EDSA misnomer (First of two parts)
It was all wrong from the very beginning and the wronging went on up to the present. The blunder of Mr. Marcos and his cohorts in acceding to call a snap election for a...
“Let charity with ardor blaze”
I SAW that phrase in one of the daily prayers for priests, the Liturgy of the Hours, or the Breviary. It struck me immediately since it reminded me of how charity should be. It...
The tarnished trophy: Why business awards are losing their luster
Once a coveted symbol of achievement, business awards are facing a growing wave of skepticism. While they were once seen as a mark of excellence, a testament to hard work and innovation, a growing...
Take the rains seriously
The incessant rains battering Eastern Visayas over the past few days are not only a nuisance; they are also a threat to public safety and daily life. The situation demands more attention, particularly from...
The beauty we crave
One morning, a woman passed a street mural, a burst of color erupting on an otherwise bare concrete wall. She scarcely took a second look, swatting it away as mere painted nonsense. Several paces...
“Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you”
WHY oh why did Christ command his disciples so? (cfr. Lk 6,27) The quick answer is that despite our unavoidable differences and conflicts, even the very serious ones, in the end we are all...