Of all the Christian celebrations marked all over the world, Easter Sunday is perhaps the most meaningful as it celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, signifying that He has risen from the grave, three days after crucifixion. This means He has triumphed over death and by that, His...
Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, is a special date in the Christian calendar. It celebrates the beginning of many beliefs and traditions in the Catholic Church – Holy Eucharist, the washing of the feet ritual, the institution of the priesthood. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last...
The sanctity of an election lies in the participation of the people. Through an election, a consensus is formed. It may not be forced by the law for each eligible citizen to vote, but in a healthy democracy, it is the people’s way of choosing leaders who will represent them. And in these crucial...
A new bridge connecting Binondo and Intramuros was inaugurated last week by President Duterte. The bridge does not only link two of the busiest and most historical districts in Manila, but also links two countries who have a shared history of friendship, cooperation, and understanding. The...
Today, the whole of Christendom celebrates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, as he was welcomed by a crowd swinging palm branches while exclaiming, “Hosanna!” For every Christian, this event is a double-edged sword. It is a celebration, yes, but also a prelude to the holiest of days in all...
Today’s observance of Araw ng Kagitingan commemorates the bravery and heroism of Filipinos who fought in Bataan, Corregidor and Bessang Pass. The fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942 marked the end of organized resistance by the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) that included...
Every election cycle, voters and groups are up in arms to raise concerns about our country’s power supply. They fear that fraud, hacking, or cheating may happen if there will be a shortage in electricity during the May 9 national elections. And in a hotly contested election such as this one, a...
In 2021 amid a crippling coronavirus pandemic, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) revised its vision to enhance its effectiveness. The revised vision states: “By 2023, the PDIC will be a leading institution in governance, recognized for its operational excellence in depositor...
At the start of the pandemic, it was difficult to adjust to the new normal way of work. Workers suddenly found themselves working at home all the time, missing the interaction with co-workers and longing for their office desk. After two years, with life easing back to normalcy given the low Covid...
In today’s world, it is easy to have an opinion on anything. It is even easier to have that opinion known, all you need is a working internet connection and a number of followers on social media. This has even become more evident in the weeks and months leading up to the 2022 National Elections,...
The Covid-19 outlook for the country continues to improve significantly. For the period April 1 to 15 including the Holy Week observance, Metro Manila and 198 other areas nationwide have been placed under the least restrictive Alert Level 1. This is more than four times greater than the 48 areas...
Are you sure you’re reading this right? It’s April Fools’ Day. It’s celebrated around the world in many different ways, but in any way it is observed, someone has to play the fool. In the Philippines, as in Spain and Mexico, there is a Yuletide version of April Fools’ Day — Niños...
