By Ade S. Fajardo A 2022 listing shows that the average price of lots for sale at Pinewoods Golf and Country Estate in Baguio is P34,000 per square meter. Lots paired with golf shares are cuts of at least 600 square meters. The total price for such a package would be approaching P23 million. …
OPINION
Christ clarifies what marriage is all about
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Again, some wily Pharisees tried to test Christ by asking him whether it was lawful for a husband to divorce his wife. (cfr. Mark 10:1-12) This was when Christ clarified the true nature and purpose of marriage. At that time, divorce was allowed because of the hardness of heart of the …
Judas’ kiss
By Herman M. Lagon Wolfgang’s electrifying 3:35-minute “Halik Ni Hudas” unveils political deceit with the opening line: “Mga asong naloloko, nagpapanggap na tao / Pangakong matamis, puro langaw at ipis.” While in college, “Halik Ni Hudas,” along with Wolfgang’s headbanging hits like “Arise” and “Natutulog Kong Mundo (My Sleeping World),” captured our generation’s angst and disillusionment. …
The cost of dental care
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Hold your breath: $136 billion. That’s the total annual costs in America related to dental care — as estimated by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and based on several reports and studies. In the United States, on average, over 34 million school hours are lost each …
A legacy of nation-building and innovation
By Fr. Roy Cimagala On the occasion of the 173rd founding anniversary of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), it is fitting to reflect on BPI’s remarkable journey — a legacy of stability, progress and pioneering spirit. BPI has stood as a pillar of economic leadership, shaping the financial landscape and driving growth in our …
Outsmarting the know-it-all
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should never dare to deceive God. In the gospel, there is a part where some leading Jews dared to trap Christ in his speech. (cfr. Mark 12:13-17) They asked if it was lawful to pay census tax to Caesar. Of course, Christ knew what was behind that question. He therefore …
‘Bayan Ko’: Anthem of resistance
impuBy Herman M. Lagon Filipinos will never forget “Bayan Ko.” Its moving melody and lyrics inspire patriotism across generations. This powerful protest anthem was written by Jose Corazon de Jesus and composed by Constancio de Guzman during the Marcos dictatorship. Though revolutionary, its enthusiasm has faded, raising questions about the evolution of protest art …
Liza Araneta Marcos, traffic czar
By Melanio Lazo Mauricio, Jr. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “… Sa ganang akin at sa aking sambahayan, kami ay maglilingkod sa Panginoon …” (si Josue, sa Aklat ni Josue 24:15, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya) *** LIZA ARANETA MARCOS, DAPAT ITALAGA BILANG TRAFFIC CZAR. Kailangan ng makialam ng First Lady Atty. Liza Louise Araneta Marcos …
Two decades of Cinemalaya
By Dennis Gorecho “Loob, Lalim, Lakas” is this year’s theme of the 20th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival that will run from August 2 to 11. Competing in the full-length category are: “Alipato at Muog” by JL Burgos; “An Errand” by Dominic Bekaert and Sarge Lacuesta; “Tumandok” by Arlie Sumagaysay and Richard Salvadico; “Balota” by Kip Oebanda; “Gulay Lang Manong (No More Than Veggies)” by BC …
Beware of our inherent blindness
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We have to realize that we have an inherent blindness due to the fact that we have to contend with spiritual and supernatural realities in our life. These realities simply can overwhelm our capacity to see things properly, let alone, understand them. To top it all, we also have to contend …