Dr. Jun Ynares
The Christmas letter
December 24, 2024 4:12 pm
As the world marks the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, I would like to share once again the letter I wrote to my eldest daughter, Cassandra, in 2011. This has been a tradition in our column.
The Philippines-South Korea love affair
December 10, 2024 4:19 pm
News that the President of South Korea had declared martial law hit the internet around midnight on Tuesday last week. This development sent shockwaves in the Asian region and elsewhere in the world. The move was unexpected and caught everyone by surprise, even his country’s closest allies. There were instant worries that the move by the South Korean President could ignite a new political and military powder keg.
Peace is possible
December 03, 2024 4:34 pm
Recent developments in the country and on the global stage boosted hopes that we may experience a stronger sense of peace during this year’s Christmas.
Hopes for peace
November 26, 2024 4:10 pm
In 1972, Australia’s representative to the Miss Universe Pageant held in Puerto Rico was a stunning woman from Perth named Kerry Ann Wells. She had a memorable answer to the question asked the five finalists: “If you can change who you are today, who would you want to be?”