With the wall of difficulties we are facing these days because of COVID, we have to see to it that we are quick on the rebound. We cannot simply be complacent, much less, defeatist or fatalist in our attitude toward our current predicament. There is always a rebound and we should be ready to seize …
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On mental health and well-being
It appears however that Filipinos are generally sleep-deprived. In the 2016 AIA Healthy Living Index survey across 15 markets, the Philippines ranked 9th with one of the highest sleep deprivation rates in Asia. Nearly half (46%) of Filipino respondents said that they do not get enough sleep, while nearly a third said they sleep for …
What stirs our passions the most?
Our emotions and passions serve as a link between our body and soul that are the constituent components of our humanity. We are not spiritual souls only. Our spiritual soul always goes with its corresponding body with its emotions and passions. In heaven and in eternity as it is here on earth and in time, …
Gearing up new youth programs
We recently chaired a Senate Committee on Youth public hearing on measures that we believe could have a tremendous impact on young Filipinos, many of whom, for the past two years, have spent a considerable portion of their time indoors, and isolated from crowds and gatherings. For sure, the pandemic has yet to end. But …
Our senses and our faith
We have to activate our faith to such an extent that whatever we see or hear or smell or feel, we always perceive God and his will and ways. We have to learn the discipline of contemplation, of recollection even while we immerse ourselves in the rough and tumble of our daily human affairs. A …
COVID infection lower for dentists than doctors, nurses
Dentists continue to have a lower COVID infection rate than other front-line health professionals such as nurses and physicians. This is the conclusion of a study published online ahead of the June print issue in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, “COVID-19 among Dentists in the U.S. and Associated Infection Control: a …
Marriage is no joke
Marriage is meant for the proper development of humanity according to the designs that God has for mankind. It is meant for man and woman to generate love and to keep that love going not only for themselves, but also for God and for everybody else. In fact, it is meant to reflect the very …
COVID surge in Muntinlupa
Tracking the surge in new COVID cases in the National Capital Region, Muntinlupa City reported on Jan. 14, the highest single day spike since the start of the pandemic. Muntinlupa logged 1,251 new daily confirmed cases. Barangay Putatan, where the city hall is located reported the highest number of active cases with 297. The other …
Let’s meditate on heaven often
This may sound like a fantastic and overwhelming exercise, but I believe it is something necessary for us to do if we want to have the proper priorities in life, and thus to be properly guided. Especially these days when we are bombarded with so many fascinating things that can confuse us and lead us …
Say sorry before you run out of time
Why not reconcile every deep-seated resentment with your spouse, parents or siblings now? Why wait for the day when the unexpected will happen?. “Papa and I often fought but today he is gone. How do I say sorry now? It is too late. I never thought that this would happen. Papa was healthy, and I …