Joyful, thankful, helpful

Posted by watchmen
December 2, 2021
Posted in OPINION

Let’s remember that we are meant to be joyful. We may not be able to avoid suffering and pain in this life, but it cannot be denied that deep in our heart we want to be happy, with a joy that never ends. That’s what the spirit of Easter should lead us to. With Christ …

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‘Katutubo sa Senado’

Posted by watchmen
December 2, 2021
Posted in OPINION

By Dennis Gorecho Macli-ing Dulag was among the most well-known of the many victims of Martial law under then president Ferdinand Marcos. Macli-ing was a pangat (leader) of the Butbut tribe of Kalinga who opposed the government plan to construct a 1,010 megawatts dam project covering the Chico River. Despite the lack of a formal …

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Still engaged while isolated

Posted by watchmen
December 1, 2021
Posted in OPINION

We might be practicing social distancing and are forced to stay at home nowadays, but we should never think that we are now detached and disengaged from others. That would go against our very nature. We should not forget that we are meant to be in relation always with others. Ok, we cannot deny that …

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Preparing for face-to-face classes

Posted by watchmen
December 1, 2021
Posted in OPINION

Recently, face-to-face classes in 100 public schools across the country were held for the first time in almost two years. This pilot run classes is very much welcome considering that the education of a significant number of students has been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission …

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Dentists now give anti-COVID shots

Posted by watchmen
November 29, 2021
Posted in OPINION

Surely, doctors who expertly injects in the most sensitive part of the mouth are qualified to give the jabs in the arm. Which is why dentists in some countries are now injecting their patients with anti-COVID vaccines. In the United States and the United Kingdom, dentists are allowed to help in anti-COVID vaccinations – along …

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Sore loser, sure loser

Posted by watchmen
November 29, 2021
Posted in OPINION

We cannot deny that in life we cannot avoid experiencing some defeats and losses, some setbacks, failures, disasters and crises. And all these possible scenarios can occur in spite of our best intentions and efforts. Our reaction to all these should be, as much as possible, gracious, not bitter, sad or sullen. Like Christ who …

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SC Chief Justice , mga iba pang mahistrado, dumalo sa 46th PNPB confab

Posted by watchmen
November 26, 2021
Posted in OPINION

“Bilang pagtatapos, mga kapatid, lagi ninyong isaisip ang mga bagay na karapat-dapat at kapuri-puri: mga bagay na totoo, marangal, matuwid, malinis, kaibig-ibig, at kagalang-galang.” – Filipos 4:8, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya.   SC CHIEF JUSTICE GESMUNDO: HINDI BAWAL SA MGA PINUNO AT KAWANI NG GOBYERNO NA MAGKAROON NG PANANAMPALATAYA SA DIYOS, PAKIKINIG, AT PAGSUNOD SA …

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Let’s count our blessings

Posted by watchmen
November 26, 2021
Posted in OPINION

It’s unfortunate that some people are not happy with their lives. They feel they have been shortchanged, exerting a lot of effort with little return as a reward. Some feel that they are unlucky in life since they seem to have failed to achieve their dreams. Others feel they were not given the chance to …

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Look at Christ crucified

Posted by watchmen
November 25, 2021
Posted in OPINION

It might be helpful to keep in our pockets always a handy crucifix for us to be reminded of the crucified Christ. To be sure this practice would not be some sign of childishness but rather of a mature faith, of a consistent Christian and son of God. These days when we are in the …

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