REFLECTIONS TODAY Luke uses the context of the banquet as a kind of parable. It is a custom among the Jews and other people that distinguished guests occupy the prominent seats. Since people recline at banquets, the best couches are reserved for those closest to the host. In a society where honor...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS The end of October always proves to be quite eventful. With Halloween and holidays leading up to All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day to start November. This year was a bit more given the barangay elections which I was luckily able to participate in. I am a firm believer...
CONGRATULATIONS, TÜRKIYE! Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol of the Republic of Túrikye, Vice President Sarah Duterte, and Rev. Charles Brown, dean of the diplomatic corps Last week, the nation of Türkiye celebrated its 100th National Day at the Peninsula Manila’s Rigodon Ballroom with Philippine...
H.E. Amb. Nicolas Brühl welcomes guests to the exclusive event In celebration of 65 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Switzerland, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, H.E. Nicolas Brühl, together with his wife Dr. Denise Brühl hosted “A...
Senators on Friday, November 3 lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for finally appointing a full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) chief and choosing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. for the job. “I commend PBBM for finally choosing a full-time Secretary in...
The Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City serves as a resting place of Filipino heroes, both sung and unsung, for their exemplary services rendered to the country. (Photo by Armed Forces of the Philippines) Tens of thousands of visitors trooped to Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes'...
(L-R) John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison (AFP) LONDON (AFP) - A new Beatles song produced with a little help from artificial intelligence and including the vocals of John Lennon was released on Thursday -- to lukewarm reviews. The song comes more than four...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Jews regard the seventh day or Sabbath as a day set aside for rest and worship. God commanded it to be kept holy, a day of rest as God rested from his work of creation (Gn 2:3). The Sabbath has been instituted as a perpetual covenant for the Israelites (Ex 31:13-17). Other...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The resurrection of Jesus is central to our Christian belief. Just as Jesus was raised from the dead on the third day after his death on the cross, so also all believers will rise with him on the last day in the new and glorified body. The risen Christ is the guarantor of our own...
For book lovers, there's a unique joy in discovering new books and authors. It's akin to finding a diamond in the rough as we embark on a journey, reading and flipping through the pages of newfound books. For those looking for the next book to read, here are three books across different genres to...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH Last Monday, Filipinos trooped to voting centers all over the Philippines to cast their votes in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE). With bated breath, candidates from 42,000 barangays waited for the final vote to be cast, hoping that their campaign days...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Sermon on the Mount has often been referred as the Magna Carta of Christianity; it contains the core of the Gospel message. One who practices these teachings of the Lord is called “blessed” or “fortunate.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church (n 1968) declares: “The...
