REFLECTIONS TODAY Christians from all walks of life are called to holiness. A holy life is a life of commitment. Married people, for example, are called to holiness. In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees come to Jesus, wanting to test him if he would concur with the idea of divorce. The Pharisees cite...
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, The Manila Hotel is delighted to offer an array of gourmet mooncakes, available at Red Jade and Delicatessen from Sept. 1 to 30, 2024. This year’s selection showcases a range of traditional and delightful flavors, including Single Yolk Red Bean, Single...
The measure seeking to amend and extend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), or Republic Act No. 11203, has progressed in the Senate. The bill is contained in Committee Report No. 282, entitled “An Act Amending Republic Act 8178 or the Agricultural Tariffication Act of 1996 as amended by RA...
Big-time price hikes at the pumps will take another gut-wrenching blow on consumers’ pockets next week, as oil prices are projected to rise above P1.00 per liter across commodities. Based on the calculation of the oil companies, the price of gasoline products will likely increase by P1.10 to...
Pocket Communities, a leading developer of affordable housing, marked a significant milestone on Aug. 2, 2024, with the groundbreaking ceremony for The Wave Residences in Barangay 11, Nasugbu, Batangas. The event was attended by government officials, business partners, and stakeholders, signifying...
The measure seeking to fully digitalize government transactions has advanced further in the Senate following the formal filing of the committee report consolidating all bills on e-governance. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman of the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, introduced...
Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto (2nd from left), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (leftmost), and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (center) confer the Ulirang Magsasaka Award to Deodany L. Cara (3rd from left) with his wife, Ma. Cecilia...
The children of the embassy, affectionately known as such, begin their life journey in the Philippines upon arrival. Adjusting to new schools, friends, language, and culture is a common experience for third-culture kids. Their ages range from babies to 19 years old. Their presence at events fill...
The University of the Philippines (UP) on Wednesday, Aug. 14, maintained that its cooperation agreement with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) “does not violate academic freedom” and is consistent with its mandate as the country’s premier institution of higher learning. (Image...
Two senators welcomed the Office of the Ombudsman’s order for dismissal from service of suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo for grave misconduct over her “willful attempt to violate the law” as a public official. Guo has been linked to the illegal activities of Philippine...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Peter’s authority of binding and losing was given to him in the context of his profession of faith (Mt 16:19). In the context of the Ecclesial Discourse, this same authority is given to the rest of the Apostles (Mt 18:18). Thus, the power to bind and to loosen has become part of...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL The Manila Bulletin, which has a long-held tradition for fidelity to reliable news and news sources, recently reported the sustained public approval of the performance of the administration of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. and his cabinet. The Manila Bulletin recently shared...
