When ordinary people rise, 2
IN ONE past rally, teenagers gently handed their umbrellas to older marchers despite being drenched themselves. One boy from Molo whispered, “Damo pa sila...
Indulge yourself at Don Ricardo Chocolate in General Santos City!
IN MY recent restful and satisfying visit to General Santos City, I was able to explore Don Ricardo Chocolate in Barangay Tambler, together with...
AI cannot have cognition or self-awareness without consciousness, 4
ADMITTEDLY when it comes to the topic of the mind, I know that I do not know. I do not know its genesis or...
River cleanups are not a cure
EVERY now and then, Iloilo City rolls out a cleanup drive that produces dramatic photos: mountains of garbage hauled from waterways, hardworking volunteers, and...
Gregoria de Jesus as ‘lakambini’ of the Philippine Revolution
ALL THAT I knew about Gregoria de Jesus is that she was the wife of revolutionary Gat Andres Bonifacio, or Mrs. Andres Bonifacio.
Then I...
Understanding the push for an anti-dynasty law
THE DEBATE over the Anti-Political Dynasty Act finds new urgency as key lawmakers and the executive branch signal a push for its passage including...
Giving back and paying back
THE GOSPEL reminds us of our duty to give back and pay back what God has given us. We should do our best to...
When ordinary people rise, 1
RAIN HAS a strange way of sharpening a crowd.
During the last Iloilo march, the skies surrendered just as the chants reached their peak....
Senior concerns
AS PEOPLE age, maintaining good oral health becomes increasingly important.
Senior citizens face unique dental issues that can significantly impact their overall health, quality of...