This money-making trend
Recently, I just saw someone boasting that she earned P20,000 in five days from merely “copy-pasting” Facebook ads. All she needed, she claimed, was “grit” and “a phone.” I could see my brain thinking:...
The power of self-questioning: Unlocking growth through introspection
In a world that constantly bombards us with external stimuli, it’s easy to lose sight of our inner compass. We’re bombarded with opinions, expectations, and advice, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of our...
Lent in our times
Lent, a season of penance, reflection, and renewal in the Christian tradition, holds a profound relevance even in modern times. This 40-day observance leading up to Easter serves as a sacred reminder of Jesus...
Going to the extreme of love
WITH the celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord’s Passion, we begin the Holy Week of our liturgical calendar, the most important week of the year that commemorates the culmination of...
Insurmountable roadblocks
A farmer bends in his rice field under the scorching sun, smoothing his fingers over golden seeds he knows will not be enough. At harvest season, a middleman will come and negotiate him down...