SPEAKING OUT Holy Week holds immense significance in our predominantly Catholic country, where the week serves as a time for reflection, repentance, and renewal. Traditionally, Filipinos observe Holy Week with devout religious practices steeped in centuries-old customs. Palm Sunday...
SPEAKING OUT The legality and circumstances of the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to be challenged both inside the court and in the streets. Regardless of how the Supreme Court decides, the ultimate question that begs to be answered is: Should the former President be held...
SPEAKING OUT The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte on charges of crimes against humanity is a watershed moment in Philippine history. For years, Duterte’s controversial war on drugs left a trail of devastation, with thousands of lives lost and families torn apart. Now, as he faces the...
SPEAKING OUT The traditional Annual Reception for the Banking Community at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), recently held at the historic Fort Antonio Abad, was a night to remember. Before a crowd of 350, which included the who’s who of the banking industry, BSP Governor Eli Remolona...
SPEAKING OUT The first time I heard about the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area was when I tuned in to get an update on the Traslacion. The radio announcer expressed hope that the devotees of Hesus Nazareno would also include in their prayers and petitions the safety of numerous...
SPEAKING OUT This Thursday, Jan. 9, we will once again witness the unwavering faith and dedication of millions of devotees participating in the Feast of the Black Nazarene. This feast is more than just a religious event; it is a profound expression of faith, devotion, and solidarity, deeply rooted...
SPEAKING OUT Tension has resurfaced in Bajo de Masinloc (also known as Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) following reported incidents involving Chinese vessels. On Dec. 4, Philippine vessels patrolling the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were targeted by Chinese ships using water cannons and ramming...
SPEAKING OUT This year’s All Saints’ Day observance in the Philippines was a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted cultural and spiritual traditions that bind the nation. As families gathered to honor their departed loved ones, they engaged in practices that reflect not only their faith but also...
SPEAKING OUT As Typhoon Kristine pounded the Bicol region and accelerated westward, the Philippines once again found itself grappling with the formidable forces of nature. This tropical storm which intensified into a severe tropical storm as it approached Isabela, has left a significant mark on the...
SPEAKING OUT Watching the candidates file their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) last week, I couldn’t help but recall the familiar reportage of a horse race sportscaster from yesteryears, the late Tony Trinidad. As soon as the racehorses sprinted out of the San Lazaro starting gate,...
SPEAKING OUT “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” - Psalm 127:3 In line with Kiwanis International’s first object - to give primacy to the spiritual rather than the material values of life - the Kiwanis Club of Muntinlupa Rizal (KCMR)’s...
SPEAKING OUT The Ayala Museum in Manila has become the latest stage for the celebrated exhibition, Zóbel: The future of the past. Following its successful run at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, where it drew an impressive 80,000 visitors in 2022, the exhibition has now made its Asian...
