THROUGH UNTRUE Freedom is a catchword of our time, but regrettably, we think of it as merely the ability to do whatever we please. In a more profound sense, freedom encompasses our capacity to transcend the physical limitations of being human. For instance, while fish are confined to swimming and...
(Unsplash) A ranking congressman is prodding the Philippine government to think like Singapore amid recurring water service interruptions and worrisome projections of the incoming El Niño phenomenon or extended dry season. "We must have the mindset to oversupply. Walang masama dun (There's...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – If he can have his way, Mayor Rolando Uy wants the next chief of city police to be more hands-on who will not rely on station commanders. "[The next city police chief] should supervise all of the station commanders in the city without compromising his [other]...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Mayor Rolando Uy celebrated his 70th birth anniversary on Wednesday, July 5, by providing help, food, and services to his constituents here. CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy greets government officials and other participants who attended his 70th birth anniversary...
Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano (2nd from left) shakes the hand of Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena (3rd from left) during a meeting. (Rep. Valeriano's office) Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano congratulated pole vault phenom EJ Obiena for being the first Filipino athlete to...
THROUGH UNTRUE I once read the story of a pig and a chicken strolling down a bustling street. As they passed by a restaurant, they noticed a sign that read: “We provide bacon and egg sandwiches for the poor. Any contribution will be greatly appreciated.” The chicken expressed interest in...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) called on its media colleagues to boycott city hall events starting on Friday, June 30, in protest after a security personnel of City Mayor Rolando Uy allegedly harassed some of the journalists while covering the launching of Bivalent...
THROUGH UNTRUE A few years ago, a Danish newspaper published 12 editorial cartoons that depicted the prophet Muhammad in ways that deeply offended thousands of Muslims. These cartoons were seen as degrading caricatures of Mohammed, and mocking the Quran and Allah as well. Many Muslims expressed...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, on Father's Day, let us pay special attention to aging fathers who are journeying through their sunset years. The unfortunate reality is that many of them are caught in a society that excessively values youth, beauty, and athleticism. As a result, elderly fathers are often...
THROUGH UNTRUE Cooking was once a laborious task confined to the kitchen. Today it has evolved into a highly profitable, informative, and entertaining spectacle thanks to television and YouTube. Celebrity chefs and food experts have transformed us from mere eaters to food watchers. As we eagerly...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, the solemn feast of the Holy Trinity, we profess our belief that God exists as one being in three Divine Persons. I recall a priest who addressed his Sunday congregation in the following manner: “My brothers and sisters, the Holy Trinity is a mystery. If we were to...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, Pentecost Sunday, the gospel reading narrates that Jesus breathed upon his disciples saying: "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven" (John 20:22-23). However, many Catholics no longer...
