Comfort women should be given governmental actions similar to war veterans’ benefit
THE COUNTRY honored the World War II veterans during the recent Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor. It was also be a reminder of...
A writer’s delight: Baclayon’s treasured gems and valued traditions
THIS IS the first time since I returned to Bohol that I have decided to rediscover and relive the Boholano traditions during Semana Santa....
Expanding global markets for Filipino movies
I AM enthusiastic about the growing presence of Filipino movies and TV shows on global platforms such as Netflix, where over 50 titles have...
Never let envy eat you
THAT story of King Saul being envious of David because, as the crowd said, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands,”...
The disruptive pope
POPE FRANCIS, the beloved 266th head of the Catholic Church, passed away last Monday at the age of 88, and the world fell into...
Women’s Chess World Championship 2025, 1
THE WOMEN’S Chess World Championship 2025 was held on April 3 to 20 in China between two Chinese women, Ju Wenjun the title holder...
Does economic growth in WV really benefit the people?
IN 2024, Western Visayas posted a 4.3% growth in its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), reaching P641.76 billion. At first glance, this is...
In memoriam: Nora Aunor (May 21, 1953 – April 16, 2025)
ATE GUY was a rebel.
Thus declared veteran writer Ricky Lee during the state necrological service for the late Nora Aunor held at the Metropolitan Theater on Tuesday, April...
The story of David and Goliath
THIS story (cfr. 1 Samuel 17, 32-33.37.40-51) simply tells us one important lesson: that as long as we carry out our struggles with God,...