REFLECTIONS TODAY Jesus tells a parable that contrasts two figures: a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisee’s prayer is not so much a prayer for himself, but more of a prayer about himself. The tax collector’s words are simple: “O God, be merciful to me a sinner” (v 13). He sees his...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) leads Friday's groundbreaking ceremony. (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez was among those who were promised by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) of "big accomplishments" in...
Bringing your own bag when shopping is a simple way to help curb the plastic crisis. Despite evidence of climate change, however, some still tend to forget this small yet impactful effort. Croft Bulk Foods (CBF), a Davao-based plastic bag-free eco-store, helps you jumpstart earth-friendly...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The work of salvation, other than the work of Christ, is first of all “Trinitarian.” It begins with the Father who loved the world that he gave his only Son that the world might be saved through him (Jn 3:16-17). And with Jesus’ return to the Father, the Paraclete, the...
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” maintained its No. 1 position while Korean actor Song Joong-ki’s film “My Name Is Loh Kiwan” debuted on Netflix’s weekly Global Top 10 of the most watched shows and movies. On the English TV list, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is on top of the list...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is seeking to introduce reforms, including a massive capital hike to P300 billion, through amendments to its 26-year-old charter. In a statement, the state-owned bank said it is working closely with the Department of Finance (DOF), state regulators and...
Armed Forces of the Philippines An OCTA Research survey conducted in the fourth quarter of 2023 found that all respondents knew about the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)—that is, they had heard, read, or seen anything about them, with majority of them having much satisfaction and trust in...
Netflix announced on March 7 that it has renewed the global smash hit “Avatar: The Last Airbender” for not just one but two more seasons. “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” live-action reimagining of the beloved animated series, will return for seasons 2 and 3 to conclude the epic...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Is this the kind of example we want to show to children? This was the question former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan...
Former Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan answering questions during a press conference (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Former senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan has emphasized the need to amend the antiquated National Defense Act as a way to...
Some senators are alarmed while others expressed caution over the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) decision to allow civilians to own semi-automatic high powered firearms. Sen. Imee Marcos said the PNP is “shooting itself in the foot” as she feared a rise in criminality, terrorism,...
President Marcos' Economic Development Group (EDG) has resolved a critical environmental certification issue concerning the large-scale floating solar projects in Laguna Lake. During a recent EDG meeting chaired by Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Frederick Go, it was decided...
