THROUGH UNTRUE In 1929, Belgian surrealist artist Rene Magritte painted a picture of a pipe with the caption, “This is not a pipe.” Many viewers were puzzled, but Magritte explained that he added that caption to warn viewers of the danger of equating a picture with the reality it...
Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (Facebook) "A master deceiver who believes her own lies." That's Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano's unsavory description of Vice President Sara Duterte...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left), Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (Malacañang photo, MANILA BULLETIN) An alleged "Davao Mafia" allowed for the likes of fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy to have his way in the city, so much that he even managed to build...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today, Sept. 8, marks the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, perhaps the first human being who proved that a woman can be the best man for the job. The Bible tells us that God made man after His image (Genesis 1:27). For ages, the word “man” in that passage was...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) is pushing for social security protection among barangay officials and kagawads nationwide. During a discussion at the Liga ng Mga Barangay National Congress last August, SSS president and chief executive officer Rolando Ledesma Macasaet said he hoped that...
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano (Facebook) The 2028 presidential race is still four years away, but this early, Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano is warning Filipinos against voting for...
The Social Security System (SSS) grew its net income by 15 percent to P45.2 billion as of end-June, nearly half of its P100-billion bottom-line goal for 2024. The state-run pension fund for private-sector workers recorded a total income of P200.5 billion in the first half, exceeding its total...
The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a memorandum of agreement extending social security benefits to all university workers regardless of their employment status. Through the KaSSSangga Collect Program, contract of service (COS) and job order (JO)...
THROUGH UNTRUE In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus asks His disciples, “Will you also go away?” (John 6:66). This question resonates with us as well. Will we continue to believe in God even when He confounds our expectations? Or will we seek other gods that promise immediate solutions to our...
THROUGH UNTRUE The word "cult" is often associated with extreme religious sects, but the psychological dynamics that drive these groups can also be found in various sectors and institutions in our society. The most obvious characteristics of a cult include an almost total conformity to the group's...
THROUGH UNTRUE We are creatures of desire. While many set their hearts on earthly wealth, glory, and fame, others yearn for spiritual experiences that endure beyond time. Desire can influence the way we think, behave, and live. But when desire deteriorates into obsession, it can lead us astray,...
THROUGH UNTRUE Shame is a normal human emotion. It reminds us that we have inherent limitations, our capacities have boundaries, and our personalities have rough edges. Shame, therefore, opens the possibility for change, learning, self-acceptance, and self-improvement. It is unfortunate that...
