THROUGH UNTRUE In 2006, the Supreme Court trashed a petition to change the Philippine Constitution through a “people’s initiative.” The court described the petition as “constitutionally infirm, propelled by deceptively gathered signatures.” In effect, the Supreme Court did not believe...
THROUGH UNTRUE When Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana of Cebu embraced Christianity, Spanish missionaries gave them a 17th century image of the Child Jesus. The Santo Niño has since become a cherished devotion among Filipinos. Many find solace, inspiration, and a sense of cultural identity in this...
BACOLOD CITY – Negrense endurance athlete Rolando Espina Jr., who is based in Ireland, has organized a run-for-a-cause on Negros Island to give hope to children suffering from cancer. The event dubbed “Hope for Kids with Cancer” will kick off in this city at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 20....
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Pay up, please! A prestigious university here has reminded the city government of its over P7.8-million debt for using two of its dormitories as isolation units in this city during the pandemic, particularly from March 2020 to April 2022. THE executive building of...
THROUGH UNTRUE The Vatican document “Fiducia Supplicans” has ignited a heated debate concerning the propriety of blessing couples in “irregular, illicit, or immoral unions.” Those who refuse to grant this blessing argue that doing so implies approval of and support for unions characterized...
THROUGH UNTRUE During Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, he issued a proclamation in 1863 that said: “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties from heaven. We have enjoyed peace and prosperity throughout the years. We have grown in number, wealth, and power, but we have...
THROUGH UNTRUE Every New Year, many of us turn to fortune tellers, feng shui experts, and tarot card readers to ease our worries and anxieties about the future. Their predictions somehow help us embrace the upcoming year with a sense of direction and purpose. However, it is crucial to approach this...
THROUGH UNTRUE When I was much younger, I believed that completing the Simbang Gabi novena, contributing to charity, and forsaking my favorite vices would guarantee a picture-perfect Christmas. I envisioned Christmas as a future event for which I had to prepare. Seeing Christmas as a hoped-for...
The Social Security System (SSS) has issued a reminder to employers and collection partners to remit employees' contributions for the third quarter and October before the year's end. Based on a SSS circular posted on its website, the pension fund for the private sector stated that business and...
THROUGH UNTRUE Today is Gaudete Sunday, a time to smile, laugh, and rejoice. It reminds us that the best way to convey the joy of Christmas is to apply an effective strategy in advertising: "The medium is the message." You express joy by embodying it. Being joyful is particularly crucial...
THROUGH UNTRUE Christmas is traditionally a family day, but powerful forces and trends are undermining the family and the values that sustain it. For instance, an increasing number of couples choose to live together without marriage, convinced that their relationship will only endure as long as...
THROUGH UNTRUE The proliferation of beauty pageants underscores a fundamental shift in our understanding of beauty. To many people, beauty is no longer merely a desirable human quality or trait but something that can be bought or sold. Countless individuals spend valuable time and resources in...
