US negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet the Americans to discuss ending the war that has killed thousands and roiled global markets. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are due to depart for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas …
OPINION
Beyond the savior myth
By Herman M. Lagon You know that moment when you agree with something — and then realize you’re not quite ready to live by it? That was me when Mayor Leni Robredo said we need to move away from the idea of a “savior.” The first instinct is to nod. Of course. That makes sense. …
God’s grace and our effort
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Those two parables Christ told his disciples that compared the Kingdom of God to some seed that when planted on earth would just grow, become big and bear fruit (cfr. Mark 4:26-34) highlight the truth of our faith that God always provides for our needs but we also have to do …
From police exams to pump prices: Trust and relief for Filipinos
By Ignacio R. Bunye It was a striking image yesterday: Thousands of young men and women filing into exam halls across the country, clutching pens and prayer beads, ready to take the Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional exams. For them, this was more than a test — it was a chance to prove …
When loyalty turns cultish
By Herman M. Lagon There is always that one comment thread that just drains you. You scroll, thinking you will read something reasonable, maybe even learn something new. Then it turns. Someone raises a valid point — calm, sourced, not even aggressive — and the replies come in waves. Not to engage, not to clarify, …
Digital memory at stake: News outlets block Wayback Machine
For 30 years, the archive.org internet platform has been archiving digital content. The “Wayback Machine” contains more than one billion archived web pages and is considered an indispensable tool for journalists, researchers, historians, and lawyers who wish to view deleted or modified online content in its original form. However, this unique project instigated by a …
Gum disease, the why and what
By Dr. Joseph D. Lim Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common but often overlooked condition in oral health. It affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It develops when plaque — a sticky film of bacteria — builds up along and under the gumline. Without proper care, gum disease can …
Receptive and responsive to God’s grace
By Fr. Roy Cimagala Christ once told his disciples, and now us, that we should be the salt and light of the earth. (cfr. Matthew 5:13-16) In other words, we should give the proper flavor and provide the proper light so all of us can be led to our proper destination. This basic truth about …
No more election excuses
By Herman M. Lagon There is a quiet unease when a system keeps delaying people’s chance to decide. It feels like a test being moved again and again — not because people aren’t ready, but because the one in charge isn’t. Eventually, effort fades. People start asking if it is still worth caring. That is …
Sunflower as symbol of the fight against misogyny
By Dennis Gorecho The powerful drumbeats of the University of the Philippines (UP) Varsity Pep Drummers, combined with strong anti-misogyny messages, reverberated around the Academic Oval during the 4th Sunflower Run-Walk-Parade on March 21, 2026. Sunflowers have long served as a potent symbol of women’s rights, particularly in the fight against misogyny, representing enlightenment, growth …