REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus’ kin—his mother and his brothers and sisters— are standing “outside” the house while a crowd is seated around Jesus who is “inside” the house. The crowd listens to Jesus while his kin are outside, seeking him. Jesus responds by saying to those who say that his...
With 19 affirmative votes, the Senate approved the measure seeking to grant Philippine citizenship to Chinese national Li Duan Wang. Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros opposes the bill granting Philippine citizenship to Li Duan Wang. During Monday’s plenary session, January 27,...
Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP) has accepted a binding offer from the state-run Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) for a 20-percent stake to secure a foothold in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Malacañang said. MAIDEN INVESTMENT — President...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus not only has followers and admirers, but also has detractors. He gets accused of doing away with the Law of Moses and the traditions of the elders. The scribes from Jerusalem go one step further by claiming that the prince of the evil spirits, Beelzebul, has taken possession...
FROM THE MARGINS How can Asia strengthen its philanthropy network and foster cross-sector collaboration to address pressing regional issues? This question brought together industry, philanthropy, and government leaders at the 3rd Asian Philanthropy Congress in Japan, held late 2024. Organized by...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez was up in arms after his House colleague tried to cite draft documents during a recent motu proprio inquiry on the performance of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY First Reading • Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, which consisted of men, women, and those children old enough to understand. Standing at one end of the open place that was before the Water Gate, he...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE Anita Magsaysay-Ho, Nena Saguil, Pacita Abad, Geraldine Javier, Virginia Ty-Navarro, Impy Pilapil - are these artists you look up to and admire? Are you a budding Filipina artist yourself? If you’ve been nodding your head, and internally saying...
PEACE-MAKER In a world marred by conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the pursuit of peace remains a paramount objective for nations and organizations alike. In Asia, a region characterized by its diversity and dynamic political landscapes, the collaboration between regional organizations can play...
M/V Lapu-Lapu (white ship) docks alongside BRP Sierra Madre during a rotation and resupply mission by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea on Jan. 24, 2025. (Photo: AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) successfully brought food supplies and...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Mark 16:15-18 The Church celebrates the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul on Jan. 25, the only one of a kind in the liturgy. There are other “turnabouts” that have left an indelible mark in the history of Christianity — e.g., Emperor Constantine’s...
The Philippines has successfully raised $2.25 billion and €1 billion in a triple-tranche bond sale, demonstrating continued investor confidence in the country's economic prospects. The sale, totaling $2.29 billion, included 10-year and 25-year bonds denominated in US dollars, and a...
