THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. In the past, whenever I read today's gospel reading, I used to focus on these words: "I give you a new commandment, love one another" (John 13:34). Today, I put more emphasis on the succeeding words: "As I have loved you." These words indicate HOW we...
While thanking once again her supporters, Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, May 10, asked them to be vigilant and ensure that whoever wins the elections will serve the people and will hear the voices of the marginalized. Vice President Leni Robredo attends the thanksgiving and solidarity Mass...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The City Board of Canvassers on Tuesday proclaimed Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy as the duly-elected mayor here. Rolando “Klarex” Uy (Photo courtesy of Rolando “Klarex” Uy facebook page) Uy, the incumbent representative in the city’s first district who ran under the...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. According to Chaos theory, what we consider ordinary, insignificant happenings can have far-reaching influence on subsequent events. A metaphor for this is the "butterfly effect." A butterfly flapping its wings can trigger a powerful typhoon elsewhere....
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...
