Pole vaulter Ernest John “EJ” Obiena must be given commendation for bringing honor to the country, a Manila lawmaker said on Sunday, July 31, following his historic bronze medal win in this year’s World Athletics Championships. (Photo from EJ Obiena’s Facebook page) In filing a resolution...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. Many people ask, “Is there life after death?” For us Christians, this has been definitively answered by Jesus when He resurrected from the dead. Our final destination is not the grave. We are meant to live forever. The crucial question is, “After...
Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman has condemned the ‘senseless’ killing of Rolando Yumol, father of Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) shooter Chao Tiao Yumol. Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Facebook) “We condemn the senseless killing of Rolando Yumol, father of Ateneo...
Chefs Rolando and Jackie Laudico whip up the best Filipino breakfast feast at Guevarra’s A perfect weekend morning, for some, involves waking up from a slumber that isn’t interrupted by alarms, a good cup of coffee, and, the best part, a food spread to start the day. In a Filipino setup, there...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. My friend, Peter, who is barely 40 years old, cheerful and happily married, was suddenly diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. He does not smoke or drink and has a healthy lifestyle. He is a conscientious and law-abiding man, a good husband, and above all, a...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Mayor Rolando Uy is set to convene the City Peace Development and Security Council (CPDSC) to discuss a series of high-profile crime incidents in this city. Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” Uy (Photo courtesy of Cagayan de Oro City Information Offic e) Uy, in a...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. In our gospel reading today, Mary sits idly listening to Jesus while her sister Martha is doing all the work. Martha complains: "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me" (Luke 10:40). The answer...
PRESIDENT Bongbong Marcos (left) with Presidential Security Group chief Col. Ramon Zagala. (Ali Vicoy) CEBU CITY – President Ferdinand R. “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. personally leading the Department of Agriculture (DA) bodes well for the agency, a federation of pork producers said Thursday, July...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. received exuberant applause while delivering his inaugural address. I myself was moved by his sincerity and firm resolve. He seems poised to realize our dream of a better and brighter Philippines during his incumbency. He...
There are very few heartbreaks worse than that of losing a close friend. (Photo from Migz Zubiri's Facebook) Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, Anakalusugan Party-List Rep. Mike Defensor, and Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers are going through such pain and...
The top officials of Muntinlupa paid tribute to former congressman and budget secretary Rolando “Nonoy” Andaya Jr. who passed away on June 30. He was 53. Andaya’s children, Ranton and Katrina, announced the passing of their dad on Facebook. “With deep grief and sadness, we announce the...
Speakership frontrunner and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has offered his condolences to the family of the late Rolando "Nonoy" Andaya. Rep. Martin Romualdez (LAKAS-CMD Photo) Andaya was found lifeless in his Naga City home on June 30. Read more here:...