Why int’l prisoner exchange should be a national policy
EVERY time I hear of a Filipino executed abroad, I feel a punch in the gut. The most recent was on October 8, 2024, in...
Give infras to governors and mayors instead
THERE HAVE been so many earthquakes, typhoons, and floods in recent years, and it is always the poor who suffer the most — those...
How to develop prudence or practical wisdom
THE SECRET is to be like a child, simple and humble. We can draw that conclusion from the words of Christ himself: “I confess...
The mercies of God
THAT lamentation of Christ because some people did not ask for forgiveness for their sins in spite of the many blessings given to them...
Japan and Taiwan, Philippines and USA
LAST WEEK while our politicians were having their usual drama, recently-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi proclaimed that any conflict or incident in Taiwan...
Bridging the gap
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
ORAL HEALTH care is an important part of overall well-being.
Yet in many rural areas, it...
Identifying with Christ on the cross
WHEN Christ told his disciples these shocking words: “Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth. I have come...
A mindful Christmas: Choosing peace, presence, and Christ at the center
(By Kayla Lois D. Yumang)
CHRISTMAS carries a special kind of magic. The lights, the gatherings, the scent of food, the anticipation – it all...
The citizen is the customer, voter and taxpayer rolled into one
IN THE private sector, Customer Relations Management (CRM) is like oxygen — companies simply can’t survive without it. It’s how businesses keep track of you, anticipate...
We need a big and compassionate heart
WHEN Christ summoned his 12 apostles, sending them out two by two and giving them authority over unclean spirits, he clearly told them also...