This is something we have to be most aware and careful about. The more gifted we are, the more humble and child-like we should be. That way the good things and the blessings God has endowed us with and that would make us better than the others or superior to them in some ways, would …
OPINION
Mangkukulam and libel
To say that complainant is a witch and sorceress, the Supreme Court said, is to impute to her a vice, condition or status that is dishonorable and contemptible since it accuses her of having employed the black art; of possessing supernatural power by reason of a covenant with evil spirits; and of having trafficked with …
Always look kindly at others
Though we may see the defects and mistakes of the others, we have to learn to look kindly at them all the time. We have to realize that seeing and looking are two different acts. Seeing is just in the level of our sense perception, while looking is already in the level of judgment. The …
RA 11635—Saving Private Schools from Excessive Taxation
Last December 2021, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law Republic Act (RA) 11635, which amends Section 27(B) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997. This particular section of the NIRC deals with the tax treatment of proprietary educational institutions or private schools and non-profit hospitals. As the principal author of the law, we are …
Flow with God always
If we want to flow with the changing times without getting confused or lost, then we have to realize that we need to flow with God always. He after all, being the Creator and original and ultimate lawgiver of the universe, would be our sure guide who knows how to adapt to the times without …
Oral health and COVID-19
The study notes that the mouth can act as an entry point for SARS-CoV-2. This is due to the cells in the tongue, gums and teeth; the cells have angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE2). This is the protein receptor that allows the COVID-19 virus to enter the cells. The presence of ACE2 receptors appears to be higher …
QC Mayor Joy Belmonte, `valedictorian’ sa NCR COVID campaign
“Wala pang pagsubok na dumating sa inyo na hindi nararanasan ng ibang tao. Tapat ang Diyos, at hindi niya ipapahintulot na kayo’y subukin nang higit sa inyong makakaya. Sa halip, pagdating ng pagsubok, bibigyan niya kayo ng lakas upang makayanan ito at ng paraan upang malampasan ito.” – 1 Corinto 10:13, Ang Tanging Daan. …
Formation for the new normal
We need to pause if only to figure out how we can meet our need for continuing education and formation under and for the new normal. Things are quite different now, and there are bases to think that these differences are quite drastic and will last longer than we expect or like, or can even …
The word that leads to eternal life
We need to examine how we understand the word of God. To be sure, God’s word is not just any word. Neither is God’s word just a brilliant idea, a practical doctrine, and effective ideology. It’s not just a strategy, a culture or a lifestyle. God’s word, of course, can involve all these. But unless …
A Kinder 2022 full of Hope and Reconciliation
If there are issues or misunderstandings among family members, reconciliation is key. I still consider my family lucky as I get along well with my siblings. Our lines are open and we generally swap stories mixed with the good and the problematic ones. Clearly, our parents have shared values passed on to us, primarily respect …