REFLECTIONS TODAY It is not easy to break away from the shackles of untruthfulness because it is also never easy to remain in Jesus’ word. Jesus’ word has the power to free us from the enslaving chains of falsehood. However, we need to truly accept Jesus’ word if the full effect...
GAGA FOR GAGA Singapore is the only stop in Southeast Asia for Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' tour Singapore seems to have struck gold once more with the country being the only stop in Southeast Asia for Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem” tour. Last year, Singapore made headlines after it managed to secure...
As part of its intensified efforts to foster a safe learning environment amid rising concerns over student well-being nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) has urged students to “break their silence” and report incidents of bullying in schools. (Photo from Unsplash) “Kung ikaw...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus is the true light coming into the world (1:9). With the light that he provides, the sin of humanity is also exposed and that those who are in sin reject the light because they do not want their evil deeds to be exposed (3:19-21). In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Two incidents in the past week highlighted the issue of road rage, which is increasingly common. A viral video showed an SUV driver in fisticuffs with three motorcycle riders, and being outnumbered, drew his gun and fired at the assailants. He hit all three and also...
Following the first-quarter 2025 launch of retail aggregation switches, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced a partnership between both Ayala-led ACEN Corp. and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for the latter to switch its facilities to the retail aggregation program (RAP). This...
Alarmed by recent bullying incidents, a group of teachers on Tuesday, April 8, called for the implementation of stronger mental health programs in schools. (Photo from Unsplash) “We need urgent and systemic support for our learners,” said Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) National Chairperson...
Domestic creditors flocked to Monday’s treasury bills (T-bills) auction, snapping up government securities—considered safe havens—at yields that have changed little since United States (US) President Donald Trump announced a 17-percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine imports last week. At the...
The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines has officially opened the Japan Visa Application Center (JVAC) in Parañaque City to entice more Filipinos to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya led the opening of the JVAC, operated by VFS Service...
Vice President Sara Duterte has finally returned to the Philippines after almost a month of attending to the needs of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is under the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for crimes against humanity. Vice President Sara...
The Marcos administration posted ₱339.6 billion in gross borrowings in February, nearly half of a year ago’s financing, but ₱126.5-billion higher than the gross debt in January. According to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), the February figure was nearly 49-percent lower than the ₱663.4...
REFLECTIONS TODAY John’s Gospel frequently uses the Greek expression “ego eimi,” which means “I am,” accentuating the identity and mission of Jesus. In today’s Gospel passage, “ego eimi” is used. Jesus says, “I am the light of the world” (v 12). Jesus is the true light...
