By Sonny Angara It is not that often that a country is given an opportunity to take part in an event that has a global following and one that has the potential to reap huge benefits for the host. In 2023, we were fortunate to have been selected as one of three countries, alongside Japan …
OPINION
Striking a balance in women’s sports
By Herman M. Lagon The involvement of transgender women in women’s sports has ignited a multifaceted and nuanced debate, reaching far beyond the boundaries of athletic events. This discussion profoundly explores and challenges our basic understanding of fairness, equality and inclusivity, transcending traditional perspectives of sportsmanship and competition. This debate demands a nuanced understanding and …
Will Quiboloy snub the Senate?
By Ade Fajardo Absent an act of God, the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (the Name Above Every Name) will be spotlighted today when the Senate Committee on Women and Children conducts its inquiry into the cases of its leader Apollo Quiboloy. The Senate will hear PSR No. 884 filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros, which greenlights a …
The sense of time as connected to eternity
By Fr. Roy Cimagala If we want to have a truly global picture of our life, we should develop a sense of time that is connected to eternity. We need to remind ourselves of this basic truth about this human condition of ours since we tend to ignore it or give it little importance and …
Tough-loving Mama Diana at 80!
By Herman M. Lagon Dear Mama Diana, As your 80th birthday dawns this February 11, I am filled with overwhelming gratitude and admiration for your incredible journey. You, Mama, have been our real-life Wonder Woman, a beacon of strength, love, and wisdom that has guided us through every step of our lives. After Papa …
Other diseases and oral health
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim There are many other diseases that link oral health and general health. Bone loss, for example, is common to both osteoporosis (in the arms and legs) and periodontitis (in the jawbone). An association between the two ailments is not clear although women with osteoporosis seem to have gum disease more …
The existential dilemma of the Philippine media
By Herman M. Lagon CNN Philippines’ recent closing serves as a sobering reminder of reality. The termination of this reputable news organization raises important concerns about the status of the media in the nation, the attack on legitimate media outlets like Rappler, and the exposure of certain illegitimate ones, in addition to the financial …
The search for fireflies in Ifugao rice terraces
By Dennis Gorecho The film “Firefly,” which won best film in the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, depicts the sad state of these blinking bugs — they are fast disappearing. Directed by Zig Dulay, the film is set in 1999 as narrated from the perspective of an adult Tonton (Dingdong Dantes) who reminisces about his …
The pressing and the precious
By Fr. Roy Cimagala In life, we have to learn how to give due attention and care to both the pressing things and the precious ones. In the end, we have to learn how to give due attention and care to all the different aspects and dimensions of our life: the material and the …
Mastering key routines for students
By Herman M. Lagon Ideally, students are not merely in school to survive the challenges of education but rather thrive and excel in their academic endeavors and long-term goals. By integrating a set of essential regimens and embracing their unique individuality, they may commit to a way of proceeding that lays the foundation for …