Manila Bulletin
Championing Filipino workers as pillars of national economy
May 05, 2024 10:41 pm
In his Labor Day message, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. honored the Filipino workers as nation-builders, lauding their remarkable contributions to the growth of the national economy by dint of their sweat and toil, both here in their homeland and in all parts of the world.
Offering worship to God
May 05, 2024 10:40 pm
As Jesus prepares his disciples for his return to the Father through his passion, death, and glorification (ascension), he speaks of the Advocate whom the Father will send in his name—the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is paraklētos, someone “called to be at their side” in their defense. He is the Spirit of truth who will comfort them, remind them of Jesus’ teachings, and be their strength and inspiration. Jesus speaks of the time when the disciples will be expelled from the synagogue (they were Jews), persecuted, and even be put to death because of Jesus’ name. People will do this thinking that they are offering worship to God. Before his conversion, Saul of Tarsus persecuted the Christians in his mistaken zeal for Judaism and the traditions of his ancestors. Today, many Christians, especially Catholics, fall victims to those who hate them “without cause.” Religious persecution continues to wag its ugly head. Pope Francis says that to discriminate against or persecute those who profess their faith is an intolerable act that threatens the fraternal bonds shared by humanity. He asks, “How can we allow that in this society— which is so civilized—there are people who are persecuted simply because they publicly profess their faith? Not only is it unacceptable; it’s inhuman, it’s insane” (Video message, Jan. 3, 2022).
Leadership transitions and the path to national defense
May 05, 2024 10:39 pm
“In times of transition, those who learn and adapt inherit the future, while those who cling to the past find themselves ill-equipped for a world that has moved on.” - Eric Hoffer
Rapid leadership changes will be observed this year in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), coinciding with the swing towards the new approach – the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC). This shift in strategy although seeming to be routine carries a deeper import for the AFP and our security approaches. It signals the shift from primarily internal security operations towards external defense. It is in this view that we will delve into the impact of these changes on the defense of the country.
Every one can contribute in campaign to end plastic use
May 04, 2024 4:02 pm
Is a day without using a plastic bag, packaging wrap, or a sachet possible?
The vine and the branches
May 04, 2024 4:01 pm
When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and, falling at his feet, paid him homage. Peter, however, raised him up, saying, “Get up. I myself am also a human being.”