By Sonny Angara The Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has long been a barometer for how well a country or an economy upholds equality between men and women — particularly in terms of economic participation and opportunity; educational attainment; health and survival; and political empowerment. And from the time the …
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Total self-giving without being showy
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That is the message of the gospel reading for Ash Wednesday. (cfr. Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18) “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them,” Christ said, “Otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” Then he continued by describing how we should give alms …
The feared bank accounts
By Ade S. Fajardo Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to enjoin the Senate from convening as an impeachment body and hearing the articles against her. It is in her favor that the Senate has not held a caucus to discuss the elephant in the room, i.e., that when they were elected …
Ballots over bullets
By Herman M. Lagon We face a critical choice in a country where jeepneys roll through streets of joys and struggles. The midterm elections are not just about choosing leaders — they are about remembering those silenced by Duterte’s deadly drug war. These were not just numbers; they were children, parents and friends taken by a …
Pope Francis’ legacy in every breath
By Herman M. Lagon In Rome, Pope Francis — loved for his gentle heart and bubbly smile — is fighting a serious health battle as of this writing. Prayers flood in, and the world reflects not only on his frailty but also on the legacy he leaves behind — one that transformed the Catholic Church’s …
Caring for our mental health
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In the gospel, many instances are recorded where some leading Jews would make many rash judgments on Christ and his disciples. One such instance was when Christ cured a man with a withered hand. (cfr. Luke 6:6-11) These leading Jews were quick to observe if Christ would heal that man on …
Addressing the surge in dengue cases
By Ignacio R. Bunye The Philippines faces a significant public health challenge with the recent surge in dengue cases which demand urgent attention and action. The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a staggering 40 percent increase in dengue cases compared to the same period last year. With 28,384 cases reported nationwide as of February …
The principal shortage crisis
By Herman M. Lagon In our country, where education drives social progress, public schools should have strong leaders guiding the next generation. Unfortunately, recent data from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) shows otherwise. More than half of public schools lack principals, a central administrative issue that hinders education. Let us put it …
Mga Chinoys ang namamayagpag sa yaman at pulitika sa RP
By MELANIO MAURICIO JR. INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY. “Ang mga dayuhang nakikipamayan sa inyo ay aangat sa kanilang mga kabuhayan, samantalang kayo ay mahihirapan. Sila ang magpapautang sa inyo, hindi kayo magpapautang sa kanila. Sila ang inyong magiging pinuno sa inyong sariling bayan, at tagasunod lamang nila kayo …” (Deuteronomio 28:43-44, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** …
‘Useless’ organs are useful
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim The appendix, male nipples and wisdom teeth are just some parts of the body that are there because they have always been there, an integral part of human evolution. They don’t have apparent functions, or so it seems. And it may not be the case. Take the thymus gland, long …