Is there true Christianity in the Philippines?, 1
THE PHILIPPINES is a nation full of kind, generous, resilient and long-suffering people who, for centuries, have been misled by and burdened with the...
Western Visayas’ ‘demographic winter’?
THE IDEA of a “demographic winter” — a sustained decline in population that threatens economic stability and social cohesion — once seemed like a...
Talking more about MORE
SO THERE I was in Starbucks, enjoying my usual caffeine fix and watching the world go by, when this guy walked up to me...
Saving small fishers
THE PHILIPPINE seas are more than just bodies of water; they are lifelines, history books, and food baskets for millions of Filipinos. They shape...
From peso fuerte to future-forward finance
THE BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) marks its 174th founding anniversary with more than solid numbers—it celebrates resilience, relevance, and a renewed commitment...
Naughty Visayan songs, 3
THERE IS something weird in some Visayan songs. Some are quite naughty, but to most people seem unoffensive and amusing, or downright funny. Luzon...
Protecting our endemic turtles
IT WAS only upon my retirement that I discovered we have native turtles in the Philippines. This realization struck me deeply because it meant...
Christian confidence amid mysteries
EACH year, our longing for the birth of Christ is heightened, thanks to our tradition of the Simbang Gabi that up to now enjoys...
