Water hyacinth, softshell turtle, squirrel are some of the ‘invasive alien species’ that are in the country. They are thriving in places not their natural habitats and are outcompeting native species. When unaddressed, these species will affect have a negative effect on our biodiversity. Many...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today Today’s Gospel narrates the parable of the Lost Sheep, emphasizing the importance of the care for “the little ones” (Greek hoi mikroi). In Matthew 18, the expression “the little ones” may refer to the disciples or, at least, may be profoundly related to...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Gospel frequently uses “seeing” and “hearing” in a figurative sense. More than referring to the activity of the body’s sense organs, these words describe the ability or inability of a person to comprehend spiritual truths inherent within sight or hearing. Because God...
• Mangrove, giant bamboo and bitaog trees play an important role in recuding flooding. • Wind and swell waves lose energy and height when they pass through mangrove forests because the aerial tangled roots and branches act as physical barriers • The roots of a giant bamboo absorb excess water...
REFLECTIONS TODAY LUKE 13:22-30 Jesus passed through towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, will only a few people be saved?” He answered them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo A government that is accessible to the public any time of the day, any day of the week. This is the vision of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy. A passionate advocate of e-governance, Secretary Uy said that...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 In posing the disciples’ question, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” Matthew invites the readers to pay attention to community relations, where everyone is deemed equal to others in the eyes of God. The child is presented as...
A viral video wherein several senators and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. were seen partying was actually a "party with a cause". This was according to the office of Senator Sonny Angara, which said that the event was done in celebration for Angara's 50th birthday and raised a total of...
REFLECTIONS TODAY There is a common opinion that Mary fares better than Martha, for we are more familiar with the story about Martha who busies herself with menial jobs, while Mary chooses to stay with Jesus to listen to his words, when he visits them at Bethany. Jesus himself affirms Mary. But in...
REFLECTIONS TODAY To explain the nature of the Kingdom of heaven, Jesus makes stories which we, “modern” people, may find senseless and hard to accept. Imagine the two parables about selling all that you have in order to have money to buy the treasure discovered in the field or to possess an...
BTS member Suga made a surprise appearance at Korean rapper Psy’s summer concert held on July 16. Psy held his “Summer Swag 2022” concert at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul that drew thousands of people. BTS' Suga posted a photo taken at the backstage of Psy's concert (left) and Psy...
OFW FORUM Jun Concepcion Which government agency offers the most substantial and helpful livelihood assistance to OFWs or overseas Filipinos?Is it OWWA’s stand-alone “Balik Pinas Balik Hanapbuhay” program that provides a maximum ₱20,000 as start up or additional capital for a livelihood...
