By Sonny J. Angara At the beginning of the 18th Congress, we filed Senate Resolution 10, calling for the appropriate Senate committees to conduct an inventory and inquiry into the government’s initiatives related to our seas and oceans. Our primary aim in calling for such an inventory was to formulate a comprehensive national policy for …
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In the end, it’s ignorance
By Fr. Roy Cimagala There’s an interesting thing that St. Peter told the people who were amazed at his being able to make a lame man walk. After reproaching them for killing the very man who is the “author of life,” referring of course to Christ, (cfr. Acts 11:15), he told them, “Brethren, I know …
Tagalog or Filipino? Experts set record straight on national language
If you’re one of the many who often say “Tagalog” when you actually mean “Filipino” when asked about the national language of the Philippines, you are not alone. In fact, according to Filipino teacher Melanie Golosinda, a recurring question in her classroom every semester is whether Filipino and Tagalog are the same. In a country …
Impeachment overhauled
By Ade S. Fajardo Before the articles of impeachment against Sara Duterte even reached the Senate, the University of the Philippines College of Law had already published its “Impeachment Primer and Frequently Asked Questions.” The Primer is available online despite the Supreme Court’s recent promulgation of Duterte vs. House of Representatives. Excerpts from the Primer …
Delayed, diluted, denied?
By Herman M. Lagon The chalkboard of Philippine democracy has once again been scratched with uncertainty, this time by a unanimous ruling from the highest court in the land. I am no lawyer. I did not graduate from UP or Ateneo Law or train under luminaries of the bench. My legal knowledge comes piecemeal — …
Rethinking math class
By Herman M. Lagon Working on my dissertation, I came upon a study that fundamentally supported my viewpoint on instruction — especially in mathematics. Under the authorship of Dr. Matthew Lasap, my dean at ISUFST’s College of Education and a former colleague from my Ateneo de Iloilo days, the study offered a relatively novel perspective …
If we could only readily welcome God in our life
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should do everything to be able to readily welcome God in our life. When we manage to do so, we would be apt to share his power too, and like him we can do great things, even miraculous things. We are reminded of this truth of our Christian faith in …
From peso fuerte to future-forward finance
By Ignacio R. Bunye The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marks its 174th founding anniversary with more than solid numbers — it celebrates resilience, relevance and a renewed commitment to enabling dreams and driving inclusive progress. A tradition of gratitude and community As is customary, the celebration began with a Thanksgiving Mass led by …
The ‘lame duck’ effect
By Herman M. Lagon It wasn’t a grand proclamation, but it struck a nerve. On Bombo Radyo, Iloilo-based political law professor and arbitration expert Atty. Joenar Pueblo voiced what many have sensed but few dared say out loud: “The lame duck effect is now being felt by the Marcos camp.” The fourth year of a …
Protect your smile — and your heart
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Chronic gum disease, for example, may cause the development of atherosclerosis which narrows arteries, raises blood pressure and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Another example is poor oral hygiene. It may increase the risk of infective endocarditis (IE), a serious infection of the heart’s inner lining or …