When the shooter knows the drill
At a Bulacan public school, classroom doors were barricaded, and students crouched beneath their desks during a nationwide armed-intruder drill. The exercise was necessary, but it exposed a disturbing weakness. A safety lesson taught...
God’s quiet beginning of our salvation
EVERY story has a beginning. The story of our salvation did not begin with noise or spectacle. It began quietly with the birth of a little girl in Nazareth. The Church celebrates this joyful...
From heart to action: Translating personal values into a legacy-building plan
We all have values that guide how we live – principles like compassion, integrity, innovation, or community that shape our choices and define who we are. Yet for many of us, these deeply held...
Superfood beside the fence
In 2021, researchers at the University of the Philippines Los Baños subjected lagikway (agitway in Samar) to scientific scrutiny—and the neglected vegetable held its ground. While imported “superfoods” enjoy polished packages and premium shelf...
Building beyond today: How to establish a legacy that lasts
When we hear the word “legacy,” we often think of wealthy philanthropists, famous leaders, or celebrated artists – people whose names are etched into history books. But legacy isn’t reserved for those who achieve...