THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Today, our column joins the ongoing discussion about the recent move by the Department of Education to take the initial steps for the return of the school calendar to how it previously was. Before we do, I would like to thank our readers, friends, and colleagues who took the...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL It looks like the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is on some sort of “winning streak.” Friday evening of the other weekend, we saw the news about the announcement of the winning bidder for the contract to rehabilitate, operate, and manage the country’s premiere...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Are we gearing up for an all-out conflict over West Philippine Sea issues? This was the question we heard our friends and colleagues in the local government sector ask over the weekend. Their question comes on the heels of recent developments concerning the West Philippine Sea...
When it comes to Mediterranean food and culture, a new level of experience awaits. As one of the highly influential types of cuisine primarily for its abundant use of plant-based ingredients, it’s also widely celebrated for using the century-old olive oil in its various recipes. From fresh...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL The joke today is that people will have to choose which place to go to on the 14th of February. There are two choices, it seems, as the traditional celebration of Valentine’s Day coincides with the Catholic Church’s observance of Ash Wednesday. Today marks the beginning of...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We are writing about “romantic love” one week ahead of Valentine’s Day. Wednesday of next week, the 14th of February – the traditional “Day of Hearts” – will mark this year’s celebration of “Ash Wednesday” in the calendar of the Catholic Church. We...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Recently, we have often been asked where we stand on the issue of Charter change. The spate of queries appears to have been sparked by the escalating debate on whether or not changes should be made to the 1987 Constitution, a debate that is said to be dividing the public...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL On March 25 of last year, many were elated by the news from the Vatican that Pope Francis had issued the Papal Decree elevating the Antipolo Cathedral to the status of an “International Shrine.” This coming Friday, Jan. 26, several members of the Catholic Bishops Conference...
THE VIEWS FROM RIZAL Last week, we shared with our readers our elation over the results of the year-end survey done by the Social Weather Station (SWS). The survey, which was released just before the New Year, revealed that almost all Filipinos were set to welcome 2024 with a record-high level of...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Before the end of December 2023, the research organization Social Weather Station released the results of a survey that said that almost all Filipinos are hopeful that 2024 is going to be a better year. According to the survey results, some 96 percent of the respondents said...
Netflix announced that “Gyeongseong Creature,” the Korean series that combined historical drama and creature thriller, will return for season 2. Season 1 of the “Gyeongseong Creature” premiered on Dec. 22 with part 1 and Jan. 5 with part 2, starring Park Seo-jun of “Itaewon Class”...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Last Dec. 30, 2023, the nation marked the 127th anniversary of the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal at what was then called “Bagumbayan.” At this time of the year, those among us who remain interested in and fascinated by his life and character usually reflect on two things....
