UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo ‘Tis the season for joy and merriment for most of us, especially Christians who observe the birth of Jesus Christ as a major event. For all, the advent of a new year is cause for hope and rejoicing after surviving the current year, especially during these...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo From their former image as places of disease and death, hospitals are now viewed as centers of wellness and healing. We have no shortage of first-class hospitals. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, and Medical City exemplify the highest quality...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Thanksgiving Day – it’s an American tradition, but like most anything American, it has wormed its way into universal consciousness. It all started when the pilgrims, a religious sect escaping persecution in its native England, landed in Plymouth,...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo W. Lo Most doctors shy away from testifying in court. It is regarded with dread and anxiety when one is faced with a subpoena to appear in court for a case one has treated in the emergency room. But the law requires that we validate or negate the claims of...
ILOILO CITY -- The local government of Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province, is investigating why the unfinished river park project partially collapsed over the weekend. “Mayor Ronnie Dadivas has directed the Roxas City Engineer’s Office to determine the cause of the incident,” the...
BUTUAN CITY -- Big bulk of coconut, coffee and banana growers and rice and vegetable farmers, including the small businesses in the far-flung villages are now enjoying the completed farm-to-market roads (FMRs) built under the ‘Build Better More’ Program (BBMP), resulting in a boost to the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Let’s talk about man’s/woman’s best friend, the dog. The human-dog relationship goes back hundreds of thousands of years. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. The dog gets food, shelter, and warmth from the campfire while humans benefit from the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo As I soak in the view of serene blue waters and the lush vegetation of the Davao Pearl Farm, I marvel at the beauty and abundance of nature of the Philippines. Yet, we’re in the middle of a crisis of hunger and poverty! A record 12.2 percent of Filipinos...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo As a follow up to my previous column (Loco over local 8/9/22), I’ve been reflecting on what constitutes a national identity. As a nation having a long colonial history (as writer Carmen Guerrero Nakpil has said, “300 years in the convent and 50 years in...
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is conducting a thorough assessment of the compliance of the local government units (LGUs) in the intensified implementation of child-friendly programs in their respective areas. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos reminded local officials that the...
Ateneo commit Kyle Gamber joins a slew of La Salle High School standouts in the boys team while streaky shooter Kristan Yumul banners the girls team anew in their respective FIBA Under-18 Asian Championships. Kristan Yumul (left) and Kyle Gamber Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Though, not unexpected, when DOH announced the detection of the first case of Monkeypox infection in the Philippines, it still came as a nasty piece of news on top of ever-increasing bad news. The announcement came with some reassurances on how it is different...
