Toxic vegetables
It’s disturbing to know that some vegetable vendors soak or spray their items with chemicals to keep them looking fresh, disregarding the health risks to buyers. The idea that the veggies on my plate...
Everything can and should be a path to sanctity
WHEN Christ compared the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed and a yeast that start small and insignificant but can grow big in time (cfr. Lk 13,18-21), he was highlighting the truth that...
Du souvenir à la mémoire (Hostaged by Memories)
The loved ones who have left are still vivid on our memories, forever keeping us hostage by grief and longing.
Memories of deceased loved ones can be both a source of comfort and a form...
Structural disasters (First of two parts)
Alarming warnings raised by the country’s iron and steel institute must be given concerned attention in the ongoing disaster risk reduction summit sponsored by the Philippines. In the topics for discussion, the member countries...
“Drawing the line between confidence and self-doubt”
We all grapple with the internal tug-of-war between confidence and self-doubt. It’s a delicate dance, a constant negotiation between believing in our abilities and questioning our worth. This internal dialogue shapes how we approach...
Ignored pedestrian lanes
I can’t help but notice the irony every time I approach a pedestrian lane in Tacloban City. The very place where I should feel the safest crossing the road seems to be the least...