OPINION

By: Dennis R. Gorecho A seafarer’s spinal illness is considered compensable due to strenuous activities on board the vessel that could have led to or at least aggravated his work-related medical conditions. The Supreme Court used this rationale in granting total permanent disability in the case of Resty Caampued vs. Next Wave Maritime Mgt., Inc. …

While our toughness will always be a fruit, first of all, of God’s grace, it will also depend on our proper attitude, skills and virtues. What we have to do first is to rein in but not suppress our emotions and passions, subjecting them to the tenets of our faith rather than just the impulses …

Last October 23 marked the fourth year since Marawi City was freed from the lawless elements who sought to turn the locality into a wilayat or an “administrative division” of the ISIS caliphate. On that day, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana declared the city’s liberation marking the end of armed hostilities and violence between government troops …

But what I can say is that, first of all, the homily is an integral part of the Mass, and as much as possible, should not be omitted, especially on Sundays and holy days of obligation. It should be given its due importance and understood properly by both the priests and the faithful attending the …

President Duterte’s directive has created an unnecessary constitutional crisis in the middle of a pandemic that has wrought havoc on the lives of Filipinos. The President must respect the constitutional exercise of power by a co-equal branch of government. The President must allow the Senate to perform its constitutional oversight function in investigating possible anomalies …

We have to understand then that the cross is not something optional, though it has to be embraced as freely as possible. We should avoid thinking that since the cross is necessary, we should just force ourselves to accept it. That would be a wrong and dangerous attitude to have. That’s right. The cross, given …

Early dental visits are not just for infants. They are recommended for parents to educate them about childhood oral health. Tooth decay is preventable. Left untreated, however, it can lead to pain, infection and potentially life-threatening issues. Indeed, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, American Public Health Association and the American Academy …

INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “Si Yahweh ang ilaw ko at kaligtasan; sino pa ba ang aking katatakutan? Si Yahweh ang muog ng aking buhay, sino pa ba ang aking kasisindakan?” – Mga Awit 27:1, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya   *** SUGAL SA KALUSUGAN AT KALIGTASAN VS COVID-19 NG MGA PILIPINO ANG PAGLULUWAG NG MGA LIMITASYON NGAYON: …

It’s the love that will always make us young, new and refreshed, in spite of the passing of years. It is self-renewing and creative, and never runs out of initiatives to look and try new ways of expressing that love in deeds. It’s love, of course. But the real one, not the fake ones that …

We have to learn to be tough and be ready to get dirty somehow without surrendering the essential. And we should not lose the hope of overcoming evil, fighting it out till the end of our life, if needed. To be realistic about the concrete conditions of our life here on earth, we need to …