OPINION

As of the time this article was written, Philippine health authorities have detected no less than 114 infections of the COVID-19 Delta variant in the country. This particular strain, first detected in India last October 2020, is among the “variants of concern” identified by the World Health Organization (WHO), which are those that are more …

This, to me, is the most intriguing parable Christ is teaching us. (cfr. Lk 16, 1-13) A rich man decided to fire his steward for mismanaging his business. And the steward, knowing what was going to happen, had to do some cheating so he would have security after being fired.  The conclusion of the parable …

Obviously, the vice president is not the chief executive. The VP is a spare tire, elected to office to succeed the president when conditions warrant. The rationale behind presidential immunity does not apply to him or her. The exact words of the President when he faced his breakaway PDP-Laban group last weekend were these:  “They …

Lives were lost, properties were destroyed and people were living in fear and uncertainty, because of the acts of terrorism perpetrated by the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), a security problem plaguing the country for decades. But that is no longer the situation today!   The eradication of communist terrorism across the …

Vitamin C is good for your gums. It may heal bleeding gums, according to a study led by the University of Washington. The study, published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, analyzed published studies of 15 clinical trials in six countries that involved 1,140 predominantly healthy participants.  It reviewed data from 8,210 United States (US) residents …

We just have to learn to move on, doing whatever is necessary to adapt to the new things that will surely come about. No need to waste time to lament over lost opportunities, quashed dreams and ambitions. To be sure, life still has a lot more to offer us, and it’s up to us to …

Now that we are still in various forms of quarantine, it might be timely to remind ourselves of our need to keep heaven in mind. The Solemnity of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ gives us good occasion for this consideration, actually a crucial one if we do not want to lose our proper …

Advancements in digital technology have also helped alleviate the impact of the pandemic in our daily lives. Technology continues to play an integral role in the recovery and growth of the economy, and more businesses have started to see digitalization as a key factor to thrive in the new normal. The healthcare and technology sectors …

Indeed the excess of time we are having these days is a good test to determine where our heart tilts and of what and whom it throbs for. It is this love that knows how to find ways of expressing itself to be productive and fruitful even when we appear to have a lot of …

Jaime (39), John (37) and Jane (34) are siblings. All married and working in the family business. They are being groomed to take over the business started by their parents.  Typical of many Asian family enterprises where the eldest becomes the natural successor, Jaime will most likely assume the leadership role when his parents retire. …