By Dr. Joseph D. Lim An ever-expanding need and demand for dental care, oral health and esthetics worldwide has resulted in an exponential rise in the value of the dental market. This has led to a significant increase in individuals or companies who wish to exploit this market. Some of these providers take a solely …
OPINION
Digital discernment
By Herman M. Lagon The value of fact-checking has never been more pronounced than in today’s era, where information is as ubiquitous as the air we breathe. The digital landscape, while a marvel of the 21st century, has become a double-edged sword. It provides us with immediate access to a wealth of information but also opens …
Wisdom teeth
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim They don’t necessarily mean more intelligence, and yet they are called wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth emerge between the ages of 17 and 25, when one is older and — supposedly — wiser. The third set of molars located at the back of the mouth are the last of the 32 …
2023 in Review: Sowing the seeds for a more progressive Philippines
By Sonny Angara Looking back at 2023, we could say that the Senate and Congress as a whole had a very productive year in terms of fulfilling its mandate of crafting meaningful laws for the benefit of our people and the country. Congress had a strong working relationship with the executive branch. We were able …
It’s festival month
By Toots Jimenez, Jr. While Bacolod City’s MassKara Festival, founded in 1980, is held every October, Western Visayas towns and cities hold the Feast of the Child Jesus, Sto. Niño, in January. This month, there will be a line of festivities honoring the Child Jesus. *** The most prominent of all and a celebration …
Saluting our lifelong heroes: Celebrating Teachers’ Month
By In the heart of every nation, there exists a group of unsung heroes whose unwavering dedication and passion shape the future. These heroes are not adorned with capes or armed with superpowers, yet they hold the power to transform lives and ignite the flames of knowledge. As we celebrate Philippine Teachers’ Month (September 5 to …
Road mishaps due to irresponsible driving
By Toots Jimenez, Jr. We were surprised as we heard of several road accidents that have occurred in Bacolod City in the recent and past months. Many culprit drivers claim that the incident was caused by faulty brakes and so on. *** That is always the deepest alibi that a driver would say, …
Internet justice
By Ade S. Fajardo Sometimes it is a case of the police shooting themselves in the foot. Instead of sending the message that they are doing their jobs, the Quezon City Police District had to defend themselves from insinuations that they were blocking efforts from a cyclist to file charges against a former policeman identified as …
Stop the joke, Pacquiao not qualified for Olympic Games
By Alex P. Vidal “My life needs editing.” —Mort Sahl We’re sure Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham Tolentino didn’t mean to insult the intelligence of Filipinos when he recently disclosed retired professional boxer Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao was planning to return to boxing and “represent” the Philippines in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. …
My life has become better when I learned how to say ‘no’
“It’s only by saying NO that you can concentrate on the things that are really important.” –Steve Jobs I had been a “yes” girl for a really long time in my life. I couldn’t just say no to people’s favors and requests before because I would feel bad about it. Then, I realized it wasn’t …