REFLECTIONS TODAY Spiritual masters often repeat that humility is the mother of all virtues. It is only when we recognize our true diminutive stature before God that we realize our dependence on him. When we perceive ourselves as we are, as human beings made out of dust, we come to terms of our own...
Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Facebook) Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has debunked rumors that she will seek a return to the Senate in the May 2025 elections. In a statement Tuesday morning, Oct.1,...
As Filipino consumers are continually stricken with the sting of outdated and expensive electricity rates, a lawmaker is pushing for a comprehensive investigation on the cause of delays on the rate reset or the warranted tariff adjustments of regulated entities as anchored on performance-based...
Short-term government yields declined further amid strong investor interest, fueled by rising expectations of central bank interest rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions. At Monday’s auction, Sept 30, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully raised P20 billion through T-bills, with...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Ambition is a “master” that stunts the growth and maturity of his “slaves.” Jesus, the real Master, does not lose his patience and shows his disciples the “antidote” to the venom of ambition. He takes a “paradigmatic” personage to bring home the point: He calls a...
FROM THE MARGINS I had the honor of being invited by the Peak Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Peak Re) to be one of the panelists in its inaugural Forum 2024, “Sustainability in a Changing World.” This was held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum Auditorium last Sept. 23, 2024. More than 150 participants...
The Korean actress who played the role of Song Hye-kyo’s mother in the hit Netflix drama “The Glory” passed away. Actress Park Ji-ah (Park Ji-A) died on Sept. 30 due to cerebral infarction, her agency told Korean media. She was 52. Actress Park Ji-ah (Billions Entertainment) ...
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported a rise in the Marcos administration’s borrowings in August, driven primarily by increased reliance on domestic lenders. In August, the national government secured a total gross financing of P174 billion, reflecting a 40-percent hike from P124.1 billion in...
This formation features (from left to right) HMNZS Aotearoa (A-11), BRP Antonio Luna (FF 151), USS Howard (DDG 83), HMAS Sydney (D 48), and JS Sazanami (DD 113), with BRP Emilio Jacinto (PS 35) as the break away vessel showcasing coordinated division tactics during the 4th Multilateral Maritime...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In the Gospel pericope, we are presented with a cluster of teachings of Jesus addressed to his disciples and the believing community at large. The sayings are all consistent with the mandate given by Jesus earlier, that his followers become the “last of all and the servant of...
PEACE-MAKER Looking back on years spent in public office and the campaigns that shaped them is a mixture of nostalgia, lessons learned the hard way, a clearer understanding of the complexities of public service, and the joy of having contributed to nation-building. Political campaigns are...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE UN Sustainable Development Goal #8 is Decent Work & Economic Growth, which many companies adhere to and promote by providing strong career paths and supporting professional growth. Lofty and ideal goals; but the lingering question is how to attain those...
