REFLECTIONS TODAY Money is very much involved in the plan to destroy Jesus. The chief priests paid Judas Iscariot 30 pieces of silver to hand Jesus over to them (Mt 26:15). They thought they have succeeded in getting rid of Jesus by having the Romans crucify him. But God frustrates their evil plan....
FROM THE MARGINS I am grateful for every day, but especially this day after Easter, which is all about hope and renewal. Today is not just the start of a new week; it is also the first day of a new month, April. Meditating on the Lord’s passion, death and resurrection leads us on a journey...
The Bureau of the Treasury reported that the national government has spent over three times on debt payments in the first month of the year due to significant amortization obligations. In January 2024, the government's debt servicing expenses totaled P158.9 billion, a substantial 232 percent...
As the New People’s Army (NPA) marked its 55 th founding anniversary last March 29, its remaining leaders and members were again urged by the national government to lay down their weapons and end the armed struggle so lasting peace can finally be achieved in the country. In a statement on Easter...
PEACE-MAKER As we celebrate Easter today, let us reflect on its timeless message of hope, renewal, and above all, peace. In a world marked by wars, conflicts, unrest, and division, the message of Easter holds profound significance, serving as a beacon guiding us towards fostering...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Happy Easter Sunday, Philippines. The significance of Christ rising, as celebrated today had me thinking about us, as a people and as a nation, making “bangon,” and forging our destiny. Next month is my birthday and I turn 69, so that’s...
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and so said a proverb from the 17 th century. And it could hold true to this day in this country, for two women, who have alleged to have suffered different forms of abuse in the hands of their high-ranking military-husbands, and are now on a...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Light and darkness are used as symbols and metaphors in Scriptures. Light is the manifestation of God’s nature. It is also the essence of all the gifts through which God blesses his creatures. Darkness, on the other hand, is the rejection of God. It manifests as...
Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hubert Guevara has passed this Good Friday, the Office of the President (OP) said. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hubert Guevara (file) In a Facebook post, the OP said Guevara died early March 29. "The Office of the President...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday, March 29, commemorated a significant milestone: 30 years of internet connectivity in the country. Credit to DICT / FB “On the 30th anniversary of the Internet in the Philippines, let us look back at the progress that...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Gospel • John 18:1—19:42 Jesus called his mother “woman” in Cana, at the first miracle that he performed, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come” (Jn 2:4). The next time he called her woman was the time he hung on the cross: “Woman,...
President Marcos has renewed his commitment in preserving inclusivity and respect for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a message on the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) between the Philippine government and...
