Fr. John Michael G. Dela Cruz and his flock of sheep in the pasture. (Oliver Samson) By Oliver Samson Two generations of sheep enthusiasts foresee a rising demand for both sheep meat and upgraded breeding materials in the coming years. A sheep meat consumer of Islamic faith sources their farm...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 expressed belief that a "third force" composed of all staunch critics of former president Rodrigo Duterte is behind the International Criminal Court's (ICC) insistence to investigate the past administration's bloody war on drugs. Dela Rosa made...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 said he is considering tapping reservists to implement the proposed mandatory Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) in higher education institutions (HEIs). Dela Rosa was earlier annoyed after a Department of National Defense (DND)...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Friday, January 27 expressed his belief there are some people who are indeed pushing for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to pursue an investigation into the Philippines’ war on drugs during the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. Dela Rosa...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday, January 23 urged Philippine Amusement and gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) officials to revoke the licenses of erring Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) involved in crimes saying the government should not be afraid to exert supremacy over them....
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa OP Unknown to many, the late Jaime Cardinal Sin had a younger brother who was his constant companion, confidant, and personal physician. He was Dr. Ramon L. Sin, who shied away from the limelight, preferring not to bask in his brother's popularity. He died...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa OP Every newborn child is a proof that God has not yet despaired from creating new human beings. The Feast of the Santo Niño (Holy Child) reminds us that every child is a blessing. Sadly, for many people, a child is a curse, a threat to their security and...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa OP Life is often described as a journey from the womb to the tomb, or as others put it, “from conception to resurrection.” Most people make this journey like tourists. They visit interesting places, enjoy transitory joys and pleasures, realize short-term...
THROUGH UNTRUE Fr. Rolando V. De La Rosa OP Many of us turn mad on New Year's Eve. We abandon our common sense and put our trust in astrologers, psychic gurus, and Feng Shui experts who pompously lecture on success and failure, life and death, and love and war. Blindly following their advice, we...
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...
Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Wednesday, December 21 said the death of Jose Maria Sison should propel the government to renew its peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines and other remaining leftist groups. “This is the right time to resume peace talks locally. Local peace...
The United States’ move to support the Philippines’ complaints against China is a “welcome development,” Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Wednesday, December 21. “Salamat, salamat! It’s a welcome development, yang statement ng US Department of State na yan (That statement...
