able to dodge last year. She had secured a favorable decision from the Supreme Court after the Senate dilly-dallied on holding a trial last year. The House of Representatives committee on justice is set …
Madriaga and the noise around him
By Herman M. Lagon There are moments when a hearing stops feeling like a hearing. It becomes something else — something closer to a story unfolding in real time, except no one knows yet which parts will hold. When Ramil Madriaga began reading his affidavit in Congress, it felt like that kind of moment. Not …
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the US had made progress, but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited “very good conversations” with Tehran despite warning against “blackmail” over the key shipping channel. Neither side offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on Saturday, April …
RAGE and the missing A
By Herman M. Lagon There is something oddly memorable about a political acronym that seems to forget part of what it promises. Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability — RAGE, they call it. Somewhere between the “A” and all the applause, you begin to wonder: Where did accountability go? Was it left somewhere backstage, …
Rediscover God through faith and love
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That rather amusing gospel episode about those who were so amazed at the preaching of Christ in the synagogue that they could not believe that someone just like them, coming from the same place and whose family they knew, could preach the way Christ did (cfr. Mark 6:1-6), tells us that …
How climate change is driving extreme weather events
Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era for the first time, bringing the world closer to breaching the pledge governments made under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, according to scientists. The World Meteorological Organization confirmed the 1.5 degrees Celsius breach, after reviewing data from US, UK, Japan, and EU scientists. …
Energy crisis calls for everyday heroes
By Ignacio R. Bunye The energy crisis is no longer an abstract policy debate — it is the rising cost in our bills, the strain on our transport, and the uncertainty in our future. For Juan and Maria, conserving energy is not just about saving pesos; it is about safeguarding the nation’s resilience. We often …
‘One Battle After Another’: Satire with teeth
By Herman M. Lagon This piece is not for those who have not seen “One Battle After Another.” Spoilers ahead. Released in late 2025, it quickly found its way into debates, chats and classrooms. By the 98th Academy Awards, it had won six of 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. I did not …