That infectious smile
SOMETIMES — though not often enough — we get the chance to talk about people who truly matter, individuals who have made a meaningful...
Knowing your candidates
THE LOCAL election campaign has begun, blending old traditions with new approaches. While proclamation rallies, motorcades, and integrity walks still draw crowds, the campaign...
The folly of words
“I AM not a Filipino for nothing.” This is the title of a song, a page name on Facebook. It is the battle cry...
The one who takes away the sins of the world
IT WAS St. John the Baptist who pointed to Christ as the one who takes away the sins of the world. “Behold, the Lamb...
Eyes wide to blind loyalty
FEW SIGHTS are as fascinating and baffling as watching people defend their political idols with the zeal of a devout follower. Whether on social...
Protecting God’s creation
I KNOW that there are many environmentalists who are Catholics. While that may be true, I think that it would be safe to say...
Strengthen local health systems vs TB
THE RISE in tuberculosis (TB) cases in Western Visayas, with over 46,000 reported last year and 858 lives lost to the disease shows the...
Always purify our intentions
PURIFYING or rectifying our intentions should be a constant concern of ours. That’s simply because our intentions play a crucial part in the moral...
The importance of freedom of navigation
LAST week, United States’ naval forces began engaging Houthi assets operating near the Red Sea. Although their attacks have gone down in recent months,...