OPINION

I was born and raised in Bacolod City and that was my worst experience as far as flooding is concerned. I saw a lot of people soaked while walking because they have no choice but to endure the heavy rain so that they can reach their destination. Bacolod City experienced a one of a kind …

To defend ourselves from evil that will always hound us in our earthly life, we need to really know the truth well and to always keep in touch with God, never allowing ourselves to stay far from him. In this regard, we can never overemphasize our need. That’s one thing we should always bear in …

We have to teach ourselves to be patient, and rather than just being restrained and moderate in our reactions, let us rev up our optimistic and cheerful selves, knowing that each challenge and difficulty brings with it some grace of God and some precious lessons for us to learn. We cannot deny that in our …

Speaking before the Regis CEO Roundtable Series last May 18, Fernando Zobel de Ayala (FZA), President and CEO of Ayala Corporation, disclosed that “two of Ayala’s most cyclical businesses – Ayala Land and BPI – are priming themselves for a post-pandemic economic recovery. While real estate and banking have been adversely affected by the pandemic, …

Dad was deeply loved by his family, friends and colleagues and we can’t put into words the loss that will be felt by his passing. He knew this day would come and he prepared all of us. And for that, we are eternally grateful. In a virtual memorial service to honor the passing of George, …

The care for priests should step out of the impersonal bureaucratic mold. The relation between bishops and priests and among priests should be fraternal and friendly. If this atmosphere is missing, something drastic and immediate should be done to resolve it. A news item recently from the US reported that many American priests are stressed …

Of course, this is the biggest privilege given to a human person. Mary, of all people, was exempted from original sin from her conception in the womb of her mother, St. Anne, and remained immaculate, unstained by any sin all throughout her earthly life. The basis for this dogma is, first of all, the general …

Bayanihan 2 was signed into law in September last year and expired on Dec. 19. This apparently was too short a period for the different implementing agencies to utilize the funds allocated to them and so upon the request of the Executive Branch, Congress extended the availability of the appropriations under Bayanihan 2 until June …

What should ideally happen is that the more blessed, privileged and endowed we are, the more conscious we ought to be to thank and glorify God and to be more of service to the others, going all to the way to bearing more and more the burdens of the others. “Whoever exalts himself will be …

Those who hold office by virtue of an electoral vote are naturally performing political functions and can engage in political activities without violating the Constitution. That is their reason for being. On the other hand, those who hold government positions by virtue of an appointment are “apolitical” and therefore covered by the constitutional ban. Senator …