THROUGH UNTRUE Today, there are likely hundreds of people grieving the passing of Lourdes Bautista, affectionately known as Ma'am Nena. She passed away at the age of 99 years and 11 months last Thursday. The fact that she did not reach 100 reminds us that nobody is perfect. During her prime, Ma'am...
THROUGH UNTRUE The gospel reading today centers around the concept of paying taxes (Matthew 22:15-21). Jesus says that paying taxes is a legal duty. However, He adds, “Give to God what belongs to God,” thereby implying the possibility of conscientious objection against paying taxes to a corrupt...
Vice President Sara Duterte issued a friendly challenge to Senator Bato dela Rosa; that is to go on a hike on Mt. Apo, the country’s tallest peak, and participate in its cleanup. Vice President Sara Duterte at the peak of Mt. Apo (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) The country’s second top...
While Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has expressed his intent to fight for the confidential funds of the Department of Education (DepEd), he will however, not "die" for it. In an interview on Monday, Oct. 16, Dela Rosa said that he would first get the consensus of his colleagues if they are for or...
After conducting an ocular inspection and personally speaking with residents, Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said on Monday, Oct. 16 that he is prepared to call the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) a cult. (SENATE Prib photo) "Talagang lumalabas na kulto ito (It really shows that this is a...
BARANGAY SERING, Socorro, Surigao del Norte (PNA) – Members remain faithful to Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) and to their leaders despite recent controversies exposed in a Senate hearing. SEN. Ronald dela Rosa, under heavy security, visits Sitio Kapihan in Socorro, Surigao del Norte,...
THROUGH UNTRUE You would probably answer, “no!” Many of us believe sanctity is reserved for those beyond the realm of the living. When someone tells you, “You’re so holy..,” it is often followed by “Sana kunin ka na ni Lord.” One time I told a young man that God was calling him...
For the public, road construction can be an eyesore as well as a source of headache due to the traffic congestion it brings, especially when it's fresh in the memory that it's just been built and once again being repaved. Department of Public Works and Highways Sec. Manuel Bonoan presents the...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Sunday, October 8 challenged vocal critics of Vice President Sara Duterte to file cases against her if they have solid evidence that she misused and abused the use of confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs). As far as he is concerned, Dela Rosa said...
THROUGH UNTRUE The New Testament scarcely mentions Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why did the evangelists write so little about a woman so great? Perhaps their intention was not to immortalize Mary with their own words. Instead,they wanted us to remember her through our own words of supplication and...
Sen. Francis Tolentino reiterated the need to pass legislation on the country's maritime zones and archipelagic sea lanes following the death of three fishermen whose boat was rammed in Bajo de Masinloc. Tolentino, who chairs the Senate Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty...
The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs will conduct an ocular inspection of the controversial community in Sitio Kapihan, Socorro, Surigao del Norte reportedly controlled by a religious cult on Saturday, October 14. Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, chairman of the said...
