THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa OP The late Fr. Greg Doherty, O.P. had served tirelessly as a dedicated Dominican missionary in the far-flung island of Calayan for many years. He had done so much to uplift the lives of the inhabitants while keeping them solidly rooted in their faith. An...
DRIVING THOUGHTS Pinky Concha Colmenares My happy link to yesterday is Christmas Eve. While kids spend the hours to Christmas Eve looking at the gifts under the tree, many grandparents like me take the time to reminisce about past Christmases, which is always my happy link to yesterday. I come from...
Around the world, the celebration of Christmas Day 2022 will be defined by tradition and change. After two years of muted Christmas activities, people have brought back everything about Christmas as we celebrated it before the pandemic. In the past weeks, despite the rising prices of fuel, food and...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara Noted pandemic monitor OCTA Research Group recently projected an overall decline in Covid-19 cases in the Philippines throughout the holidays, even with the easing of restrictions. This aligned with the research group’s statements earlier in September that...
Spending time with your family is one of life's simple yet irreplaceable treasures. From left to right: Vincent Marcos, Simon Marcos, Iloilo 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and former first lady Imelda Marcos (Facebook)...
While others were spreading messages of hope and togetherness on their Facebook feed ahead of Christmas, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda chose to go another route and posted a "hugot" line instead. (Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda's Facebook) In a post on Saturday, Christmas eve, Dec. 24,...
ILOILO CITY -- At least 91 people are spending their Christmas at evacuation centers after their homes were razed by a fire that struck on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 24, in Molo district here. An updated report released by the Iloilo City Operations Center revealed that 18 houses in the boundary of...
Filipinos were urged to continue observing Covid-19 health protocols amid holiday festivities to prevent the occurrence of another virus surge. (Unsplash) Former Special Adviser of the National Task Force Against Covid-19 Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Saturday, Dec. 24 reminded the public to...
For Bulacan 6th district Rep. Salvador Pleyto, no material possession can compare to having a complete family this holiday season. (Jochen Van Wylick/ Unsplash) This was the gist of the neophyte congressman's message to his Facebook followers on Christmas eve, Saturday, Dec. 24. Pleyto delivered...
CRAFTY CAROLS Part of the caroling culture in the Philippines are do-it-yourself tambourines made of tansan Joseph was jolted awake by the street carolers singing, at the top of their lungs, “ Pasko na Naman” as they struck their makeshift tin can drums and shook their bottle cap...
The Bureau of Fire Protection reminded the people in Amulung, Cagayan to stay safe by avoiding firecrackers this holiday season, particularly during the New Year’s Eve revelry. The BFP-Amulung conducted the fire safety campaign ‘’Oplan Paalala: Iwas Paputok 2022’’ and deployed...
There is an increased number of accidents and emergencies during the holiday season, hence the need for adequate or more blood supply in blood centers, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said on Saturday, Dec. 24. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross This sufficiency in blood supply will be achieved...
