The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to enhance the military's operations by strengthening its knowledge of the people's basic rights. Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, AFP Chief of Staff (6th Infantry Division –...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD In most stories of the gospel, Jesus Christ is depicted as a gentle, kind, compassionate man. However, in one incident at the temple, the Lord is seen fuming mad (read Jn 2,13-22, gospel for this 3rd Sunday of Lent). * * * Making a kind of whip of cords, "he drove...
The local stock market advanced for the third straight session Tuesday, (March 2), on optimism over the arrival of vaccines. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 46.57 points, or 0.68 percent, to close at 6,919.54 although sectoral indices were evenly mixed. Volume improved to 126.72...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD A patient, who was being wheeled into the operating room, pleaded with the young doctor: “Doc, ple…please be gentle with me; this…this is my first time to be operated on!” * * * The surgeon, who also looked nervous, glanced at her and blurted out:...
The local equities market managed to end in the green on Tuesday, (Feb. 23) after trading in negative territory most of the day as investors started picking up cheaper stocks. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) inched up 4.33 points, or 0.06 percent, to close at 6,814.67 with...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD There's an amusing story about a young man who was constantly bedeviled by sensual thoughts. Feeling guilty, he consulted a priest-friend. "Don't worry,"...
The local stock market gave up most of the previous day’s gains Wednesday, (Feb. 17) as investors went back to selling mode. The main index fell 77.63 points or 1.1 percent to close at 6,966.43 as all counters retreated, led by the Financials and Property sectors. Volume remained high at...
Employers are now looking at 2022 as recovery year instead of 2021 due to the “very slow” reopening of business with the medical and the military making decisions for the domestic economy. ECOP President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. In the regular weekly “Tapatan sa The Aristocrat” virtual forum...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a jeepney was passing in front of a leprosarium. Two patients, though cured already but still bore physical deformities, boarded. There was an uneasy silence as they moved to the front seat right beside the driver. * * * A few minutes later, the two asked to...
Employers believe that granting the proposed P100 daily wage hike will hurt even more the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which are struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic, and can result in further rise in unemployment. "The P100 wage increase was requested for a...
Government should further reopen the domestic economy to prevent job losses resulting from downsizing or closure of a number businesses, the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and the government’s economic managers urged. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expressed hopes...
WORD ALIVE FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD Once a distraught man knelt in front of a life-size crucifix and poured out his problems and sufferings. He was startled when the Lord suddenly spoke from the cross: “allright, stop crying now. I know how you feel. Let’s exchange places. I’ll carry all your...
