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 …
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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 …
Illegal dentistry
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 …
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 …