THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. It is a common saying that truth is stranger than fiction. But today, fiction is stronger than truth. Just look at the impact of surveys on our choice of leaders. It is a case of numerical "might is right." Survey firms legitimize their findings by...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. In 1961, Fr. Jorge Bergoglio went to visit Fr. Enrico Pozzoli, an elderly priest who was confined in the hospital. Fr. Enrico was the one who baptized Fr. Jorge, and later became his long-time friend, benefactor, and spiritual director. When Fr. Jorge...
Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista (DSWD) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista urged the youth to become role models and stewards of good governance during the 2022 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) National Summit held on April 7 at the Baguio Convention...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has rejected former Pasig City Mayor Maria Belen “Maribel” Andaya-Eusebio's second attempt at running for a congressional seat in Camarines Sur. (Photo from Maribel Andaya's Facebook) This, after the poll body junked her certificate of candidacy (COC) on...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. Every Easter Sunday, I feel revitalized, renewed and, above all, forgiven. I feel like a prisoner who is granted unconditional pardon, a debtor whose debts are written off, a wayward child forgiven by a loving father. No questions asked, just a joyful...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. I like to think of Holy Week as Family Healing Week. It is the most opportune time to beg God to heal our families. Many people think that healing applies only to the hurt, sickness, or wounds of an individual. But families, like individuals, also need...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) headquarters in Pasay City has secured the safety seal certification for compliance with the Covid-19 minimum health protocols. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund was awarded the safety...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. On this day, I and four fellow Dominicans celebrate our 40th anniversary as priests. Every time I reach an important milestone in my life, people ask me: “What have you done so far?” or "What have you achieved after all these years? I think the more...
DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista (FILE PHOTO) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista assured that the government has enough resources to assist residents affected by the phreatomagmatic eruption of Taal Volcano on March 26. “Upang agaran nating maipaabot ang...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. Today's gospel reading narrates the story of a father whose two sons abandon him (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32). The younger son goes to his father and says: “I'm going away, so give me my rightful inheritance today.” In his haste, he does not realize the...
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista (seated left) and Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada sign the Memorandum of Agreement for the establishment of the Mindanao Disaster Resource Center. Also in the photo to witness the MOA signing are...
Loan releases by State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), the pension fund for government workers, jumped to P151 billion in 2021, driven mainly by support to members who have reached borrowing limit and unable to pay loans. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, GSIS president and...