impulBy Herman M. Lagon In a world with so many seemingly sharp divisions and binary options, false dichotomies remind us to reconsider our assumptions and seek a more sophisticated understanding of life’s opportunities. Presenting more than two options as the sole ones is a logical fallacy called a false dichotomy. We risk missing out …
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Developing our spiritual character and personality
By Fr. Roy Cimagala With the celebration of Pentecost Sunday, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is always with us, always intervening and directing our life toward its proper end and its fullness or perfection. He is leading us toward how we should be, that is, that we truly become God’s image and …
More awards
By Ignacio Bunye The Bank of the Philippine Islands and its subsidiaries have recently garnered significant accolades from renowned organizations for their impactful deals, sustainable development initiativesand customer-focused campaigns. For the third year running, International Business Magazine has honored BPI as the Best Sustainable Bank in the Philippines, acknowledging its commitment to environmental conservation, social …
The crucial role played by humility
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12) With these words, Christ wants us always to be humble since humility is a basic virtue that guarantees our adherence to the truth. It enables us to be consistent in our life, with our intentions, words …
Simple mouth wash may detect signs of heart disease
By Dr. Joseph Lim A small amount of saliva sample may provide the crucial indicators of cardiovascular disease. A simple mouth rinse could do the trick. “The mouth rinse test could be used at your annual checkup at the family doctor or the dentist,” said Dr. Michael Glogauer of the University of Toronto, co-author of …
Dried fish and the Pinoy palate
By Herman M. Lagon The local markets of Iloilo are bustling hubs where culinary gems hide in plain sight, dried fish being one of the most prized. My routine walks through Terminal Market, Central Market and Barotac Nuevo Market reveal rows of dried fish laid out almost 24/7, a sight both humble and profoundly …
Songkran Water Festival: A celebration of life
By Dennis Gorecho Water is life. In Sigmund Freud’s “The Interpretation of Dreams,” birth is almost always represented by some reference to water. Either one plunges into water or climbs out of it, rescues someone from water or gets rescued from water (indicating a mother-like relationship to that person). Each culture has its own way of recognizing the …
God can test our faith
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should not be surprised by this phenomenon. Rather, we should welcome such eventuality, for it can only produce a greater good in us. We are reminded of this fact of life in that gospel episode where a Syrophoenician woman begged Christ to drive the demon away from her daughter. (cfr. …
Supporting the growth of the creatives sector
By Sonny Angara The Pulitzer Prizes are considered among the most prestigious, if not the most prestigious awards for the fields of journalism, books, drama, and music. This year we saw three Filipinas who were among the finalists of the Pulitzer for journalism: New York Times contributor Hannah Reyes Morales for feature photography; and The Washington Post’s …
Unraveling the layers of ‘Baby Reindeer’
By Herman M. Lagon “Baby Reindeer,” a dark dive into the troubled waters of trauma and attachment, has become a talking point across living rooms worldwide. The other Sunday, my daughter Parvane and I settled in for what we thought would be a casual viewing. We nearly forgot our food as we watched the …