By Dennis Gorecho “Red-tagging” is a threat to life, liberty and security. Thus declared the Supreme Court in the case of Deduro vs. Major General Vinoya (G.R. No. 254753, July 4, 2023) that overturned a lower court’s 2023 decision dismissing a 2020 petition brought by Siegfred Deduro, an activist and former representative of the Bayan Muna party-list. Deduro alleged that …
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The real righteousness
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “Unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:20) With these words, Christ is telling us how our righteousness should be. And that is we have to have the righteousness that truly comes from God. It should not be …
Signing of the ‘Tatak Pinoy’ IRR
By Sonny Angara Recently, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual led representatives from other government agencies in signing the approved implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Law (RA 11981), which we principally authored and sponsored. We are grateful that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) acted swiftly in developing these rules, …
How are we complicit?
By Herman M. Lagon During a recent NAST-DOST hosted Sustainable Development Goals convention at the Grand Xing Imperial Hotel in Iloilo, UP Visayas Chancellor Dr. Clement Camposano challenged attendees, primarily scientists, technologists, educators, researchers, and policymakers, with a probing question: “How are we complicit to the inequalities of the world?” An issue that resonates …
Victory vs. red-tagging
By Ade S. Fajardo Red-tagging did not invade the national consciousness until Rodrigo Duterte created the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) at the height of his popularity in 2018. This task force was notorious for branding government critics and dissidents as terrorists, and made them vulnerable to abductions and executions. To …
Another problem, another chance to grow
By Fr. Roy Cimagala “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world, you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” (John 16:33) What very reassuring words of Christ for us! That’s why no matter what happens in our life, even if we are …
Cherishing every moment
By Herman M. Lagon It is impossible not to reflect on the profound and underlying truths that its unexpected conclusion leaves behind as the curtain falls on “Young Sheldon,” a program that has gently nestled into the hearts of many people with its one-of-a-kind humor and significant lessons about life. As the program ends, …
Dental implants: A stunning growth
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim The global market for dental implants is growing. At a “stunning pace,” according to DelveInsight, a healthcare market research and business consulting company based in India and the United States. It is valued at US$5,126.5 million in 2021 — and growing. From 2022 to 2027, it is expected to reach …
A golden celebration of Philippine Heritage
By Ignacio Bunye In 1981, an extraordinary discovery was made in the province of Surigao, unearthing a treasure trove of pre-colonial gold artifacts. This significant find marked a pivotal moment in the recognition and preservation of the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage. As expected, the discovery triggered a mad scramble for the treasure. Fortunately, after …
We should channel God’s Trinitarian life in our lives
By Fr. Roy Cimagala With the celebration of the Solemnity of the Blessed Trinity, what we are reminded of is the truth of our faith that we too have to pattern our life after the Trinitarian life of God. In other words, that our life should also be Trinitarian, channeling the very forces of …