THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. In today's gospel reading, a young man enthusiastically volunteered to be a follower of Jesus, but he received this reply: “Foxes have dens, the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head” (Mt. 8:20). What Jesus...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate public order and dangerous drugs committee, on Thursday, June 23 welcomed the decision of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to block the websites perceived to be affiliated to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)- New...
Better late than never! That was the brief reaction of outgoing Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III on the public apology of President Duterte to families of ‘e-sabong’ aficionados whose lives were negatively affected by the multi-billion-peso online cockfighting operations. ‘’Better late...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P. Today, 50 days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the solemn feast of Pentecost, traditionally considered the birthday of the Church. One of the enduring qualities of the Church is holiness, precisely because of the presence and activity of the Holy...
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...
Even though the results of the May 2022 senatorial elections have yet to be final, senators are now keen on looking for the next possible Senate President in the upcoming 19th Congress. Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said there is a possibility Senator Cynthia Villar would be the next Senate...
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....
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan does not think it is to Vice President Leni Robredo’s best interest to have a vice president other than him, warning of a probable “danger” should she win and he loses in next week’s polls. Vice President Leni Robredo ans Senator Kiko Pangilinan (Photo...
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...
Imagine a property tucked away amidst manicured gardens, with luxurious amenities and an iconic view of an all-weather, 27-hole championship golf course in a picture-perfect setting. Imagine having a quick nature escape from the fast-paced, busy, and stressful life in the city. Imagine private...
Senator Ronald dela Rosa believes self-confessed drug Rolan ‘’Kerwin’’ Espinosa might face possible perjury charges for recanting his testimony before the Senate on his alleged involvement in the lucrative illegal drugs trade. During a DWIZ radio interview, Dela Rosa said ‘’Puwede’’...
STA. ROSA, Laguna—Residents did not disappoint presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo when a huge number of them showed forces during her campaign rally on Friday night, considering she lost here in the 2016 election race. The 165,000-strong supporters, a number estimated by the local...