Citing the challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an old Catholic school in Bulacan announced its permanent closure after the School Year 2020-2021. St. Joseph College of Bulacan (SJCB Facebook page) In a statement on May 25, St. Joseph College of Bulacan (SJCB) said...
Of substance and spirit Diwa C. Guinigundo One of the health protocols imposed last year was the prohibition of face-to-face church gatherings regardless of faith. A great collateral damage of this policy made our heart bleed. At the height of the pandemic last year, many church pastors and...
Vice President Leni Robredo on Saturday, May 22, talked about a personal loss after finding out the “devastating news” that her “number 1 prayer warrior,” Sister Mary Agnes Xavier of the Holy Spirit, OCD, died due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Calling the nun her textmate, Robredo...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo Where else does one show how fintech can promote financial inclusion but in poor countries where access to electronic payments and settlement could spell the difference between life and death during this pandemic. Last year, the IMF focused on Rwanda’s...
Jockey Flavien Prat riding Rombauer celebrates as he wins the 146th Running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 15, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Rombauer charged late to win the 146th Preakness Stakes on...
Exercise rider Humberto Gomez takes Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness entrant Medina Spirit over the track during a training session for the upcoming Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 12, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo It is not entirely correct to check whether we should go for COVID-19 vaccines to attain herd immunity on the basis of the number of vaccinated persons against the number of incidence and deaths. It is one thing to get a few vaccination data from Our World...
In a new book out to celebrate her 93rd birthday, former Vice President Doy Laurel’s better half looks back on her colorful life WOMAN OF THE HOUR Celia Diaz Laurel They don’t make women like Celia anymore. She’s from that golden era when women did everything—even failing—with grace and...
Medina Spirit runs on the track during the training for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on April 28, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Embattled trainer Bob Baffert cut a deal Tuesday allowing doping-hit Kentucky Derby...
Jockey John Velazquez celebrates atop Medina Spirit after winning the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 01, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit has tested positive for...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Diwa C. Guinigundo Last Friday, two sets of economic data were released by the BSP. They were disappointing and might likely be markers for bumpy roads ahead. First, foreign portfolio investment (FPIs) for March 2021 and for the first quarter of the year showed more outgoing...
Medina Spirit, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, crosses the finish line to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby ahead of Mandaloun, ridden by Florent Geroux, and Hot Rod Charlie ridden by Flavien Prat , and Essential Quality, ridden by Luis Saez, at Churchill Downs on May 01, 2021 in...
